Research for Impact: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Sustainable Development
The conference brings together scholars, practitioners, and private sector to explore how applied, cross-disciplinary research can promote collaborative approaches that drive sustainable development in Uzbekistan and beyond.
Our Research Advisors
Asongu Simplice
Dr. Simplice Asongu is a globally recognized economist with over 400 publications in top-tier academic journals. Ranked among the top 10 economists worldwide by RePEc, he holds a PhD from Oxford Brookes University. He currently serves as the Lead Economist and Director of the African Governance and Development Institute (Yaoundé, Cameroon).
Mohammed Shahbaz
Dr. Shahbaz is a leading scholar whose research spans development economics, energy economics, and international finance. He is a prolific author with over 600 publications in peer-reviewed international journals. Widely recognized as one of the world’s top economists by RePEc, Dr. Shahbaz has also been ranked among the top 5 active researchers from developing countries by the World Bank.
Raufhon Salahodjaev
Dr. Rauf Salahodjaev is a leading research economist from Uzbekistan and was ranked among the top 30 young economists globally by RePEc in 2017. He has authored over 100 research papers in areas including sustainable development, human capital, and quality of life. Dr. Salahodjaev has received numerous international awards in recognition of his contributions to advancing economic research in Uzbekistan.
Bekhzod Kuziboev
Dr. Kuziboev is one of Uzbekistan’s leading scholars in energy research and environmental economics. His work has been published in top-tier Scopus and Web of Science journals, often in collaboration with some of the world’s most prominent academics. He also serves as an editor for several high-impact academic journals in his field.
About us
Applied Research & Innovation to promote economic growth
The Center for Applied Social Research and Innovation (CASRI) at the University of Tashkent for Applied Sciences is a dynamic platform for conducting applied research in the social sciences. CASRI brings together academic staff from various faculties and collaborates with internationally recognized research advisors to produce high-impact, policy-relevant studies. The Center addresses key areas such as labor markets, environmental sustainability, education, entrepreneurship, and innovation. By bridging academia, the private sector, and society, CASRI fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, delivers practical training, and develops applied solutions that contribute to evidence-based sustainable development in Uzbekistan and the Central Asia region.
Our Diverse Research Areas
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Education & Learning Innovation
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Economic growth & Development
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Labor market & Skills
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Entrepreneurship & Finance
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Renewable energy
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Science & Research
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Research Trainings
20 training workshops delivered to 120+ university faculty and PhD students.
Our achievements
Shaping the future of applied social research in Uzbekistan. With a bold vision, world-class advisors, and an energized community of scholars and students, we are turning ideas into action and laying the foundation for lasting impact.
100+
Publications
journal articles published by affiliated researchers and faculty in Scopus-indexed journals.
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Research projects
applied research projects launched in 2025 across education, renewable energy, economics and environment.
This book, edited by Raufhon Salahodjaev, brings together a valuable collection of empirical studies that explore the intersection of human capital, energy consumption, and sustainable development across diverse regions. This book offers fresh insights into the complex relationship between economic growth, energy utilization, and global sustainability efforts, with a particular focus on cross-country data and analysis.
Pioneering Research and Innovation
Advancing Knowledge and Creating Solutions
