Dr. Aidana Kharipzhanova is a dedicated plant pathologist from Kazakhstan, specializing in the study of cereal root rot diseases caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana and Fusarium spp. She earned her Ph.D. through collaborative research with CIMMYT and Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University (Türkiye), combining molecular diagnostics with field-based disease assessments. In 2025, she completed the prestigious Wheat Improvement Course at CIMMYT, Mexico.
Dr. Kharipzhanova also teaches plant pathology and crop protection in English to international undergraduates. Her research, publications, and global collaborations reflect her commitment to sustainable agriculture, food security, and the development of disease-resistant wheat varieties.