Assemgul Bauyrzhanovna Bekmukhametova was born on 29 June 1980 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, into an educated family of dental professionals. Growing up in a family that placed great importance on education, professional responsibility, hard work, and the pursuit of knowledge played a significant role in shaping her personal values and professional career.
In 1997, she graduated from Secondary School No. 24 in Atyrau. In the same year, she enrolled at the Kazakh State Academy of Management (now Narxoz University), where she studied International Economic Relations, specialising in International Monetary and Financial Relations. In 2001, she graduated with honours.
From the beginning of her professional career, Assemgul Bauyrzhanovna has been closely involved in higher education, academic research, and the training of specialists in world economics and international relations.
In 2001, she began her professional career at the Department of World Economy and International Relations of T. Ryskulov Kazakh Economic University, where she worked as a Senior Lecturer from 2001 to 2013. During this period, she gained extensive experience in teaching and academic research and developed in-depth expertise in international economic relations, world economics, monetary and financial relations, and government regulation.
A significant milestone in her professional development was the successful defence of her Candidate of Sciences dissertation in 2005, entitled “Monetary, Credit and Foreign Exchange Regulation in the Republic of Kazakhstan: Theory, Experience and Ways of Improvement”, in the speciality 08.00.10 – Finance, Money Circulation and Credit. Her research focused on key issues concerning the development of Kazakhstan's financial system and the improvement of monetary, credit, and foreign exchange regulation mechanisms.
Throughout her years at T. Ryskulov Kazakh Economic University, Assemgul Bauyrzhanovna established herself as an initiative-taking lecturer, dedicated researcher, and effective organiser of educational activities.
In 2013, she was awarded the Bronze Medal commemorating the 50th anniversary of T. Ryskulov Kazakh Economic University in recognition of her professional contribution to the development of the institution.
Since 2014, Assemgul Bauyrzhanovna's professional career has been associated with Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. She works at the Department of International Relations and World Economy, continuing to actively engage in teaching, academic research, and organisational activities.
International logistics, world economics, and international economic relations occupy a prominent place in her professional work. From 2014 to 2018, she headed the International Logistics and Geopolitics Research and Education Centre at the Faculty of International Relations. In this role, she contributed to the organisation of academic and educational events, supported the development of research activities, and promoted professional collaboration between faculty members and students.
One of her notable organisational achievements was the organisation of five online conferences on the G-Global interactive platform. These initiatives helped expand academic and educational cooperation, create opportunities for professional knowledge exchange, and facilitate discussions on current issues in world economics and international relations.
Assemgul Bauyrzhanovna is also actively engaged in academic, methodological, and publishing activities. In 2011, she prepared and published the textbook “International Movement of Goods and Capital”. In 2013, she contributed to the publication of the collective monograph “Foreign Experience in Innovative Development”.
She is the author of 14 scientific articles published in international academic journals indexed in the Scopus and Web of Science databases. In addition, she has published more than 20 scientific papers in journals included in the list recommended by the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as in other periodicals. Her academic publications have appeared in Kazakh, Russian, and English.
Throughout her professional career, Assemgul Bauyrzhanovna has combined teaching with academic research, the development of educational and methodological materials, and participation in research and educational projects. In her teaching, she places particular emphasis on helping students develop a profound understanding of global economic processes, strengthen their analytical thinking and independence, and apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations.
In 2025, Assemgul Bauyrzhanovna was awarded the title of Academician of the International Academy of Informatization and received the Academy's medal. This recognition marked another important milestone in her professional career and acknowledged her longstanding contributions to academic research and higher education.
Assemgul Bauyrzhanovna has 25 years of experience in teaching and academic research. Over this period, she has made a significant contribution to the training of specialists in world economics and international relations, the advancement of research activities, and the continuous improvement of educational processes.
Her professional career is characterised by a commitment to continuous development, the acquisition of new knowledge, and the introduction of modern approaches to teaching and research. She is distinguished by her sense of responsibility, determination, initiative, organisational skills, and high standards in her professional work.
Family occupies a special place in Assemgul Bauyrzhanovna's life. She strives to maintain a balance between her professional responsibilities and family life, devoting considerable attention to her children's upbringing and education and fostering an atmosphere of mutual understanding, support, and respect within her family.
Today, Assemgul Bauyrzhanovna continues her active academic and teaching career. She is committed to sharing her knowledge and professional experience with younger generations, participating in research and educational projects, and further developing her expertise in world economics, international relations, and international logistics.