Dr. Kubanych Takyrbashev

Associate Professor

School of Business

Years of experience: 35+
Education: 
- PhD in Forensic Psychology, Walden University, USA — in progress
- MA in General Psychology, St. Francis College, USA
- Postgraduate Studies in Public Health, Tulane University, USA
- MD, Kyrgyz State Medical Institute, Kyrgyz Republic

Professional background:
- International higher education leader with 35+ years of experience across Central Asia, Russia, and the USA
- Physician, psychologist, and forensic psychology scholar with expertise in clinical sciences, psychology, public health, and medical ethics
- Extensive experience in university program development, curriculum design, accreditation, and quality assurance
- Former Vice President for Operations, International University of Kyrgyzstan
- Former National Program Officer, UNAIDS, and Emergency Preparedness Officer, WHO
- Extensive experience in forensic psychology, psychological assessment, risk evaluation, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care
- International experience in diplomatic, healthcare, humanitarian, and cross-cultural environments
- Joining the American University of Technology (AUT), Tashkent, as a full-time faculty member in August 2026