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Brain activity while cooking resembles early-stage Alzheimer’s, finds new research of professor Mehdi Amouei Torkmahalleh

Brain activity while cooking resembles early-stage Alzheimer’s, finds new research of professor Mehdi Amouei Torkmahalleh

Exposure to nanoparticles during cooking causes changes to the brain activity similar to those observed in early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, finds new research from Nazarbayev University School of Engineering and Digital Sciences. Mehdi Amouei Torkmahalleh, Assistant Professor at NU SEDS, and colleagues investigated the brain activity of individuals before, during, and after exposure to ultrafine particles […]

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Shoofti – the project of the universal location-based information system

The universal software system Shoofti transforms places into interactive, informative spaces for visitors.  Whether the place is a museum, garden, campus, downtown, or resort, Shoofti can help to create customized information and tools for visitors. The idea that became Shoofti was conceived in 2008, and many prototypes were developed as student projects at Nazarbayev University. […]

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ReLive project – a thought-driven exoskeleton for stroke survivors

Nazarbayev University scientists, together with doctors, have developed a rehabilitation program for stroke survivors. The program includes the use of an exoskeleton, which is controlled by thoughts – the device reads brain signals. The founders of the project, are Nazarbayev University professor Prashant Jamwal and NU Data Science Ph.D. student in Beibit Abdikenov. In total, […]

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Real-time load, vibration and aging monitoring system for distribution transformers using cloud service

In the age of digitalization, a highly increasing energy demand has stimulated to the concern on the issues around conservation of electrical energy. Energy or power-providing sectors/companies are challenged to meet the balance between demand and supply. Furthermore, current industry trends show that it is more preferable to have the intelligent system equipped with the […]

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