Department of Geography
Geography is a science that unites nations, explains the world, and shapes human thinking
Established in 2019, the Department of Geography at Chirchiq State Pedagogical University is dedicated to training qualified geography teachers, developing scientific research, and implementing modern pedagogical approaches.
Mission and Objectives of the Department
Department mission: The main objective of the Department of Geography is to prepare highly qualified geography teachers for educational institutions, develop students’ subject-specific skills, and form their pedagogical competence.
📘 Quality of Education
Enhancing the national prestige of geography education and continuously improving its quality.
🌐 International Cooperation
Developing collaboration and experience exchange with foreign universities and scientific communities.
🔬 Scientific Research
Creating an innovative research environment in geoinformation systems and pedagogical studies.
Abdimurotov Oybek Uralovich
Head of the Department of Geography
Doctor of Philosophy in Pedagogical Sciences. Associate Professor
- Phone: +998909990089
- Email o.abdimurotov@cspu.uz
Urazbayev Abdukarim Kenderbayevich
Professor of the Department
Doctor of Geography
- Phone: +998903995952
- Email a.urazbayev@cspu.uz
Rajabov Furkat Turakulovich
Dean of Tourism faculty
- Email f.rajabov@cspu.uz
Namozov Jurabek Abduazizovich
Associate professor
PhD, docent
- Phone: +998933550425
- Email j.namozov@cspu.uz
Shukhrat Bekmetovich Kurbanov
Associate Professor
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geographical Sciences
- Phone: +998903230852
- Email sh.qurbonov@cspu.uz
Tursunov Khasan Turgunovich
Associate Professor of the Department
Candidate of Sciences
- Phone: +998935153584
- Email x.tursunov@cspu.uz
Ibroimov Sherzod Ibroim o‘g‘li
Associate Professor of the Department
Doctor of Philosophy in Geography
- Phone: +998973454545
- Email sh.ibroimov@cspu.uz
Djumabaeva Salomat
Associate Professor.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor.
- Phone: +998900128535
- Email s.djumaboyeva@cspu.uz
Mahmudova Charos Ikromovna
Senior lecturer
- Phone: +998994007626
- Email ch.mahmudova@cspu.uz
Alimkulov Jamshid Bakhtiyorovich
Head of the Department of Commercialization of Scientific and Innovative Developments
Department study stages and curricula
The department delivers courses on teaching geography for undergraduate and graduate students.
Research Directions
The Department of Geography conducts research activities in several strategic areas. The following directions aim to carry out scientific research that meets modern educational requirements, expand cooperation with national and international scientific communities, and achieve practical outcomes:
🔗 DEPARTMENT EDUCATION STRATEGY Open →
This strategic direction outlines the overall goals of developing the Department of Geography, improving the quality of education, and training modern pedagogical staff.
The main approach is defined by the principle “I heard – I saw – I did”, which integrates theory with practice.
Cooperation among higher education institutions, general secondary schools, and research organizations is planned to be strengthened through an innovative cluster of pedagogical education.
Enhancing the scientific and professional capacity of faculty members, developing research activities, and expanding international cooperation are highlighted as key priorities.
Teaching effectiveness is planned to be improved by introducing modern pedagogical and information-communication technologies into the educational process.
Creating a supportive learning environment is envisaged through strengthening the material and technical base and developing the information infrastructure.
Overall, this strategy aims to develop geography education in a systematic, innovative, and competitive manner.
🔗 GEOGRAPHICAL PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF TOURISM AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT IN UZBEKISTAN Open →
Scientific papers of participants of the International Scientific and Practical Conference “Geographical Problems and Opportunities of Tourism and Recreation Development in Uzbekistan”, held on October 11–12, 2019 at Chirchiq State Pedagogical Institute, were published. The conference was organized in cooperation with the State Committee for Tourism Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Geographical Society of Uzbekistan, and Osh State University.
🔗 SYSTEMIC APPROACH IN GEOGRAPHY: THEORY, EXPERIMENT, PRACTICE AND EDUCATION Open →
The proceedings of the International Scientific and Practical Conference “Systemic Approach in Geography: Theory, Experiment, Practice and Education”, held at Chirchiq State Pedagogical University, were published. The conference was organized in cooperation with the Geographical Society of Uzbekistan, Osh State University, and M. O. Auezov South Kazakhstan University.
The conference focused on current issues, перспективive directions of systemic approaches in geography education and research, experience exchange, and engaging talented young scholars.
Mirislomov Mirdavlat Miraziz o‘g‘li
For the 2025/2026 academic year, Mirislomov Mirdavlat Miraziz o‘g‘li has been awarded the Presidential State Scholarship of the Republic of Uzbekistan (undergraduate level) — a 4th-year student of the “Geography and Fundamentals of Economics” program.
Turg‘unova Robiya Fazliddin qizi
For the 2025/2026 academic year, Turg‘unova Robiya Fazliddin qizi has been awarded the Bobur State Scholarship — a 3rd-year student of the “Geography and Fundamentals of Economics” program.