Leadership Team
Mr. Meirbek Mazhitov
Meirbek Mazhitov is the President of Suleyman Demirel University. He is the head of the University Board of Trustees and has broad powers to manage business processes. He is responsible for strategic development, public relations with government agencies and other organizations. The President oversees the financial and fundrasing activities associated with the University.

Dr. Kuanysh Yergaliyev, MD MPH DrPH
Rector
Kuanysh Yergaliyev is the Rector of Suleyman Demirel University. He is the head of the University executive team. He oversees operational, academic, research and internationalization activities at the University, including services in support of academic pursuits, e.g.: student affairs, library services and IT.

Dr. Davronzhon Gaipov, PhD
Vice Rector for Academic and Research Affairs
Davronzhon Gaipov is a Vice Rector for Academic Affairs and Research at Suleyman Demirel University. He is responsible for coordinating academic processes and provides academic support to the Schools, Faculties, and the academic support units across the University, including the library. He is also the Head of the teaching and learning comittee.

Dr. Ali Kochak, PhD
Vice Rector for Administrative Affairs
Ali Kochak is Vice Rector of Administrative Affairs at Suleyman Demirel University. He is responsible for administrating and coordinating the works of the human resource department, marketing department, student recruitment, automation, IT support, legislation, maintenance department, and the continuous education center. Further, Ali Kochak is responsible for the infrastructural development of the University.

Mr. Malik Satayev, MA
Vice Rector for Social Development
Malik Satayev is Vice Rector for Social Development at Suleyman Demirel University. He is responsible for administrating and coordinating the works of the social affairs department, department of career and corporate development, accomodation department. He is also the Head of the Board of discipline and Head of the Advisors Board. Malik Satayev is responsible for the discipline and educational, cultural-mass work of the University.

Mr. Yerzhan Aidarkhanov, MBA
Head of Rector’s Office
Yerzhan Aidarkhanov is Head of Rector’s Office. He advises the president on a wide variety of special projects, initiatives and executive duties, including, the university-wide long-term planning processes. Yerzhan Aidarkhanov also serves as Secretary to the Board of Trustees and as the liaison between the president and members of the community.
