ANALYSIS OF THE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MASTER’S PROGRAM IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING THROUGH SUSTAINABLE TRANSITION AND SOCIETAL CHANGE IN THE CONDITIONS OF UZBEKISTAN

Duarte Nuno Malheiro Alves; Carla Maria dos Santos Gama da Silva; Maria Isabel Doval Ruiz; Angela Muniz Varela; Sarvarbek Yusupov; Abdunazarov Jamshid Odilovich; Kiryigitov Khurshid Botirovich; Giyosiddin Mamatisaev

doi:10.34920/phe.2025.18.05

Authors

Duarte Nuno Malheiro Alves https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0966-7392
Carla Maria dos Santos Gama da Silva
Maria Isabel Doval Ruiz https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2064-9734
Angela Muniz Varela https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2638-7130
Sarvarbek Yusupov Kimyo International Universiti in Tashkent https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2358-3305
Abdunazarov Jamshid Odilovich
Kiryigitov Khurshid Botirovich
Giyosiddin Mamatisaev https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6517-0287

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34920/phe.2025.18.05

Keywords:

multidisiplinar, barqaror rivojlanish, atrof-muhit muhandisligi, kompetensiya, oliy ta’lim, so‘rovnoma, SWOT tahlili, Yevropa tajribasi, sinergetik

Abstract

This article is devoted to studying the existing environmental problems of Uzbekistan and scientifically substantiating the need for training highly qualified specialists in the field of environmental engineering to find sustainable solutions. In particular, the article examines the necessity of developing a new master’s degree program in environmental engineering within the context of pressing issues such as environmental safety, industrial waste, and the deterioration of air and water quality in Uzbekistan. Within the scope of the research, a survey was conducted among 1,907 specialists representing the industrial, educational, and public sectors. The results indicate a high demand for approaches in higher education that comprehensively address environmental issues. Moreover, the article emphasizes the importance of adopting the advanced experience of the European Union, including the integration of sustainable development goals, technological innovations, and education strategies aimed at enhancing environmental awareness. Based on the analysis, the article proposes mechanisms that enable the formation of a systematic and scientific approach to solving environmental problems through a master’s degree program in environmental engineering.

Author Biographies

Duarte Nuno Malheiro Alves

Associate Professor, PhD, Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, Chief Coordinator of the GREENDT project, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Research area: Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, and Telecommunications

Carla Maria dos Santos Gama da Silva

Junior Researcher, PhD, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
Research area: Atmospheric pollution modelling, long-range transport of desert dust, photochemical pollution, impact of weather phenomena on air quality

Maria Isabel Doval Ruiz

Associate Professor, PhD, University of Vigo, Ourense, Spain
Research area: Education, inclusion, and engineering educatio

Angela Muniz Varela

Senior Project Manager for European Union projects, Fundación Universidad-Empresa Gallega, Vigo, Spain
Research area: International cooperation, journalism, social media, blogs, news writin

Sarvarbek Yusupov, Kimyo International Universiti in Tashkent

Acting Professor, PhD, International University of Chemistry in Tashkent, National Coordinator of the GREENDT project, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Research area: Automotive engineering, intelligent transport systems, environmental engineering

Abdunazarov Jamshid Odilovich

Doctor of Sciences, Professor, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation, Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute, Jizzakh,
Research area: Road traffic safety, mobility, and safety modeling

Kiryigitov Khurshid Botirovich

Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Ecology and Environment, Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute, Jizzakh
Research area: Ecology, water treatment, waste management

Giyosiddin Mamatisaev

Associate Professor, PhD, Head of the Educational and Methodological Department, Fergana State Technical University, Fergana
Research area: Civil engineering

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