Aliya Bolatkhan, a PhD candidate in the field of history, is currently engaged in a research fellowship at Utah State University as a visiting scholar until September 2023.
As the author, she has undertaken several scholarly initiatives aimed at advancing the dissemination of scientific knowledge and the preservation of historical heritage pertaining to the history of Kazakhstan, such as "The gastronomic map of Kazakhstan" and www.online-archive.kz, etc.
Additionally, she serves as the coordinator for the "Shon Publishing House" project, which aims to translate and publish books on the history of Kazakhstan. Her research interests include the history of food and foodways, national identity and food culture, the history of deportations, and oral history.