INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF DIGITAL ECONOMY AND LOGISTICS

History of the Department

The Department of Digital Economy and Logistics was established as an educational and scientific unit of the Faculty of Information Technology in Economics in accordance with the decision of the Academic Council of the Tajik State University of Finance and Economics dated 07.12.2022 No. 102/i on the basis of the former departments of mathematical modeling and information technology (2003), applied computer science (2006), information technology (2009), information technology and logistics (2012) of the Tajik Economic Institute and the department of mathematics and information technology (2010) of the Tajik Financial Institute, mathematical and information modeling (2012) of the Tajik State University of Finance and Economics.

The department was headed by the following teachers:

1. [Mirzoakhmedov Fakhriddin Mirzoakhmedovich], Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor - 2003-2012;

2. [Rajabov Fakhriddin Saifiddinovich], PhD, Associate Professor - 2012-2018;

3. Najmiddinov  Asadullo Mirzoevich, Ph.D., Associate Professor - 2018-2020;

4. Ghafurov Parviz Jurakhonovich, candidate of economic sciences, associate professor - 2020 -2025.

5. Vohidov U.M., PhD in Economics, Associate Professor - since October 2025.

The department's goal is to train modern specialists who meet labor market demands in the following fields: information technology management in economics, logistics, information technology in financial systems, digital economics, and economic cybernetics (information technology in economics). Upon graduation, students in these fields will receive dual qualifications as a mathematician-economist, marketing economist, mathematician-programmer, economist-information scientist, and cyberneticist-economist. These students will be eligible to work in government agencies and private companies, including think tanks, financial, transport, banking, tax, customs, insurance, and other sectors.

The teaching staff of the department

The teaching staff of the department consists of 10 people, 5 of whom are candidates of sciences, 2 are senior lecturers and 3 are assistants, while 50% of the teaching staff of the department are teachers with academic degrees: Vohidov Umar Makhmadievich - head of the department, Honored Worker of Education and Science of Tajikistan, candidate of economic sciences, associate professor; Ghafurov Parviz Jurakhonovich - Honored Worker of Education and Science of Tajikistan, candidate of economic sciences, associate professor; Mirzoabdughafurov Karimjon Ibrohimjonovich - laureate of the Ismail Somoni Prize in the field of fundamental sciences (2010), candidate of physical and mathematical sciences, associate professor; Fozilova Davlatbakht Miralibekovna - candidate of physical and mathematical sciences, associate professor; Gulov Akobir Bakhronovich - candidate of economic sciences, associate professor; Fezaliev Abdurahim Sultonkarimovich - senior lecturer; Sadonov Alidod Ghulomovich - senior lecturer; Hamzaev Tolibsho Sirojiddinovich - assistant; Bakhtovarshohi Asomuddin – assistant; Isoeva Dilangez Rajabalievna - assistant.

Research and scientific-methodological work

The department's research focus for 2023–2027, "Development of the Digitalization of the National Economy with the Implementation of Modern Technologies," has been registered with the National Center for Patents and Information, and the department's faculty members continue their work and activities on the selected topics. In this regard, from 2023–2025, the department's faculty members published 120 scientific and methodological materials, including two textbooks, eight teaching aids, one methodological manual, three monographs, and more than 115 articles and dissertations, 25 of which are peer-reviewed articles of the Academy of Sciences, and two articles were published in prestigious journals (Web of Science).

The department has clubs, including the student scientific club "Young Modelers," a scientific and methodological seminar, and the subclub "Reason," which present the results of their scientific research monthly in accordance with approved plans, with the participation of invited students, professors, scientists, and specialists in this field.

Student achievements

The department's faculty members make a significant contribution to preparing students for national-level Olympiads and competitions, including the national competition "Science is the Light of Enlightenment." In 2021, student Muhammadfiruz Hasanov, under the supervision of Associate Professor P.J. Gafurov, PhD in Economics, took second place in the national Olympiad of Higher Professional Educational Institutions of the Republic of Tajikistan in Mathematics. That same year, he took first place in the national "Science is the Light of Enlightenment" competition at the district and city levels, as well as second place at the national level. In 2022, student Mikhail Panyavin, under the supervision of Associate Professor P.J. Gafurov, PhD in Economics, took first place in this information technology competition at all stages – district, city, and national. In 2024, student Sunatullo Parvizovich Rakhmatov, under the supervision of Associate Professor P.J. Gafurov, PhD in Economics, took second place at the national level. At the republican competition "Science - the Light of Enlightenment" in mathematics, he took first place in the district stage, third place in the city stage and third place in the republican stage.

In 2023, Kholisa Pirova, a student majoring in 1-31030407 – Information Technology of Financial Systems, under the supervision of U.M. Vohidov, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor, took part in the final round of the Republican Scientific Research Competition for Students of Higher Professional Educational Institutions "Student and the Progress of Science and Technology" in the field of computer science and was awarded a 3rd-degree diploma. In 2024, Fayziddin Jabborzoda, a student majoring in 1-31030407 – Information Technology of Financial Systems, under the supervision of U.M. Vohidov, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor, took 3rd place in the final round of the Republican Competition "Young Researcher and Inventor" in the "Technological Disciplines and Information Technology" category and received the Cup. In 2024, student of the specialty 1-3103060104 - Information Technologies for Management in Economics, Olimov Lochin Safaralievich, under the supervision of candidate of economic sciences, associate professor U.M. Vohidov, took part in the final round of the Republican Olympiad among Higher professional education institutions students and took 3rd place.

Advanced training

At the same time, the department's teachers, working as specialists in the field of economics, improved their qualifications in the country and abroad in order to improve their teaching skills and qualifications, and received certificates and diplomas.

During 2023-2025, the department's teachers, research fellow, associate professor Vohidov U.M., research fellow, associate professor Gafurov P.J., senior teachers Fezaliev A.S., Sadonov A.G. underwent advanced training in their specialty at the Institute for Advanced Training of Teachers of Vocational and Technical Educational Institutions at the Tajik National University and received diplomas.

At the same time, the department's faculty, who work as experts in economics, have advanced their qualifications domestically and internationally to enhance their teaching skills and qualifications, receiving the relevant certificates and diplomas. Furthermore, the head of the department, research fellow, and associate professor, P.J. Ghafurov, worked as an economic expert (macroeconomic modeling and forecasting, public finance management) in projects with consulting companies SOFRECO and LOUIS BERGER (France), WYG International & CIPFA (UK), and Business & Strategies in Europe, with the support of the European Union, the World Bank, GIZ, UNDP, and UNFPA, in ministries and organizations, including the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economy and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan. As an economic expert, he participated in the development of the National Development Strategy until 2030 and medium-term development programs of the Republic of Tajikistan, making significant contributions.

From 2020 to 2023, another project, titled "Digitalization of the Economy as an Element of Sustainable Development in Ukraine and Tajikistan/DigEco 618270-EPP-1-2020-1-LT-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP," was implemented with the support of the European Union (Erasmus+: KA2 CBHE). It aims to enhance the potential of higher education in the field of digital economy. As part of this project, a group of faculty members from the department regularly conducted online trainings according to a specific curriculum to familiarize themselves with the experiences of these countries in the field of digital economy. This led to the development of a curriculum for the specialty "Digital Economy," which is currently in effect at the university, in accordance with international requirements. Also in 2025, Abdurakhim Sultonkarimovich Feyzaliev completed advanced training courses in the Republic of Uzbekistan and received a diploma.

During the training process in these specialties, instructors introduce students to all aspects of solving various problematic issues and teach them modern methods and techniques for solving problems in this field. Depending on the level and quality of instruction, the department has two laboratories equipped with modern computers and electronic boards, as well as a methods room, which students use daily to enhance their practical knowledge. One of these laboratories—the "Digital Economy" experimental laboratory—in the new academic building of the Tajik State University of Finance and Economics was created to fulfill the instructions and directives of the Founder of Peace and National Unity—Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Honorable Emomali Rahmon, to ensure the progress of the digital economy, which, based on modern requirements, significantly improves the quality and effectiveness of academic subjects related to the digital economy. This laboratory is equipped with modern information and communications equipment, devices for video and audio recording of lectures, and is considered a fully-fledged and modern educational and experimental center in terms of technology and methodology. The creation of this laboratory will further strengthen the digitalization of academic subjects, the development of information and communications materials, audio and video lectures , and the widespread implementation of this effective method in the educational process. At the same time, the laboratory's software and equipment will help undergraduate and graduate students organize and conduct scientific research, including the creation of research groups. In this regard, the analytical focus of the Digital Economy laboratory is focused on analytical and research projects in the fields of digital technologies, economics, international experience, and regulatory policy. The laboratory has analytical programs and educational and practical materials used by faculty and analysts, doctoral students, graduate students, and undergraduate students.