PhD in Economics (Regional Economics)
Head of the Planning and Finance Department | Acting Associate Professor, Department of Business and Management
Urgench State University named after Abu Rayhan Biruni
sarvar.n@urdu.uz · serry3001988@gmail.com
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Profile
Economist, university finance manager and educator with more than 12 years of experience at Urgench State University named after Abu Rayhan Biruni. Holds a PhD in Economics in Regional Economics (2025), is currently working on a DSc dissertation on the sustainable development of SMEs in a green economy, and is the author of 25 scientific and methodological works published in international and national journals and conference proceedings, including a Scopus-indexed publication. Combines leadership of the university’s budgeting and financial planning with teaching in business, management, accounting and auditing. Actively involved in international academic cooperation through Erasmus+ mobility and research and academic internships in Spain and Italy. Recognised with the commemorative badge “35 Years of Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan”.
Professional Experience
| 11/2025 – present |
Urgench State University named after Abu Rayhan Biruni
Acting Associate Professor (internal part-time), Department of Business and Management, Faculty of Economics
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| 09/2019 – present |
Urgench State University named after Abu Rayhan Biruni
Head of the Planning and Finance Department
- Plans the university’s financial and economic activities; prepares budget and extra-budgetary income and expenditure estimates and staffing schedules.
- Ensures efficient use of financial resources and analyses cost-effectiveness.
- Monitors financial discipline and the transparency of financial reporting.
- Provides financial justification for investment and grant projects; organises financial management in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinates the work of the department.
Part-time teaching (2019 – present): Departments of Tourism and Hotel Management, Accounting and Auditing, and Business and Management – lectures and seminars using modern pedagogical and ICT tools.
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| 2018 – 2019 |
Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Inspector, Khorezm Regional Office of the Department for Combating Economic Crimes
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| 2016 – 2018 |
Urgench State University named after Abu Rayhan Biruni
Lecturer, Department of Vocational Education
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| 04/2014 – 2016 |
Urgench State University named after Abu Rayhan Biruni
Head of the Planning and Finance Department
Combined departmental leadership with part-time teaching.
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| 01/2014 – 04/2014 |
Urgench State University named after Abu Rayhan Biruni
Lecturer, Department of Vocational Education
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Education
| In progress |
Doctor of Science (DSc) in Economics – dissertation in progress
Topic: “Improving the Methodology for Ensuring the Sustainable Development of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in a Green Economy”.
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| 2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics, specialty 08.00.12 – Regional Economics
Dissertation: “Regional Features of the Sustainable Development of Small Business and Private Entrepreneurship (the Case of Khorezm Region)”. Defended at Scientific Council DSc.03/27.09.2024.I.55.03, Urgench State University named after Abu Rayhan Biruni.
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| 2011 – 2013 |
Master’s Degree in Statistics
Tashkent State University of Economics, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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| 2007 – 2011 |
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance (with Honours)
Tashkent Financial Institute, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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International Experience
| 11/2025 – 12/2025 |
University of Cagliari, Italy
Short-term academic internship
Developed academic cooperation, exchanged scientific and methodological experience, and identified areas for cooperation under Erasmus+ and other international programmes.
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| 01/2024 – 02/2024 |
University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
6-week research internship
Winner of the competition of the Agency for Innovative Development for short-term research internships of young scientists at leading foreign research institutions (Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 222 of 19 April 2021).
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| 2021 – 2022 |
University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Erasmus+ ICM KA107
Two-time participant in the EU Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility programme; delivered classes to students of the host university.
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Professional Development
| 11/2025 |
Retraining course in Education Quality Management – Institute for Retraining and Advanced Training of Higher Education Personnel, Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation. |
| 06/2022 |
Course in Education Quality Management – Main Scientific and Methodological Centre, Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialised Education. |
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Training programme in Financial Accounting based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Khorezm; Certificate in Financial Accounting #1 (score: 70%). |
Research Interests
- Regional economics: sustainable development of small business and private entrepreneurship, regional growth drivers and territorial competitiveness.
- Green economy and SMEs: institutional, investment and innovation mechanisms for the sustainable development of SMEs in a green economy.
- Financial management: budgeting, cost-effectiveness and financial management in public and higher education institutions.
- Entrepreneurship and tourism: SME contribution to economic growth, integration of small business with tourism, and entrepreneurship education.
Selected Publications
Author of 25 scientific and methodological works, including articles in journals recognised by the Higher Attestation Commission of Uzbekistan, international journals, a Scopus-indexed publication and conference proceedings.
- Norboyev, S. A. (2026). Assessing the sustainable development of small and medium-sized businesses in a green economy: A theoretical and methodological approach. Green Economy and Development, 4(9), 398–408.
- Norboyev, S. A. (2026). Sustainable development of small and medium-sized businesses in a green economy and their integration with tourism. Green Economy and Development, 4(5), 906–910.
- Norboyev, S. A. (2026). Evaluating the contribution of small and medium-sized enterprises to GDP growth: A comparative analysis of advanced economies. Frontline Marketing, Management and Economics Journal, 6(2), 63–69.
- Norboyev, S. A. (2026). Improving the institutional and investment mechanisms for the sustainable development of small and medium-sized businesses in a green economy. Engineering and Economics, 4(2), 272–276.
- Norboyev, S. A. (2026). Innovative mechanisms for developing small and medium-sized businesses based on green economy principles. Green Economy and Development, 4(2), 472–476.
- Norboyev, S. A. (2026). Theoretical and methodological foundations for ensuring the sustainable development of small and medium-sized businesses in a green economy. Actual Problems of Modern Science, Education and Training, 10(1), 94–98.
- Norboyev, S. A. (2025). Analysis of the factors influencing the sustainable development of small business and private entrepreneurship in the region. American Journal of Economics and Business Management, 8(5), 1916–1920.
- Norboyev, S. A. (2025). Reliable and effective assessment of the sustainable development of small business and private entrepreneurship. Actuarial Finance and Accounting, (4), 390–394.
- Norboyev, S. A. (2024). Regional characteristics of sustainable development of small business and private entrepreneurship. Bulletin of the Khorezm Mamun Academy, 9/2(118), 39–42.
- Hudayberganov, D., Abdullaev, F., Rakhimov, T., Norboev, S., & Aminova, M. (2023). Possibilities of organizing smart markets in the region. E3S Web of Conferences, 449 (PDSED 2023), 1–10. SCOPUS
Awards and Honours
| 2026 |
Commemorative badge “35 Years of Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan” |
| 2010 – 2011 |
Mirzo Ulugbek State Scholarship – awarded to the country’s top students |
| 2011 |
Bachelor’s diploma with honours, Tashkent Financial Institute |
Skills
| Languages |
Uzbek (native), English (good), Russian (good) |
| Professional |
Budget planning and execution, financial and cost-effectiveness analysis, financial reporting and control, financial accounting, statistical and regional economic analysis, grant and investment project appraisal, university teaching |
| Computer |
MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint |
| Personal qualities |
Responsibility, initiative, strong organisational skills, integrity and a results-oriented approach |