Asset Rakishev received a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University, Karaganda, Kazakhstan. He is currently an Associate Professor and researcher at the Metallurgy and Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University. His research focuses on additive manufacturing, hybrid additive manufacturing systems, metal cutting and combined metal cutting technologies. He has been involved in several national research projects and has published articles in peer-reviewed journals on additive manufacturing and machining processes.