On June 24, 2026, Graduate school (Research) hosted an Interdepartmental Research Colloquium featuring independent researcher Nasiba Mukhtorova, who presented her dissertation titled, "Tourism Sector Development Through Smart Tourism Management."

The research explored how smart tourism management approaches can enhance the development of the tourism sector, examining the integration of digital technologies, data-driven decision-making, and innovative management practices to improve tourist experiences and destination competitiveness. The study offered valuable insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders in Uzbekistan's growing tourism sector.

The dissertation was supervised by Professor Zohid Askarov.

The colloquium provided a constructive platform for scholarly feedback and discussion. Following an engaged review and Q&A session, the dissertation was recommended to proceed to the next stage toward defense in accordance with SAC requirements.