In 1972, Candidate of Chemical Sciences TASBOLAT MARDENOVICH MUKHAMETKALIEV was appointed rector of the ZHAMBYL TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF LIGHT AND FOOD INDUSTRY. With his arrival, the material and technical base of the educational institution began to expand and strengthen. In a short time, two educational buildings, a student dormitory, a dining room for 500 seats were built. The list of specialties has been expanded, the scientific potential of the faculty has increased.