Dr. Askarov Ikhtiyor Bakhtiyorovich is an Associate Professor and PhD in Technical Sciences, currently serving as Head of the Department of Transport Engineering at Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute. With over two decades of experience in engineering education, he has made significant contributions to the advancement of transport safety, technical education methodologies, and vehicle system analysis in Uzbekistan.

His work spans across scientific research, student mentorship, curriculum development, and applied projects in the field of transport and road infrastructure. Dr. Askarov has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and monographs, and actively engages in national academic initiatives and collaboration with industrial partners.

• 2006–2010 – Bachelor's Degree in Professional Education (Automobile Operation and Repair) from Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute
  
  

• 2011–2013 – Master's Degree in Professional Education (Ground Transport Systems and Their Operation) from Tashkent Institute of Highways
  
  

• 2018 – Defended PhD thesis on "Methodology for Preparing Future Teachers of Vocational Education for Research Activities"
  
  

• 2019 – Awarded the academic degree Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pedagogical Sciences by the Higher Attestation Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan
  
  

• 2021 – Received the title of Associate Professor in Technical Sciences
  
  

• 2023 – Conferred the title of Professor in the field of Wheeled and Tracked Vehicles and Their Operation