Abdullaev Mahdi Orifovich (October 27, 1922 in Bukhara) - Honored Scientist of Uzbekistan (1982), Doctor of Biological Sciences (1969), Professor (1972). Participant in World War II (1941-1945). He graduated from Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute. (1948), Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Head of the Department (1953-1958), Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs (1958-72), Head of the Department of Zoology and Ecology (since 1972). He conducted research on fisheries.
