The sixth meeting of the Azerbaijan National Food Technology Platform was held at Hacettepe University in Türkiye. The event was organized at the initiative of the Türkiye-Azerbaijan University (TAU).

Representatives of higher education institutions in Azerbaijan where food engineering is taught participated in the meeting. AzTU was represented by Professor Isa Khalilov, Head of the Department of Mechanical Design, Mechatronics and Industrial Technologies, and Senior Lecturer Bahruz Jabrayilov.

First, Professor Halil Vural, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Hacettepe University, provided the delegation with detailed information on the work done. Then, Professor Ali Topcu, Head of the Food Engineering Program at Hacettepe University, made a comprehensive presentation on the structure of the laboratories, operating principles and research areas.

Professor Vural Gokmen of Hacettepe University and Professor Umran Uygun, Head of the Food Engineering Program at TAU, provided extensive information on the structure of the laboratories, implemented projects, achieved results, application opportunities for research and prospects for integration with industry.

The meeting also discussed the assessment of the current situation in the field of food engineering, mutual exchange of experience and future cooperation opportunities.

During the visit, the delegation got acquainted with the laboratories of Hacettepe University. Detailed information was provided on the laboratories' existing equipment, scientific research and opportunities for integration with industry.