For the first time in Azerbaijan, a working model of a nanosatellite was developed at AzTU
A presentation of the “CUBESAT” nano-satellite prototype, developed at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), was held with the participation of representatives from Azərkosmos, the Ministry of Defense Industry, the National Aerospace Agency, and the National Defense University. Professor Mehman Hasanov, head of the Department of Radio Engineering and Telecommunications at AzTU and the project leader, gave an extensive presentation on the development of the project. He stated that this project is a first for Azerbaijan and is a functional model of a nano-satellite. He emphasized that the project will play a significant role in the creation of satellites operating in low Earth orbit. The development of the nano-satellite involved the use of AzTU’s patented first 3D optical switch. Following the presentation, Nadir Atayev, a doctoral student at AzTU and one of the main executors of the project, provided detailed information about the prototype and its technical specifications.
The project prepared under the coordination of AzTU was declared the winner by the European Commission
Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) has achieved another significant success. The “Enhancing monitoring and management capacities of Higher Education Institutions on optical networks and optical communication in Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan” project, coordinated by AzTU and titled “OPTIFY”, has been selected as a winner by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ program (ERASMUS-EDU-2024-CBHE-STRAND-2). As part of the project, a new master’s degree program will be launched in Azerbaijan focusing on the monitoring and management of expanding optical networks. The program will aim to train specialists with modern competencies and skills in this field, and academic staff will receive training on the latest content and teaching methods at leading European higher education institutions. Additionally, a new teaching laboratory will be established at the partner universities involved in the project, and relevant educational modules for the industry will be developed. The project partners in Azerbaijan include the Ministry of Science and Education, Baku Engineering…
Training was held in Portugal as part of the ENGAGE project
As part of the “Strengthening the Sustainable Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Azerbaijani Higher Education Institutions” (ENGAGE) project, funded by the European Commission and coordinated by Mingachevir State University, another training session was held in Portugal. The training was hosted by the University of Lisbon, a European partner of the project. Professor Nuraly Yusifbayli, the Vice Rector for Educational Affairs at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), represented the university during the visit. On the first day of the training program, Professor Zita Martins, Vice President for International Relations at the University of Lisbon, welcomed the delegation from nine Azerbaijani higher education institutions that are members of the project and discussed the importance of international collaboration in entrepreneurship education. Professor Joana Mendonça, Vice President of the Oeiras Municipality, highlighted the role of the university campus in supporting entrepreneurial initiatives and its contributions to both local and international innovation ecosystems. Next, the coordinator of the…
Within the framework of the LMQS project, trainings were organized on the newly created curriculum
As part of the “Erasmus+ KA2” program, Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) is a partner in the “Strategic Quality Management in Healthcare, Risk Management in Open and Distance Education Formats for Professional Bachelor’s and Master’s Preparation in the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan” (LMQS) project. Recently, training sessions were held in Athens, Greece, at the coordinating institution, the University of West Attica. AzTU was represented by Orkhan Vatankhah, Head of the International Relations Department, and Murshud Mehdiyev, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Management, during the visit. In line with the new Master’s program in “Quality and Risk Management in Healthcare,” the training covered topics such as healthcare management, research methods, healthcare economics, healthcare financing, quality management in healthcare, healthcare policy, and social insurance. In addition to AzTU, representatives from local project partners, including Nakhchivan State University and universities from Kazakhstan, also participated in the event.
An AzTU employee was awarded for his special services in the development of the ICPC movement
The symposium included panel sessions on topics such as the impact of the ICPC movement, the influence of programming competitions on the IT industry, and their role in the country’s digitalization efforts. Discussions focused on increasing student and youth interest in programming and IT fields. The high achievements of local universities in international competitions were also highlighted. AzTU’s Rector, Vilayat Valiyev, met with Vugar Huseynli during the symposium, wishing him continued success in his work.
From this year, those admitted to AzTU will not be required to submit any paper documents
Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), in collaboration with representatives from the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, the Innovation and Digital Development Agency, and the Department of Education System Informatization under the Ministry of Science and Education, has introduced a groundbreaking change regarding student registration. Starting this year, AzTU will no longer require paper-based documents from students admitted to the university (undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs). All documents will be processed exclusively through the Ministry of Science and Education’s portal, portal.edu.az. Previously, while the registration process for higher education institutions was conducted through the portal.edu.az platform, universities still required paper-based documents from students in parallel. However, AzTU’s leadership decided to implement this innovation in order to save students time, reduce additional costs, minimize paper waste, and contribute to the country’s ongoing digital transformation efforts. The goal is to enhance student convenience and support the development of a more sustainable and efficient…
AzTU employees participated in “ICPC Azerbaijan Summer Programming Camp”
As part of the Technest Scholarship Program and with the support of “ICPC Azerbaijan” and the Innovation and Digital Development Agency, the “ICPC Azerbaijan: Summer Programming Camp” was held at ADA University. The camp is considered one of the key stages for preparing students and student teams for the “49th ICPC International Collegiate Programming Contest,” the Republic Subject Olympiad (RFO) for schoolchildren, and international informatics olympiads. During the preparation process, subjects related to the olympiad are explained daily, followed by competitions on these topics. Representatives from Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) – Kenan Asgerli and Vugar Huseynli, employees of the “SmartTech” Innovators Center – successfully represented the university in the training sessions and competitions organized at the camp.
The Minister of Youth and Sports met with the chairman of AzTU TGT
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Farid Gayibov, met with the young participants of the “Enactus Egypt” exchange program, which was supported by the Ministry. During the meeting, the representative delegation from Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), including members of the AzTU “Enactus” team and Ruslan Gambarov, the Chairman of the Student Youth Organization, shared their experiences and insights from participating in the “Enactus Egypt” exchange program. They discussed the activities they carried out and the information they gathered during their visit to the “Enactus Egypt” delegation in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Minister Farid Gayibov listened to the thoughts and suggestions of the youth, expressing his hopes for the continuity of their future activities.
AzTU students participated in industrial, scientific research and scientific-pedagogical internships
Internship is the final stage of the educational program and serves to apply the theoretical knowledge gained at the university in practice, as well as to strengthen professional skills. Students are sent to internship institutions close to their places of residence in the capital and regions, and foreign students are provided with the opportunity to do internships in their own countries. In the spring semester of the 2023-2024 academic year, 1,542 students of the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) studying in the 4th academic year of the bachelor’s degree participated in internships of 6, 21 and 30 credits, depending on their specialty. 1,179 undergraduates studying in the 2nd academic year of the master’s degree participated in scientific research and scientific-pedagogical internships of 8 credits each. AzTU cooperates with numerous enterprises, government agencies, and foreign companies regarding the internships of students. Thus, during the last academic year, 42 permanent and 522 temporary…
The teacher of Sakarya University of Applied Sciences gave a lecture at AzTU
Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) continues to successfully collaborate with Sakarya University of Applied Sciences in Turkey under the “Erasmus+” exchange program. As part of this cooperation, Gökhan Atalı, a faculty member from the Department of Mechatronics Engineering at Sakarya University, visited AzTU. During his visit, Atalı met with the academic staff of AzTU’s Mechatronics Department and got acquainted with the department’s teaching infrastructure, technical facilities, and laboratories. Discussions were held on the possibility of implementing joint projects. Additionally, Gökhan Atalı delivered a lecture to AzTU students majoring in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering, focusing on specialized topics in the field.