The next master class of AzTU employee was held
The latest master class by Igor Nasirov, a staff member of the Sustainable Development Institute at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), titled “Growing Contribution of Azerbaijan to Earth’s Green Future,” was held online. The fifth session, “National Energy Companies (Major’s) Strategies in the Age of Decarbonisation,” focused on the production, marketing, and sales of environmentally sustainable products through entrepreneurial projects, all aimed at promoting environmental protection. One of the main objectives of the event was to examine various aspects of COP29 and its alignment with the global climate agenda, as well as to present an analysis of the strategies of major global energy companies to researchers, faculty members, and students. The master class included in-depth discussions on global trends and practices, Azerbaijan’s contributions to a green world, projects to be implemented in Azerbaijan at COP29, and the skills required to contribute to a “green future.” The event’s guest, Konstantin Kovalenko, delivered…
AzTU implements the intra-city mobility plan in the regions
On May 11, 2023, an agreement was signed between the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) and the executive authorities of Aghjabedi, Goygol and Shamkir districts for the purpose of preparation of an intra-city movement (mobility) plan. It should be noted that the agreement measures for the implementation of the State Program on road traffic safety in the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2019-2023 approved by Decree No. 852 of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated December 27, 2018 for the consistent implementation of sustainable development goals 22 of 2022 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan in order to ensure the implementation of subsection 7.4.6.1 of the Plan 25 of January Preparation of the intra-city movement (mobility) plan provides for the implementation of works in accordance with the decision. During the signing ceremony, the rector of AzTU Vilayat Valiyev, the head of Aghjabedi District Executive Authority Rafil Huseynov,…
AzTU Delegation Led by the Rector Conducts Official Visit to Kazakhstan
A delegation from Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), led by Rector Vilayat Valiyev, conducted an official visit to Kazakhstan within the framework of the “Higher Education Pre-Summit: Asia Region 2024” organized by the “Quacquarelli Symonds” (QS) rating agency. During the visit, the delegation engaged with leading universities in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The delegation included Vice Rector for Science and Innovations Subhan Namazov, Vice Rector for International Relations Fariz Mammadov, and Head of the Research and Development Department Bakhtiyar Badalov. The primary purpose of the visit was to expand AzTU’s collaboration with Kazakhstani universities that hold prominent positions in international rankings, particularly in the “Quacquarelli Symonds” (QS) as well as other global and regional university rankings. The visit aimed to facilitate joint efforts in executing research and educational projects. During meetings with the rectors and other senior leaders of Almaty University of Energy and Telecommunications and the Kazakh National Research Technical University named…
AzTU Rector Speaks at International Summit Organized by QS
A delegation led by Vilayat Valiyev, the Rector of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), participated in the “Higher Education Pre-Summit: Asia Region 2024,” held at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The event was organized by the international ranking agency, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), and brought together leading universities from Europe and Asia. The AzTU delegation included Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation, Subhan Namazov; Vice-Rector for International Relations, Fariz Mammadov; and the Head of the Research and Development Department, Bakhtiyar Badalov. Rector Vilayat Valiyev participated as a speaker in the panel titled “Integrating International Goals into Education,” delivering a presentation on “Designing Engineering Education to Meet Global Challenges.” He shared insights on initiatives implemented at AzTU and discussed perspectives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Within the summit framework, meetings and discussions were held with participant universities to establish bilateral collaborations aimed at enhancing AzTU’s international ranking in the fields…
The AzTU team is in the semi-finals of the “49th ICPC – Students’ International Programming Competition”
The “AzTU6” team from Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) has secured a spot in the semifinals of the 49th ICPC – International Collegiate Programming Contest. The team will compete in the semifinals of the 49th ICPC, which will be held in Georgia from December 13-15, 2024. They will also participate in the South Caucasus Open Championship, both in team and individual categories. It is worth mentioning that a total of 174 teams from 23 higher education institutions participated in the competition. In the round of 16, AzTU’s “AzTU6” and “AzTU2” teams advanced to the quarterfinals. The quarterfinals, featuring 51 teams from 22 higher education institutions, each consisting of three students and one leader, saw the “AzTU6” team officially secure a spot in the semifinals. AzTU was represented by 15 teams in the competition, under the leadership of Vugar Huseynli, a staff member of the SmartTech Innovators Center and Associate Professor at…
“Nar” continues mobile communication trainings at AzTU
Known for its affordable offers in the mobile communication market and its emphasis on education, Nar continues its projects supporting the development of digital knowledge in Azerbaijan. As part of its corporate social responsibility strategy, Nar regularly conducts “Fundamentals of Mobile Communication” training sessions for students specializing in telecommunications. The training, prepared and delivered by Nar’s technical team, aims to develop local professionals in the mobile communication field and support students in building successful careers after graduation. The latest training session, held at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), covered topics such as the evolution of mobile technology, the structure of mobile communication networks, the Internet of Things (IoT), fifth-generation (5G) technology, structure of mobile communication, wireless transmission networks and frequencies in mobile communication.
A conference on “Water resources in Azerbaijan: problems and new challenges” was held at AzTU
A national scientific-technical conference on the topic “Water Resources in Azerbaijan: Challenges and New Directions” was held at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). The conference brought together researchers, academics, and professors specializing in water resources, alongside representatives from government agencies and various companies. AzTU’s Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Professor Nureli Yusifbeyli, emphasized the significance of organizing such conferences within the framework of the upcoming COP29 events in Baku. He highlighted the importance of protecting water resources and the environment. Following this, Firudin Taghiyev, Head of the Land Use Control Department at the Ministry of Agriculture, greeted the participants and extended his best wishes to the presenters. Subsequent speakers addressed key issues regarding water management in Azerbaijan, including completed projects, existing challenges, and potential solutions. The presenters called on the participants to adopt careful and efficient practices for managing Azerbaijan’s water resources. They stressed the need to increase the number of initiatives…
An information session dedicated to the fight against drug addiction was held at AzTU
Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), in collaboration with the Main Drug Control Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, organized an educational event for AzTU students titled “The Consequences of Using Narcotic Substances and Psychotropic Drugs, as well as the Legal Requirements Regarding Their Illegal Circulation.” In his speech, the head of AzTU’s Communication Department, Safa Baghirov, emphasized the dangers of drug use to human life. He advised students to stay away from harmful habits and focus on learning, engaging in sports, and pursuing other productive activities. Natig Isbatov, a representative of the Main Drug Control Department, provided a detailed explanation of the consequences of using narcotic substances and psychotropic drugs. He highlighted the importance of regular awareness campaigns among young people and noted that AzTU is one of the higher education institutions actively educating students about combating drug addiction. The event concluded with the screening of a video prepared by…
AzTU Delegation Led by the Rector Conducts a Business Visit to Uzbekistan
A delegation from Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), led by the Rector Vilayat Valiyev, has undertaken a business visit to some of Uzbekistan’s leading universities. The delegation included Vice-Rector for Science and Innovations Subhan Namazov, Vice-Rector for International Relations Fariz Mammadov, and Head of the Research and Development Department Bakhtiyar Badalov. The primary aim of the visit was to strengthen AzTU’s collaboration with high-ranking Uzbek universities, particularly those recognized in international rankings, such as the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranking, as well as other global and regional university rankings. The visit also sought to establish joint platforms for research and educational projects. During the visit, Rector Vilayat Valiyev met with the leadership of Tashkent State Technical University, Tashkent National University, Tashkent Turin Polytechnic University, the National Research Institute, Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers, Tashkent State Transport University, Tashkent Inha University, the Institute of Chemical Technology, and New Era University.…
AzTU students with eco-sensitive “CO2toD” project which converts carbon dioxide gas into dry ice, awarded First Place at the International Green STEAM Azerbaijan Festival
The International Green STEAM Azerbaijan Festival was held with the support of the Ministry of Science and Education and the COP29 Presidency, organized by the “STEAM Azerbaijan” project. In the international competition, Aliyoldash Emiraslanli, a student from the SABAH groups of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), and Anabachi Emiraslanova, a student from the Faculty of Engineering at a German university, represented Azerbaijan with their invention, the “CO2toD” device, in the “Green Initiatives” category. According to the decision of the jury, the project by the AzTU students was awarded first place. The students were mentored by Professor Mehriban Hasanova, from the Department of Engineering Physics and Electronics at AzTU. It is noteworthy that over 900 participants, representing 244 teams, took part in the final stage of this year’s festival. Among them, 146 participants represented 15 countries, including the United Kingdom, Turkey, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and the United States.…