“Digital Medicine 4.0: Challenges, Opportunities, and Prospects” Republican Scientific-Practical Conference Held
The Ministry of Science and Education’s Information Technology Institute, together with the Ministry of Health, the Health Committee of the National Assembly, the National Oncology Center, Azerbaijan Medical University, the Information Technology Institute, Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), and the Biophysics Institute, organized the 2nd Republican Scientific-Practical Conference titled “Digital Medicine 4.0: Challenges, Opportunities, and Prospects.” The event gathered leaders from relevant government bodies, higher education institutions, the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), scientists and experts from research institutes under the Ministry of Science and Education, and media representatives. The conference aimed to increase awareness of critical scientific issues related to the collection, processing, and exchange of large volumes of digital health and medical data generated in Azerbaijan under digital transformation. It also focused on the creation and application of medical information systems based on artificial intelligence technologies. The event served as an intellectual dialogue platform to discuss current problems,…
A Delegation Led by AzTU Rector Visited Leading Universities in Malaysia
A delegation led by Professor Vilayət Vəliyev, Rector of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), made an official visit to Malaysia. The delegation included AzTU’s Vice-Rector for Science and Innovations, Professor Sübhan Namazov, and the Director of the Research and Development Department, Bəxtiyar Bədəlov. The main purpose of the visit was to establish and expand cooperation between AzTU and Malaysia’s leading universities in research, education, and innovation. During the visit, the delegation toured top Malaysian universities such as the University of Malaya, MARA University of Technology, National University of Malaysia, Asia-Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, INTI International University, and the International Islamic University Malaysia. Meetings focused extensively on cooperation opportunities, especially in engineering, information technology, innovation, experience exchange, and joint initiatives to improve international rankings. At the University of Malaya, Professor Vilayət Vəliyev emphasized AzTU’s international partnership strategy, highlighting the importance of joint scientific projects, dual education programs, student and faculty…
Professor from Queen’s University Belfast, UK, to Work at AzTU
Professor Vahid Garousi from Queen’s University Belfast, United Kingdom, and a member of the World Azerbaijanis Scientists Association (DAAB), will serve as a visiting professor at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). At AzTU, Vahid Garousi will teach not only in science and research fields but also in software engineering, including university-industry collaboration. AzTU Rector Vilayət Vəliyev met with Vahid Garousi and wished him success in his activities. RELATED GOALS
Important Document Signed on Workforce Training for Azerbaijan’s Defense Industry
On May 26, an event was held at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) in connection with the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry of Science and Education (MSE) and the Ministry of Defense Industry (MDI) regarding workforce training for the defense industry. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Science and Education Idris Isayev, Deputy Minister of Defense Industry Hidayat Azizov, AzTU Rector Vilayət Vəliyev, CEO of “Azərsilah” Defense Industry Holding Emil Ibrahimov, other officials from MDI and MSE, faculty and professors of the university, as well as a group of high-achieving students. Participants first laid flowers at the monument of national leader Heydar Aliyev in tribute to his memory. At the signing ceremony held at the Heydar Aliyev Center of the university, Deputy Minister Idris Isayev spoke about the modern education system, reforms, and admission programs for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. He noted that the…
AzTU Hosted Another International Event
Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), together with Turkey-Azerbaijan University and Pakistan’s National University of Science and Technology (NUST), jointly organized an international event at AzTU titled “Strategic Talks on Innovation & Commercialization for Knowledge Sharing” (STICKS International 2025). The main goals of the event were to develop university-industry collaboration, commercialize scientific research, support startups, and strengthen international partnerships. At the opening ceremony, AzTU Rector Vilayət Vəliyev and NUST’s Vice-Rector for Research, Innovation, and Commercialization Rizvan Riaz addressed the participants, highlighting the significance and objectives of the event. The forum featured two main panel discussions. The first panel was dedicated to “Cross-Border University-Industry Collaboration – Perspectives from Pakistan, Turkey, and Azerbaijan.” This panel focused on collaboration opportunities between universities and industry representatives, organizing joint research projects, and developing innovation ecosystems. The second panel was held on “Transforming Research into Global Impact – Cross-Border Commercialization Strategies.” Participants discussed the commercialization potential of scientific…