Info Session on the Student Scientific Society Held for Students of the Faculty of Special Equipment and Technology
An info session on the Student Scientific Society (SSC) was held for students of the Faculty of Special Equipment and Technology at the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). Dean Yadullah Babayev briefed the students on the objectives and responsibilities of the SSC. He emphasized the importance of the faculty’s students participating in local and international projects and highlighted the significant role SSC plays in this regard. Next, Azər Bayramov, Director of AzTU’s “SmartTech” Innovators Center, shared information about ongoing projects and discussed the opportunities that future collaboration with SSC could create. Səfa Bağırov, Head of the Communications Department at AzTU, invited students to actively participate in the various SSC clubs. Azad Musayev, engineer at AzTU’s Lifelong Learning School and a graduate of the faculty, emphasized that projects carried out together with students play a key role in their personal and professional development and encouraged active participation in these initiatives. Finally, Amin…
AzTU Represented at the “Bootcamp” in Khankendi
A new “bootcamp” was held in Khankendi as part of the project “Application of Artificial Intelligence in Precision Agriculture”, jointly organized by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Agrarian Innovation Center and Karabakh University. Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) was represented at the event by Nihad Aliyev, a student of the Faculty of Information Technologies and Telecommunications, and Azer Bayramov, Director of the “SmartTech” Innovators Center. The bootcamp aimed to promote the use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in the agricultural sector, enhance young people’s knowledge and skills in this field, and provide participants with first-hand insight into the agricultural potential of liberated territories. During an infotour organized within the program, participants visited the Sugovushan reservoir. They received detailed information on the management of the region’s strategic water resources, the role of digital technologies in restoring agricultural infrastructure, and the integration of industrial enterprises into agricultural production. Participants also observed the importance…
AzTU Library and Information Center Achieves Another International Success
The Library and Information Center (LIC) of Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), led by Director Khayala Hajiyeva and staff member Mahsati Aliyeva, has successfully completed the Azerbaijani translation of the online terminology dictionary in the field of Digital Repositories, following a joint collaboration proposal from COAR (Controlled Open Access Repositories). COAR is an international association representing over 130 members and partners, including libraries, universities, and research institutions worldwide. The organization works to enhance the potential of open access, develop legal frameworks, harmonize best practices, and act as a global voice for repository networks. One of its key initiatives is the translation of digital repositories into various world languages, supporting trends in science and education as well as promoting open science and open access. For the first time, the Azerbaijani language terminology has been successfully included in COAR’s online dictionary, Controlled Vocabulary of Open Access Repositories, thanks to the efforts of AzTU…
AzTU Rector Meets Students Participating in the International Astronautical Congress in Australia
Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) Rector Vilayet Valiyev met with students Rasul Ibrahimli, Huseyn Huseynov, Amil Jamilov, Sahib Iskanderli, Ali Hesenli, Seymur Shikhalizade, and Ilaha Karimova, who participated in the 76th International Astronautical Congress held in Sydney, Australia. The meeting was also attended by Aytan Sadigova, head of AzTU’s “SABAH” groups. It was noted that the students presented scientific papers at the congress, and their presentations were highly appreciated by scholars and industry representatives from various countries. This event provided AzTU students with the opportunity to expand their engagement with the international scientific community, familiarize themselves with contemporary achievements in space research and astronautics, and showcase the university’s scientific potential on a global scale. Rector Valiyev wished the students success in their future scientific endeavors.
AzTU Staff Participate in “CIDC 2025” Cybersecurity Festival
Professor Mehman Hasanov, Head of the Department of Radio Engineering and Telecommunications, and Associate Professor Atif Namazov, Head of the Department of Engineering Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), participated in the “CIDC 2025 – Critical Infrastructure Defence Challenge” cybersecurity festival. The event was organized by the State Security Service (DTX) and the Special Communication and Information Security State Service (XRİTDX), in partnership with the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Organizations Association (AKTA). The main objective of the festival was to share advanced international practices in critical infrastructure protection, information security, digital stability, and the application of artificial intelligence, as well as to strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors.
AzTU Students Conduct Practical Training at the Physics Institute Laboratory
Fourth-year students of the Faculty of Special Equipment and Technology at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) conducted a practical training session on Nanotechnology at the “Thin-Film Structures” laboratory of the Physics Institute. The session was led by Elnur Baghiyev, assistant of the Department of Special Technologies and Equipment. Students became acquainted with the laboratory’s modern equipment and observed the process of creating nanometer-scale layers using various methods on the “Angstrom” device. The training was also attended by Amin Mamedov, Deputy Dean for Social Affairs, Public Relations, and Infrastructure of the faculty. It is noteworthy that such practical training sessions are planned to continue in the future.
AzTU in the “Times Higher Education” Global Rankings
According to the results announced by the international ranking agency Times Higher Education (THE) for 2026, Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) has been placed in the 1501+ category among the world’s leading higher education institutions. This ranking further confirms AzTU’s growing scientific research potential, teaching quality, and international reputation. AzTU’s presence in the ranking is of great importance in terms of the university’s recognition in the international academic arena and its adherence to global educational standards. In recent years, the university has strengthened its research infrastructure, actively participated in international projects and programs, and applied innovative methods in the teaching process, thereby enhancing students’ knowledge and skills. This achievement is crucial for disseminating the university’s scientific activities to a wider audience, strengthening international collaborations, and promoting the recognition of Azerbaijani higher education at a global level. AzTU’s position in the global ranking also increases the university’s competitiveness, motivates the academic and…
Information Session on “Peerstack Academy” Held for AzTU Students
An informative session on “Peerstack Academy” was organized for the students of the Faculty of Information Technology and Telecommunications at the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU). Dean of the faculty, Leyla Mammadova, emphasized the importance of the upcoming “Peerstack” programming courses for the Fall semester of the 2025–2026 academic year, highlighting their role in enhancing students’ practical experience and technical skills. Project leader Jamal Rzayev provided detailed information about the admission process, training structure, and the teaching methods of the “Full Stack,” “Front-End,” and “Back-End” programs, as well as the class schedules. At the end of the session, students’ questions were addressed.
AzTU to Launch Joint Projects with Leading Universities of Pakistan
A delegation from the Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), including Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation, Dr. Subhan Namazov, and Director of the Research and Development Department, Dr. Bakhtiyar Badalov, paid a working visit to Islamabad, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, to strengthen academic and research cooperation with the country’s top-ranked universities. The delegation was also joined by Jale Karimova, a representative of the State Agency for Science and Higher Education. During the visit, the delegation held official meetings with several of Pakistan’s leading higher education institutions, including the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), COMSATS University, FAST–National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Bahria University, and Air University. Extensive discussions were held on potential areas of collaboration, including joint research projects, co-authored scientific publications, and the establishment of shared research platforms. At NUST — one of Pakistan’s foremost engineering and innovation-oriented universities — the two sides discussed…
AzTU Academics Successfully Complete HSE Training Program
The first phase of the Health, Safety, and Environmental Protection (HSE) training program, implemented within the cooperation framework between Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU) and “TCS” LLC, has been successfully completed. In this stage, seven selected AzTU instructors earned internationally recognized certifications in the field of industrial safety, including “Train the Trainer,” “IOSH Managing Safely 5.0,” and “Minimum Industry Safety Training (MIST).” The training program provided participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills through an intensive teaching and evaluation process. This collaboration not only strengthens AzTU’s partnership with industry but also contributes to raising the professional competence of both faculty members and students to an international standard.