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Professor Messoud Efendiyev, Chair of the Executive Board of the World Union of Azerbaijani Scientists (WAAS), a world-renowned Azerbaijani mathematician living in Germany, professor at the Helmholtz Center in Munich, the first Azerbaijani to receive the Humboldt Award, an Honored Scientist, and a lifetime laureate of Canada’s Fields Institute, was a guest of Lankaran State University (LSU).

“Azerbaijan Teacher” reports that during the visit, Professor Natig Ibrahimov, Rector of Lankaran State University, received the distinguished scientist. At the meeting, held in a warm atmosphere, the rector gave the guest a detailed account of the fundamental reforms carried out over the past 10 years at the higher-education institution he leads.

Professor Natig Ibrahimov spoke about the work done to modernize the university’s material and technical base, raise the quality of higher education, and bring theory and practice together, and he also drew attention to the successes achieved in training local young specialists and scientific researchers.

A meeting with Professor Messoud Efendiyev, Chair of the Executive Board of the World Union of Azerbaijani Scientists and a renowned mathematician, was held at the Sheki-Zagatala Regional Education Department.

Professor Messoud Efendiyev, who conducts his scientific work at the Helmholtz Center in Munich, is the first Azerbaijani scientist to receive the Alexander von Humboldt Award. He is an ambassador of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Fields Institute, and the author of numerous valuable scientific works. The scientist’s research on nonlinear differential equations and dynamical systems is widely recognized by the international scientific community.

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the World Union of Azerbaijani Scientists and the AzEdu Education Platform.

Under the Memorandum, signed to organize cooperation and set out the main principles of joint activity, the parties will carry out a broad project to present the scientific work and achievements of Azerbaijani scientists living abroad to the public.

The main aim of the project planned jointly by WAAS and AzEdu is to bring the scientific achievements, professional experience, and success in the international academic environment of Azerbaijani scientists working in different countries closer to the Azerbaijani public.

Within the project, a series of interviews will be prepared and published with Azerbaijani scientists who are WAAS members and work in different countries.

In Zagatala, young and leading teachers met Professor Messoud Efendiyev, the world-renowned Azerbaijani mathematician, at the Academician Zarifa Aliyeva Technical Sciences Lyceum.

AZERTAC’s regional correspondent reports that Professor Messoud Efendiyev, the first Azerbaijani laureate of the Humboldt Award and an Honored Scientist, spoke about his rich scientific career, creative path, and achievements at the international level. The scientist talked about how his interest in science took shape, the research he has carried out, and his contribution to the development of Azerbaijani science.

In his conversation with the young teachers, the professor stressed the importance of giving special attention to science, education, and innovative thinking, and shared his views on teachers’ professional development.

Distinguished Professor Messoud Efendiyev, Chair of the Executive Board of the World Association of Azerbaijani Scientists, has responded to remarks by Lebanese-American scholar and author Nassim Nicholas Taleb regarding Azerbaijan.

Taleb wrote on social media that he had declined an invitation to deliver a lecture in Azerbaijan, despite what he described as a significantly increased offer. He also stated that he would not visit the country while Ruben Vardanyan remains imprisoned there.

Commenting on Taleb’s statement in an exclusive interview with News.Az, Professor Efendiyev said Azerbaijan would not be affected in the slightest by his refusal to visit the country.

“My answer is very clear: Azerbaijan will not suffer at all—not in the slightest—if your foot never sets on its soil,” Efendiyev said.

The professor, who has lived and worked in Germany for more than 35 years and has served as a distinguished professor at several universities worldwide, stressed that Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected.

“For almost 30 years, part of Azerbaijan’s internationally recognized territory was under occupation and controlled by separatists. Ruben Vardanyan was among the individuals associated with the former separatist entity operating on Azerbaijani territory,” he stated.

Efendiyev emphasized that the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity apply equally to Azerbaijan and every other internationally recognized state.

“The sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, just like those of any other country in the world, are inviolable. This is my personal position, and it is also shared by many of my friends around the world, irrespective of their nationality,” he said.

Professor Efendiyev also rejected any attempt to portray Azerbaijan as an intolerant country, describing it as an internationally recognized example of multiculturalism, hospitality and peaceful coexistence.

“Azerbaijan, my country, is a genuine example of tolerance. At an international conference held in Baku, which brought together representatives of 33 nations, the participants expressed their admiration for Azerbaijan’s hospitality, tolerance and deeply rooted multicultural traditions,” he noted.

According to Efendiyev, Azerbaijan’s multicultural character is reflected not merely in official statements but in the everyday life of a society where representatives of different ethnic groups and religions have lived together for centuries.

He concluded by reiterating that no individual’s decision to reject an invitation could diminish Azerbaijan’s international standing or affect the country’s commitment to defending its sovereignty.

“Therefore, my response to those making such statements is direct and unambiguous: Azerbaijan will not suffer in the slightest if that person never enters our country. Azerbaijan’s sovereignty, dignity and national interests are not negotiable,” Professor Efendiyev concluded.

The International Summer School dedicated to the study of complex systems and their application across various fields has concluded at Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction (AzMIU).

AzMIU informed AZERTAC that during the program, which lasted several days, participants acquired theoretical and practical knowledge on modeling complex systems, applying mathematical approaches in different scientific fields, interdisciplinary research methodology, and modern scientific approaches.

Within the summer school, lectures by the Adviser to the Rector of AzMIU and Chair of the Executive Board of the World Association of Azerbaijani Scientists, Professor Messoud Efendiyev, were presented on modern mathematical modeling, methods for calculating kinetic processes, analysis of complex systems, and the integration of knowledge across scientific directions. Participants also explored applications of complex systems in artificial intelligence, healthcare, ecology, economics and engineering, and took part in interactive discussions.

One of the program’s distinctive features was that participants from different fields of specialization worked in multidisciplinary teams. In the groups formed, diverse scientific perspectives were brought together, new research ideas were discussed, and an exchange of views took place on preparing joint scientific projects, writing articles for leading international journals, and opportunities for long-term scientific cooperation.

At the end, certificates were presented to the summer school participants.

A total of 46 people registered to take part in the summer school. Of these, 33 were staff and students of AzMIU, while 13 represented Azerbaijan Medical University, Baku State University, the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan University, ADA University and Karabakh University.

The members of the World Association of Azerbaijani Scientists (WAAS) congratulate the distinguished Azerbaijani scientist, WAAS member, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor Amirulla Mammadov on his 80th anniversary, and wish him good health, a long life, and continued success in his work!

Professor Amirulla Mammadov (b. 1946) is a well-known scholar who for many years has contributed to world science in the fields of Nonlinear Optics and Laser Physics, Photonics and Nanophotonics, Optical Information Technologies, Control and Targeting Systems, as well as Artificial Neural Networks. After earning the degree of Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences in 1973 at the A.F. Ioffe Physico-Technical Institute of the USSR Academy of Sciences (St. Petersburg), the degree of Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences in Optics in 1986 at Latvia State University, and the scientific-pedagogical title and diploma of Professor awarded by the USSR Higher Attestation Commission in 1988, he continued his scientific career at various state institutions, organizations and universities around the world. Professor Mammadov worked as a senior research scientist at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (USA), at Stanford University and at the Naval Air Warfare Weapon scientific center; as an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the California Institute of Technology and the University of California; as head of the Nonlinear Optics Department and professor at Baku State University; as a senior research scientist at Japan’s Tsukuba scientific center; and as a professor at Italy’s First Rome University. From 1991 to the present he has worked at various universities in Türkiye. He served as scientific adviser and defense-industry project supervisor at Türkiye’s Defense Industry and Technology Training Center, and since 2011 he has continued his scholarly work as professor emeritus at the Nanotechnology Research Center of Bilkent University in Ankara. During his work at these institutions, Prof. Dr Amirulla Mammadov supervised 25 doctoral theses. Of the specialists who earned doctoral degrees under his guidance, 17 work as associate professors and professors at universities in Azerbaijan and Türkiye; one professor works at Assiut University in Egypt, and one professor at Allahabad University in India.

Even in the Soviet period, Amirulla Mammadov became a State Prize Laureate in Science in 1988, and in 2016 he was awarded the honorary title of Honored Scientist of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Wherever he has lived, Amirulla Mammadov has always played an important role in defending Azerbaijan’s national interests, promoting the truths of Azerbaijan, and expanding cooperation in science. Represented in influential public organizations active in Türkiye, he is also the author of initiatives that have brought together Azerbaijani scientists working abroad as head of the Association of Azerbaijani Scientists. As a result of his efforts, cooperation among scholars has expanded.

Alongside his scientific work, Amirulla Mammadov is among the intellectuals distinguished by his public and diaspora service. His high human qualities, devotion to science and patriotic stance are an example for our young scientists. His contribution to the development of Türkiye–Azerbaijan friendship is highly valued in both countries. For his services in diaspora building and strengthening national solidarity, Amirulla Mammadov was awarded the Order of Friendship. The presentation of this high award at the Victory Congress of World Azerbaijanis held in Shusha, Azerbaijan’s cultural capital, has been a special source of pride for the scholar.

We are proud that Professor Amirulla Mammadov is a member of the World Association of Azerbaijani Scientists, whose foundation was laid at a meeting organized in Istanbul on 9 December 2022 with the participation of representatives of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Azerbaijani scholars who arrived from various countries, and that he is one of our scientists who took an active part in the Association’s first Forum held in Baku in September 2024.

On behalf of all members of our Association, we once again congratulate Professor Amirulla and wish him tireless spirit and happiness.

With deep respect and best wishes,
Executive Board of the World Association of Azerbaijani Scientists

The Chair of the Executive Board of the World Association of Azerbaijani Scientists, Professor Messoud Efendiyev, believes that the priority direction in Azerbaijan’s scientific development should be the expansion of interdisciplinary research. In his view, artificial intelligence, the application of mathematics to medicine and biology, scientific solutions to ecological problems, and the “Smart City” concept occupy an important place on the country’s innovation agenda. Professor Messoud Efendiyev spoke about promising directions for innovation in Azerbaijani science.

Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC) held an international scientific-practical conference dedicated to the 10th anniversary of its Zagatala branch, on the theme “A regional university model in the era of digitalization.” Rectors of all of Azerbaijan’s regional universities took part in the event, including those of Nakhchivan and Karabakh universities. The Deputy Minister of Science and Education, the head of the Zagatala Executive Authority, and members of parliament also spoke at the conference. The Chair of the Executive Board of the World Association of Azerbaijani Scientists, Messoud Efendiyev, addressed the participants and presented the Association’s goals. Within the anniversary events, a newly established auditorium named after Honored Scientist Professor Messoud Efendiyev was inaugurated.

Born in Miyana, Vahid Garuslu writes from personal experience as much as from analysis. Raised with Mugham, the qarmon, and the Lezginka, and shaped by roots in northern Azerbaijan and formative years in the south, he sees Azerbaijan as one people whose lived identity is both shared and split. Although his career is in IT and software engineering, he has turned that curiosity toward his homeland and toward a central question: how one people can carry more than one identity at once.

The book traces how Azerbaijanis north and south of the Araz River, separated for more than two centuries by different states, education, language policy, and geopolitics, have developed distinct but still connected identities. It goes beyond simple north–south narratives by treating identity as a dynamic spectrum—especially in South Azerbaijan—shaped by institutions, pressure, assimilation, drift, cultural persistence, and reawakening. Drawing on long observation and structured analysis, and placing the Azerbaijani case alongside other divided societies, Garuslu argues that separation can slowly reshape how people see themselves, even as language, music, memory, and everyday culture keep deeper ties alive across generations.

The book is available on Amazon:

Forum of Azerbaijani Scientists Living Abroad. 9–11 September 2024. Baku–Khankendi–Shusha. Baku, “Zardabi-Nashr” LLC. 2026. 264 pp.

This book is devoted to the First Forum of Azerbaijani Scientists Living Abroad, held in Baku, Khankendi, and Shusha on 9–11 September 2024. It presents systematically the event’s guiding ideas, the formation and institutional development of the World Association of Azerbaijani Scientists (WAAS), discussions held within the Forum framework, initiatives put forward, and WAAS strategic goals.

Particular emphasis is placed on the Forum’s role in mobilizing the intellectual potential of Azerbaijan’s scientific diaspora, expanding international academic cooperation, and contributing to national scientific development; the scientific achievements of Azerbaijani scholars abroad and opportunities for cooperation with Azerbaijan are discussed in detail. The volume brings together assessments by the State Committee on Diaspora Affairs, university rectors, and ANAS leadership; participants’ personal impressions in a literary-publicist style; and four short stories by the writer Eldar Akhadov dedicated to the Forum.

The work is intended for experts and researchers in science and education, as well as a broad readership interested in diaspora activity and scientific cooperation. The publication is of both conceptual and practical importance for strengthening Azerbaijan’s position in the global scientific arena.

ISBN 978 9952 611 85 4

© 2026 State Committee on Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan
© 2026 World Association of Azerbaijani Scientists

Scientific editor: Messoud Efendiyev, Prof., Dr.
Text editors: Bakhtiyar Sirajov, Dr.; Eldar Akhadov; Sarvan Karimov
Proofreader: Bakhtiyar Sirajov, Dr.
Publication coordinator: Teymur Rzayev, Prof., Dr.

Institutions that contributed to the book:

• State Committee on Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan
• Ministry of Science and Education of Azerbaijan
• WAAS Executive Board and members
• Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences
• Universities of Azerbaijan
• Forum participants

NECDET ÜNÜVAR HAS DESCRIBED THE MEETING WITH ACADEMICIAN KAMAL ABDULLA AND PROFESSORS RAFIQ ALIYEV AND MESSOUD EFENDIYEV AS A LANDMARK EVENT.

On 24 April, another successful chapter was added to the modern history of Azerbaijani–Turkish scientific and cultural cooperation at Ankara University. That day, Ankara University hosted the presentation and discussion of books co-authored by distinguished Azerbaijani scholars — People's Writer, Academician Kamal Abdulla, and corresponding member of ANAS, Professor Rafiq Aliyev: "Book of Dede Korkut and Fuzzy Logic", "Fuzzy Logic and Language-Speech", as well as "Fuzzy Logic for Children", which Azerbaijani scholars co-authored with Turkey's former Minister of Education, Professor Ziya Selcuk. Rector of Ankara University Necdet Ünüvar described the meeting with Academician Kamal Abdulla and Professors Rafiq Aliyev and Messoud Efendiyev as a landmark event.

A Memorandum of Understanding supporting official cooperation between Azerbaijan Medical University (ATU) and the World Association of Azerbaijani Scientists (WAAS) has been signed. The document, signed by ATU Rector Professor Garay Garaybeyli and WAAS Chair Professor Messoud Efendiyev, provides for the organization and development of mutually beneficial cooperation in education, science and culture. The memorandum also supports joint scientific and research programs, projects and activities, including scientific research, professional development of scholars and specialists, and exchange of academic and administrative staff and undergraduate, master's and residency students.

On 8 April, a meeting was held at Karabakh University within the existing cooperation framework with the World Association of Azerbaijani Scientists (WAAS). This cooperation is not limited to organizing individual events; it also carries significant strategic importance for Karabakh University's integration into the international scientific environment, strengthening its academic potential and development in line with modern higher education standards.

At previous meetings, the parties identified key areas of cooperation, including joint research projects, establishing modern laboratories, organizing online classes and seminars, engaging Azerbaijani scholars abroad in teaching, and holding joint conferences, forums and symposiums, and developed a concrete action plan in these areas.

The meeting was attended by WAAS Chair Professor Messoud Efendiyev, an Azerbaijani mathematician-scholar based in Germany, and WAAS member Professor Saadat Karimi of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.

An online meeting was held between Baku Engineering University (BMU) and members of the World Association of Azerbaijani Scientists (WAAS). The meeting discussed cooperation opportunities between the university and Azerbaijani scholars working abroad. Key topics included engaging scholars in teaching, organizing master classes for students and conducting joint scientific research. BMU's rector provided information on the university's recent achievements, international partnerships and efforts to expand scientific activity. The parties reached preliminary agreement on future cooperation and appointed coordinators.

WAAS Executive Board Co-Chair Dr. Bakhtiyar Sirajov held an online meeting with the teachers and pupils of Baku General Education School No. 187. The meeting discussed the importance of science, the role of Azerbaijani scholars on the international stage and advice for the younger generation.

The opening ceremony of the XI International Scientific and Practical Youth Conference "February Lectures 2026: Creative Potential of Youth in Solving Aerospace Issues" was held at the National Aviation Academy. At the plenary session, WAAS Chair Professor Messoud Efendiyev spoke about the importance of integrating Azerbaijani scholars living abroad into Azerbaijan's science and education. He emphasized that one of WAAS's main goals is to strengthen cooperation among Azerbaijani scholars working worldwide.

By Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev dated 7 January 2026, a group of Azerbaijanis were awarded high state honors for strengthening friendship among peoples and contributing to the development of the Azerbaijani diaspora. Active WAAS members were among those honored: Mesud Asina received the Order of Glory; Akif Alaferdov, Bakhtiyar Sirajov, Khadija Zeynalova and Khalil Kalantar were awarded the Progress Medal.

Mesud Asina

Akif Alaferdov

Bakhtiyar Sirajov

Khadija Zeynalova

Khalil Kalantar

On 18 December, a ceremonial gathering was held to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction (AzMIU). World-renowned scholar, WAAS Executive Board Chair and Adviser to the AzMIU Rector Professor Messoud Efendiyev shared his impressions as one of the participants.

"The 50-year journey of Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction came vividly to life at the event. AzMIU is an important university for Azerbaijan. Architecture and construction are components worthy of our victorious people and essential for Azerbaijan. Many fine words were spoken about the University at the event, and its exceptional role was emphasized."

Messoud Efendiyev also held a two-day meeting with the university's doctoral students and young research scholars. Discussions covered doctoral research activity, opportunities for international scientific integration and pathways to the global scientific arena. Particular attention was given to publishing young researchers' articles in internationally indexed journals such as Web of Science and Scopus.

Professor Messoud Efendiyev gave detailed advice on writing articles, peer review processes, research ethics and access to international academic networks. Discussions also covered the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), Horizon Europe and ERC (European Research Council) programs, and other international research and innovation platforms. Current research priorities on the global agenda, multidisciplinary projects and opportunities to participate in international consortia were also reviewed.

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An international conference on "Fatwa and Humanitarian Reality Issues" was held in Cairo with muftis, Islamic scholars and specialists from more than 50 countries. WAAS Co-Chair Seymur Nasirov spoke at the conference about the climate of tolerance in Azerbaijan. Scholars and muftis selected by Egypt's Grand Mufti were honored for their work; Seymur Nasirov was among the recipients.

As part of ANAS's 80th anniversary, a ceremony was held to sign memoranda of understanding with academies of sciences from several countries. Among other agreements, a memorandum of understanding was also signed between ANAS and the World Association of Azerbaijani Scientists (WAAS).

Professor Messoud Efendiyev, the first Azerbaijani laureate of the Humboldt Award — one of the highest honors in world science — and Head of the Dynamic Systems Division at the Helmholtz Research Center in Germany, issued a statement on the occasion of ANAS's 80th anniversary.

Yulduz Rahimov, Scientific Secretary of WAAS, Azerbaijani scholar living in Canada and Professor at York University, visited ADA University's Gazakh Center on 29 October 2025. The visit was organized on the initiative of Hafiz Pashayev, Founding Rector of ADA University and originator of the Gazakh Center concept. Nicat Rahimli, a master's student at Roma Tor Vergata University in Italy, also took part. Center Director Yegana Goyushova gave guests detailed information about the Center's activities, restoration of historic buildings and development goals.

Operating since October 2022 in the historic building of the Gazakh Teachers' Seminary, ADA University Gazakh Center both preserves the region's historical heritage and brings a modern, innovative educational environment to the area. The complex has been restored to a high standard in its original architectural style, and the surrounding area has been landscaped into modern campus infrastructure. Classrooms equipped with digital teaching tools, a spacious library, reading and discussion areas, comfortable social spaces and green recreation zones with ornamental plants have been created for students.

Teachers' House, built for the pedagogical staff living at the Center, provides fully equipped accommodation. Fair compensation for former residents during construction reflects the project's social responsibility principles. The student dormitory at ADA Gazakh Center also offers a fully equipped, functional living environment meeting modern standards, with spacious rooms, recreation areas and modern spaces for reading and group work, as well as facilities adapted for students with disabilities.

The locally significant historic Israfil Agha bathhouse of the 19th century, part of the Center's teaching complex, has been restored and converted into a cultural and creative space. It houses a museum bringing together examples from the Gazakh carpet school and an art club for local youth. This historic venue is ideal for small-scale musical, literary and cultural events and combines the Seminary's historic spirit with contemporary creativity.

Discussions between the WAAS Scientific Secretary and the leadership of ADA University Gazakh Center during the visit took place in a particularly warm and inspiring atmosphere. Sharing views on expanding the scientific network, implementing joint research projects and increasing academic exchange opportunities, both sides emphasized the great value of Gazakh's historic scientific heritage and the new educational environment forming there. Ideas put forward to strengthen the region's scientific and cultural potential, increase young people's commitment to science and revive Gazakh as an intellectual center gave the meeting special spirit. The visit will be remembered as a significant step contributing to new cooperation opportunities for both sides.

A meeting was held with Yulduz Rahimov, a graduate of Baku State University (BDU), Professor at York University in Canada and WAAS Executive Board member. Professor Yulduz Rahimov delivered a master class on "Number Theory and Cryptography" for the faculty's academic staff, students and doctoral candidates.

A meeting was held with Dr. Bakhtiyar Sirajov, a graduate of the Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Cybernetics at Baku State University (BDU) and WAAS Executive Board Co-Chair.

The event was attended by BDU Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation Huseyn Mammadov, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Cybernetics Alekber Aliyev, and the faculty's teachers and students.

Dean Alekber Aliyev noted that graduates of the Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Cybernetics work successfully in various countries, including Azerbaijan, holding senior positions. One such graduate is Bakhtiyar Sirajov, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Alekber Aliyev told students about the life path of our graduate, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005 by decision of the Norwegian Nobel Committee and worked for many years as a senior official at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and emphasized that such meetings play an important role in students' development.

Bakhtiyar Sirajov said he studied at BDU's Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Cybernetics from 1974 to 1979. He expressed pleasure at meeting students at his alma mater. The guest gave detailed information about his path from student years to his work at the IAEA and emphasized the importance of young people's contribution to the development of science. He gratefully remembered the Azerbaijani scholars from whom he benefited and proudly noted that their students today work at prestigious universities and research centers around the world.

It was noted that in 2005, by decision of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, the IAEA and its Director General Mohamed ElBaradei were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their services in preventing the military use of nuclear energy and ensuring its safe use for peaceful purposes. Bakhtiyar Sirajov has been among the Nobel Peace Prize recipients since that time, together with other IAEA staff.

Bakhtiyar Sirajov then answered students' questions.

Research scholar Seymur Nasirov was awarded the medal of Egypt's Ministry of Education for services to the development of scientific and cultural relations between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Azerbaijan. The award was presented in Baku by Professor Tariq Abu Futuh, Director of the Egypt Culture Center.

President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi awarded Azerbaijani research scholar Seymur Nasirov the first-class "Science and Arts" order. This order, presented personally by the President of Egypt, is awarded to distinguished scholars for services to the development and dissemination of science.

Since May 2025, WAAS Executive Board member and press secretary Dr. Saadat Karimi, Associate Professor at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, has been teaching a comprehensive course on "HIGHER EDUCATION PEDAGOGY" (TEACHING AND LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION) to a group of teachers at Karabakh University. Instruction has been delivered mainly in English, remotely and in accordance with European Union standards. Although most participating teachers have completed master's or doctoral studies abroad, they have expressed appreciation for the opportunity and recognized the importance of the course.

The course aims to equip university teachers with pedagogical training to strengthen the quality of education at undergraduate and master's levels and to create favorable conditions for student learning and knowledge development. It also covers strengthening the quality of academic supervision.

The course consists of two modules. The first module concluded with examinations on 10 June 2025; the second module will run from the second half of August until the first week of November and will conclude with certification. The 50-hour course is at the 15-credit level and comprises three hours per week of lectures, seminars and workshops.

Saadat Karimi said she felt honored and pleased to contribute to Karabakh University and to participate closely in the rapid construction efforts of the Republic of Azerbaijan, including in science and education. In her view, it would be appropriate to offer the course regularly each semester to newly appointed university teachers. Teachers from various universities across Azerbaijan could take the course remotely.

2 May 2025

Full Member of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences
Honored Scientist
Academician Telman Abbas oglu Aliyev

Dear Professor Telman,

We sincerely and with deep respect congratulate you — a distinguished representative of Azerbaijani science, an irreplaceable scholar, a wise teacher and a highly respected organizer of science — on your 90th anniversary.

Your rich life and creative path resonate with the history of Azerbaijan’s scientific development as a whole. In the fields of informatics, cybernetics and control systems you laid the foundations of new directions in our republic, and with your fundamental scientific results and application-oriented technological innovations you have played an incomparable role in the development of these fields. The research carried out under your leadership and its application in industry retain their relevance and practical value to this day.

The Azerbaijani scientific community also knows you as a distinguished organizer of science. The Institute of Cybernetics (now the Institute of Control Systems), which you led for many years, has through your efforts become a scientific center recognized not only in Azerbaijan but internationally. By directly supervising the training of dozens of doctors of sciences and doctors of philosophy, you created your own school and formed a generation of successors to your scientific legacy.

Your high achievements in scientific activity have also been recognized internationally; your monographs published by Springer and your articles in prestigious journals have made valuable contributions to world science. This activity is further confirmed by your place among the experts of UNESCO and the Eurasian Patent Organization.

Dear Professor Telman,

On this landmark day we wish you a long life, good health, new scientific achievements and successes that will make you proud of the successors of your scientific school. The services you have rendered to the development of science will always live in the memory of the Azerbaijani people and the scientific community.

With deep respect and best wishes,
Executive Board of the World Association of Azerbaijani Scientists

On 4 February, the 10th International Scientific and Practical Youth Conference "February Lectures 2025: Creative Potential of Youth in Solving Aerospace Issues", dedicated to Azerbaijan Youth Day and the launch date of our country's first telecommunications satellite Azerspace 1, began at the National Aviation Academy (MAA) of Azerbaijan Airlines.

AZERTAC reports that more than 150 participants representing over 20 scientific and educational institutions from Russia, Kazakhstan, Türkiye, Ukraine, Belarus, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Israel and Azerbaijan — including 13 universities, 7 research centers, institutes, government bodies and leading organizations — took part in the conference.

At the conference, WAAS Executive Board Chair Professor Messoud Efendiyev presented on the activities of WAAS.

A meeting was held with Azerbaijani scholar Seymur Nasirov, Chair of the Egypt–Azerbaijan Friendship Society, within the Cairo International Book Fair.

AZERTAC reports, citing the Egypt–Azerbaijan Friendship Society, that senior Egyptian officials, scholars and foreign students studying in the country took part in the meeting organized by Egypt's Ministry of Endowments.

At the event, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs Professor Muhammad al-Bayyumi noted that Seymur Nasirov's scientific, public and cultural activities are highly valued by Egyptian society and that he is a great example for students studying in the country.

A videoconference with nearly 1,000 compatriots from 85 countries was held under the auspices of the State Committee on Diaspora Affairs. During the conference, it was announced that WAAS members Saida Khalilova (Oman), Rovshan Ibrahimov (South Korea) and Hajali Najafoglu (Türkiye) had been awarded the medal "For service in diaspora activity".

The Association of Azerbaijani Academics in Sweden (GOBUSTAN) has addressed an official appeal to the Norwegian Nobel Committee requesting that Mikhail Gorbachev be deprived of the Nobel Peace Prize.

UNEC Rector Prof. Adalet Muradov: We discussed UNEC's cooperation opportunities with WAAS members from all continents. We discussed joint scientific research and dissemination of results, support for young scholars, joint journals, creating a mechanism for exchanging information in scientific activity and other matters. I thank every WAAS member who took part in the discussion, led by WAAS Executive Board Chair Professor Messoud Efendiyev, for the time and support they devoted to UNEC.

The article provides extensive information about Messoud Efendiyev, a distinguished Azerbaijani scholar based in Germany and the first Azerbaijani laureate of the Alexander von Humboldt Award ("small Nobel prize"). The scholar emphasizes that Azerbaijan's science and education policy has taken on a systematic and strategic character in recent years, with growing attention to artificial intelligence and information technology. He notes that through WAAS, Azerbaijani scholars abroad seek to contribute to the development of science in Azerbaijan. The article also highlights cooperation prospects with Nakhchivan State University, expanding international scientific ties and the importance of encouraging young people in science. Messoud Efendiyev believes that a strong scientific environment, international cooperation and quality research can pave the way for greater international success for Azerbaijani scholars in the future.

On 15 October 2024, a meeting was held between members of the WAAS Executive Board and the leadership of Karabakh University. Initiated by WAAS and held online, the meeting aimed to discuss cooperation opportunities in teaching, research and strengthening the international recognition and standing of Karabakh University.