Two Master's graduates of the Azerbaijan-French University (UFAZ) under ASOIU, Shabnam Feyziyeva and Elsun Azizov, were among the winners of the international "Mature your PhD 2025" competition in France. Their research at the University of Strasbourg focuses on sustainable energy solutions, including converting municipal waste into carbon materials and developing MOF-based materials for CO₂ absorption and green fuel production.
A study co-authored by Rashad Abbasov from ASOIU and the SABAH Center, published in the Q1 journal Engineering Geology, presents a novel coupling of Richards' equation with Biot poroelasticity to model rainfall-induced landslides and evaluates the effects of model simplifications on prediction reliability. Using COMSOL Multiphysics and a real case study at Badamdar, the research shows that fully coupled hydro-mechanical models offer higher accuracy while advanced numerical algorithms improve computational efficiency, making them competitive with simplified approaches.
Associate Professor Latif Zeynalli of Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University co-authored an article in the Croatian journal Economic Thought and Practice analyzing the relationships between CO₂ emissions, economic growth, and employment in Azerbaijan using data from 1990–2023. The study finds a bidirectional link between growth and employment and a unidirectional effect of emissions on employment, suggesting that a green, innovation-driven economy could boost sustainable job creation.
A study by Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU) researchers, including Dunya Babanli, Elnur Orujlu, and Dean Alihikmat Ahmadov, has been published in the Q1 journal Journal of Alloys and Compounds, investigating phase equilibria and thermodynamic properties of SnTe-based multicomponent metal chalcogenides. The research, using DTA, XRD, SEM, and EMF methods, provides key insights for designing layered telluride materials with potential thermoelectric and topological applications.
From November 4 to 8, a team of ASOIU professors and researchers, led by Professor Latafat Gardashova, conducted fieldwork in the Karabakh Economic Zone as part of the “Innovative Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Karabakh’s Water Resources” project, applying artificial intelligence to hydrological and meteorological data. The team visited rivers, springs, kahrizes, and the Khankendi hydrometeorological station, collaborating with ANAMA and regional water authorities to assess conditions and support restoration efforts.
Researchers and students from Kazakhstan’s Satbayev University and Caspian State University visited ASOIU and UFAZ for collaborative research and practical training, engaging with faculty and participating in laboratory studies. The program concluded with a certificate ceremony led by ASOIU’s Vice-Rector for International Relations, Associate Professor Rafik Jamalov, recognizing the participants’ accomplishments.
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