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Baku State University (BSU) hosted an International Scientific Conference entitled “Advanced Functional Materials and Next-Generation Nanotechnologies” to mark the 80th birthday of Professor Amirullah Mammadov, an outstanding physicist, laureate of the State Prize of Azerbaijan and Honoured Scientist.
The event opened with a video highlighting the life and scientific achievements of the distinguished scholar.
Addressing the conference, BSU Rector Elchin Babayev emphasised that a university’s history is shaped by the people it educates, who preserve and enrich its academic traditions. He described Professor Mammadov as one of BSU’s distinguished graduates whose scientific achievements have brought recognition to both Azerbaijan and his alma mater.
The rector highlighted Professor Mammadov’s academic journey, noting that the strong academic foundation he received at BSU laid the groundwork for his extensive research, particularly in physics and optics. His experience at leading international research institutions, including the California Institute of Technology, Stanford University, Nippon Electric and Sumitomo Electric, contributed to his development as an internationally recognised scientist.
Babayev also highlighted Mammadov’s longstanding academic and teaching career in Türkiye, which began in 1990, noting his contribution to strengthening scientific and educational ties between Azerbaijan and Türkiye. He further praised the professor's continued commitment to Azerbaijan and his efforts to promote the country's position internationally.
The rector noted that Professor Mammadov’s scientific, academic and public service achievements have received high recognition from the Azerbaijani state. He was awarded the State Prize of Azerbaijan in 1988, the honorary title of Honoured Scientist in 2016, the Medal for Services in Diaspora Activities in 2021 and the Dostlug Order in 2022.
Babayev presented Professor Mammadov with a Certificate of Honour in recognition of his valuable contribution to improving the quality of research at BSU, advancing academic and teaching activities, training highly qualified specialists and marking his 80th birthday.
The conference also featured speeches by Deputy Speaker of the Milli Majlis and BSU Professor Ziyafat Asgarov; First Deputy Chair of the State Committee on Work with the Diaspora Valeh Hajiyev; Vice-President of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Irada Huseynova; Rector of Azerbaijan Technical University Vilayat Valiyev; Rector of Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University Jafar Jafarov; Rector of the Azerbaijan-Türkiye University Najiba Nasibova; and other representatives of academic institutions, government bodies and the scientific community from Azerbaijan and Türkiye.
In his address, Professor Mammadov expressed his appreciation for the conference organised by his alma mater. He spoke with pride about Azerbaijan's Victory in the Patriotic War and expressed confidence in the country's continued unity. He also stressed his aspiration to see Azerbaijani science and education achieve the highest standards.
The conference continued with thematic sessions.
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