Azerbaijan and Israel Strengthen Academic Ties Through TAU–AzTU Collaboration

On October 22, 2025, Tel Aviv University (TAU) welcomed a high-level delegation from Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU), marking an important step in strengthening academic cooperation between the two institutions.

Led by Vice-Rector Prof. Fariz Mammadov, the Azerbaijani delegation visited TAU to explore new opportunities for collaboration in areas such as cybersecurity and innovation management. The guests expressed particular interest in TAU’s leadership in entrepreneurship education and its expertise in technology transfer and research commercialization. 

During their visit, the delegation met with Prof. Milette Shamir, TAU Vice President for International Academic Collaboration, and Konstantin Platonov, Director for Asia Engagement, for in-depth discussions on expanding joint initiatives in various fields. 

They also held talks with TAU’s Faculty of Engineering, which has an impressive record of patenting innovations and supporting faculty-led startups, resulting in an agreement to launch student and faculty exchange programs.

“The visit of the AzTU delegation marks another step in the steady development of TAU’s ties with Azerbaijan.”—Konstantin Platonov, Director for Asia Engagement

The opening of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Israel in 2023 has significantly promoted university-level connections. Konstantin Platonov emphasized the growing potential for joint academic and research projects, particularly in advanced engineering and technology fields. “Collaboration with Azerbaijan holds great potential, especially in joint PhD training,” Platonov noted. 

“We’re glad to strengthen these ties and look forward to seeing more students and researchers move between our universities in the coming years.”