Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

The President of ANAS, academician Isa Habibbeyli met with the Director of the Department of Scientific Heritage of the Presidium administration of ANAS, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor Zemfira Hajiyeva and congratulated her on the occasion of her 70th anniversary.

The meeting was attended by the Vice Presidents of ANAS, academician Dilgam Taghiyev, academician Irada Huseynova, the academic secretary of ANAS, academician Arif Hashimov, and the Chairperson of the Trade Union of the Presidium administration of ANAS, Ph.D. in Philology Aynur Mahmud.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli said that Doctor of Historical Sciences Zemfira Hajiyeva is known for her research on the history of science, as well as her significant studies on the Society for the Research and Study of Azerbaijan, the later development stages of the academy, its presidents, and its institutes. He underlined that the presentation of book by Zemfira Hajiyeva last year titled “The History of Establishment of ANAS (1920-1945)”, was the first event dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Academy.

The head of ANAS mentioned that, due to the effective work of Zemfira Hajiyeva, the scientific heritage of the Academy stands out today as the best example of a classical archive model. At the same time, the Scientific Heritage Department, which she leads, continues its successful work in the field of electronic archiving.

Academician Irada Huseynova emphasized that Zemfira Hajiyeva is known through her long-term scientific research and contributions to the development of science. She noted that Zemfira Hajiyeva is distinguished by her high human qualities, openness to innovation, and hard work. Her dedicated efforts serve as an example for young researchers.

Academician Dilgam Taghiyev touched upon the scientist’s high sense of responsibility and her careful approach to archival materials. He highlighted her great attention and care for scientific heritage, document exchange, and researchers. Praising Zemfira Hajiyeva’s scientific ethics, he especially emphasized her professionalism and impeccable work in this field. Academician Arif Hashimov also spoke about Zemfira Hajiyeva’s contributions to preserving scientific heritage and passing it on to future generations.

PhD in Philology Aynur Mahmud noted that Zemfira Hajiyeva has dedicated a significant part of her life to science and highlighted that the employees of the department she leads has grown into an experienced team.

Later, Doctor of Historical Sciences Zemfira Hajiyeva expressed her deep gratitude to the leadership of ANAS for the high recognition of her scientific work and efforts. She emphasized that such attention and care serve as a great motivation for every scientist and added that she would continue to work with all her strength to justify this trust.

At the end of the event, a bouquet of flowers was presented to the jubilarian and several scientific publications reflecting the history and development of the academy, published on the eve of the 80th anniversary of ANAS, were gifted to her.

Reyhan Majidli, Public Relations, Press and Information Department of the Presidium Administration of ANAS

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