Western Caspian University

School of Political and Social Sciences

Associate Professor, Deputy Dean of the School of Political and Social Sciences

Elnara Adil Qazı-zadah graduated from the Faculty of History at Baku State University. She obtained her degree in History, with a specialization in History and Social Sciences Education. He has held various positions at the State Committee for Foreign Tourism under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan since 1979, including advisor, senior advisor, director, and head of department. Since 2007, she has been a lecturer at the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Western Caspian University, where she has held various positions including Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, Head of Department, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Political and Social Sciences, and Dean of the Faculty of "Teaching in English and Russian". She has also participated in numerous international and national conferences and is the author of two articles published in Scopus-indexed journals. She has developed and edited undergraduate programs such as Foreign Policy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, International Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Modern Integration Processes, and more.

School of Political and Social Sciences

Professor

From 1993 to 1996, Fikrat Sadıkhov served as a professor at the Faculty of International Relations at the Institute of Social Management and Political Science. From 1996 to 1999, he held a professorship at the Higher Diplomatic College. Since 1996, he has been a member of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Western Caspian University. Awarded by the Decree No. 2419 of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated November 7, 2016: the “For Service to the Fatherland” Order, 3rd Class. By Decree No. 2523 of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated February 27, 2021, F.Y. Sadykhov was granted the Personal Pension of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

School of Political and Social Sciences

Professor,Doctor of Science in History, full member of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

Nargiz Akhundova – Full Member of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), Academic-Secretary of the Division of Social Sciences of ANAS, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor. N.C. Akhundova is the author of 3 monographs, 3 textbooks, 2 teaching manuals, 11 curricula, and 79 scholarly articles. She has participated in both national and international scientific conferences. Her 3 published monographs are particularly noteworthy. Following the defense of her doctoral dissertation, she authored one teaching manual (“History of the Medieval Period in Asian and African Countries”), two monographs, one curriculum (“History of Arab Countries”), and 20 academic articles. On June 30, 2014, she was elected a Corresponding Member of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences. Since 2012, she has been serving as a Professor at Western Caspian University. She is also the academic supervisor of doctoral and PhD students.

School of Political and Social Sciences

PhD in History, Honored Teacher of the Republic

Maleyka Alizada was born in the city of Ganja, where she also completed her secondary education. She graduated from the Faculty of History at Baku State University (BSU). She was a doctoral candidate at BSU’s Faculty of History and successfully defended her dissertation titled "Sources for Studying the Genocide Against the Turkic-Muslim Population in 1918–1920." She has worked at the Azerbaijan State Agricultural University as a lecturer, senior lecturer, and head of department. She also served as the Director of the Heydar Aliyev Center in Shamkir and held the positions of Deputy Head of Shamkir District Executive Authority for Humanitarian Affairs and Head of the Public and Political Department. Since 2024, she has been the Head of the Department of History and a lecturer at the School of Political and Social Sciences at Western Caspian University. She is the author of 46 scientific articles and 11 methodological guidelines and syllabi. She has presented at both international and national conferences, and her articles have been published in scientific journals in Azerbaijan and abroad. In 2022, she organized the "Shusha" panel with the participation of nine Azerbaijani scholars at the 6th Turkology Congress held at the University of Warsaw, Poland. Maleyka Alizada is also a public figure. She has led 48 international and local projects and participated in 8 exchange programs. She acts as a national advisor in international projects. She is the author of 4 policy papers, 3 manuals, and 3 research studies.

School of Political and Social Sciences

PhD in Philosophy, Associate Professor

   Rauf Mammadov was born on February 6, 1968, in the city of Ganja.   From 1984 to 1991, he studied at the Faculty of Oriental Studies, Department of Turkology, at Baku State University. In 1991, he received a degree as a teacher of Turkish-Azerbaijani language and literature (Turkologist). From 1996 to 2000, he pursued doctoral studies at the Institute of Philosophy, Sociology and Law of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences and defended his dissertation on “Philosophical Aspects of Zoroastrianism,” earning the degree of Candidate of Philosophical Sciences (PhD in Philosophy).   In 2018, he was awarded the academic title of Associate Professor by the Higher Attestation Commission. In 2019, he received the title of Associate Professor in the specialty of the History of Philosophy.    He has worked in the field of higher education and academic research for over 30 years. During this time, he has contributed to the development of academic knowledge and student thinking through both pedagogical and research activities. His main areas of research include philosophy of religion, gender theories, and the philosophical-ideological aspects of the Zoroastrian heritage. As a result of his research in these and related areas, he has authored 5 books and nearly 200 scientific and publicistic articles. He has participated in more than 20 international conferences, and 22 of his articles have been published abroad.    Throughout his teaching career, in addition to delivering a variety of specialized courses, he has emphasized the development of students’ critical thinking skills, philosophical mindset, and moral-ethical worldview.   Since 2021, he has been working as an Associate Professor at the Department of Philosophy, Western Caspian University.   Teaching Areas: Philosophy of Politics, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Law, Concepts of Modern Natural Sciences, Modern Philosophical Comparativistics, Philosophical Problems of Gender, Ontology and Theory of Knowledge, Philosophical Aspects of Artificial Intelligence, Theory of Argumentation, Logic, Ethics and Aesthetics, Introduction to Multiculturalism.

School of Political and Social Sciences

PhD in Philosophy, Associate Professor

Sabira Nematzade was born on August 14, 1969, in Baku. From 1988 to 1993, she studied Philology at Baku State University and received her bachelors degree. From 1998 to 2001, she completed postgraduate studies in the History of Philosophy at the same university. In 2010, she defended her dissertation on “The Worldview of Seyid Imadeddin Nasimi as an Object of Study in the History of Philosophy” and was awarded the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy. Since 2017, she has been working on her doctoral dissertation (Doctor of Sciences program) titled “Issues of National Ideology in the Philosophical Thought of Turkic Peoples in the Early 20th Century.” During her academic career, she has authored more than 50 scientific articles and 3 monographs. She has participated in over 20 international scientific conferences, and 15 of her articles have been published in foreign academic journals. Since 2024, she has been working as an Associate Professor at the Department of Philosophy, Western Caspian University. Teaching Areas: European Philosophy, History of Philosophical Thought of Turkic Peoples, Ancient Eastern Philosophy, Islamic Philosophy, German Classical Philosophy, Modern Philosophy, Ethics and Aesthetics, Introduction to Multiculturalism.

School of Political and Social Sciences

PhD in Philosophy, Associate Professor

Bilal Alizade was born on September 1, 1958, in the village of Allar, Jalilabad district. From 1976 to 1980, he studied at the Faculty of History of the present-day Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University. From 1987 to 1990, he pursued full-time doctoral studies (PhD) in Philosophy at Baku State University. In May 1990, he was awarded the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy by the Specialized Academic Council of Baku State University for his dissertation on “Contradictions in the Improvement of the Vocational-Professional Structure of Production Collectives.” In 2006, by the decision of the Higher Attestation Commission, he was awarded the academic title of Associate Professor. To date, he is the author of more than 50 articles, methodological materials, and teaching programs. Two of his articles have been published abroad. He has participated in local and national academic conferences. He is also the author of the textbook Philosophy of History. Since January 2024, he has been serving as the Head of the Department of Philosophy at Western Caspian University. Teaching Areas: Philosophy, Philosophy of History, Social Philosophy, Introduction to Multiculturalism.

School of Political and Social Sciences

PhD in History

Arif Alizada was born on November 9, 1956, in the village of Arbatan, Salyan district. In 1984, he graduated from the Faculty of History at Azerbaijan State University named after S.M. Kirov (now Baku State University) and began his scientific and pedagogical career that same year. In 1996, he defended his dissertation for the degree of Candidate of Historical Sciences (PhD). Currently, he is working on his doctoral dissertation (state-funded) for the degree of Doctor of Historical Sciences. He is presently a lecturer in the Department of History and Philosophy at Western Caspian University. He is the author of one textbook, one monograph, and multiple scientific articles. Teaching focus: Azerbaijani history, History of Azerbaijan, Caucasus history, History of Turkic peoples, Eastern history, History of Slavic countries, Ancient history.

School of Political and Social Sciences

PhD in History

Aygun Mammadova was born on May 20, 1979, in Baku, Azerbaijan Republic. From 1985 to 1995, she completed her secondary education at Secondary School No. 31 in Yasamal district of Baku. Between 1995 and 2000, she studied at the Faculty of Islamic Studies at Baku Islamic University and earned the specialty of “Islamic scholar–Sharia teacher” (Diploma No. 0405, December 28, 2000). From 1997 to 1998, she worked as a hall attendant at the Azerbaijan Literature Museum named after Nizami Ganjavi of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS). From 1999 to 2000, she was a senior laboratory assistant at the “Numismatics” department of the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography under ANAS. From 2000 to 2001, she worked as a senior laboratory assistant at the scientific laboratory of the Baku Music Academy. From 2005 to 2006, she worked as a research associate. Since 2006, she has been working at the Scientific Fund Department of “Numismatics and Epigraphy” at the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan under ANAS, initially as a senior laboratory assistant, then as a junior research associate from 2009, and as a research associate since 2012. Currently, she is a senior research associate in the “Fund Accounting and Scientific Classification” department. In 2007, she was admitted to the graduate program in “Archaeology” at the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan under ANAS. In 2013, under the scientific supervision of Professor Ə.M. Rəcəblı, an honored cultural worker and Doctor of Technical Sciences, she defended her dissertation titled “Coinage and Currency Circulation in Azerbaijan during the Arab Caliphate Period” and was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in History (PhD No. 09295, January 27, 2015). During her time at the museum, she contributed to the improvement of new museum exhibitions, participated in organizing exhibitions, scientific and cultural events, and presented papers at local and international conferences. She attended numerous symposiums and conferences held in Libya (Tripoli), Jordan (Amman), Japan (Tokyo), Turkey (Istanbul, Kayseri), Russia (Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Volgograd, etc.), Tatarstan (Bolgar), Kazakhstan (Nur-Sultan), and Uzbekistan (Tashkent), with her articles published in conference proceedings. Since 2020, she has been teaching as an hourly-paid instructor at Western Caspian University.

School of Political and Social Sciences

PhD in History

Diana Hidayat Jafarova studied at the Faculty of History of Baku State University In 2007, she defended her dissertation entitled “Weapons of Karabakh Tribes in the Late Bronze and Early Iron Ages” and received the title of Doctor of Philosophy in History In 2001-2018, she worked at the Departments of “Political History” and “International Relations” of the Azerbaijan State University of Economics In 2010-2012, she studied at the Faculty of “International Economic Relations” of the Azerbaijan State University of Economics. In 2013, she was awarded the Associate Professor diploma by the Higher Attestation Commission Currently working at the Department of Political Science and International Relations of the Western Caspian University Main scientific works 1. “Gender Aspects in the History of Azerbaijan” Methodological recommendations for the program approved by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan Baku, 2007 2. Battleaxes from the Monuments of the Late Bronze Age of Karabakh. Archaeology, Ethnology and Folkloristics of the Caucasus. Proceedings of the scientific conference Tbilisi 2007 3. Bronze swords from the monuments of the Late Bronze Age Karabakh. Archaeology, Ethnology and Folkloristics of the Caucasus. Proceedings of the scientific conference Makhachkala 2009 4. Weapons of the tribes of Karabakh of the Bronze and Early Iron Ages (Monograph), Baku 2008 5. Program of the subject "Theory of International Relations". Azerbaijan State Economic University Collection of subject programs on the specialty "International Relations" Baku 2010 6. Program of the subject "Gender Problems". Azerbaijan State Economic University Collection of subject programs on the specialty "International Relations" Baku 2010 7. Reasons for the emergence of military work in ancient Azerbaijan. Archaeology, Ethnology and Folkloristics of the Caucasus. Materials of the scientific conference Tbilisi, 2010 8. Program of the subject “Diplomatic portrait”. Azerbaijan State Economic University Baku 2011 9. Program of the subject “Theoretical and methodological foundations of international relations”. Azerbaijan State Economic University Collection of subject programs on the specialty “International Relations” Baku 2010 10. Methodological manual on the subject “Gender aspects in the history of Azerbaijan”. Azerbaijan State Economic University Baku 2012 11. “The emergence of weapons and military work in ancient Karabakh” (Textbook) Azerbaijan State Economic University Baku 2013 12. “Gender problems” Textbook. Azerbaijan State Economic University Baku 2013 13. New studies in the necropolis “Palydly”. Materials of the scientific conferenceIA RAN E.I. Krupnov and development Archeology of the Northern Caucasus XXVIII Krupnovskie Readings Moscow 2014 14. Khozhalinsky Labyrinth: fortification, temporary shelter or cult construction. ANAS Archaeological Heritage of Azerbaijan Karabakh International Conference, Baku 2016 15. Fortification work in ancient Karabakh. ANAS News Public Series, Baku-2017 16. History of Azerbaijan (from ancient times to our days) Учебник для узов (in co-authorship with Г.Ф. Джафаровым) Baku, "University of Economics"-2017 17. Archeological excavations in Azerbaijan by Voldemar Belk, Emil Resler, Jacob Hümmel. "Azerbaijan Archeology" magazine, scientific body of Khazar University. 2020, No. 2, Baku, 2021 18. Ancient archaeological monuments of Karabakh (from the most ancient times to the 8th century BC). Journal "Archaeology of Azerbaijan", Khazar University Science 2021, No. 1. Baku, 2021,

School of Political and Social Sciences

PhD in History

Gunay Hasanova completed her secondary education from 1989 to 2000 at the secondary school in Düz Qırıqlı village, Tovuz district. She earned her bachelors degree from 2000 to 2004 at the Faculty of History, Sumgait State University, and completed her masters degree with honors from 2006 to 2008. From 2008 to 2011, she pursued doctoral studies at the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) and was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in History in 2014. In 2008, she worked as a research associate at the Azerbaijan Independence Museum. From 2008 to 2019, she served as a senior inspector and department head in the justice authorities. Between 2019 and 2021, she was a chief specialist at the Icherisheher State Historical and Architectural Reserve, and from 2021 to 2022, she worked as a department head at Western Caspian University. Currently, she continues her career as a lecturer in the Department of History at Western Caspian University. Her dissertation topic was: “Everyday Life Culture of the Azerbaijani People” – an ethnographic study. She is the author of the monograph titled “Traditional Everyday Life Culture of Azerbaijan,” as well as course programs for “Fundamentals of Ethnography,” “History and Historiography of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic,” and “The Role of Museums in the Teaching and Research of History.” Teaching focus:Fundamentals of Ethnography, Ethnography of the Peoples of the Caucasus, Azerbaijani History, History and Historiography of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, The Role of Museums in the Teaching and Research of History.She is the founder and chairperson of the Public Association for Supporting Ethnographic Research.

School of Political and Social Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy in History

Gunel Rahimli was born in 1988 in the village of Vanand, Ordubad district, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. In 2005, she graduated from School-Lyceum No. 261 in Baku. From 2005 to 2009, she completed her bachelor’s degree at the Faculty of History, Baku State University. Between 2009 and 2012, she continued her graduate studies at the Department of Ancient and Medieval History of Azerbaijan at the same faculty. From 2014 to 2017, she was a doctoral student at Baku State University’s Department of Azerbaijani History, where she wrote her dissertation titled “The Safavid Rule of Ardabil and the Qizilbash Ideology.” On March 17, 2023, by the decision of the Higher Attestation Commission under the President of Azerbaijan, she was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in History. During her academic career, she has participated in various courses and trainings such as Business English: Networking (University of Washington), Get Organized: How to be a Together Teacher (RELAY/GSE), Presentation Skills: Designing Presentation Slides (Tomsk State University), Strengthening Research Capacity in Azerbaijan (ADA University), Islamic Art (Aga Khan Museum), Microsoft Office Programs (ANAS Institute of Information Technology), Academic Writing and Scientific Reviewing (IKSAD, Turkey), Researcher Connect Online Training Programme (British Council), and Gender Equality: Women in Focus, Combating Violence Against Women During the Pandemic (Human Rights Institute and UN Population Fund). She has presented at international and local conferences and published 24 scientific articles in national and international journals.

School of Political and Social Sciences

PhD in History

Salman İbishov was born in 1969 in the village of Mircalal, Saatlı district. He graduated from secondary school in 1986. In 1996, he graduated with honors from the History Faculty of Baku State University named after M.A. Rasulzada. From 1996 to 1999, he pursued full-time postgraduate studies at Baku State University. He is the author of 10 scientific articles and course programs. Salman İbişov has published the following books: “The Population of the Quba Khanate (Historical Demographic Study)” “Quba Khanate: Population History and the Struggle for Freedom.” Since 2020, he has worked as a lecturer in the Department of History and Philosophy at Western University.

School of Political and Social Sciences

PhD in political science

Aydın Mirzazadah is an expert at the Azerbaijani National Encyclopedia and holds a Ph.D. in Political Science. He is the author of 13 books and is fluent in Russian and English. He conducts extensive research in the field of political science. At the end of 2014, his book "The Nagorno-Karabakh Knot" was published in Turkish by MLEC Publishing in Turkey and was released in large print. The book includes numerous maps, images, historical documents, and documents adopted by international organizations. In 2016, his book in Armenian titled "The Nagorno-Karabakh Knot" was published in St. Petersburg, Russia, being the first fundamental work on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue by an Azerbaijani researcher published abroad. Courses Taught: Political Aspects of Heydar Aliyevs Legacy, Parliamentarism, Political Science, and more.

School of Political and Social Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science

Academic Qualifications: Doctor of Philosophy (Dr. rer. pol.) in Political and Social Sciences Freie Universität Berlin, Germany 2010 – Doctoral Exchange Semester, Central European University (CEU), Budapest, Hungary Master’s Degree in European Studies European College, Hamburg, Germany – 2006 Master’s Degree in International Relations Faculty of Political Science, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Germany – 2005 Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and International Law Baku State University, Azerbaijan – 2003 Since 2021, Rail Səfiyev has been a member of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Western Caspian University. He is the author of several scientific articles and writings published in well-known journals focusing on political science and the Caucasus.

School of Political and Social Sciences

Senior Lecturer

Sabina Manafova graduated from the Faculty of History at Baku State University. She undertook an internship in American Studies at Indiana University, USA, in 2001 and conducted training on the history and politics of Azerbaijan at the same university. She participated in an exchange program with Western University and Indiana University in 2004. In 2003, she undertook an internship at the U.S. Department of State as part of the International Leadership Program. Between 2005-2007, she participated in a faculty development program in the United States. She is a member of the Azerbaijan Futurists and American Historians Associations. In February 2016, she was awarded the Progress Medal by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan for her effective work in addressing gender issues and implementing social policies. From 2017 to 2019, she represented Azerbaijan in the Gender Equality Committee of the Council of Europe and in social issues at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

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Doctoral candidate

Sevinc Nasibova was born on June 26, 1980, in Baku city. From 1996 to 2000, she completed her bachelors degree at the Faculty of History, Baku State University. From 2000 to 2002, she earned her masters degree with honors at the Department of Modern and Contemporary History of America and European countries at the same university. Between 2002 and 2003, she worked as a history teacher at School No. 116 in Baku. From 2006 to 2014, she served as an educator and computer operator at the Baku Child Rehabilitation Center. In 2015, she successfully completed the Teacher Professional Training Course (Curriculum, Active Learning, Logic) at the Institute of Educational Problems of the Republic of Azerbaijan. From 2017 to 2024, she worked as a history teacher at the College of Western Caspian University. Since 2019, she has been a doctoral candidate in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Western Caspian University. Since 2024, she has worked as a lecturer in the Department of History at the same university. She is the author of several scientific articles.

School of Political and Social Sciences

Lecturer

Adıgozal Mammadov has made valuable contributions to research in the role of individual personalities in significant historical events, analyzing and evaluating the public-political and social-psychological aspects of specific leaders. His research has gained recognition both within Azerbaijan and internationally. Since 2006, he has been a member of the Azerbaijan Writers Union. In 2014, he received the Presidents Award. He has published over 500 analytical articles, comments, and interviews. His books are included in libraries at the U.S. Congress and many universities worldwide. Mental and psychological portraitology in international relations 

School of Political and Social Sciences

Lecturer

Arzu Hajiyeva was born on January 22, 1993, in the city of Dnipro. From 2010 to 2014, she completed her bachelors degree at the Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs, Faculty of Law. In 2014, she was admitted to the masters program at the same university. Since 2016, she has been a doctoral student (PhD candidate) at the Dnipropetrovsk State University of Customs and Finance. She is currently working on her dissertation. To date, she is the author of 10 scientific articles and teaching programs. Six of her articles have been published in Scopus-indexed journals, and four articles have been published abroad. Since 2023, she has been working as a lecturer at the Department of Philosophy, Western Caspian University, Baku. Teaching Areas: Constitutional Law of Azerbaijan, Business Correspondence, International Law, Business Law, Human Rights Law, Tourism Law, Environmental Law, Law and Politics, Legal Geography, Human Rights, Legal Systems of Regional States, Procedural Rules for the Resolution of Disputes in Economic Courts.

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Lecturer

Academic areas of activity: • Political Science, • Comparative Political Science, • Political Management and PR Technology, • Electoral Systems of Western Countries, • Political Parties and Electoral Technology   Ayten Heydarli graduated from the Information Technologies Department of the College of Construction under the Architecture and Construction University in 2015. In 2022, he graduated from the Political Science Department of the Western Caspian University. In 2022, he entered the masters program at the Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University and graduated from the university with honors in 2024. He has been working at the Western Caspian University since 2018. He is currently a teacher at the Department of "Political Science and International Relations" at the Western Caspian University. He has 5 scientific works consisting of articles and theses.

School of Political and Social Sciences

Lecturer

Elvin Khudaverdiyev was born in 1999 in the Sheki district. From 2005 to 2016, he completed his full secondary education. Between 2016 and 2020, he studied Political Science at Sumgait State University. He graduated with honors, defending his thesis titled “Oil Policy of OPEC Countries in the Modern Era.” From 2020 to 2022, he pursued a masters degree in “History and Theory of International Cultural Relations” at Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University, successfully defending his dissertation titled “Multiculturalism Policy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Modern Era and the Realization of National Interests in the International Arena” with high marks. In 2022, he was admitted to the doctoral program in “General History” at the Institute of History and Ethnology named after A.A. Baku khanov, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences. He is working on his dissertation titled “Models of Multiculturalism in Western European Countries in the Modern Era: Global Challenges and Perspectives (1991–2022).” Since 2023, he has been working as a lecturer in the Department of History at Western Caspian University. He is the author of 7 scientific articles and has published a book titled “Azerbaijans Multiculturalism Policy.”

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Lecturer

Elkhan Rahimov Lecturer at the Department of Political Science and International Relations, Western Caspian University Elkhan Rahimov began his higher education in 2005 at HULT International Business School in London, United Kingdom. He completed his Bachelors degree in 2009, and continued his studies at the same university, earning a Masters degree in 2010. In the same year, he also studied at the City Law School, University of London, pursuing legal studies for one year. During his studies at HULT, he worked in 2008 as a staff member of the University of London Union (ULU). Since 2010, he has worked as a translator and private English language tutor. In addition to English, he speaks several other languages including Azerbaijani, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, French, Bulgarian, and German, which he acquired during his time living in various countries. Since 2018, Elkhan Rahimov has worked as a lecturer at Western Caspian University, where he has taught various courses such as: History of International Relations Theory of International Relations Theory of Politics Political History Conflictology Political Science Contemporary Security, and others. He has participated in a number of international academic conferences as a speaker. Currently, he works as a lecturer at the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Western Caspian University.

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Lecturer

Eynulla Baxsheliyev was born on August 28, 1982, in a family of intellectualsin Aghdam, Republic of Azerbaijan. In 2006, he received his bachelors degree from the Faculty of International Law and International Relations at Baku State University. In 2013, he obtained a law degree from Kutafin Moscow State Law University. In 2022, he completed his masters degree in Law at the University of Justice under the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation.  To date, he is the author of 14 scientific articles published in national and international journals, as well as papers and theses included in the proceedings of national and international scientific conferences. Since September 2023, he has been working as a lecturer at the Department of Philosophy, Western Caspian University. Teaching Areas: Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Fundamentals of Law, Municipal Law, Environmental Law, Business Law, International Law, Corporate Law, Entrepreneurial Law, Contract Law, Legal Geography, Legal Foundations of Tourism, Human Rights, Legislation on International Tourism and Hospitality.

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Lecturer

Vahab Fataliyev was born on September 18, 1989, in Baku city. He studied at Secondary School No. 215 from 1996 to 2007. In 2012, he graduated with a bachelors degree from Baku State University (BSU), and in 2014, he completed his masters degree at the same university. From 2019 to 2022, he worked as a junior researcher at the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS). He is currently a doctoral candidate at the Institute of History and Ethnology of ANAS. Since 2019, he has been working as a lecturer in the History Department at Western Caspian University. He has published 6 scientific articles.

School of Political and Social Sciences

Lecturer

Zümrüd Novruz qızı Nuriyeva was born on November 6, 1979. She studied at the History Faculty of Baku State University from 1996 to 2000. From 2002 to 2004, she completed her masters degree at the Department of History of Asian and African Countries at Baku State University. Between 2001 and 2013, she worked as a history teacher at school No. 250 in Baku city. From 2007 to 2018, she worked on a contract basis as a history teacher at the private educational complex “XXI ƏSR – ÜTM.” From 2012 to 2015, she was a full-time doctoral candidate in the Department of History of European and American Countries at Baku State University. At the same time, she worked as an hourly paid instructor at the same department. Currently, she is a lecturer at the History Department of West Caspian University. She has published 15 scientific articles both domestically and internationally.