Academic Heritage & Mission
Former Rectors
The rectors who have led the Academy — terms of office, academic degrees and biographies.
- 1997–2009Sambur HamdullaogluPhD in Engineering, Associate ProfessorThe longest rectorship in the Academy’s history — 12 years. Later headed the Marine Power Plants department.Read more
2009–2014Rasim BashirovDoctor of Sciences in Engineering, ProfessorServed eight years as vice-rector before his rectorship. Founded the Academy’s scientific journal.Read more
2014–2019Chingiz AliyevPhD in Engineering, Associate ProfessorA seafarer who rose to the rank of captain. Served the Academy first as vice-rector, then as rector.Read more
2019–2024Heydar AsadovPhD in Economics, Associate ProfessorA rector from finance and public administration — former Chairman of the Chamber of Accounts and Minister of Agriculture.Read more