Head of the Department of Textile Technology at one of the most prestigious universities in Germany - RWTH Aachen University, Professor Thomas Gries, along with Esra Yuksel Yilmaz, regional representative of the ITA Academy at a university in Turkey, visited Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU).
The meeting was attended by Rena Afendiyeva, Executive Director of Synergia Academy, and Aiten Jabrayilova, Senior Learning Advisor. The guests held discussions with the Rector of AzTU, Professor Vilayat Veliyev, and the university’s leadership.
During the meeting, Professor Vilayat Veliyev highlighted the long-standing and fruitful cooperation between AzTU and German universities. In his presentation, Professor Thomas Gries provided detailed information about RWTH Aachen’s activities and expertise in textile and materials science technologies, as well as in the automation of industrial processes. He particularly emphasized the growing demand in modern industry for innovative materials and automated systems.
The discussions focused on the exchange of faculty and students, the implementation of joint research projects in areas such as mechatronics, materials science, and green energy technologies, as well as prospects for launching dual degree programs at the master’s level.
At Synergia Academy, we are convinced that such strategic partnerships make a significant contribution to the scientific and professional development of universities.