8 Notable alumni of Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction
Updated: June 03, 2026 EliteDegrees
Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction is ranked #7,995 in the world and #12 in Azerbaijan by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 8 notable alumni from Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Elbay Gasimzade
1948-. (aged 78)
architect
Elbay Gasimzade is an Azerbaijani architect, Honored Architect of the Azerbaijan SSR, and Chairman of the Union of Architects of Azerbaijan.
2. Saleh Mammadov
1958-. (aged 68)
engineer
Saleh Arshad oglu Mammadov is an Azerbaijani engineer, and the Chairman of the Board of the Azerbaijan State Agency of Motor Roads, President of the Azerbaijan Handball Federation. He was awarded the title of Honoured Engineer of Azerbaijan, as well as the Taraggi Medal and the Shohrat Order.
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3. Abdulla Gadimbayli
2002-. (aged 24)
chess player
Abdulla Gadimbayli is an Azerbaijani chess grandmaster (2022) and two-time world champion at youth and junior levels. He is the World Junior Chess Champion (2022) and an Azerbaijan Chess Champion (2018).
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4. İradə Rövşən
1968-2014 (aged 46)
architect
Irada Rovshan was an Azerbaijan architect and scientist. She was head of the “Folklore and Ethnography” laboratory of Sheki Regional Scientific Center, and a member of the Union of Architects of Azerbaijan.
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5. Rahim Gaziyev
1943-. (aged 83)
mathematician
politician
Rahim Hasan oghlu Gaziyev was Azerbaijani Defense Minister in 1992–1993, in the turmoil of the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, and later a political prisoner.
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6. Elmar Huseynov
1967-2005 (aged 38)
journalist
Elmar Sabir oglu Huseynov was an independent Azerbaijani journalist, widely known for his criticism of Azerbaijani authorities, especially incumbent president Ilham Aliyev and his father and predecessor Heydar Aliyev.
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7. Gulchohra Mammadova
1953-. (aged 73)
architect
Gulchohra Huseyn gizi Mammadova is an Azerbaijani architect, academician, Doctor of Architecture, and the current president (rector) of Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction. She was also a deputy in the Azerbaijani National Assembly from 2000 to 2005.
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8. Aydin Mirzazade
1957-. (aged 69)
politician
deputy
Aydin Mirzazade is an Azerbaijani civil engineer and politician. He serves in the National Assembly.