On October 18, a bas-relief in memory of the corresponding member of ANAS, Honored scientist, Professor Firudin Mammadov was opened in Sumgayit State University.

The rector, Professor Elkhan Huseynov, spoke at the opening ceremony. He spoke about the scientist"s scientific activity, his merits in the field of the development of physics and his high moral qualities. It was noted that the memory of the oldest scientist, good teacher and helpful person Firudin Mammadov, who devoted most of his life to training highly qualified personnel, will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him.

Dean of the Faculty of Physics and Electroenergetics, docent Tamella Ahmedova, docent Rena Dadashova, vice-rector for Humanitarian Affairs associate professor Ramiz Huseynov, Professors Mahammad Ahmedov, Akber Aghayev, IV year student Heyran Mammadov spoke in the event and noted that Professor Firudin Mammadov occupies a worthy place in Azerbaijani science. Under the guidance of a distinguished scientist, dozens of doctors of philosophy and doctors of sciences who continued his work defended dissertations. Students of Professor Firudin Mammadov will always remember him with gratitude.

On behalf of the scientist’s family, his son, Professor Javanshir Mammadov, spoke. He thanked the rector of Professor Elkhan Huseynov and the staff of the university for their attention and respect for the memory of Professor Firudin Mammadov.

It should be noted that Honored scientist, corresponding member of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Firudin Mammadov died in his 81st year of life. He has great achievements in the development of such sciences as energy and computer science. The main direction of his activity was information-measuring systems in various technological processes, the study of multidimensional sensors. The important results obtained in the process of his fundamental scientific research were highly appreciated by specialists. Professor Firudin Mammadov skillfully combined his scientific activities with pedagogical work. He actively participated in the training of highly qualified personnel in a number of universities. The professor represented Azerbaijani science, speaking at prestigious international scientific symposia, forums and conferences.

Firudin Mammadov is the author of more than 250 scientific papers published in Azerbaijan and abroad, more than 10 textbooks and monographs, more than 30 inventions. The scientific activity of the scientist was worthy of appreciation. For achievements in the field of science, he was awarded numerous honorary titles and medals, including, by order of President Ilham Aliyev, in 2007 he was awarded the honorary title of Honored scientist.