Today at the Institute of Chemistry of Additives of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, there was held an awarding ceremony for scientists distinguished by their scientific activities. Director of the Institute, Academician Vagif Farzaliyev noted that the scientific activities of scientists for 2016-2018 were evaluated. During this time, the scientific activity of the main, leading, senior and junior employees working at the Institute over the past 3 years was investigated. The purpose of this assessment was creation of healthy, competitive environment to encourage scientists to work.
Farzaliyev said that 82 researchers were involved in the assessment. Evaluation was carried out on the basis of criteria such as the number of scientific publications, patents, publications in journals with impact factor, participation in international and national conferences, training of highly qualified personnel, participation in grant projects.
According to the results of the assessment, the main researcher of the laboratory “Multifunctional additives for motor oils”, doctor of sciences in technical sciences, associate professor Elmira Nagiyeva took I, the leading researcher of the laboratory “Detergent-dispersant additives for motor oils”, doctor of philosophy in chemistry, associate professor Bella Musaeva – II, leading researcher at the laboratory “Polymer additives”, Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, associate professor Jeyhun Hamidova – III place. They were awarded the Diploma “Fruitful Researcher” and cash prizes.
At the end V. Farzaliyev said that such an assessment will be annually carried out.