Geological Exploration

Training of specialists in the field of geology and exploration of oil, gas, and other mineral resources began in 1920 within the “Mining” department under the FacuTraining of specialists in the field of geology and exploration of oil, gas, and other mineral resources began in 1920 within the “Mining” department under the Faculty of Oil Industry. Since 1936, it has operated independently as the Faculty of Geological Exploration.

Since its establishment, the faculty has trained not only national specialists but also professionals for many foreign countries. This tradition continues successfully today. In the past, the faculty’s professional academic staff actively participated in training specialists for countries such as Germany, India, Afghanistan, Syria, Egypt, Sudan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Angola, Pakistan, Yemen, Lebanon, Ethiopia, Algeria, Mali, Cuba, Peru, Colombia, Madagascar, and others.

Currently, the faculty includes the following departments:

Geophysics

Oil and Gas Geology

Geology and Development of Mineral Deposits

Additionally, the Mineralogy Museum and the NetCad Technological Center operate within the faculty.

The faculty provides education at bachelor’s and master’s levels in the following specialties:

Geology and Geophysics Engineering

Mining Engineering

Geology

Main Areas of Activity

Studying the structure and geological characteristics of the Earth's subsurface

Exploration of oil, gas, and other mineral deposits

Estimation of reserves and economic value of discovered deposits

Preparation of geological maps and schemes

Investigation of underground structures using geophysical methods

Laboratory analysis of rock and soil samples

Supervision of drilling and exploration operations

Environmental impact assessment and safety assurance

Preparation of research reports

Application of knowledge in practical fields

Main Objectives

Training bachelors, masters, and doctoral students with creative thinking, innovative educational approaches, and high-level professional competencies

Promoting innovative teaching methods and involving professors from leading European universities

Ensuring modern educational programs, strong material-technical base, and highly qualified academic staff

Providing high-quality education, transparent student assessment, student involvement in research, and strong teacher-student collaboration

Maintaining professionalism and a human-centered educational environment

Leadership

Naməd Paşayev
Dean, PhD in Geology and Mineralogy, Associate Professor

He entered the Azerbaijan Oil and Chemistry Institute in 1978 and graduated in 1983 with a degree in Mining Engineer-Geophysicist. In 1998, he earned his PhD degree.

Since 1998, he has worked as an Associate Professor in the Department of Geophysics. He has held various administrative roles:

Deputy Head of Department (1993–2011)

Deputy Dean (2011–2017)

Dean (since 2017)

He has been awarded:

“Tərəqqi” Medal

ASOIU 100th Anniversary Medal

Certificates of Honor and Appreciation