SDUSustainability
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SDG-related Research Projects

The historical industrial development of Sumgayit provides a unique context for sustainability research. Today, the city's ongoing environmental improvements and restoration efforts offer opportunities for research on ecological recovery, pollution mitigation, and sustainable resource management.

Sumqayıt: Research Context

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SDG-related Research Projects

Renewable Energy Storage

Developing cost-effective solar storage solutions for urban environments.

Caspian Sea Biodiversity

Tracking marine life changes and pollution levels in partnership with global NGOs.

Sustainable Agriculture

Testing IoT sensors for water optimization in regional farming.

Air Quality Monitoring

Real-time air quality tracking across industrial and residential zones.

Green Economy Policy

Advising local government on circular economy transitions.

Waste Management Tech

Innovative solutions for waste reduction and recycling.

Research Partnerships

International Universities
Research Institutes
NGOs & Foundations
Government Agencies
Industry Partners

Research Centres & Laboratories

Renewable Energy Lab

Advanced research in solar, wind, and energy storage technologies.

Environmental Research Center

Monitoring and analyzing local ecosystem health and biodiversity.

Sustainability Innovation Hub

Incubating green technologies and sustainable business models.

Data Analytics Lab

Big data solutions for sustainability metrics and reporting.

Student Research Projects

Undergraduate Projects
Master's Theses
PhD Dissertations
Innovation Challenge Winners
Grant Recipients

Research Performance in SDGs

SSU's research performance evaluated against the QS Sustainability Rankings framework, demonstrating our contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

SSU Research Performance in SDGs

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