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Mustafayev family
Mustafayevlər ailəsi
Current regionAzerbaijan, Turkey
MembersMamed Ismail oglu Mustafayev, Zeyneb Gadim qizi Mustafayeva
TraditionsChemistry, Polymer science, Bioengineering

The Mustafayev family refers to Azerbaijani chemists and professors Mamed Ismail oglu Mustafayev (1944–2007) and Zeyneb Gadim qizi Mustafayeva (1949–2020). Both made pioneering contributions in chemistry, polymer research, and bioengineering in the USSR, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. Their joint scientific legacy includes over 300 publications and more than 100 patents.[1]

Mamed Ismail oglu Mustafayev

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Mamed Ismail oglu Mustafayev (23 October 1944 – 14 June 2007) was an Azerbaijani chemist and professor.[2]

Early life and education

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Born in Evli, Kalinin district (Armenian SSR). Graduated from secondary school with a gold medal (1960). Studied chemistry at Moscow State University, graduating with distinction (1966).[3] Earned his PhD at the Topchiev Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis (1970).[4] Defended Doctor of Sciences dissertation in 1981.[5]

Career

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  • 1970–1990: Institutes of Biophysics and Immunology (USSR Ministry of Health, Moscow).[6]
  • 1991–1994: Head of Problem Laboratory and Chair of Organic Chemistry, Baku State University.[7]
  • 1993–1997: Visiting professor, Istanbul Technical University.[8]
  • 1997–2002: Founder and Head, Laboratory of Chemical Immunology, TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center.[9]
  • 2002–2007: Founder and Head, Department of Bioengineering, Yıldız Technical University.[10]

Contributions

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  • Published 300+ scientific works.[11]
  • Authored/co-authored 11 books and encyclopedia chapters.
  • Secured more than 100 patents.[12]
  • Organized the First Turkey–Japan Symposium on Advanced Biopolymer Systems (Izmir, 1996).
  • Mentored MSc and PhD students in Azerbaijan and Turkey.

Recognition

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  • Lenin Scholarship (1962–1963)
  • TÜBİTAK Exemplary Scientist Award (1996)[13]
  • JSPS Fellowship (1996)[14]
  • Member of the New York Academy of Sciences (1996)
  • Member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (1997)

Death

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Mamed Mustafayev died on 14 June 2007 in Baku. His gravestone bears the inscription: Professor Mamed Ismail oglu Mustafayev, 23.X.1944 – 14.VI.2007.[15]

Zeyneb Gadim qizi Mustafayeva

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Zeyneb Gadim qizi Mustafayeva (7 November 1949 – 6 April 2020) was an Azerbaijani chemist and professor of organic chemistry.[16]

Early life and education

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Born in Azerbaijan. Graduated with honors from Baku State University, Faculty of Chemistry.[17] Defended Candidate of Sciences dissertation (1989) at the Institute of Chemistry of Additives: Synthesis and Transformations of Unsaturated Chlorine-Containing Epoxy Compounds.[18]

Career

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  • 1970s–1980s: Researcher, Institute of Chemistry of Additives (Azerbaijan SSR).
  • 1980s: Researcher, Institute of High Temperatures (IVTAN), USSR Academy of Sciences, Moscow.[19]
  • 1990–1994: Criminalistics Institute, Ministry of Justice of Azerbaijan.[20]
  • 1994–2000s: Researcher, TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center; affiliated with Biomar A.Ş.[21]
  • 2000s: Professor, Yıldız Technical University, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering.[22]

Contributions

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  • Specialized in halogenated epoxy compounds and polymerization pathways.
  • Co-authored USSR patents on epoxy oligomers and cyclopropane derivatives.[23]
  • Published in Soviet and Turkish chemistry journals.

Death

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Zeyneb Mustafayeva died on 6 April 2020 in Istanbul. She was buried in Baku beside her husband. Her gravestone bears the inscription: Professor Zeyneb Gadim qizi Mustafayeva, 7.XI.1949 – 6.IV.2020.[24]

Personal life

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Mamed and Zeyneb married in 1971. They had two children: Ruslan (b. 1977) and Nigar (b. 1979). Their joint gravestones in Baku carry the title Professor, reflecting their academic achievements.

Family tree

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Legacy and recognition

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The Mustafayevs bridged scientific traditions from the USSR to Azerbaijan and Turkey. Their research laid foundations for polymer chemistry, immunochemistry, and bioengineering.

International collaborations

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  • Mamed worked with institutions in Czechoslovakia, Hungary, India, Japan, USA, and the UK.[25]
  • Zeyneb contributed to TÜBİTAK projects with international partners.

Tributes

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Following Mamed’s death in 2007, Japanese scientist Yoshihito Osada (RIKEN) wrote:

“He was not only an excellent scientist but also a gentleman and a warm-hearted man. This friendship is unforgettable.”

[26]

References

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  1. ↑ Diplomas and scientific records of M.I. Mustafayev and Z.G. Mustafayeva (family archives).
  2. ↑ Gravestone inscription, Baku (photograph provided by family).
  3. ↑ Moscow State University diploma, 1966 (family archive).
  4. ↑ PhD diploma, Topchiev Institute, USSR Academy of Sciences, 1970.
  5. ↑ Doctor of Sciences diploma, Moscow, 1981.
  6. ↑ Employment records, Institutes of Biophysics and Immunology, 1970–1990.
  7. ↑ Baku State University appointment papers, 1991.
  8. ↑ Istanbul Technical University invitation, 1993.
  9. ↑ TÜBİTAK appointment documents, 1997.
  10. ↑ Yıldız Technical University records, 2002.
  11. ↑ Mustafayev M.I., publications list (family archive).
  12. ↑ USSR patent archive entries, 1970s–1990s.
  13. ↑ TÜBİTAK award certificate, 1996.
  14. ↑ Japan Society for the Promotion of Science fellowship letter, 1996.
  15. ↑ Gravestone photograph, Baku.
  16. ↑ Gravestone inscription, Baku.
  17. ↑ Baku State University diploma, 1972.
  18. ↑ Candidate of Sciences dissertation, Institute of Chemistry of Additives, 1989.
  19. ↑ IVTAN employment certificate, 1980s.
  20. ↑ Ministry of Justice records, 1990–1994.
  21. ↑ TÜBİTAK Technopark affiliation records, 1994.
  22. ↑ Yıldız Technical University appointment documents, 2000s.
  23. ↑ USSR patent archive entries, 1979–1990.
  24. ↑ Gravestone photograph, Baku.
  25. ↑ Conference and collaboration records, 1980s–1990s.
  26. ↑ Condolence letter from Prof. Yoshihito Osada, RIKEN, 2007.
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