UFAZ Hosted Exclusive Project Management Seminar in Partnership with Worley

On April 18, a meeting was held between the management of the French-Azerbaijani University (UFAZ) and representatives of Worley. During the meeting, topics of mutual interest, partnership opportunities, and prospects for collaboration on new projects were discussed.

Following the meeting, a seminar on Project Management and Execution was held for students of UFAZ and the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU), by Worley - a global leader in engineering, project management, and advisory services.

This unique session was led by John Armstrong, Senior Vice President for Eastern Europe & Central Asia and Executive Director of Worley Nuclear Services, who delivered a speech and gave a presentation on key principles of project management and execution. The session also featured senior representatives from Worley’s regional leadership team:

-Ayten Babayeva, Location Director
-Chris McWilliams, Vice President
-Zahra Miratayeva, Business Development Manager
-Khanym Aliyeva, Senior People Advisor

-Aynur Salimova, Senior People Advisor

Worley delivers consulting, engineering, procurement, and construction services to the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors across more than 45 countries. The company supports clients in accelerating their energy transitions through sustainability-focused solutions and low-carbon technologies while continuing to optimize traditional infrastructure and chemical production systems.

With a mission to deliver a more sustainable world, Worley has remained at the forefront of major international projects, helping partners navigate the complexity of today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape.

This session offered students a rare opportunity to:
-Engage directly with global industry leaders
-Explore real-world case studies from international energy and infrastructure projects
-Gain insights into how sustainability and innovation are embedded into project execution
-Receive a certificate of participation

The event was open to all students from UFAZ and ASOIU and was part of UFAZ’s ongoing commitment to bridging academia and industry through practical learning experiences and global collaborations.