Fazila Samadova

Fazila Ibrahim gizi Samadova, also known as Fazila Samedova (; 29 March 1929, Shamakhi – 8 January 2020, Baku), was an Azerbaijani academician chemical engineer-technologist. She was a Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Honored Scientist, Member of New York Academy of Sciences, Head of the Laboratory at the Research Institute of Petrochemical Processes, Corresponding Member of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), Honorary Scientist of Europe.

Early life and education Fazila Samadova was born on 29 March 1929 in Shamakhi, Republic of Azerbaijan. In 1946, she graduated from Baku secondary school No. 132 with a gold medal. In 1956, she defended her dissertation on "The effect of the chemical composition of oils on their performance properties" and received the degree of Candidate of Technical Sciences.

From 1960 to 1981, Samadova worked in the laboratory "Chemistry and Technology of Oils" of the Azerbaijan State Institute of Petrochemical Processes named after M. Aliyev as a senior researcher.

The results of Samadova's research work are reflected in 530 scientific works, including 24 monographs, 1 publicist book, 64 author's certificates and patents. One of her monographs is dedicated to the memory of her brother, explorer Fuad Samedov, the discoverer of Oil Rocks.

Samadova was repeatedly elected a member of academic councils and specialized scientific commissions, both in Azerbaijan and outside the country. She was a member of the editorial board of two scientific journals. Under her leadership, 4 doctors of science and 20 doctors of philosophy were trained.

Samadova died on 8 January 2020 in Baku at the age of 91.

Awards In 2004 Samadova received the Shohrat Order.

In 2012, Samadova was awarded the title of Honorary Scientist of Europe and Alexander von Humboldt Medal.