Education

This page outlines my academic background and learning path, listed from most recent to earliest.

Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Boston University – Boston, MA, USA
May 2025 – August 2025

While working in immigration law, I completed this program to strengthen my legal foundation. Coursework included Probate and Family Law, Real Estate Law, Business Law, Litigation, legal research and writing, case management, and legal technologies.

Business Program Certificate

Approach International Student Center – Allston, MA, USA
January 2023 – April 2023

Completed a professional development program focused on business fundamentals, communication, and analytical thinking. Coursework included Principles of Management, Public Speaking, Critical Thinking and Logic, and Introduction to International Security.

Master’s Degree

Astronomy and Space Sciences
Istanbul University – Fatih, Istanbul, Türkiye
August 2019 – July 2022

After completing my B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, I became interested in the space environment where spacecraft operate, which led me to pursue this master's program. My studies covered photometry, spectroscopy, data analysis, stellar populations, and gamma-ray observations.

During the program, I worked as a scholarship student on a TÜBİTAK-supported national research project, “New Parameters of Clusters and Chasing the Missing Open Clusters” (Project No. 120F072), gaining hands-on experience in research and scientific programming.

Living independently in Türkiye helped me grow personally. I became fluent in Turkish, strengthened my English (IELTS), and continued learning Python. I also volunteered with the university astronomy club, helping host monthly public observation nights, guiding visitors in telescope observations, and supporting planetarium presentations.

Standing in front of Istanbul University Astronomy and Space Sciences Department and Observatory buildings.

Observing the Moon through a telescope during a nighttime astronomy session.

Photo 1: Standing in front of Istanbul University Astronomy and Space Sciences Department and Observatory buildings.
Photo 2 and 3: One of the nights I spent observing the Moon through the telescope.

Bachelor’s Degree

Aerospace Engineering
National Aviation Academy – Baku, Azerbaijan
September 2015 – June 2019

After high school, I studied Aerospace Engineering to build a strong technical foundation. The program covered aerodynamics, spacecraft design, orbital mechanics, propulsion systems, materials science, and basic programming.

Alongside coursework, I completed hands-on projects including Arduino automation and a cable-controlled mini robot. In my final year, I participated in CanSat Azerbaijan 2019 as a Mechanical Designer, gaining practical experience in team-based engineering, problem-solving, and competition design. I also supported classmates and other students with exam preparation and thesis writing, which strengthened my ability to explain complex topics clearly.

I graduated with high honors and received a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement, presented by Prof. Elchin Babayev, Rector of Baku State University.