Dr. Elshan Nuriyev

Elshan Nuriyev finished his studies at the Technique University of Dresden and Institute of Soil Science and Agrochemistry of Azerbaijan National Academy of Science and got his PhD on biology. His research focused on Environmental Management and Sustainable Tourism.

Apart of academic background Nuriyev was worked for non-profit organizations like UNDP, GIZ, WWF as well as governmental institutions. Since 2008 he initiated “Nature Friends” non-profit organization which mainly focused on sustainability and social educational projects as well as pioneering and advocating environmental transportation in Azerbaijan. As environmentalist and sustainability projects expert he involved various programs bringing his contribution over 40 countries of Europe and Asia.

Currently he lives in California, USA and working as Quality Assurance engineer in Energy Solutions. As a person who is concerned with protecting and preserving the natural environment, he also committed his time and resources to help preserve and protect America’s wildlands and wildlife.