Head of Division, Semiconductor Detector Scientist, Nuclear Technology Expert
Continually advancing the development of high-performance silicon photodetectors, radiation-tolerant semiconductor systems, and next-generation nuclear measurement technologies. With extensive experience in MAPD/SiPM sensor design, nuclear instrumentation, radiation applications, and large-scale research coordination, Azer Sadigov leads innovative R&D projects aimed at strengthening national nuclear infrastructure, PET-MRI technologies, radiation monitoring systems, and LIDAR-based photodetectors. His work bridges advanced semiconductor physics with practical, high-impact technological solutions.
Experience
More Than 15 YearsAffiliation
Innovation & Digital Development Agency
Azer Sadigov is a distinguished specialist in semiconductor radiation detectors, SiPM/MAPD technologies, nuclear electronics, and applied radiation physics.
His scientific contributions include the development of deep-pixel avalanche photodiodes, radiation-resistant photodetector structures,
high-sensitivity SiPM-based modules, and detector systems used in medical imaging, environmental monitoring, nuclear security, and LIDAR applications.
As a project leader and principal investigator in multiple European and national research programs, he consistently integrates advanced semiconductor modeling,
experimental characterization, and system-level design to produce innovative detector solutions.
His work plays a significant role in developing new nuclear technologies in Azerbaijan and building scientific capacity in detector physics, radiochemistry, and nuclear instrumentation.
Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM) & MAPD Development
Radiation Detector Characterization & Calibration
Gamma Spectroscopy & Nuclear Measurement Systems
Semiconductor Modeling and Breakthrough Analysis
LIDAR Photodetector Modules & Optical Coupling
Nuclear Electronics, Fast Pulses & Timing Systems
Project Leadership, R&D Management, International Coordination
Development of next-generation MAPD/SiPM photodetectors
Leadership in Horizon Europe, MSCA-SE, and national R&D projects
Research in PET-MRI detector modules and nuclear medical imaging
Coordination of nuclear infrastructure enhancement initiatives
Training of young specialists and supervision of scientific projects
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Head of Division for Detectors & Radiation Applications
Coordinator/Principal Investigator in European R&D programmes
Developer of patented semiconductor photodetector technologies
Horizon Europe (AQUADETECT, DETMED, INNMEDSCAN, UPGRADE)
Joint detector R&D programs with EU universities and institutes
Radiation measurement and detector performance evaluation projects
Azerbaijan