Shahmar Hajiyev is a Senior Specialist at the Center of Analysis of International Relations. His field of research includes energy politics, transport and energy security issues, renewables and green economy. He participated at the Analyst and Business Development Program of US-based STRATFOR, (Strategic Forecasting Inc.), and also worked as an individual consultant of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).  In addition, he is Vice-Chairman Azerbaijan-China Cooperation Public Union. Published numerous articles on politics, labor market, migration, energy security issues, energy economics, etc.. He holds MA degree in International Economic and Political Studies from Charles University in Prague.