The attaché’s main duties are to represent the international relations of Hungary in the fields of scientific research, technology, technological- and product development and innovation. They foster Hungarian research and science institutions and the whole Hungarian scientific community, while being in continuous relation with Hungary’s most important S&T partners.

The attaché-network is operated by the National Innovation Office (NIO) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The NIO coordinates the work of the attachés while they fit into the integrated and unanimous system of Hungary’s external relations structure.

Tristan Azbej, who holds graduate degrees in geosciences has completed his studies and started his career in Hungary and in the US. In his early career, Tristan Azbej has worked in academic research and as a R&D manager specialized in environmental technology. His activities included fostering university – business partnership in biotechnology, water sanitation technology, renewable energy and environmental health science. For three years Tristan Azbej has also worked as an environmental and sustainable development policy consultant. In Tel-Aviv, his main tasks will be the promotion of S&T collaborations, study and adaptation of the Israeli innovation mechanisms.

More information about Tristan Azbej visit: Science and Technology diplomats

For more information about attaché-network visit: Network of science and technology (S&T) attachés