The apparent misnomer stems from an honorific ‘professor’ title issued by the International EcoEnergy Academy, Azerbaijan.
In South Africa and most places around the world, the title of “professor” is awarded by academic institutions to people who are experts in their fields. It is the highest rank in an academic institution.
Honorary professorships do exist but are only awarded by South African universities under very specific circumstances. The, for example, awards honorary professorships to “distinguished people” who are either senior members of an institution associated with the university or who contribute significantly to the university through their “achievement and distinction in professional activities”.
In some cases, however, the appointment expires after a specified period, usually five years, after which it will be renewed.
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