Born on May 26, 1977 in Baku. Graduated from Baku State University. In 2006, he received his PhD in Philology. Since 2007, he has been engaged in scientific and pedagogical activities. Since 2019, he has held the scientific title of Associate Professor.

Y. Agayev began his labor activity in 2001. Since 2003, he has worked in various leadership positions at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. At the same time, he was the Chairman of the Trade Union Committee of the Academy of Public Administration.

Since January 24, 2025, he has been working as the Vice-Rector for “Educational Affairs” at the Azerbaijan Academy of Labor and Social Relations and temporarily acts as the rector.

He is the author of 5 books and 42 scientific articles.

He is married and has three children.