Education and trainings
1978-1983- Yerevan Polytechnic Institute, Department of architecture, diploma.
1979-1982- Specialist of technical translation (French)and informatics, department of social professions.
1983-1986-PhD, YSU, Architecture.

Academic degree
"The Architecture of the Early Medieval Fortress-Settlements of Aragats", Yerevan Institute of Architecture and Construction, 055-05-01 Professional Council, 1992. "Architecture of Khachenaget's inner valley", Armenian National University of Architecture and Construction, 030 Professional Council, 2019.
Professor-2015

Working experience
From 2006- Professor at the Department of Cultural Studies, YSU.
From 1995 - Professor, Chair of Theory of Architecture, restoration and reconstruction of historical heritage, fine arts and history, National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia.
1983թ․-2014թ․- Senior specialist, Yerevan State University archaeological laboratory scientific research.
2008-2014 - "Historical-architectural environment of the Khachenaget valley", State-themed theme architect.
2018-2020- 18T-2A370 "Architectural-construction design automated workplace development" thematic program manager.

Scientific activity
From 1983- The operation of scientific, research, measure and reconstructive works, during the excavations carried by the expeditions of Artsakh, Gavar, Shamiram, Bjni. Organizing the exhibitions with the object of representation and analyze of the architectural monuments.
2007-2009- In organization of exhibitions “Culture of borders” in the USA, Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh, Switzerland with the object of representation and analyses of the architectural monuments.
2009թ․- Organization of the historical-cultural museum of Tigranakert Nagorno-Karabakh).
2014 May 5-9 - The 18th meeting of the Network of Higher Schools of Architecture (REA) in Central and Eastern Europe, France, in Lodz, Poland, on "City on City. Presentation of the report "Problems of Urban Area Organization in Yerevan" at the seminar entitled "Sustainable Development".
2014-2015 - In Venice, St. Ghazar, Presentation of reports on "The process of preservation and restoration of historical and architectural monuments in Nagorno Karabakh" at the "Preservation and Restoration of Armenian Historical and Cultural Heritage" conference.
2014 October 30-November 2- Presentation of the report "Armenian-Georgian Architectural Relations" at the joint seminar entitled "Culture Teaching-Research" organized by Yerevan State University in Tsakhkadzor.
2014 May - Participation in the seminar organized by Yerevan and Tbilisi State Universities. The topic of the report is "The modern urban culture of Yerevan".
2016 July - Participation in the World Forum on Brick Architecture in Lyon. The brick structures of Tigranakert in Artsakh were presented.
October 22-23, 2016 - Conference dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Artsakh's declaration of independence, Stepanakert. The topic of the report is "Artsakh Tigranakert Defense System in the Context of Hellenistic Fortification".
2016,26-28 october- Contemporary Problems of Architecture and Construction, 8 International Conference, Yerevan, Topic: “Fortification and Construction Technique of Tigranakert in Artsakh”.
December 7-8, 2017 - International Conference "Armenia and Eastern Christian Civilization" dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the prominent Armenologist-Byzantine scholar Karen Yuzbashyan (1927-2009), Institute of Oriental Studies of NAS RA, Yerevan. The topic of the report is "The architecture of the newly discovered churches in the Khachenaget valley".
2017, April 19, 20. - Pridneprovsk State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture (PSASA), Dnipro, "Architecture of Yerevan and problems of spatial environment organization".
2018, August 9,10 - The problems of the study of the history, language and culture of Artsakh, Shushi, The topic of the report: "The fortification system of Tigranakert of Artsakh".
2019, February 11-13 - "THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE OF THE ETUINI UDUR", Conference dedicated to the memory of prominent Armenian archaeologist Ashkharhbek Kalantar, Yerevan. The topic of the report is "The structure and construction art of the bronze iron tombs of the Sani basin".
2019,14-16 October - Contemporary Problems of Architecture and Construction, 11 International Conference, Yerevan, “Problems Of Architectural Heritage Preservation In Modern Construction Of Yerevan”․
2019, 11-13 September- International conference «Caves as Natural and Cultural Monuments» dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the Speleological Center of Armenia, Yerevan.
“Cave Landscape Of Artsakh Tigranaker”t.
http://armconference2019.com.
2019 13-14 december - A la mémoire de Sirarpie Der Nersessian (1896-1989), Colloque international, Paris. “The Architecture Of Vankasar Church And Azerbaijanian «Reconstruction»”․
Colloque Paris - Academia.edu
https://independent.academia.edu ›.
2021 October 28-30 - Conference dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Republic of Armenia, Yerevan History Museum, Yerevan. The topic of the report is "The development of the architectural image of Yerevan".

Courses
At the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia he teaches "Fundamentals of Design", "Professional Introduction", "Spatial Composition", "History of Ancient World Architecture", "History of Armenian Architecture", "History of Armenian Architecture in the Context of World Architecture". Supervises bachelor's and master's theses, which have been awarded diplomas in national and international competitions. Under his leadership, five dissertations were defended.
At YSU Chair of Culture he conducts the courses "Architectural Culture of Armenia", "Problems of Urban Area Organization in the Republic of Armenia".

Scope of scientific interests
Architecture, urban planning, culturology, archaeology.
Ancient and medieval Armenian architectural culture. Armenian architecture in the context of Middle Eastern culture. Architectural interactions. Problems of preservation of historical and architectural heritage.

Language skills
Armenian, Russian, French.

Academic affiliation
From 1994 to present - Member of the Union of Architects of Armenia. Member of "Science, Education, Heritage" commission.
2003-2013 - Member of the RA State Award Committee in the field of architecture and construction.
2012 - Member of the Engineering Academy of Armenia.
2016 - Member of the Board of the Faculty of Architecture of the NCAA.
From 2015 to present - Member of the 030 Professional Council of the Armenian National University of Architecture and Construction, Architecture.

Awards
2009 - First Prize of the Ministry of Urban Development of the Republic of Armenia for the project "Architectural Image of Artsakh Tigranakert" within the framework of the best project-exhibition-competition.
2014 - Commemorative Medal of the Prime Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic for his contribution to the services rendered to the Nagorno Karabakh Republic.
2015 - Letter of gratitude from the Ministry of Urban Development of the Republic of Armenia for the contribution made in the field of Urban Development and Architecture.
2016 - "Momik Architect" Gold Medal of the Ministry of Urban Development of the Republic of Armenia for significant contribution to the study and popularization of Armenian architecture.
2017 - Letter of thanks from the Armenian National University of Architecture and Construction for "Long-term professional-scientific-pedagogical activity".