From research to technological solutions: YSU showcases innovations at Silicon Mountains Expo 2026

Held on November 3-4 at Dvin Music Hall, the exhibition showcased developments from two of YSU's research centers, focusing on the practical potential of the university's research work.

On the first day of the expo, YSU Center of Materials Science and Nanotechnology presented semiconductor gas and strain sensors, as well as liquid-crystal optical components. 

These developments have potential applications in industrial and environmental safety, precision engineering measurements, and the control of light and optical signals. They demonstrate how fundamental research can lead to technological solutions to real-world challenges.

On the second day, the YSU Photonics and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory presented its research areas, particularly the potential of Physical AI. 

Using an experimental system developed at the laboratory, the team demonstrated how artificial intelligence can move beyond the digital environment, autonomously control physical equipment and conduct scientific experiments.

Advances in this field open up new opportunities to automate research processes, improve experimental efficiency and expand the scope of AI applications.

YSU's participation in the technology exhibition also helps raise the visibility of the university's research capabilities and foster new partnerships. It provides an opportunity to showcase research developments not only to the academic community but also to technology companies, investors and potential partners.

This year, the international Silicon Mountains 2026 summit, held under the theme "Invest in Innovation," featured a technology exhibition for the first time, bringing together representatives of the scientific community, technology industry and investment sector.

YSU continues to develop a research environment where creating new knowledge goes hand in hand with developing applied technologies. Through this approach, the university seeks to expand science-business collaboration, promote the practical application of research findings and contribute to Armenia's technological development through its research capabilities.