September 10, 2026 | 12:44
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Nine YSU scientists elected associate members of National Academy of Sciences of Armenia
The National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia (NAS RA) has held elections for its associate members. A total of 31 scientists were elected, including nine scientists from Yerevan State University.
Under the current charter of NAS RA, the academy's membership comprises academicians and associate members. Associate members are elected through a competitive process, and the academic title is conferred for life. A scientist who is a citizen of the Republic of Armenia and meets at least the requirements established for the position of leading researcher is eligible for election as an associate member.
YSU representatives were elected in physics, biological sciences, chemistry, mathematics and computer science, as well as artificial intelligence.
Physics and related sciences
Aram Saharyan (listed in the official list under the Institute of Applied Problems of Physics)
Biological and related sciences
Marine Arakelyan
Karen Trchounian
Karen Ghazaryan
Hovik Panosyan
Chemistry and related sciences
Anna Mkrtchyan
Mathematics, mechanics and computer science
Martin Grigoryan
Khachatur Khachaturyan (Yerevan State University and the Institute of Mathematics of NAS RA)
Artificial intelligence (development and application)
Ashot Harutyunyan (Yerevan State University and the Institute for Informatics and Automation Problems)
YSU congratulates its scientists on their election as associate members of NAS RA and wishes them productive scientific and creative work, new achievements and continued success in their academic endeavors.