Getting into YSU Institute of Physics was one of the best decisions of my life – YSU master's student Siranush Asatryan

According to the results of this year’s annual educational awards in information technology (IT), Siranush Asatryan, a master's student at YSU Institute of Physics, received the second-class award in the "Best Master's Student" category. Although she is a physicist by profession, her research consistently aims to bridge the fields of physics and IT.

Emphasizing the interconnectedness of physics and information technology, Siranush noted, "Data analysis is applied in both physics and IT fields. It is at the intersection of these two fields that I found my place. Perhaps this is also why physicists have been included in the annual educational awards competition in the IT sector."

The idea to participate in the competition came after a suggestion from the office of YSU Physics Institute.

"I decided to test my abilities in this field and understand what I have achieved so far. When I learned that I was one of the winners, I felt genuine joy and, at the same time, a great sense of responsibility," she shared.

According to Siranush, the main key to her success is her determination. This trait has accompanied her since her school years. In 2018, she won a student competition, and it was then that she first voiced her dream of studying at YSU and becoming a physicist.

That goal has now become a reality. Today, she is not only a master’s student at YSU Physics Institute but also has published scientific articles, participated in international conferences, and conducted research in the field of high-energy physics. She currently works as a laboratory assistant at the A. Alikhanyan National Science Laboratory and collaborates with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Switzerland. 

Despite receiving an award in the IT field, Siranush plans to continue her path in physics while maintaining an interest in IT.

"I will never give up physics; it is an inseparable part of me. I aim to create my own small scientific laboratory. I have applied for a PhD program to continue my professional path in this direction," the young physicist pointed out.

Siranush also recalls difficult times, especially during the pandemic years, when online learning nearly eliminated opportunities to acquire practical skills. During that period, she even considered changing her specialty and studied programming for several months. However, after returning to university, she realized that her future lies precisely in physics.

According to her, YSU is the foundation of her success—as a source of profound knowledge and new opportunities.

Siranush has also been actively involved in the faculty’s social life; she served as president of the organization Young Minds, which is dedicated to popularizing science and promoting students’ scientific engagement.

"My advice to all beginners is simple—never give up. There will be situations when it feels like everything is lost, but if you have a goal, you must fight for it. For me, getting into YSU was one of the best decisions of my life. Looking back at my journey, I can confidently say that all efforts have been worthwhile," Siranush concluded.