About Us

Institute of Engineering and Physics

Engineering and Physics Institute
About Us

In 2002, the RAU established a specialized research group named “Physical Foundations of Nano- and Optoelectronics” focusing on semiconductor nanophysics and nanoelectronics, which laid the groundwork for the creation of the Physics and Technology Faculty. The group was led by academician Eduard Ghazaryan. In a short time, the like-minded team managed to organize all necessary activities to start admitting students to the Physics and Technology Faculty. They set up educational laboratories for student practical work, attracted highly qualified faculty members, and established core departments at the Institute of Physical Research of the National Academy of Sciences, as well as the Yerevan Scientific-Research Institute of Communication. The presence of core departments was a fundamental aspect of the creation of the Physics and Technology Faculty at RAU.

Initially, two specialist training directions were chosen: Electronics and Microelectronics, and Telecommunications. The first student intake took place in 2003.

A distinctive feature of the specialist training at the Physics and Technology Faculty was the integration of academic science and technology. On one hand, students study subjects such as mathematical physics equations, complex analysis, quantum mechanics, quantum theory of solids, and nanophysics. On the other hand, they learn about semiconductor device physics, photovoltaic semiconductor energy converters, radiative recombination, and basics of electronic component technology. This approach ensures that graduates are well-rounded specialists capable of working both in pure science and high-tech companies in Armenia.

The first Dean of the Physics and Technology Faculty was Professor S.G. Petrosyan. In 2008, Professor A.A. Sarkisyan became the Dean of the faculty. In 2012, the Physics and Technology Faculty became part of the Institute of Mathematics and High Technologies (IMHT) at RAU. Academician E.M. Ghazaryan was appointed Director of IMHT.

In 2018, IMHT was restructured into three institutes: the Engineering and Physics Institute, the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, and the Institute of Biomedicine and Pharmacy. Professor A.A. Sarkisyan became the Director of the Engineering and Physics Institute.
As of January 2024, the organizational structure of the EPI has been optimized:
The EPI consists of three departments:
- Department of General Physics of Quantum Nano-Structures
- Department of Microelectronic Circuits and Systems
- Core Department of Telecommunications

All departments of the EPI offer the following educational programs:

Bachelor’s Programs:
1. 11.03.02 Infocommunication Technologies and Systems (Russian sector, full-time)
2. 11.03.03 Design and Technology of Electronic Devices (Russian sector, full-time)
3. 11.03.04 Electronics and Nanoelectronics (Russian sector, full-time)
   - Profile: Quantum Informatics
   - Profile: Nanoelectronics
Master’s Programs:
1. 11.04.02 Wireless Communications and Sensors (Russian sector, full-time)
2. 11.04.03 Quantum and Optical Electronics (Russian sector, full-time)
3. Microelectronic Circuits and Systems (Russian sector, full-time)
4. 071301.05.7 Alternative Energy (Armenian sector, full-time)


DEPARTMENTS
Department of General Physics and Quantum Nanostructures
The Department of General Physics and Quantum Nanostructures was established in 2005. From its inception until 2012, the department was led by Academician Eduard Ghazaryan, a Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and Professor of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia. Since May 2012, the department has been headed by Professor Hayk Sarkisyan, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. In May 2018, the department was led by David Hayrapetyan, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and Associate Professor.
The department's responsibilities include both the organization of the educational process and research activities in various fields of solid-state physics. The department actively organizes scientific seminars, schools, and conferences on various topics. It is a co-organizer of the internationally recognized annual International Advanced School on “Frontiers in Optics & Photonics” and the International Symposium on "Optics and its Applications."
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT:

The department conducts theoretical research in the field of semiconductor nanostructures. The key research areas of the department include:
- Theoretical investigation of electronic, Coulomb, and spin characteristics (impurity and excitonic) of semiconductor nanostructures (quantum wells, quantum wires, quantum dots);
- Study of optical properties of semiconductor nanostructures;
- Investigation of electronic and optical properties of metallic nanoparticles.
PROGRAMS
The department offers educational programs at four levels: undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral studies in the following areas:
Bachelors:
- “11.03.04 Electronics and Nanoelectronics”
MASTER’S PROGRAMS:
- “11.04.04 Electronics and Nanoelectronics” – Master’s educational program
- “Microelectronics and Nanoelectronics”
Postgraduate STUDIES:
- “01.04.10 Semiconductor Physics”
- “13.00.02 Methods of Teaching and Education (Physics)”
DOCTORAL STUDIES:
- “01.04.10 Semiconductor Physics”

Department Head:
David Hayrapetyan
Education:
- 2006-2009: State Engineering University of Armenia, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Semiconductor Physics
- 2004-2006: Yerevan State University, Master's Degree in Physics
- 2000-2004: Yerevan State University, Bachelor's Degree in Physics
Professional Experience:
- 2018 – present: Head of the Department of General Physics and Quantum Nanostructures at the Engineering and Physics Institute, Russian-Armenian University
- 2017 – present: Head of the Laboratory of Mathematical Modeling of Quantum Systems at Russian-Armenian University
- 2014 – present: Associate Professor, Department of General Physics and Quantum Nanostructures, Engineering and Physics Institute, Russian-Armenian University
- 2014 – 2016: Researcher, Center for Quantum Technologies and New Materials, Yerevan State University
- 2009 – 2015: Researcher, "Heliotechnics" Problem Laboratory, National Polytechnic University of Armenia
- 2009 – 2013: Senior Lecturer, Department of General and Theoretical Physics, Russian-Armenian University
- 2007 – 2009: Laboratory Assistant, Department of General and Theoretical Physics, Russian-Armenian University
Research Interests:
Theoretical investigation of the physical properties of semiconductor low-dimensional systems, particularly their optical properties, such as linear and nonlinear absorption, photoluminescence, Raman scattering spectra, and more.

Department of Microelectronic Circuits and Systems
The Department of Microelectronic Circuits and Systems was established in 2007 based on a cooperation agreement between the Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University and Synopsys Armenia CJSC dated September 24, 2007.
In 2012, the department admitted its first students for the specialization 211000—“Design and Technology of Electronic Devices” (Bachelor's degree).
During their studies, students specializing in this field focus on the design and technology of electronic devices. The curriculum includes specialized courses in the following areas:
- Design of digital and analog electronic devices
- Logical design of electronic devices
- Design and technology of integrated circuits, etc.
In 2016, the department admitted its first cohort for the master’s program in 11.04.04—“Electronics and Nanoelectronics,” with the primary educational program in Microelectronic Circuits and Systems.
Practical and laboratory sessions in specialized subjects are conducted using Synopsys software tools for electronic design automation.
Key Research Areas of the Department:
- Development of design tools for integrated circuits considering the specifics of deep submicron technologies
- Development of design tools for low-power integrated circuits
- Development of tools for statistical timing analysis of digital integrated circuits
- Development of methods for parametric identification of integrated circuit element models
PROGRAMS

Bachelor’s Program:
- 11.03.03 “Design and Technology of Electronic Devices”

Master’s Program:
- 11.04.04 “Electronics and Nanoelectronics” – Primary educational program: Microelectronic Circuits and Systems

Department Head:
Vazgen Melikyan
Education:
- Professor in Automation Systems, State Engineering University of Armenia (SEUA), Yerevan, 2006
- Doctor of Technical Sciences, SEUA, Yerevan, 2006
- Associate Professor, Higher Attestation Commission of the USSR, 1985
- PHD in Technical Sciences, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), Moscow, 1984
- Diploma with Honors in Electronic Computing Machines, Polytechnic Institute, Yerevan, 1978
- Secondary School Certificate No. 3, Yerevan, 1973
Awards:
- “Vazgen Sargsyan” Medal, Ministry of Defense of Armenia, Order No. 93, 01.02.2013, Yerevan, 2013
- Diploma from the Academy of Applied Radioelectronics of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, Diploma DA 0353, Protocol 1 dated 20.04.2012, Ukraine, 2012
- “Garegin Nzhde” Medal, Ministry of Defense of Armenia, Order No. 966, 14.09.2012, Yerevan, 2012
- Honorary Professor, National Research University MEPhI, decision of the Academic Council dated April 16, Moscow, Russia, 2012
- Jubilee Medal “Armed Forces of Armenia - 20 Years,” Ministry of Defense of Armenia, Order No. 1537, 24.12.2011, Yerevan, 2011
- Gold Medal from the State Engineering University of Armenia, Certificate 0210, Yerevan, 2011
- Honored Scientist of the Republic of Armenia, Yerevan, 2007
- and more

Research Interests:
- Systematic and concurrent design
- Intellectual property and platform-based design
- Methodologies for designing systems on a chip
- Functional, logical modeling, and verification
- Circuit design, logical, mixed logic-electrical, and timing modeling
- Testing and modeling of integrated circuits
**Department of Telecommunications**

The Department of Telecommunications offers educational programs at three levels: undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies. All programs are conducted in a full-time format. Professional cycle courses and practical sessions are provided at the Educational and Research Center of Yerevan Scientific-Research Institute of Communication.
Bachelor
- 11.03.02 “Infocommunication Technologies and Systems”

Master’s Programs:
- 11.04.02 “Infocommunication Technologies and Systems”
- 071301.00.7 “Wireless Communications and Sensors”


Doctoral Studies:
- Ե.12.01 “Radio Engineering, Radio Frequency Devices, Systems, Technologies” (RA)
- Ե.12.03 “Telecommunication Systems, Networks, and Devices” (RA)
Department Head:
Vahan Avetisyan
Academic Degree:
- Doctor of Technical Sciences
Title:
- Professor
Education:
- Higher Education
Experience:
- 40 years
Specialization:
- Radio Physics
- Radio Physics, including Quantum Radio Physics
- Antennas, Microwave Devices, and Technologies
Courses Taught:
- Physical Foundations of Microwave Engineering
- Electromagnetic Fields and Waves
- Statistical Radio Engineering
- Theory of Electromagnetic Compatibility
- Methods of Electromagnetic Compatibility Calculation
Research Interests:*
- Antennas and Antenna Measurements
- Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Technology and Engineering
- Electromagnetic Compatibility of Radioelectronic Equipment
- Telecommunication Systems and Networks
Awards and Grants:
1. “President’s Award of the RA in Technical Sciences and Information Technologies” for 2008
2. “Gold Medal of RAU” (2017)
3. “Honored Professor of RAU” (2018)
4. Holder of several nominations awarded by International Biographical Centers
Publications:
- Approximately 80 scientific publications, including 20 patents
 

Institute Director


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Director of Institute of Engineering and Physics, Associate Professor Aharon Aharonyan

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Structure

Director of the IFI Ph.D., Associate Professor  Aharon Aharonyan
Tel: (+374 12) 26-55-97/ 416
 E-mail: [email protected]

 Deputy Director of the IFI  Syuzanna Grigoryan  
Tel: (+374 10 ) 26-55-97/ 379
 E-mail: [email protected]

 Assistant to the Director of IFI Anahit  Avakyan
 Tel: (+374 10) 26-55-97/ 379
 E-mail: [email protected]

 DEPARTMENTS:
 Head of the Department of “General Physics and Quantum Nanostructures” Doctor in Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor, David  Hayrapetyan 
Tel.: 330 (internal)
E-mail: [email protected]

Chief Manager of the Department
"General Physics and Quantum Nanostructures"
Gayane Samvelyan  
Tel.: - 330 (internal)
E-mail: gayane.samvelyan@ rau.am

Head of the Department "Microelectronic Circuits and Systems"
Doctor of Engineering Sciences, Professor, Corresponding Member NAS RA Vazgen Melikyan 
  Tel: – 331 (ext.)
 E-mail: 
Manager of the department "Microelectronic Circuits and Systems"
Nvard Grigoryan
Tel: – 331 (ext.)
 E-mail: [email protected]

 Acting Head of the Department of “Telecommunications”
 Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Vahan Avetisyan  
 Tel: (+374) 93 806275
 E-mail: [email protected] 
Senior Manager of the Department “Telecommunications”
Narine Oganova   
Tel: (+374) 55 81-36-27
 E -mail: [email protected]

 Head of educational laboratories of IFI Vardan Dzhaginyan 
Tel: (+374) 93- 85-94-06
E-mail: [email protected]

Head of the Scientific Laboratory of Thin-film
structures and nanocomposite materials
Vladimir Gevorgyan  
Tel: (+374) 91 29-95-20
E- mail: [email protected]

Senior researcher of the laboratory of Thin-film structures and nanocomposite materials
Naira Mangasaryan  
Tel: (+374) 93 49-55-44
E-mail: [email protected]

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