About Us

Institute of Mathematics, Physics and high technologies

About Us

Institute of Mathematics, Physics and High Technologies was established on September 1, 2025, based on the Engineering Physics Institute and the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics. The director of the IMPhHT is PhD in Technical Sciences, Associate Professor Aharon Aharonyan.

Mathematics and Informatics Division:
The Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Informatics was established in 1999. Admission to the specialty "Applied Mathematics and Informatics" has been conducted since 1999. Since 2004, the faculty has operated under a three-level educational system: bachelor's – master's – postgraduate studies. Education is carried out according to curricula that comply with the State Educational Standards of Higher Professional Education of Russia and Armenia.
In 2012, the Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Informatics became part of the newly formed Institute of Mathematics and High Technologies.
Already in 2018, this institute was divided into three institutes, one of which became the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics (IMI). The director of IMI was Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor G. A. Karapetyan. The Institute was mandated to independently carry out educational and scientific activities throughout the full cycle of academic programs (bachelor’s–master’s–postgraduate–doctoral studies), as well as additional postgraduate and commercial education. The Institute operated autonomously within the legal framework of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Armenia, as well as within the regulatory documents of RAU governing educational and scientific activities.

IMI included three departments:

• Department of Mathematical Cybernetics
• Department of Systems Programming
• Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling

The training of specialists at IMI was carried out by a highly qualified academic staff. To support its educational activities, the Institute had teaching laboratories, as well as the Center for Science and Technology, which included research laboratories and scientific groups working in relevant fields. Alongside its educational mission, the Institute conducted a wide range of scientific research in various fields of informatics, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.
The Institute maintained broad scientific collaboration with various foreign universities and research centers, including those in the Russian Federation. These collaborations were carried out through postgraduate student exchange, researcher exchange, joint project development, use of modern laboratory equipment of leading scientific centers, and commercialization of joint scientific developments.
Students were taught by a highly qualified faculty in the fields of informatics and applied mathematics, which enabled them to acquire deep and up-to-date knowledge and increased their interest in topics related to programming and mathematics. Graduates of IMI demonstrated outstanding results in both theoretical and applied areas of modern science.

Physics Division
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:
Eduard Sivolenko
Academic Degree:
- Phd of Technical Sciences
Title:
- Docent
Education:
- Higher Education
Experience:
- Work experience: 9 years
Specialization: Radiophysics, including communication systems, microwave devices, and technologies
Taught courses:

Wireless Communication Systems
Introduction to Digital Signal Processing
Software-Defined Radio Systems

Department of Mathematical Cybernetics
History of Department:
The Department of Mathematical Cybernetics was founded in 2002.
From the moment of its establishment until 2013, the department functioned under the leadership of Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Vasily Tairyan.
Since 2013, the department has been headed by Dr. of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor Rafik Aramyan.

Qualitative staff of the department:
The department consists of 24 employees, of which 5 are main, 19 are external part-timers.

Activities of the department:
The scientific activity of the department is based on the following areas: 

• Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics,
• Econometrics 
• Discrete Mathematics 
• Algebra and Geometry
• International educational relations, joint educational programs:
• Joint master's program with Kaspersky Lab.

Research activities of the department:

• Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics
• Algebra and Geometry
• Discrete Mathematics
• Econometrics
• Combinatorial algorithms
• Theory of Algorithms and Mathematical Logic

International scientific relations, joint grants:
The department has established close relations with both Russian and Western scientific centers. In collaboration with the University of Texas at Arlington, West Virginia University (USA), issues related to spherical tomography, which forms the basis of medical diagnostics, are being studied. The direction of financial mathematics and econometrics is also associated with the Friedrich Schiller University of Jena and the University of Bern in Switzerland. In the field of algebra, the department closely cooperates with Russian universities, in particular with Moscow State University and with the Steklov Mathematical Institute in the Russian Academy of Sciences.  

Educational process of the department:
The Department of MC together with the Departments of SP and MMM in the bachelor's degree carry out a joint educational program in the direction of training "Applied Mathematics and Informatics".

Bachelor's degree educational process:

• Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics
• Algebra and Geometry 
• Discrete Mathematics
• Econometrics
• Combinatorial Algorithms
• Theory of algorithms and mathematical logic
• Basics of information security
• Optimization methods

Master's educational programs in the following specialties:
01.04.02 Applied Mathematics and Informatics

• Mathematical and Software Support for Information Security,
• Applied Statistics and Data Science

Postgraduate studies in the specialty:
2.3.6 Methods and Systems of Information Protection, Information Security
Ա.01.05 Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics

Department of System Programming
The Department of System Programming was founded in 2002.

From the moment of its creation until 2004, the department was headed by Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Associate Professor Ordyan Albert.
From 2004 to 2015 the Chair functioned under the leadership of Candidate of Physical and Medical Sciences, Professor Vladimir Yeghiazaryan.
From 2015 to 2016, the department was headed by Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor Vachagan Vahradyan.
From 2016 to 2019, the department was supervised by Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor Hovakimyan Anna.
Since 2019, the department has been headed by Dr. Tech. Sci., Associate Professor Sevak Sargsyan. 

Qualitative composition of the department:

The department consists of 52 employees, of which 4 are main and 48 are external part-timers.
The main scientific directions of the department:

• research of modeling capabilities of various mechanisms for describing processes in local and global networks;
• parallel architectures and parallel programming;
• artificial intelligence;
• neural networks;
• big data mining;
• computer vision;
• verification, testing and debugging of software systems.

• System Programming
• Intellectual Systems and Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

• Software security
• Program optimization
• Compiler Technologies
• Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

• Signal and image processing (headed by Associate Professor V.G. Vahradyan)
• System Programming (Software Security Analysis, Compiler Technologies and Program Optimization) 

• Mathematical Analysis;
• Complex Analysis;
• Differential Equations;
• Equations of Mathematical Physics;
• Numerical Methods;
• Financial Mathematics;
• Optimization Methods.

• Mathematics;
• Mathematical Method of Data Processing;
• Economic and Mathematical Methods and Models;
• Mathematical Analysis;
• Differential equations;
• Equations of Mathematical Physics.

The department conducts special courses in three areas: differential equations, numerical methods, mathematical modeling.
International educational relations, joint educational programs.
The Department of MMM maintains close ties with the Institute of Mathematics of the Russian Federation named after V.A. Steklov, Moscow State University, the Institute of Mathematics named after G. Ramzadze, the Institute of Mathematics named after S.L. Sobolev, the University of Cardiff (England), the University of Padua (Italy), the University of Sofia (Bulgaria), etc. The MMM Chair maintains close ties with various IT companies and not only in Armenia, and joint research work is also carried out.  
 
Research activities of the department:
The department conducts scientific activities in three areas: 
a) Differential Equations and Mathematical Physics 
b) Optimization methods. Numerical Methods and Mathematical Modeling 
в) Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Robotics 

The Department of MMM together with the Departments of SP and MC in the bachelor's degree are implementing a joint educational program in the direction of training "Applied Mathematics and Informatics".
The department has a master's degree in 2 specialties:
a) 061101007 – " Numerical Analysis and Mathematical Modeling"
b) 01.04.02 – " Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning"

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Machine Learning and Data Science

Postgraduate studies in the following specialties:
The department has postgraduate studies in 2 specialties:
1.2.2 Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Methods, and Software Complexes;
Ա.01.02 Differential Equations, Mathematical Physics

05.13.18 - "Mathematical modeling and numerical methods and software complexes" of the Russian Federation.
Doctoral studies in the specialty:
The department has doctoral studies in the specialty Ա.01.02. - "Differential equations" of the RA.