NanoPQIQO 2024 Has Concluded! 💥

We are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of NanoPQIQO 2024, held in Yerevan, Armenia from 13 to 17 May 2024.

✨️This prestigious international conference brought together leading experts, researchers, and innovators in nanotechnology and quantum information. Over five days, attendees engaged in insightful discussions, cutting-edge presentations, and collaborative workshops. Keynote speakers highlighted groundbreaking advancements, while networking sessions fostered new partnerships.

💫We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants, sponsors, and organizers for their contributions to making NanoPQIQO 2024 a resounding success.

Organizers: Russian-Armenian University - RAU, RAU Radiant Minds: The Optica, SPIE & Young Minds Convergence
Co-organizer: A.Nalbandyan Chemical Physics Institute of NAS RA
Sponsors: H2020 nanoQIQO project, Optica, EPS Young Minds Programme, and SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics

#NanoPQIQO #Conference #Science #Innovation #RAU #Networking #Research #H2020 #SPIE

Our Early-Stage Researchers at SPIE Photonics Europe International Conference

Our early-stage researchers are currently attending the esteemed SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics Photonics Europe International Conference, where they will be delivering the following presentations:

• 🔸The role of geometry in tailoring the linear and nonlinear optical properties of semiconductor quantum dots
  👨‍💼Presenter: Grigor Mantashian
  📆Presenting live 10 April 2024
• 🔸Exciton binding energy and interband absorption in a cylindrical quantum dot GaN/InxGa1-xN
  👨‍💼Presenter: Gor Kharatyan
  📆Presenting live 10 April 2024
• 🔸Photoluminescence spectra in GaAs biconical quantum dots
  👨‍💼Presenter: Sargis Gavaljyan
  📆Presenting live 10 April 2024
• 🔸Single electron states and intraband absorption in dumbbell quantum dot
  👨‍💼Presenter: Narek Yengibaryan
  📆Presenting live 10 April 2024

Wishing them all successful presentations of their research works and fruitful discussions. 🌟

#NanoQIQO #earlystageresearchers #RAU #intconference #SPIEPhotonicsEurope

🌟 New Publication in Nanoscale Journal!

Within the EU H2020 project, researchers have just published their research work titled "Optical Gain and Entanglement Through Dielectric Confinement and Electric Field in InP Quantum Dots" in the prestigious Nanoscale journal (Royal Society of Chemistry, Q1 quartile, IF=6.7).

👏 Congratulations to all involved!

You can read the whole paper here:👇 Optical Gain and Entanglement Through Dielectric Confinement and Electric Field in InP Quantum Dots

Authors: Christos S. Garoufalis, David B. Hayrapetyan, Hayk A. Sarkisyan, Paytsar A. Mantashyan, Zaiping Zeng, Iosif Galanakis, Gabriel Bester, Torben Steenbock, and Sotirios Baskoutas

#QuantumResearch #Nanoscale #ResearchPublication #H2020 #NanoQIQO

Thrilled to Announce Gyulnara Khachatryan's Presentation at EPS Forum 2024!

We're thrilled to announce that Gyulnara Khachatryan, one of our early-stage researchers at NanoQIQO, recently showcased her research work at the EPS Forum 2024 in Berlin! 🚀 From March 25th to 27th, Gyulnara had the incredible opportunity to delve into the forefront of quantum research alongside esteemed experts and peers from around the globe.

#QuantumResearch #EPSForum2024 #PioneeringScience #H2020 #Twinning #NanoQIQO

✨ NanoQIQO Researchers at Level Up Leadership Event

We're thrilled to share that our NanoQIQO project early-stage researchers, Sargis Gavalajyan and Narek Yengibaryan, recently participated in the Level Up Leadership event organized by OPTICA in Washington, USA. This fantastic opportunity was dedicated to exploring personal and professional leadership skills, providing invaluable insights and tools to propel careers forward.

Some photos are taken from the official website of Optica.

#early-stage_researchers #nanoqiqo #Proffessionaldevelopment #training #rau #optica

Open Day at RAU - NanoQIQO Project

On the recent Open Day at the Russian-Armenian University (RAU), the NanoQIQO project took center stage, showcasing the advancements and opportunities within the field of nanomaterials, photonics, quantum optics, and quantum information. 🌐🔬 The event was filled with enthusiastic participants, engaging with various exhibits and learning about the cutting-edge research and collaborative efforts spearheaded by NanoQIQO. Students, faculty, and visitors had the chance to interact with researchers, explore scientific posters, and delve into the latest innovations. 📚💡 The Open Day highlighted the vibrant community and the collaborative spirit driving the NanoQIQO project, fostering an environment of learning and discovery. 🌟🎓

#NanoQIQO #OpenDay #RAU #ResearchInnovation #QuantumScience #Nanomaterials

🎉 Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 👩‍🔬

Celebrating the incredible contributions of women in science, we are happy to have very active and passionate female researchers and students in the NanoQIQO project whose contributions are huge and irreplaceable! 🌟🔬

Their dedication, innovative ideas, and tireless efforts are paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in the fields of nanomaterials, photonics, quantum optics, and quantum information. 💡🔭

We are proud to support and work alongside these brilliant minds, and we look forward to seeing their continued success and impact on the scientific community. Let's keep pushing the boundaries of knowledge and inspiring the next generation of women and girls in science! 🌐✨

#WomenInScience #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #NanoQIQO #CelebratingExcellence #InspiringFutureScientists

📢 Thrilled to Share Our Latest Research Paper!

Our latest research paper, "Mollow Triplet in Two-Impurity Dumbbell Quantum Dot," has been successfully peer-reviewed and is now featured in Results in Physics journal (Q2, IF=5.3).

You can read the full paper here: 👉 Mollow Triplet in Two-Impurity Dumbbell Quantum Dot

Authors: N.Y. Yengibaryan^a, G.V. Khachatryan^a, G.A. Mantashyan^{a b}, P.A. Mantashyan^{a b}, G. Bester^c, S. Baskoutas^d, D.B. Hayrapetyan^{a b}

#ResearchPublication #QuantumDots #PhysicsResearch #NanoQIQO

🌐 NanoPQIQO 2024 Conference is Now Calling for Abstracts! 📚

Embark on a scientific journey at NanoPQIQO 2024, where we will explore the latest in nanomaterials, photonics, quantum optics, and quantum information. The event is organized under the H2020 NanoQIQO project and co-organized by RAU Radiant Minds: The Optica, SPIE & Young Minds Convergence, featuring #Optica, SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, and EPS Young Minds Programme student chapters of RAU.

🔥 And the best part? It's entirely free of charge!

Ready to be part of the future of science? Submit your abstract now! 🚀

More information can be found here: 👉 NanoPQIQO 2024

#NanoPQIQO2024 #CallForAbstracts #InnovationJourney

🔥 Congratulations to New NanoQIQO PhD Graduate!

We congratulate Eduard Hakobyan who defended his thesis on the 27th at RAU. His thesis, entitled ‘Linear and non-linear optical properties of different quantum dots under the influence of external fields,’ was supervised by Academician Eduard Kazaryan. The reviewers of the thesis were Professors Tigran Hakobyan and Vladimir Harutyunyan.

Congratulations, Eduard!!! 👏👏

#H2020 #NanoQIQO #earlystageresearcher #phddefence

🎓 NanoQIQO Project Success!🌐

Assoc Prof David Hayrapetyan, coordinator of the EU H2020 NanoQIQO project, achieved a significant milestone with the successful defense of his habilitation doctoral degree. His research, titled "Investigation of Electrodynamic and Optical Characteristics of Zero-Dimensional Nanostructures," was guided by Scientific Advisor Academician Eduard Kazaryan.

The rigorous examination involved esteemed reviewers: Prof. Kamo Aharonyan (RAU, Armenia), Professors Gabriel Bester and Christos Garoufalis from NanoQIQO partner institutions - University of Hamburg and Patras University. Technical University of Denmark was a leading organisation of the thesis.

Congratulations on this remarkable achievement! 🌟🔬

#H2020 #collaboration #NanoQIQO #ResearchSuccess

Visit to the Technical University of Denmark

🌐✨From January 11-12, the Coordinator of the H2020 NanoQIQO project, Assoc.Prof. Dr. David Hayrapetyan, conducted a visit to the Technical University of Denmark. The primary objective of this visit was for Dr. Hayrapetyan to present his habilitation thesis and evaluate DTU's response as a leading organization.

Over the course of two days, Dr. Hayrapetyan had the opportunity to engage with leading research groups at DTU, specifically those at the forefront of developments in nanomaterials, quantum optics, and quantum information.

A heartfelt acknowledgment is extended to Prof. Nika Akopian for his meticulous efforts in organizing and hosting the visit. Prof. Akopian's thoughtful arrangements and generous hospitality played a pivotal role in the success of this professional engagement.

Expressing sincere appreciation for the warm reception and looking forward with great anticipation to potential collaborations and a sustained exchange of insights in the ever-evolving landscapes of nanotechnology and quantum science.

#NanoQIQO #ResearchCollaboration #QuantumScience #Nanomaterials #DTUExperience

Congratulations to Sargis Gavalajyan: Best Student in Engineering!

🎉 Thrilled to announce that Sargis Gavalajyan, an early stage researcher at NanoQIQO project, has been named the Best Student in Engineering by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Sport of Armenia! 🏆🚀 Sargis's dedication and brilliance have shone through, bringing well-deserved recognition to our project. 🌐💡 For more information 👉 https://escs.am/am/news/19696 Congratulations, Sargis! 🎓✨ #NanoQIQO #PhysicsExcellence #StudentSuccess

Empowering RAU at Europa Media Training: Mastering Project Management in Horizon 2020 & Horizon Europe

🌐 We're thrilled to share that Dr. Anush Brutian, Head of International Cooperation, Dr. Marina Kalashyan, Chief Specialist of Science department at RAU and Dr. Paytsar Mantashyan, NanoQIQO WP3 Leader, recently participated in a 3-day, hands-on course in Vienna, Austria. 🇦🇹✨ From December 11-13, 2023, our team immersed themselves in this intensive course Mastering Project Management and Reporting in Horizon 2020 & Horizon Europe organized by Europa Media Training group. The focus was the building a comprehensive understanding of project management, reporting protocols, and personnel cost calculation. 🌐💡 What they learned: 🔍 Consortium Agreement Preparation: Result ownership & access rights. 🌟 Innovation Management: Linking it to daily operations & reporting. 🌐 Dissemination and Exploitation: Boosting efforts with EC services. 💼 Personnel Cost Calculation: In-depth analysis of protocols. 💰 Financial Management: Harmonizing national accounting with Grant Agreement. 📊 Continuous Reporting Tool: Introduction to Horizon Europe tool. 💡 And much more! #RAUInnovation #ProjectManagement #Horizon2020 #HorizonEurope #ResearchAndInnovation #EmpoweredForSuccess 🚀✨

NanoQIQO: Autumn School 2023 – A Hub of Collaborative Innovation and Research Excellence

During NanoQIQO: Autumn School 2023, representatives from the Russian-Armenian University, University of Patras, and the University of Hamburg discussed the results of their joint articles, driving innovation through exciting collaborations. Hans Behringer and Angelina Dell conducted a seminar with RAU administrators, while researchers from the University of Hamburg presented their study results. Daniela Pfannkuche's captivating talk on electron motion was a highlight. The second and third days focused on MSc and PhD students showcasing their recent studies. Participants also toured the European XFEL, exploring its advanced research facilities. The event, held in Hamburg from November 27-30, 2023, was powered by Hamburg University, fostering engaging discussions, knowledge sharing, and new connections. #ResearchPartnership #NanoQIQO #AutumnSchool2023 #Collaborations #ResearchExcellence #AcademicExcellence #ScientificAdvancements

Thrilled to Announce Our Students' Participation in the Cutting-Edge Summer School on Nanostructures!

🎉📚 We are thrilled to announce that a group of our students, including Grigor Mantashyan, Narek Yengibaryan, and Sargis Gavaljyan, recently had the fantastic opportunity to participate in a cutting-edge summer school on Exciting nanostructures: Characterizing advanced confined systems held from July 30 to August 4, 2023, at the Physikzentrum Bad Honnef in Germany. This exclusive event was focused on the latest advancements in nanostructures for future optical and electrical applications, paving the way for the next era of technological innovation. 🔬💡 Our students presented their research through captivating posters and engaging flash talks. 📊🗣️ The invaluable support extended to our students, which made their participation in this enlightening experience possible, was provided through travel grants from the school organizers, the Caloust Gyulbenkian Foundation, and partially from the EU H2020 NanoQIQO project. 🤝🏅 #Education #SummerSchool #CuttingEdgeScience #Nanotechnology #ProudEducators #FutureInnovation

NanoQIQO Partner Featured in Peloponnisos

📄We are proud to share that the Greek prestigious daily newspaper Peloponnisos has featured Prof. Sotirios Baskoutas, a distinguished member of the #NanoQIQO partner, Upatras, who has been bestowed with the Honorary Doctorate from RAU! 🎓🌟 Join us in extending heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Sotirios Baskoutas for this remarkable achievement once more! 👏🎉 His tireless dedication, immense expertise, and groundbreaking contributions in the field of nano-science have truly set him apart. 🚀🔬

📢We are delighted to share that our established researchers - Assoc. Prof. David Hayrapetyan, (NanoQIQO coordinator) and Dr. Paytsar Mantashyan (WP3 Leader) are participating in the highly esteemed Nanotech France 2023 conference. They delivered lectures on

🔹 David Hayrapetyan - Effect of Gaussian and Bessel laser beams on linear and nonlinear optical properties of vertically coupled cylindrical quantum dots
🔹 Paytsar Mantashyan - Talbot effect in InAs/GaAs coupled cylindrical quantum dots ensemble

🔥Assoc Proffessor Hayrapetyan was also invited to co-chair Nanotech / NanoMetrolgy joint session I.B: Nanomaterials Modelling and Characterisation/ Nanosafety!

Visit to Patras

📢We are thrilled to share that #NanoQIQO's established researchers from RAU is embarking on a research visit to UPatras (Greece) to share their scientific insights and collaborate with experts in the field❗ The team includes Assoc. Prof. David Hayrapetyan, the NanoQIQO coordinator, Hayk Sarkisyan, the WP4 Leader, and Dr. Paytsar Mantashyan, the WP3 Leader. ✨The visit to UPatras aims to serve as a significant milestone in their ongoing research endeavors and to contribute to the exchange of knowledge and ideas in the pursuit of cutting-edge advancements, preparing new joint publications and research projects❗ #RAUResearch #Nanotechnology #UPatrasVisit #QuantumNanostructures #CuttingEdgeScience

NanoQIQO:SOP-2023 Celebrating Science, Innovation, and Empowerment

The NanoQIQO: SOP-2023 conference was an extraordinary event filled with insightful lectures, interactive sessions, and inspiring moments. On the 6th day, we celebrated the remarkable contributions of female researchers in quantum information and optics during the "Women in Science" session, featuring Paytsar Mantashyan, Astghik Kuzanyan, and Anna Ovvyan. The fourth day focused on industry-oriented experiences with lectures by experts from Microsoft, IBM, Parity Quantum Computing, and Azalea Vision. We also hosted non-research training sessions for students and researchers led by exceptional trainers Giles Brandon, Anahit Khachikyan, Dilara Shayegan, and Hans Behringer. The Short Pitch Competition was a highlight, with Surender Kumar from the University of Hamburg winning first place. Esteemed professors from around the globe, including Ebrahimi Karimi, Zeiping Zeng, Carlos Duque, Spyridon Kosianis, Michael Sigalas, David Hayrapetyan, Christos Garoufalis, Torben Steenbock, and Hayk Sargsyan, delivered exceptional lectures throughout the conference. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the speakers, participants, and organizers for making NanoQIQO: SOP-2023 a grand success! #optica #NanoQIQO #SOP2023 #ConferenceHighlights #Nanoscience #CuttingEdgeResearch #QuantumDots #PhononicCrystals #EmpoweringWomenInScience #TrainingAndDevelopment #ResearchExcellence

NanoQIQO Partner Recievies Honorary Professor Title.

During the first day of NanoQIQO: School on Optics and Photonics 2023, Professor Sotirios Baskoutas (Universityof Patras, Greece) received the honorable title of Doctor of the Russian-Armenian University.

Milestone Achieved: Launching Our Quantum Materials and NanoPhotonics Lab with EU H2020 Support

We have started the installation of our experimental set-up. This marks an important milestone in our research. We've got a great team of dedicated researchers who are working tirelessly to ensure that everything is set up correctly and that we're able to start our experiments as soon as possible. It's going to be a challenging few days, but we're confident that we'll be able to get everything up and running smoothly. This laboratory on Quantum materials and NanoPhotonics will be launched with the financial support of EU H2020 #Nanoqiqo project, the Higher education and science committee MESCS RA Starting and RAU's development grant projects. #rau #LabEquipment #ExperimentalSetup #ResearchMilestone #ScienceIsAwesome #TeamWork #ExcitingNews #ProgressUpdate #ScienceCommunity #ResearchLab #ScienceResearch #LabLife

New NanoQIQO Publication

🎉📝 We have some incredible news to share! Our researchers have just published a paper titled "Optical Properties of Conical Quantum Dot: Exciton-Related Raman Scattering, Interband Absorption and Photoluminescence" in the Q1-quartile Nanomaterials journal (IF=5.719) as part of the EU #NanoQIQO project. 💡 👏 A huge congratulations to the authors on this achievement! 🙌 🔬 For those interested in learning more, check out the paper here.

PhD Thesis Defence

👨‍🎓🎓 Congratulations to Tigran Sargsyan, who successfully defended his PhD thesis in the field of semiconductor physics on April 15th! 🎉 👨‍🏫 Tigran's thesis, titled "Investigation of the Properties of Vertically Coupled Cylindrical Quantum Dots for Quantum Computations", was supervised by Assoc. Prof. David Hayrapetyan, and reviewed by Prof. Sotirios Baskoutas and Prof. Kamo Aharonyan. 💻🧐 🚀 We are proud to have Tigran as a part of our team. Congratulations on this fantastic achievement, Tigran! 🌟👏

NanoQIQO Lecture at UPatras

📢 This week, as part of the NanoQIQO project, Professor Emanuel Paspalakis delivered some fantastic lectures for RAU students! They covered a variety of topics including the dynamics of a two-level quantum system under the influence of a classical electromagnetic field, Rabi oscillations, semiclassical dressed states, emission properties, weak field absorption, and dispersion. They even discussed the connection to the Lorentz oscillator model! Our students had a fantastic learning experience and we're grateful for Professor Paspalakis' valuable contributions. 🙌 #NanoQIQO #QuantumPhysics #Education

NanoQIQO Early Stage Researcher Predefence UPatras

📣 Today, our #NanoQIQO coordinator, Assoc Prof David Hayrapetyan, along with Anush Brutyan from the RAU International Cooperation Department, met with Mrs. Dimitra Karakosta, the Head of UPatras Department of Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies. They discussed potential collaboration opportunities between two universities. 🤝We look forward to exploring these possibilities and strengthening our partnerships! #collaboration #partnerships #highereducation #EUproject

📣 Today, our #NanoQIQO coordinator, Assoc Prof David Hayrapetyan, along with Anush Brutyan from the RAU International Cooperation Department, met with Mrs. Dimitra Karakosta, the Head of UPatras Department of Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies. They discussed potential collaboration opportunities between two universities. 🤝We look forward to exploring these possibilities and strengthening our partnerships! #collaboration #partnerships #highereducation #EUproject

Administrative staff of RAU at UPatras

🌟As part of the EU NanoQIQO project, the administrative staff of RAU recently visited the International Relations Office of Patras University. During their visit, they were warmly welcomed by the Head of the International Relations Office, Dimitra Stamatopoulou, who gave them an overview of their office and all the amazing activities related to the Erasmus Plus project. 📌 The visit aimed to strengthen the links between RAU and UPatras, and we're thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful initiative! #EUprojects #NanoQIQOproject #internationalrelations #ErasmusPlus #RAU #UPatras #academicexchange #collaboration #globallearning #highereducation #universitypartnerships

Researchers at UPatras

🌟Check out this exciting update from #NanoQIQO! Today, our researchers Assoc. Prof. David Hayrapetyan, Dr. Artavazd Kostanyan, and Mr. Grigor Mantashyan had a productive scientific discussion with Prof. Sotirous Baskoutas and Assoc. Prof. Christos Garoufalis at Patras University. They presented their latest research results and worked together on preparing a joint paper. Stay tuned for more updates on our cutting-edge research! #science #collaboration #researchteam #RAU #UPatra

NanoQIQO Visit to UPatras

🛫#NanoQIQO delegation is traveling to Greece. 🇬🇷 We wish them good luck and fruitful work! #RAU #staff #delegation #travel #Greece #university

NanoQIQO Coordinator Recieved ICO/ICTP Gallieno Denardo Award

📄During the ICO/ICTP Gallieno Denardo Award ceremony, David Hayrapetyan, the coordinator of the NanoQIQO project, gave a lecture and received the 2021 ICO/ICTP Gallieno Denardo Award. This prestigious award is given to young researchers under 40 years of age from developing countries who have made significant contributions to the field. Congratulations, Dr. Hayrapetyan! 👏🏼 #ICO #ICTP #GallienoDenardoAward #optics #photonics #research #Armenia #semiconductors #science

NanoQIQO presented to the "Armenia's Technology Future" initiative

Within the framework of the "Armenia's Technology Future" (ATF) initiative, on 7 February 2023, a study visit was held to the RAU with the participation of members of the #ATF. The aim of the visit was to get acquainted with the existing programs of RAU in strategic areas of ATF. RAU rector Armen Darbinyan and vice-rector Pargev Avetisyan opened the meeting. EC #H2020 NanoQIQO project was presented by WP3 Leader - Dr Paytsar Mantashyan. #RAU #UATE #project #meeting

NanoQIQO Researchers at Retech 2024

On December 24, our early stage researchers attended the annual conference "Research and Technologies" (ReTech), launched as part of the series of multi-format events "Armenia - Engineering Week 2022". Grigor Mantashyan delivered a speech on "Finite Element Modeling of Semiconductor Quantum Dots" .

Training on Horizon Europe program's opportunities

EU NanoQIQO Work Package Leader - Dr Paytsar Mantashyan was invited by AITC / Armenian-Indian Center for Excellence in ICT to deliver the training on Horizon Europe program's opportunities for Armenian researchers. #HorizonEurope #NanoQIQO #Training #researchers #AITC #RAU

NanoQIQO Seminar

⚡️📋On December 9, within the series of #seminars organized by EC H2020 Nanoqiqo project Paytsar Mantashyan delivered a lecture on “Talbot effect in InAs/GaAs coupled cylindrical QD ensemble”. Co-organisers: RAU Optica & SPIE Student Chapters, RAU Department of General Physics and Quantum Nanostructures #seminar #RAU #Optica #SPIE #studentchapter #quantumphysics

NanoQIQO experienced researcher award

✨️We are proud to announce that the EC H2020 Nanoqiqo project's experienced researcher - academician Professor Eduard Ghazaryan received the highest award of RAU - "Olive branch". #H2020 #Twinning #experiencedresearcher #award

NanoQIQO Seminar

⚡️📋On December 2, within the series of #seminars organized by EC H2020 Nanoqiqo project Dr. Emil Gazazyan delivered the lecture on “Atomic Specroscopy: Atomic Gate”. Co-organisers: RAU Optica & SPIE Student Chapters, RAU Department of General Physics and Quantum Nanostructures #RAU #Optica #SPIE #studentchapter #quantumphysics

#NanoQIQO project coordinator Assoc. Prof. David Hayrapetyan, who is also involved in the project as an established researcher paid a research visit to UHH

#NanoQIQO project coordinator Assoc. Prof. David Hayrapetyan, who is also involved in the project as an established researcher paid a research visit to UHH Prof. Gabriel Bester’s group on 21-25 November 2022. NanoQIQO established researchers Prof. Sotirios Baskoutas, Assoc. Prof. Christos Garoufalis from UPatras visited UHH in the mentioned time period too. During the trilateral visit, researchers delivered seminars on their recent observations connected with the main research sub-topics of the project and future plans for scientific collaboration during upcoming 2023. #RAU #UPatras #UHH #collaboration #ECproject #H2020 #Quantumoptics #QuantumInformation #research #visit

Interview with NanoQIQO early-stage researcher - Grigor Mantashyan

Interview with NanoQIQO early-stage researcher - Grigor Mantashyan who has recently received the State Educational first category Award in IT Sphere. The whole interview is below: #NanoQIQO #RAU #award #student #physics

RAU research management and administration staff paid a short-term visit to UHH.

On 21-25 November 2022 in the framework of EC #NanoQIQO project RAU research management and administration staff paid a short-term visit to UHH. The aim of the visit was to gain good practices of research and educational management of UHH. Managing Director of UHH Research Center for Ultrafast Imaging - Hans Behringer delivered the training for RAU staff members. The trainer presented the managerial structure, main objectives, and career services of the Cluster of Excellence. RAU staff members also met with EU research management expert Dr. Sabine Baars and other administrative and management representatives of UHH. #RAU #UHH #researchmanagement #internship #training #ECProject #twinning

#NanoQIQO Steering committee meeting was held in UHH

#NanoQIQO Steering committee meeting was held in UHH on 21 November 2022. All committee members – Assoc. Prof. Davit Hayrapetyan from RAU, Prof. Gabriel Bester from UHH, and Prof. Sotirios Baskoutas, Assoc. Prof. Christos Garoufalis from UPatras participated in the meeting. The aim of the meeting was the monitoring of the project process and planning of project activities in upcoming 2023. #EC #H2020 #twinning #meeting #RAU #UHH #UPatras #collaboration #physics

Visit to Hamburg

✈️On November 20 in the framework of EC #H2020 NanoQIQO project the delegation of Russian-Armenian University - RAU Research Management and Administrative staff led by project's coordinator David Hayrapetyan flew to Hamburg University, Germany. #RAU #UHH #Nanoqiqo #H2020 #travel #visit #quantum # researchManagement

NanoQIQO Project Coordinator Recieves an Award

🥳 Congratulations to NanoQIQO project's coordinator associate professor David Hayrapetyan on winning first prize on “Best Scientific Work” for young scientists. #RAU #NanoQIQO #firstprize #awardwinning

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗴𝗲.

The field of Quantum Information develops faster and faster each year with billions of dollars invested both from private venture funds and governmental structures. Thus, the need for quantum information experts increases much faster than new experts are created. That is why the experts are sought after internationally and offered high salaries. For this reason, the Russian-Armenian University has created a new bachelor's program in Quantum Information. The graduates will receive a state-certified degree and become a professional that meets the requirements of modern business. The eminent specialists teaching the courses are not only from Armenia but also from top international institutions and enterprises. The best students will have the opportunity to study abroad at our partner universities: Patras University, Greece; Linnaeus University, Sweden; Vrije Brussels University, Belgium. The potential applicants will be required to pass state certifies tests on physics and mathematics and the top applicants will receive free education. Contacts. Phone: (+374) 93 – 934311 mail: nano@rau.am #RAU #NanoQIQO #BSc #Quantum #QI #QuantumInformation #Graduates #Admissions

Meeting with students.

It is awesome when our students, who are actively engaged in their research works, initiate also new organizational activities to promote #optics, #quantum optics, and quantum information science! #informationscience #research #students #spie #optica

How to write a motivation letter.

🌀📋 On October 28, in the framework of #NanoQIQO , professor Mery Yesayan delivered a training session for the students of Russian-Armenian University on "How to write a Motivation Letter for a Safe Scholarship Application". #RAU #Training #students #H2020 #widespread #Twinning #SPIE #Optica

MSc students Sargis Gavalajyan and Grigor Mantashyan were awarded the RA Prime Minister’s Prize.

The State Educational Award is intended to motivate and empower young engineering students to pursue ambitious academic and career goals and uphold the tradition of engineering excellence in Armenia.

“Honored Scientist”

The director of the Institute of Engineering and Physics,RAU, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, NanoQIQO established researcher Professor Hayk Sargsyan is awarded the title of “Honored Scientist” of the Republic of Armenia. Congratulations!

❗️At CNR Nanotech❗️

#NanoQIQO's researchers made a scientific visit to CNR NANOTECH (Italy) where the coordinator of NanoQIQO's project David Hayrapetyan delivered a seminar. The further collaboration opportunities between RAU and NANOTECH were discussed.

❗️Open Research Europe❗️

Fast publication and open peer review for research stemming from Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe and Euratom funding across all subject areas. Open Research Europe is an original publishing venue, like a journal, not a repository (where papers already published somewhere else are deposited): submitted research must be original, not be submitted anywhere else for publication, and stem from a Horizon 2020 or Horizon Europe grant in which at least one of the authors is involved. More info

✨Our success story ⤵️

We continue to share the success stories of our scientific community members in the framework of the “Science Champions" initiative․ Davit Hayrapetyan is a Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, graduated from the YSU Faculty of Physics. Currently, he is the Head of the Department of General Physics and Quantum Nanostructures of Russian-Armenian University. His team became one of the winners of the Faculty Research Funding Program 2021 by presenting a research project on the Colloidal Quantum Dots as Platforms for Quantum Information Science. “The program helps us to implement our planned research. It provides an opportunity to work more closely with the PMI Science team by enabling a wide range of collaboration opportunities”, says Davit. 🔗 Science articles within the framework of their research project have been published in Foundation and Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter (Impact Factor=2.333, Q1 Quartile) journals. Read the publication in the comments sections. 📌 Faculty Research Funding Program 2022 is now open for applications both from Armenia and abroad. Do not miss the opportunity to apply for the program.
More: Faculty Research Funding Program is implemented by the Enterprise Incubator Foundation with the support of PMI Science․ #EIF #PMI #eifprojects #science #scientist #brightminds #scienceproject #funding

Professor Hayk Sargsyan was awarded the Gold Medal of the Russian-Armenian University.

✨In the light of the 50th anniversary and as decided by the Academic Council of #RAU, the director of the Institute of Engineering and Physics, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, the leader of the #NanoQIQO project work package, Professor Hayk Sargsyan was awarded the Gold Medal of the Russian-Armenian University. 🥇The award was provided for devotion to science, adherence to the principles of the academic spirit and freedom, long years of service and contribution to the development of physics and technology, as well as pedagogical activity at the Russian-Armenian University. #RAU #physics #education #IEP

💥RAU TV coverage of the event dedicated to the International Day of Light 16 May.

#RAU #SPIE #Optica #idl2022 #NanoQIQO #seminar #light #photography

Bachelor Thesis Defense

Today NanoQIQO's students 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝗬𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗮𝗻 (𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧. 𝘋𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘥 𝘏𝘢𝘺𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘺𝘢𝘯), 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗷𝘆𝗮𝗻 (𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧. 𝘋𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘥 𝘏𝘢𝘺𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘺𝘢𝘯), and 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 (𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧. 𝘏𝘢𝘺𝘬 𝘚𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘺𝘢𝘯) defended their diploma theses and received top scores. #horizon2020 #Twinning #quantum #EarlyStageResearchers #research

International Day of Light Photocontest

On the International Day of Light 16 May the Department of General Physics and Quantum Nanostructures hosted a very special guest, a prominent photographer and physicist Suren Manvelyan, who shed light on some mysterious aspects of photography delivering the lecture "𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘁’𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁”. The students of the #𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮 and #𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗘 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿s told some interesting facts about the day of light. By the end of the event the award ceremony of #photocontest was held and three contestants were awarded respectively , and places.

Combined visit to the University of Patras.

In the framework of the #Nanoqiqo project 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 the delegation of the Russian-Armenian University paid a working visit to Patras (Greece) from April 11 to 14. Among the delegates were the Head of the Department of General Physics and Quantum Nanostructures of RAU and Project Coordinator #𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐐𝐈𝐐𝐎 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 David Hayrapetyan, Senior Researcher of the Department of General Physics and Quantum Nanostructures Artavazd Kostanyan, Head of the Department of International Cooperation Liana Margaryan, Chief Specialist of the Department of Science Ani Avetisyan, Chief accountant Arman Amroyan, Scientific Secretary Roza Kasababova, Head of the Department of Economic Calculations and Purchases Ashot Ktsyan. The trip was also attended by the members of the NanoQIQO Horizon 2020 Twinning Program Advisory Board, Chairman of the RA Science Committee Sargis Hayotsyan and Director of the Institute of Physical Research Aram Papoyan. The purpose of the project is to boost the research and technological potential of RAU and its partners in the field of nanomaterials, quantum informatics and quantum optics.

Quantum Information Bachelor Program

Become one of the most demanded professionals in the world!!! Russian-Armenian University - RAU launches the demanded new bachelor's program in #Quantum Information (#QI). Graduates will gain in-depth knowledge of QI technologies, as well as state graduation diplomas of the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation. The new program is designed to meet the requirements of modern innovative business, that is training high-quality specialists in the field of QI. Nowadays, reputable companies and startups, such as IBM, Google, Intel և Microsoft, ID Quantique, D-Wave, Rigetti, IonQ, etc. have excessively begun to invest in the development and commercialization of Quantum Technology making QI one of the most popular professions in the world. You will be taught by eminent specialists from Armenian and foreign academic institutions and enterprises. The best students will have the opportunity to continue their education for one semester at one of the leading Russian and European universities: St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Russia; Patras University, Greece;
Linnaeus University, Sweden;
University of Hamburg, Germany;
University of Saarland, Germany;
Vrije Brussels University, Belgium.
For more information:
(+374) 93 934311
nano@rau.am #RAU #NanoQIQO #H2020 #QI #QuantumInformation #educationa #BSc

International Day of Light 2022 Photocontest.

The International Day of Light (#IDL) the #NanoQIQO with RAU & NAS SPIE Student Chapter is organizing a photo contest. All original photos which present light from a unique perspective will be accepted for the competition. To participate send an email to nanoqiqo@rau.am containing thematic photo, together with a title, your name, surname and phone number. Each author can submit a maximum of 3 pictures. All pictures will be posted on our page. The authors of the three pictures with the most number of likes will receive cash prizes: I place – 40.000 AMD; II place – 30.000 AMD; III place – 20.000 AMD. Deadline - April 16, 2022. The award ceremony will take place on the Day of International Light, May 16, at the Russian-Armenian University - RAU. Everybody is encouraged to participate. You can find examples of photos by following the link below: https://drive.google.com/.../1T5fTYtAPGEq2R6aEnGusVfaq8kh... #RAU #NanoQIQO #SPIE #IDL2022 #photocontest #Light

The predefense of our PhD student.

Happy to share that the predefense of our PhD student took place at the Chair of General Physics and Quantum Nanostructures. Speaker: Yura Bleyan Topic: Investigation of the optical properties of complicated excitonic complexes in quantum dots. Scientific supervisor: Davit Hayrapetyan

Article in a Popular Science Magazine “Gitutian Ashkharh”.

#NanoQIQO's researchers have published an article on #Quantum computers in an Armenian science-popular magazine “Gitutian Ashkharh”. Authors referred to NanoQIQO project as well. #quantumoptics #quantuminformation #nanoqiqo #horizon2020 #twinning

Newest article published by our team.

📓New publication!!! In collaboration with a number of #NanoQIQO colleagues a new article came to light in the Journal of Physical Chemistry. For more information click here.

New funding for the NanoQIQO's research team members

#NanoQIQO's research team members got funding from Faculty Research Funding Program implemented by Enterprise Incubator Foundation with support of PMI Science. We are grateful from #EIF for kindly providing the photos from award ceremony. #H2020 #twinning #EIF #PMIScience #facultyresearchfunding #awardceremony

NanoQIQO project was highlighted on the issue page cover.

We are happy to announce that after evaluation of all the published papers of Electronic Materials Journal, Volume 2, Issue 3 (September 2021) our paper which was published within the #NanoQIQO project was highlighted on the issue page cover. #RAU #UPatras #NanoQIQO #H2020 #Twinning #QuantumOptics #publication

New publication

We have a new scientific article in the international peer-reviewed magazine Electronic Materials within the framework of #NanoQIQO! 👇
Garoufalis, Christos S., Iosif Galanakis, Zaiping Zeng, David Hayrapetyan, and Sotirios Baskoutas. 2021. "Structural and Electronic Properties of Small Perovskite Nanoparticles of the Form ABX3 (A = MA, DEA, FA, GA, B = Pb, Sn, X = Cl, Br, I)" Electronic Materials 2, no. 3: 382-393.

Opportunities of EU Horizon Europe program.

In the framework of #NanoQIQO project the leader of "Research Management and Administration Skill Development" work package - Dr Paytsar Mantashyan represented the opportunities of EU Horizon Europe program to RAU's research groups. We had 15+ participants/researchers working in different research disciplines. NanoQIQO's team will work with them for applying to Horizon Europe and other research programs. The event was carried out on July 28th.

Summer school in Patras.

The 1st Summer School 2021 Remote was concluded from July 12 to July 16. The scope of the Summer School has offered young researchers the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the theoretical background and relevant methodologies which are closely related to the fields of Quantum Information and Quantum Optics. Advances in these scientific areas pave the way for technological applications with the potential to radically improve or transform several aspects of human endeavor. The following topics were discussed:

• Electronic structure calculations and applications
• Optical properties of Nanomaterials
• Quantum Optics at the nanoscale
• Nanophotonics
• Experimental Techniques
• Quantum technologies

Last day of IDL.

Today we celebrated the International Day of Light with schoolchildren. Instead of the planned 30-35, we had 100+ participants from different schools of Yerevan և regions, which makes us very happy, gives us new strength and energy to organize new events. You can watch the video here.
Thank you all!

Third day of IDL.

Today, in the first part of the school, the head of our chair, Davit Hayrapetyan, briefly presented the EU Horizon 2020 Nanoqiqo program.

Then the postgraduate students and students of RAU & RA NAS presented their scientific works.

Second day of IDL.

On May 18, within the framework of the school dedicated to the International Day of Light, we listened to the lectures of David Khachatryan, Mushegh Rafaelyan and Mary Yesayan.

Thank you very much for the interesting lectures.

First day of IDL.

Today was the first day of school dedicated to the International Day of Light.

We heard very interesting lectures by Prof. Baskutas, Prof. Blaschke, Prof. Papoyan, the director of our institute, Prof. Sargsyan.

Interview with the National TV

The coordinator of #NanoQIQO, head of Department of General Physics and Quantum Nanostructures of RAU - Assoc. Professor David Hayrapetyan tells about our project during the Aravot Luso TV program. You can watch the video here.

Success of our Coordinator

We are happy to announce that the project coordinator of #NanoQIQO - David Hayrapetyan has been unanimously chosen as the recipient of the 2021 #ICO-ICTP Gallieno Denardo Award.

It is an annual award given by the International Optics Committee (ICO) և Abdus Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) to young researchers under the age of 40 who are active in optics, photonics, and contribute to research in their own or other developing countries. Promotion of activities.

ICO- and ICTP- has established the prize in 2000. We are proud to note that Davit Hayrapetyan is the first from Armenia to receive this

We are very grateful to the director of the ICO Armenia branch, Phys.Math. scientist Dr. To nominate Aram Papoyan for David's candidacy and to initiate all this against Narine Gevorgyan, the secretary of the same branch.

You can read more about the ICO-ICTP Galileo Denardo International Award here.

NanoQIQO Kick-off Meeting

#NanoQIQO kicked off on 15th, January. The virtual meeting brought together around 20 representatives, including the project partners, advisory board members and the assigned three project officers on behalf of the European Commission. The meeting was opened by welcome words of Rector of Russian-Armenian University - Prof. Armen Darbinyan and chairman of Science Committee of Armenia - Dr. Sargis Hayotsyan. After the presentations partners has discussed the future scientific plans for obtaining fruitful results during the NanoQIQO.

Start of the project

Hello! Finally, our #NanoQIQO Horizon 2020 Twinning project has started which is initiated by #RAU to enhance the research excellence, increase international visibility and open new prospects of research collaboration, including participation in EU-funded projects.

The project will create a functional research network between RAU and two international leaders in the field of material science, quantum mechanics and quantum optics - University of Hamburg (Germany) and University of Patras (Greece).

Stay in touch with us over the next three years. Like & follow and spread the word to anyone who enjoys new contemporary science directions!