The 2013 ANSEF Honorable Mentions
Due to limited funds, ANSEF was unable to provide grants to all meritorious applicants this year. The finalists were ranked according to their scores and the top 26 were awarded grants. To underscore the excellent work of the remaining Armenian researchers, we list the following applications that did not receive an ANSEF award this year but were deemed to be outstanding nevertheless.
The 2012 ANSEF AWARDS
Mouradian, Levon, YSU
Applications of similariton to ultrafast photonics
Danielyan, Kristine, Institute Of Biochemistry, NAS
Correlation between xanthine oxidoreductase and dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase activities in experimental stroke conditions
Hakobyan, Tigran, YSU
Conformal mechanics, Calogero models and related spherical systems
Alaverdyan, Harutyun, SMU
Development of new pain memory model
Sargsyan (Sarkissian), Gor, YSU
Defects in non-rational conformal field theory
Martirosyan, Norayr, SEU
Development of Self-propagating High-temperature Synthesis method for multiferroics and ferroelectrics
Aslanyan, Tigran, Institute For Physics Research, NAS
Ferroelectric memory elements based on ferroelectric - transparent conductive oxide mesostructures
Manvelyan, Ruben, Alichanyan National Science Laboratory (YerPhy)
Higher Spin Field Theory Interaction and AdS/CFT
Sharoyan, Svetlana, Institute Of Biochemistry, NAS
Influence of dipeptydil peptidase iv on the formation of fibrils by amyloid peptides
Gazazyan, Emil, Institute For Physics Research, NAS
Information processing in multilevel atomic system
Muzhikyan, Pavel, Institute For Physics Research, NAS
Improving the efficiency of the optical excitation of YAG:Er3+ crystals for 1.55 µm wavelength generation
Aghamalyan, Natella, Institute For Physics Research, NAS
Multifunctional Er2O3 insulator and Er,Li-codoped ZnO semiconductor thin films for visible up-conversion and infrared Er-related photoluminescence
Vartanian, Arshak, YSU
New phonon-assisted carrier relaxation pathways in colloidal core-shell quantum dots in the presence of uniform magnetic and electric fields
*Movsisyan, Tigran, Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, NAS
Spectro-imagery of Herbig-Haro jets with scanning Fabry-Perot interferometery
Mickaelian, Areg, Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, NAS
Study of Multiwavelength Properties of Markarian Galaxies using Virtual Observatory
Mkrtchyan, Gohar, Institute Of Molecular Biology, NAS
The role of low-grade inflammation in the pathogenesis of posttraumatic stress disorder
Yeghikyan, Ararat, Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, NAS
Theoretical investigation of cosmic ray and ultraviolet radiation processing of astrobiologically relevant ices in interstellar molecular clouds
Barseghyan, Artak, Engineering Academy Of Armenia
Water desalination system powered by solar energy
Gabrielyan, Lilit, YSU
Growth stimulation and enhancement of hydrogen photoproduction by Rhodobacter sphaeroides strains from mineral springs by various metal ions”
Ghazaryan, Astghik, YSU
Survey on the distribution, ecology and conservation status of Armenian birch mouse (Sicista armenica)
Gevorgyan, Sasun, Alichanyan National Science Laboratory (YerPhy)
Physical features of biopolymers: high temperature glassy state and non-equilibrium transitions
Hovhannisyan, Astghik, Molecular Structure Research Center, NAS
Mechanistic study of reaction nitric oxide with models of methemoglobin-nitrite
Mayilyan, Karine, Institute Of Molecular Biology, NAS
The Genetic Diversity of the HLA Region in Schizophrenia: the load on the HLA components involved in brain development and lifespan functioning
Dallakyan, Marine, Institute Of Hydroecology And Ichthyology, NAS
The investigation of the biocenoses which formed in the water-covered areas of Lake Sevan
Bekaryan, Anahit, Institute of Art, NAS
Armenology in Western Europe in the 19th century
*Awarded the William Mesrobian Astronomy Award
The 2011 ANSEF AWARDS
Andreasyan Ruben, Byurakan astrophysical observatory, NAS
The differences in the morphology and physical properties in parent galaxies of nearby extragalactic radio sources and other elliptical galaxies of the same luminosities and red shifts from the field.
Arakelyan Arsen, Institute of molecular biology, NAS
Growing support sets for pathway specific microarray gene expression analysis
Avetisyan Yuri, YSU
Development of high-energy terahertz source based on quasi-phase-matched optical rectification
Babajanyan Vahan, Institute for physical research, NAS
Solid state optical refrigerators on base of yb3+-doped crystals
Danielyan Kristine, Institute of Biochemistry, NAS
Activators of xo might trigger development, growth of brain cells after stroke, whereas inhibitors might suppress the ros formation and exacerbation of the post stroke-relevant injury
Darbinyan Karen, Center of microbiologoy and microbial depository
Continuous processing of glyoxal from ethylene glycol by microbial catalysis
Gambaryan Karen, YSU
Epitaxial growth, optoelectronic properties and fabrication of inassbp-based photoconductive cells and diode heterostructures with quantum dots and nanopits for mid-infrared applications.
Hakobyan Artur, Byurakan astrophysical observatory, NAS
Study of the supernova progenitors via their host galaxies from the sdss dr7
Hovhannisyan Nelli, YSU
Dna barcoding of wheat wild relatives growing in erebuni reserve in armenia: global technology supporting the documentation and conservation of plants genetic resources
Ishkhanyan Hayk, Institute for physical research, NAS
Cold atom association in degenerate quantum gases via stirap
Karagyan Gayane, Institute of zoology, NAS
Assessment of impacts of pollution of environment by heavy metals on the cytological and karyological characteristics in natural populations of different groups of animals in armenia.
Karalyan Zaven, Institute of molecular biology, NAS
Identification of phenotypic determinants of thermotolerant cells in vitro
Kurtikyan Tigran, Molecular structure research center, NAS
Mechanistic study of nitric oxide dioxygenation reaction mediated by heme-modeling iron porphyrins
Magakian Tigran, Byurakan astrophysical observatory, NAS
Searches of young stellar objects by halpha and caii emission
Mamasakhlisov Yevgeni, Department of molecular physics, NAS
Geometry of curves in physics of macromolecules
Manaseryan Ninna, Institute of zoology, NAS
Elaboration of comparative collection database of birds and mammals
Mikaelyan Aram, State Engineering University of Armenia
Synthesis of new neuro- protective drugs based on substituted small carbocycles, preliminary estimation of physiological activities by docking studies and electrochemical measurements.
Ohanyan Vadim, Department of theoretical physics, YSU
Exact solutions of the lattice spin models with ising and heisenberg bond and thermodynamics of magnetic materials.
Panosyan Hovik, YSU
Isolation and characterization of thermophilic carbohydrate degrading bacilli from armenian geothermal hot and warm springs
Poghosyan Armen, Institute for physical research, NAS
New method of periodically poled lithium niobate crystal preparation by surface modification
* Sargsyan Lusine, Byurakan astrophysical observatory, NAS
Dust obscuration and velocity distribution in narrow line regions of AGN
Sargsyan Armen, Institute for physical research, NAS
Electromagnetically induced transparency on d1 line in nano-metric thin cell filled with rubidium
Sokhoyan Ruzan, Institute for physical research, NAS
Nonlinear landau-zener tunneling
Vardanyan Lyudvig, Department of solid state physics, YSU
Decay of the coherent polaron states in quantum dots in the presence of uniform magnetic and electric fields
Zakaryan Hovakim, Institute of molecular biology, NAS
Comparative study of cytological and morphological characteristics of immune cells infected by african swine fever virus in vivo and in vitro
* Awarded the William Mesrobian Astronomy Award
The 2010 Armen Avanessians ANSEF Awards
Ananikyan Lev, Yerevan Physics Institute
Entanglement as a measure of quantum correlations in many-body fermionic systems
Arakelyan Marine, Yerevan State University
Conservation of a critically endangered population of tortoise (Testudo graeca armeniaca) in Ararat Valley
Aramyan Artur, Institute of Applied Problems of Physics
Satellite and Ground Based Researches on Acoustic Wave-Driven Plasma Processes in the Ionosphere
Ayvazyan Naira, Yerevan State University
Fluorescence microscopy of the viper venom’s interaction with Mixed-Lipid Giant Unilamellar Vesicles
Ayvazyan Argam, Independent
The lithographic inheritance of Nakhijevan, Shahaponk
Gigoyan Suren, Institute of Radiophysics & Electronics
Millimeter Frequency Range Biosensor For Pharmaceutical Applications
Hakobyan Artur, Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory
Different Type of Supernovae, Stellar Population and Star Formation in Galaxies
Hovhannisyan Nelli, Yerevan State University
Assessment of genetic diversity and identification of disease resistance genes in wild populations of Triticum boeoticum and Aegilops tauschii by using DNA based STS and RAPD markers
Hovsepyan Ruben, Institute for Physical Research
New type of pyroelectric photodetector based on ferroelectric crystal semiconductor thin film heterostructure
Hovsepyan Anichka, Institute of Biotechnology
Investigation of physiological activity of water-soluble bacterial melanin
Ishkhanyan Artur, Institute for Physical Research
Solutions to the Heun equations in terms of simpler mathematical functions
Ivanov Nikolay, Yerevan Physics Institute
Azimuthal Asymmetry in Deuteron Photodisintegration from CLAS g13 Data
Kechiantz Ara, Institute of RadioPhysics & Electronics
Nanostructured Germanium/Silicon Solar Cells
* Mahtesyan Abraham, Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory
Two-point correlation functions of groups and clusters of galaxies, radio galaxies and quasars.
Manukyan Gayane, Institute of Molecular Biology
Apoptotic pathway shifts during familial Mediterranean fever
Martirosyan Hamlet, Independent
The Path of the Armenian Scripts from the late Paleolith till the Middle Ages
Nerkararyan Khachatur, Yerevan State University
Development of Gap Plasmonic Waveguides for Subwavelength Confinement and Nearly Undistorted Terahertz Pulse Propagation
Nersessian Armen, Yerevan State University
Geometric properties of novel supersymmetric mechanics systems
Nersisyan Hrachya, Institute of Radiophysics & Electronics
Collisionless Plasma Expansion in the Presence of Inhomogenous Magnetic Field
Nikoghosyan Gor, Institute for Physical Research
Quantum State Selective Electromagnetically Induced Transparency
Petrosyan Aram, Molecule Structure Research Center
Mixed Salts Of Amino Acids As A Mine Of New Materials
Poghosyan Arnak, National Academy of Sciences
New interpolation formulas and their applications in image processing
Sargsyan David, Institute for Physical Research
Rb vapor optical nano-cell for the measurement of a strong magnetic field
Sarkisian Tamara, Center of Medical Genetics and Primary Health Care
Genetic basis of FMF-related disorders
Tamaryan Sayatnova, Yerevan Physics Institute
Entanglement in Quantum Information, Computation and Communication
Tonoyan Tamara, National Institute of Health of Armenia
Reducing health inequities through action on the social-economic determinants of health and redistributive policy.
Vardanyan Narine, Center of Microbiology and Microbial Depository
New Efficient Bioleaching Process For Production Of Non-Ferrous And Other Valuable Metals From Refractory Polymetallic Ores
* Awarded the William Mesrobian Astronomy Award
The 2009 Armen Avanessians ANSEF Awards
Aghababyan Karen, American University of Armenia
The affect of human influence on white storks’ reproduction in Ararat Valley of Armenia
Amiryan Armen, Institute of Hydroecology and Ichthyology, NAS
Assessment Of The Hrazdan River Basin Pollution Through Specific Composition And Morphogenetic Deformations Of Chironomids
Ananikyan Nerses, Yerevan Physics Institute
Critical Behavior, Magnetization Plateaus, Entanglement, Bifurcation Points, and Chaotic States of Spin Systems.
Avetisyan Yuri, Yerevan State University
Modulation Of Terahertz Radiation By Controlling Reflection From Brewster-Angle Gaas Surface With Femtosecond Laser Illumination
Badalyan Samvel, Yerevan State University
Spin and Many-Body Interaction Phenomena in Semiconductor Nanostructures
Bekaryan Anahit, Independent
The Preparation of the Monograph for Publication BYRON AND THE ARMENIAN REALITY
Boyajyan Anna, Institute of Molecular Biology, NAS
Autoinflammatory Processes In Familial Mediterranean Fever: Pathomechanisms And Treatment
Dvoyan Karen, Russian-Armenian State University
Theoretical Investigation and Modeling of Strongly Oblated Coated Semi-Ellipsoidal (3D) and Semi-Elliptical (2D) Lens Shaped Quantum Dots
Gabrielyan Lilit, Yerevan State University
Study of mechanisms and evolution of pathways to increase the molecular hydrogen production efficiency by Rhodobacter sphaeroides strains isolated from spring waters in Armenia
Gevorgyan Sasun, Yerevan Physics Institute
The influence of glucocorticoids on viscoelastic properties of collagen fibrils
Gevorgyan Ashot, Yerevan State University
Photonic crystals with defects (isotropic or anisotropic)
Harutyunyan Gevorg, Institute Of Applied Problems Of Physics, NAS
Modeling and Experimental Research on Acoustic Wave-Driven Plasma Processes in the Upper Layers of the Atmosphere
Ishkhanyan Artur, Institute for Physical Research, NAS
Cubic-Nonlinear Quantum Few-State Models
Kafadaryan Yevgenia, Institute for Physical Research, NAS
Development of metal oxide/lanthanum hexaboride cold cathodes
Kokanyan Edvard, Institute for Physical Research, NAS
Hafnium doped stoichiometric lithium niobate crystals – a new way to wavelength-conversion devices
Manvelyan Ruben, Yerevan Physics Institute
Higher spin interacting quantum field theory and higher order conformal invariant Lagrangians
Margaryan Amur, Yerevan Physics Institute
Tagged-Weak pi-Method: a New Tool for Study of Light Hypernuclei by Pionic Decay at JLab
Markarian Shiraz, Yerevan State University
Molecular Interactions in Sulfoxides Containing Solutions of Biomolecules
Nersessian Armen, Yerevan State University
Geometric quantum mechanical models for nanostructures
* Ohanian Gabriel, Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory
Integral Field Spectroscopy of Different Types Radio Galaxies with Various Linear Sizes
Rostomyan Eduard, Inst. of Radiophys & Electronics, NAS
Beam-Plasma Interaction in Finite External Magnetic Field in Geometry of Plasma Microwave Sources
Sargsyan Mikayel, Yerevan State Engineering University
Investigation of the Strain-stress State of two-layered Plates Made of Piezoactive Materials with the purpose of Creation of Electromechanical Actuators and devices
Shahkhatuni Astghik, National Academy of Sciences
Experimental study of electric field effects on NMR parameters
Trchounian Armen, Yerevan State University
Extremely high frequency electromagnetic radiation effects on bacterial sensitivity to antibiotics: comparative study, possible mechanisms and application
Vardanyan Violetta, Institute for Physical Research, NAS
Development of a Thermoelectric Single-Photon Detector on the basis of (La,Ce)B6 crystals
* Awarded the William Mesrobian Astronomy Award
The 2008 ANSEF AWARDS
* Nikogosian, Elena, Byurakan Observatory
The investigation of the very active star formation region in Cygnus OB7 complex
Sadoyan, Avetis, Yerevan State University
Investigation of Gravitational Wave Sources in Medium Frequency Bend
Ghazaryan, Ara, Yerevan State University
The Effect Of Media On Interaction Of Porphyrins With DNA
Kafadaryan, Yevgenia, Institute for Physical Research
Integration of ferroelectric oxides with lanthanum hexaboride in order to create electron emitters
Sharoyan, Eduard, Institute for Physical Research
Room-Temperature Molecular Magnetism in Alkaline-Doped Nickel Phthalocyanines
Ohanyan, Vadim, Yerevan State University
Multiple spin exchanges, cubic symmetry and frustrated spin systems.
Dvoyan, Karen, Russian-Armenian State University
Theoretical investigation and modeling of electronic and optical properties of strongly oblate (prolate) ellipsoidal and semi-ellipsoidal quantum dots
Grigoryan, Gayane, Institute for Physical Research
Coherent Interaction Of Ultrashort Laser Pulses With Media
Nikoghosyan, Gor, Institute for Physical Research
Influence Of Atomic Collisions On Quantum Information Processing In Hot Atomic Ensembles
Gevorgyan, Ashot, Yerevan State University
Chiral photonic crystals with anisotropic defect layer
Gevorgyan, Saribek, Institute for Physical Research
Quantum Fluctuations Around The Bifurcation Point In An Optical System With Intracavity Four-Wave Mixing
Ayvazyan, Naira, Yerevan State University
Molecular events associated with Macrovipera lebetina obtusa and Montivipera raddei venom intoxication and condition of biomembranes.
Sukiasyan, Astghik, State Engineering University
Obtaining of biologically active component from Artemisia Absintium L as a natural antioxidant for clinical use
Ghazaryan, Robert, Yerevan State Medical University
Synthesis of New Water-Soluble (Metallo)Porphyrins and Investigation of Their Anticancer Activities in vitro and in vivo.
Hovsepyan, Anichka, Institute of Biotechnology
Perspectives of the application of bacterial melanin as a new phytostimulator
Arakelyan, Marine, Yerevan State University
Survey on the distribution, systematics, and conservation status of terrestrial tortoises (Testudo “graeca”) in the Arax River Valley
Bakhshinyan, Elmira, Real World Real People NGO
Investigation of Health-Seeking Behavior Dependence on the Level of Locus of Control in Armenia
Khudaverdyan, Surik, State Engineering University
Semiconductor Spectrophotometric Biosensor
Gasparyan, Oleg, State Engineering University
Experimental Laboratory Device and Application Package for Study and Design of Multivariable Feedback Control Systems
Baghdasaryan, Hovik, State Engineering University
Optimization Of Optical Characteristics Of Resonant-Cavity Light-Emitting Diodes (Rcleds) With Quantum Well Active Layers And Dbr Mirrors
Ayvazyan, Gagik, State Engineering University
Electrical Bio-Chemical Sensors Based On Porous Silicon
* Awarded the William Mesrobian Astronomy Award
The 2007 ANSEF AWARDS
Martirosyan, Hamlet, Alikhanyan Physics Institute
Relationship Of The Sumerian And Egyptian Writing Signs With The Armenian Pictography
Gyulkhandanyan, Grigor, Institute of Biotechnology
New Porphyrins Usage Against Fungal And Other Diseases Of Tomato And Pepper
Grigoryan, Karine, Yerevan State University
Tart Cherries As A Possible High Source Of Antioxidants
Aghajanyan, Armen, Institute of Biotechnology
Improvement Of Citric Acid And Its Salts Production Technologies
Tkhruni, Flora, Institute of Biotechnology
A New Antibacterial Preparation Against Infectious Diseases In Birds And Its Application.
Davtyan, Tigran, Buniatian Inst. of Biochemistry, NAS
Macrophage Activation Switching As An Asset For The Resolution Of Inflammation During Familial Mediterranean Fever
Kirakosyan, Gagik, Engineering Center of Armenia, NAS
Modeling, Simulation And Optimization Of Pv Pumping System
Knyazyan, Tamara, State Engineering University of Armenia
Comprehensive Electrodynamical Simulation Of Optical Properties Of Metamaterial Slab With Complex Permittivity And Permeability
Poghosyan, Armen, Institute for Physical Research, NAS
P-type Transparent Conducting Zinc Oxide Thin Films And P-n Homojunctions Preparation By Sol-gel Method
Manukyan, Khachatur, Yerevan State University
New Zirconium-based Biomaterials
Martirosyan, Ashot, Institute of Organic Chemistry, NAS
Molecular Modeling And Synthesis Of Hiv-1 Rt Inhibitors On The Basis Of 2-aryl Or 2-heteryl Prolins
Manukyan, Aram, Institute for Physical Research, NAS
High-temperature Molecular Ferromagnetism And Strongly Correlated Superconductivity In Alkaline Doped Zinc And Magnesium Phthalocyanines
Aghamalyan, Natella, Institute for Physical Research, NAS
Thermal- And Irradiation-induced Effects In Zno-based Transparent Conductive Films For Optoelectronic Device Applications
Ananikyan, Nerses, Yerevan Physics Institute
Yang-lee Zeroes And Magnetization Plateaus On Zigzag Ladder With Multi-site Interactions.
Kryuchkyan, Gagik, Yerevan State University
Quantum Cryptography Based On Optical Parametric Devices
Manvelyan, Suren, Institute for Physical Research, NAS
Quantum Superposition States In Controlling Dissipative Dynamics
Sargsyan, David, Institute for Physical Research, NAS
Development And Implementation Of A New “l=lambda Zeeman Technique” For Atomic Laser Spectroscopy
Mkrtchyan, Vahan, Yerevan State University
On Pairs Of Disjoint Matchings Of A Graph
Mickaelian, Areg, Byurakan
Science With The Armenian Virtual Observatory
Balayan, Smbat, Byurakan
Reconstraction Of The Bao 1m Schmidt Type Telescope
ANSEF Competitions
ANSEF competitions are typically announced yearly, and results are announced about 6 months after that.
All applicants should use the ANSEF portal to register and apply. Applications must be in English. Each grant is for US $5,000 and supports a proposal with a duration of one year.
Information about the application process can be found on the ANSEF portal through video walk-throughs; more details can be found once one registers at the portal.