NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE, REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA ELECTS DR. YERVANT ZORIAN AS FOREIGN MEMBER?
Wireless News
May 27, 2009 Wednesday
Virage Logic announced that Dr. Yervant Zorian, the company’s VP and
chief scientist, has been elected a foreign member of the National
Academy of Science, Republic of Armenia (NAS RA).
The NAS RA is an official scientific advisory body to governing
institutions in Armenia. The Academy promotes and carries out
fundamental and applied research across a broad spectrum of
scientific fields, and coordinates research that is done throughout
Armenia. Foreign Members of the NAS RA include world-renowned
scientists who have made significant contributions to the scientific
sphere in Armenia.
"Dr. Zorian is a world-recognized scientist in the area of computer
engineering and microelectronics. Over the past 20 years, he has
made essential contributions in the support and growth of research
in this field in Armenia. Dr. Zorian has also been instrumental in
attracting several foreign technology companies to Armenia," said
Yuri Shoukourian, VP, NAS RA.
At its annual assembly in 2008, the NAS RA made the decision to expand
its Armenia-Diaspora scientific collaboration. As a result, foreign
members were elected to the NAS, several of whom are world-renowned
scientists.
This year’s annual assembly, held on April 21-23, was primarily
devoted to the newly elected foreign members who attended the assembly,
received their diplomas, and delivered invited presentations. After
receiving his diploma, Dr. Zorian delivered a presentation on the
"Design and Test Challenges and Solutions in the Nanometer Era."
The annual assembly was attended by the highest authorities of the
Republic of Armenia, including: Serzh Sargsyan, president of the
Republic of Armenia, Tigran Sargsyan, prime minister of the Republic
of Armenia, Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II, as well as numerous
scientists and Armenian government representatives.