Graduated from “Ecole Superieure de Physique et Chimie” of Paris (1952) and Sorbonne University (1953). Doctor of Physics of France (1957). Doctor of Phys. and Math. Sciences (1961), prof. (1972), corr. member (1968), acad. (1977)

Scientific worker at Radium Institute of Paris (1952-58). Head of laboratory, Main scientific worker (since 1958), Deputy Director (1974-93) at Yerevan Physics Institute, Professor (since 1968) and Head of Chair (1969-74) at Yerevan State University

Laureate of Arm. SSR State prize. Decorated with Order of the Red Banner of Labour, the Badge of Honour, Medal of Anania Shirakatsi, Metsarman Gir of Academy of Sciences of Armenia