Machine Science, Tribology (Friction, Wear and Lubrication), Materials Science, Machine Elements Design

Mechanical Engineer (1962), Ph.D. (1969), Cambridge University Scholar (1972-1973), Dr.Sc. (1982), Prof. (1983), Corr. Member (2000)

Head of Tribology Laboratory, Prof. of Machine Science Chair of SEUA

Head of Machine Elements Design Chair (1981-1994), Director of Graduate School (Division) of SEUA (1994 2010). Research Fellow of Michigan (1978-1979), London (1986), Athens (1995), Iowa State (2003) Universities. Founder (1974) & Chairman of Armenian Tribology Committee, Vice-President of International Tribology Council (1997), Member of ASME (2003)