Regional geology, volcanology, geodynamics, one of the founders of archeovolcanology in Armenia

Graduated from YSU (1957). Dr. of Geological Sciences (1990), prof. (1996), acad. (1996)

Counselor of the director of Institute of Geological Sciences of NAS RA, lecturer of YSU (1996)

Member of the International association of volcanology and chemistry, chairman of the Geological society of Armenia, a member of Academy of natural sciences of the Russian Federation

Was awarded with medals of A. Enshtein and P. Kapitsa of RF natural sciences academy, Laureate of State awards of RA and USA Armenian Scientists's and Engineers's Association named after V. Ambartsumian, governmental medals

Head of the department of the Institute of geophysics and engineering seismology of NAS RA (1989-1991), Deputy director of the Institute of geophysics and engineering seismology of NAS RA (1991-1993)