I was born in Gyumri, Armenia in 1984. I attended Physics-Math Special School after A. Shahinyan in Yerevan from 1996 to 2001. During this period I got interested in sciences. I had excellent teachers in Physics, who enabled me to take part in a number of local and international Physics competitions.

In 2001 I participated in International Physics Olympiad, which is one of the best competitions in Physics for high school students from around the world. I received an honorable mention at this Olympiad.

Upon graduating from high school, I was admitted to Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) in Russia. After receiving my Bachelor's Degree in Physics from MIPT in 2005, I applied for PhD programs in the US.

In 2006 I got enrolled in a PhD program at Stanford University, where I am currently working on my thesis at Applied Physics Department. It entails doing experiments in a research lab and taking a few very specialized classes. My main research topic is on high temperature superconductivity.

Aside from studying, I like reading fiction books and biking. I am also fond of following all kinds of other sports at Stanford.

"I have realized how important it is to be connected with students who have already passed the path you are going through. My friends’ help and advice have always helped me in my studies."