University of Patras, Greece
Scope: The partnership between the University of Patras and our institution originated through the visionary efforts of our Principal Investigators, who approached Prof. Sotirios Baskoutas with an intent to collaborate on an EU Horizon 2020 Twinning grant. The University of Patras, along with the University of Hamburg, teamed up with our institution—RAU, which acted as the coordinating partner with Prof. Hayrapetyan as the project coordinator. The collaborative project, titled "Twinning towards the Russian-Armenian University’s Scientific Excellence and Innovation Capacity in Nanomaterials for Quantum Information and Quantum Optics," aimed at fortifying the scientific research and innovation capacities of all participating institutions. Following the success of the initial project, the collaboration expanded into an Erasmus+ program, enabling Armenian students to participate in semester-long exchanges at the University of Patras. This was a significant milestone that facilitated cross-cultural exchange and academic enrichment. Most recently, the collaboration has been further cemented through the establishment of a joint PhD program between RAU and the University of Patras. This program reflects our commitment to fostering deeper intellectual engagements and creating a framework for long-term scholarly initiatives.
Professors: Prof. Sotirios Baskoutas, Prof. Christos Garoufalis
Joint Programs: EU Horizon 2020 NanoQIQO Twinning Grant, Erasmus + Student Exchange Program, Joint PhD Program
University of Hamburg, Germany
Scope: The initial collaboration between our institution and the University of Hamburg was spearheaded by our lead researchers. They reached out to Prof. Gabriel Bester, facilitated by Prof. Sotirios Baskoutas, to explore potential engagement in an EU Horizon 2020 Twinning grant. In this venture, our institution—RAU—took on the role of the coordinating body, led by Prof. Hayrapetyan. Working in concert with the University of Patras and the University of Hamburg, the partnership focused on a project known as "Twinning towards the Russian-Armenian University’s Scientific Excellence and Innovation Capacity in Nanomaterials for Quantum Information and Quantum Optics." The aim was to bolster the research capabilities and innovative potential across all the educational institutions involved.
Professors: Prof. Gabriel Bester
Joint Programs: EU Horizon 2020 NanoQIQO Twinning Grant
University of Ghent, Belgium
Scope: Dr. Paytsar Mantashyan, a PI of the Quantum Optics and Nanophotonics Research Group, initiated the collaborative relationship during a visit as part of a PhD Exchange Program. This visit resulted in the publication of a joint research paper, co-authored with Prof. Kristiaan Neyts and Prof. Jeroen Beeckman. The partnership gained substantial traction when it successfully secured funding through the “Adjunct Research Professorship Program (Remote Laboratory) - 2023,” sponsored by the SCS of the Republic of Armenia. Within this project, titled "Multifunctional Exotic Semiconductor Quantum Dot - Liquid Crystal Composites for Quantum Technology Applications," Professors Neyts and Beeckman act as the Principal Investigators, while Dr. Mantashyan, leading the lab in Armenia, serves as a Co-Investigator. The initiative has a five-year timeline and benefits from a budget of approximately 350,000 EUR. The project is affiliated with the Institute of Chemical Physics after A.B. Nalbandyan of NAS RA.
Professors: Prof. Kristiaan Neyts, Prof. Jeroen Beeckman
Joint Programs: “Adjunct Research Professorship Program (Remote Laboratory) - 2023", SCS RA
Universidad de Antioquia, Colombia
Scope: The partnership was initiated when dialogue began between our Principal Investigators and Prof. Carlos Duque. Following discussions on potential areas for collaboration, the teams resolved to submit a proposal to the “Adjunct Research Professorship Program (Remote Laboratory) - 2023,” funded by the SCS of the Republic of Armenia. The proposal, titled "Comprehensive Study of Semiconductor Quantum Nanostructures as an Element Base of New Generation Optoelectronic Devices," secured funding. Prof. Duque serves as the Principal Investigator, and Dr. Yuri Bleyan, who leads the Armenian lab, acts as the Co-Investigator. The project is set to run for five years and has been allocated a budget of around 350,000 EUR. The project is affiliated with the Institute of Chemical Physics after A.B. Nalbandyan of NAS RA.
Professors: Prof. Carlos Duque
Joint Programs: “Adjunct Research Professorship Program (Remote Laboratory) - 2023", SCS RA
The Institute of Nanotechnology CNR-NANOTEC, Italy
Scope: The collaboration with the Institute of Nanotechnology CNR-NANOTEC was initiated when our Principal Investigators reached out to Prof. Gianluca Accorsi with a proposition for a joint Italian-Armenian research project. This fruitful collaboration led to the publishing of several co-authored research articles, thereby strengthening the research portfolios of both parties. Additionally, the partnership was solidified through reciprocal visits: Prof. Accorsi visited Yerevan, and an Armenian delegation led by Prof. David Hayrapetyan traveled to Lecce. The collaboration remains dynamic, as both institutions actively discuss and explore additional avenues for future projects. Some of these proposals are in their nascent stages and hold promising prospects for further strengthening the relationship between the two entities.
Professors: Prof. Gianluca Accorsi
Joint Programs: Armenian-Italian Joint Program, In preparatory stages.
University of Ottawa, Canada
Scope: The roots of the partnership between our Quantum Optics and Nanophotonics Research Group and the University of Ottawa can be traced back to the longstanding professional relationship between Prof. Ebrahim Karimi and Dr. Paytsar Mantashyan. The collaboration was formalized during the "NanoQIQO: School on Optics and Photonics 2023" event, held from May 15th to 20th, 2023, where Prof. Karimi was an invited guest. This occasion served as a catalyst for cementing a preliminary agreement between our Principal Investigators and Prof. Karimi. The agreement outlines the joint endeavor to prepare an array of research proposals aimed at enhancing future collaborations between the two institutions.
Professors: Prof. Ebrahim Karimi
Joint Programs: In preparatory stages.
Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
Scope: The collaboration between our group and the Technical University of Denmark is in its nascent stages, showing significant promise for future growth and mutual benefit. Initiated through discussions between our Principal Investigators and Prof. Nika Akopian, both institutions are keen on exploring interdisciplinary research avenues that could lead to groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in the field. Both institutions are currently engaging in preliminary talks to identify potential projects, funding sources, and research exchange programs.
Professors: Prof. Nika Akopian
Joint Programs: In preparatory stages.
Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (C2N), CNRS and University of Paris-Saclay
Scope: TThe collaboration between our group and C2N was initiated through the mediation of Prof. Nika Akopian, who introduced our Principal Investigators to Dr. Federico Panciera. The primary aim at this stage is to co-write a joint research proposal involving our group, DTU, and C2N. The collaborative interests focus on fundamental and applied aspects of semiconductor physics and materials science, specifically in the growth mechanisms of III-V nanowires and their applications in fields like optoelectronics, telecommunications, renewable energy, and quantum technologies.
Researchers: Dr. Federico Panciera (C2N, CNRS and University of Paris-Saclay)
Joint Programs: In preparatory stages.