Armenian Academy of Sciences
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Established: | 1943 |
Staff: | 3700 |
Location: | Aragatsotn |
The Armenian Academy of Sciences was founded by Joseph Orbeli in 1943. One branch is based in Aragatsotn, Armenia and studies astronomy in the Byurakan Observatory.
One of the founders and the first President of NAS RA was Full Member of the USSR and Armenian Academy of Sciences Prof. Hovsep Orbeli. During 1947-1993 the President of NAS RA was Prof. Victor Ambartsumian, Full Member of the USSR and Armenian Academies of Sciences. During 1993-2006 the President of NAS was Academician Fadey Sargsian. Since 2006 the President of NAS RA is Academician Radik Martirosyan.