From March 24-28 of this year, professors Ronald Schäfer and Junker Hans-Dieter from Aalen University (Germany) visited the Faculty of Chemistry at Yerevan State University. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen professional ties and enhance scientific cooperation with the university.
During their visit, the invited professors delivered plenary lectures for the students and professors of the faculty on the following topics: "New Materials," "Informational Lectures about Aalen University, the Chemistry Department, and Study Programs," and "MALDI-MS (+Imaging)." These lectures provided an opportunity to discuss the latest trends in modern chemistry, research methods, and potential cooperation opportunities.
The Dean of YSU Faculty of Chemistry, Tigran Ghochikyan, emphasized the importance of such meetings, noting that this visit could serve as a foundation for future cooperative initiatives, the establishment of dual degree educational programs, as well as joint research work and conference organization.
As part of the visit, the invited professors toured the faculty's laboratories equipped with material and technical resources and discussed potential cooperative projects.
The foreign partners highlighted the significance of international cooperation between the two universities and emphasized that Armenia has great potential for advancing scientific research in the field of chemistry.