Chemistry in Best Student’s eyes

In an interview with us, Artyom noted that chemistry, as a science, is currently at a new stage of development; old, classical methods are constantly being replaced by modern and more efficient methods. He emphasized that he received the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge at YSU to establish himself as a competitive specialist in the field of chemistry.

In your opinion, does this branch of science in Armenia move along with global developments?

- Computational chemistry is developing rapidly in the world. The study of many chemical processes is moving into the computational domain, thus speeding up and simplifying the work. In recent years, the work of the Higher Education and Science Committee of the RA MoESCS and the investments made by the state in the field of chemistry provide an opportunity to conduct leading researches and keep up with the world's leading scientific research teams. We will see the result of these investments in the near future and we will have a powerful science, which is one of the most important foundations of the state's development.

What research activities are you involved in?

- Since my first year, I have been involved in the scientific works of the asymmetric catalysis research group of the Organic Chemistry Chair of the Chemical Research Center. At the moment, we are working on designing and obtaining asymmetric catalysts, as well as studying characteristic features of them, which may be used in the synthesis of a number of important substances and applied in the fields of pharmacology, material science, and food technology. Lately, I have also been trying to participate in scientific events as much as possible, which gives me the opportunity to establish new scientific and educational connections with various scientists and specialists in chemistry and related fields.

Scientific articles are the outcomes of research works as well. What topics do your articles cover?

- I have published a number of scientific works related to asymmetric catalysis, the synthesis of new organic compounds and the development of new methodologies for the synthesis of the latter. My articles were published in the 2021 collection of YSU SSS (Student Scientific Society) scientific articles. In addition, I have presented theses on asymmetric catalysis and organic synthesis at international conferences.

What future plans do you have in the field of education and science?

I plan to continue my education at YSU in the "Chemistry" master's program. I want to specialize in organic synthesis and asymmetric catalysis. I believe that anyone is able to be of great benefit to society by doing their own job properly.

Does YSU play any role in your success?

- Since my school years, I have participated many times in the Chemistry Olympiad of Armenia and, having taken high places, I was included in the Armenian team of the International Chemistry Olympiad. In 2020, I won bronze medals at the International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad and International Chemistry Olympiad. 

YSU has a significant role in my success, since it is thanks to the wealth of knowledge I received at the university that I build my professional path. The university also provides all the scientific and educational resources necessary for progress, as well as an excellent atmosphere for learning and working. YSU always encourages and values its students, which is even more inspiring and obligatory.

During my student years, my ideas about chemistry and science in general changed completely. Before getting involved in research work, I can say that I had almost no idea about the practical side of chemistry and had only some theoretical knowledge. During my student years, I discovered real, practical chemistry and its problems, learned to search and find ways to solve them.