Soviet Armenian astrophysicist and astronomer
Elma Parsamian is a Soviet and Armenian astrophysicist and astronomer.[1][2] She works at the Byurakan Observatory.[3] She serves as the Principal Research Associate of the scientific group.[4]
Early life
She was born in Yerevan, Armenia on December 23, 1929.[3] After moving to Moscow with her father, from 1938 to 1941,[3] Parsamian studied at Moscow School N213.[3] During her school years, she admired the study of astronomy, and decided to become an astronomer.[3] From 1949 to 1954, Elma Parsamian studied at the Astronomy Department of Physical and Mathematical Faculty at Yerevan State University[5] where she graduated with a specialization in Astrophysics.[3]
Career
She joined the staff of the Byurkan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO) and stayed there.[6] In 1961, she earned her Ph.D. degree in Physical-Mathematical Sciences,[5] and became a Doctor of Physical-Mathematical Sciences in 1963.[6]
Elma Parsamian achieved professorship in 1989, and in 2000, she was selected as a corresponding member of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia.[6] Her main research fields include variable and non-stable stars, galactic nebulae and archaeoastronomical studies.[6][7][8][9]
Recognition
- For Valorous Work (1971)
- Anania Shirakatsi medal (2003)[10]
- Honorary Diploma of NAS RA, ArAS/BAO Prize for Services in Astronomy (2009)[11][12][13]
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