Projects & Funding
(Overall 25 Projects were acomplished during the last 7 years, including Base Funding provided by Government of Republic Armenia for Research Laboratory of SM&D)
How to fund R&D and Commertial R&D in Armenia? (go back)
There are two time - proven risk-low scheems of science funding in Armenia:
- US CRDF Grant Assistance Program Services (for US partners)
- International Science & Technology Center Services (for EU, Asian, Russian, Canadian partners).
ISTC provides:
Professional Project Managment: offers full in-country project managment services for R&D projects at 5 % of total project cost (0% up to end 2010) and low cost R&D incentives.
Up to 30,000 Euro Project Preparation Funding Support : EU Partners of the ISTC can apply for funding of up to 50 per cent (to a maximum of 30,000 Euro) towards a first-time R&D Partner Project Preparation. This is a new initiative supported by the EU, via ISTC.Further Benefits include: customs and duty-free imports of equipment used in projects, direct and tax-free payments of grants to scientists working on EU partner projects, full on-site project monitoring by ISTC professional staff and the ISTC Partner has complete control of all project funds.
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- R&D Projects (go back)
New Projects (A) – looking for partnership
1) Electrochemical DNA-sensors (the project looks for a partner, the project is currently under consideration in ISTC /www.istc.ru/) (go back)
(updated 10 April 2010)Contact Person: Head of Chair, Professor V.M. Aroutiounian
(e-mail/ cc: kisahar@ysu.am , Phone/Fax: (37410) 555590).
Additional information is available upon request.
Duration: 3 yearsSummary of the Project
Electrochemical DNA-sensors can be applied for monitoring of environmental pollutants and in the food industry, defense and security as well and, especially, for bioterrorist threat detection because of them high reliability, usability and low cost.
The main idea of the present Project consist in using the DNA duplex specific binding of some ligands, possessing specific electric and optic features to enhance the output signal of electrochemical DNA-sensors. At the same time duplex DNA-ligand binding, will result in stabilization of the double-stranded structure of DNA and thereof to improvement of an output of a signal of DNA-sensor. Application of duplex-specific intercalators such as e.g. porphyrins will permit to enhance the electric signal generated by DNA hybridization event. Besides, usage of new intercalators with higher affinity to double strand DNA should make easier registration of the hybridization events on substrate at the expense of generation of new types of signals. On the basis of differences between binding constants for DNA with different ligands and the degree of DNA denaturation depending on external factors, such as pH, ionic strength etc., conditions providing the multiple using of DNA–sensors will be elaborated.
The electric signal generation, caused by target compounds recognition is linked with semiconductor substrate bearing the DNA probes and at the same time applying as an electrode. We propose to use semiconductor materials, due to their abilities to operate long term under physiological conditions, high biocompatibility, inertness to biological tissues and aggressive environment, and the possibility of their application for constructing of all types of electronic devices. Among such materials we prefer to use porous silicon, degenerated non-stoichiometric metal oxides (TiO2, SnO2 etc.), silicon carbide, diamond like carbon films. Possibilities to make thin film substrates for sensors on single- or multicrystalline silicon allow manufacturing integral biosensitive circuits, which can be included immediately in large integral circuits and be an inseparable part of chips.
DNA biosensors' selectivity, sensitivity, and ability to display processes taking place in the cell will be proved in comparative experiments on cellular models in vitro.
The prototype of DNA-sensor on the basis of semiconductor materials will be developed.
2) The growth and investigations of InAsSbP strain-induced quantum dots and pits on InAs(100) substrate and fabrication of qds-based semiconductor devices for several mid-infrared applications. (go back)
(updated 10 April 2010)Contact Persons: Dr. Karen M. Gambaryan
(e-mail: kgambaryan@ysu.am)
Head of Chair, Professor V.M. Aroutiounian
(e-mail/ cc: kisahar@ysu.am )
Additional information is available upon request.
Duration: 2 years
(to learn about funding scheems please click here)
EXPECTED RESULTS:
- A new approach to the growth of self-assembled strain induced islands in the form of quantum dots (QDs) and pits on the base of quaternary III–V compound semiconductors from liquid phase will be employed.
- The first example of InAsSbP quaternary QDs, pits and dots-pits cooperative structures growth by LPE on InAs(100) substrates will be presented and investigated.
- Development, modification and improvement of the LPE equipment crucible for the growth of QDs and other nano-metric objects.
- The morphology, dimensions (size and shape), shape transition of the strain-induced InAsSbP micro- and nano-metric islands will be investigated by high resolution SEM-EDXA equipment.
- The morphology, dimensions, shape and distribution density of the InAsSbP strain-induced QDs and pits will be investigated by AFM technique.
- The p-InAsSbP/n-InAs diode heterostructures with QDs inside p-n junction spatial charge region and QDs-based photoresistors will be grown by LPE technique.
- Proposed and fabricated QDs-based semiconductor devices (photodiodes, photoresistors, thermo-photovoltaic cells, gas-sensors) can be used for several very important mid-infrared applications.
3) Internal noises in biologically-modified field-effect devices. (go back)
(updated 10 April 2010)
Contact Persons: Prof. F.V. Gasparyan
(e-mail: fgaspar@ysu.am )
Head of Chair, Professor V.M. Aroutiounian
(e-mail/ cc: kisahar@ysu.am )Additional information is available upon request.
Duration: 2 years
(to learn about funding scheems please click here)
EXPECTED RESULTS: The proposed research will help to develop low frequency noise spectroscopy as a tool for identification of ions and molecules in Electrolyte-Insulator-Semiconductor (EIS) biosensors, to develop low-noise and sensitive capacitive EIS biosensors for the detection of DNA hybridisation. The obtained results can be directly adopted for study of noise performance of capacitive EIS sensors functionalised with other charged macromolecules (proteins, antibody-antigen affinity binding) as well as extended to further field-effect devices for the detection of molecular interactions.
4) Non-Gaussian pattern of conductivity fluctuations probability density as a novel expected tool for low-frequency noises characterization in semiconductors. (go back)
(updated 10 April 2010)Contact Persons: Dr. S. Melkonyan
(e-mail: smelkonyan@ysu.am)
Head of Chair, Professor V.M. Aroutiounian
(e-mail/ cc: kisahar@ysu.am )Additional information is available upon request.
Duration: 1.5 years
Estimated Budget:
(to learn about funding scheems please click here)EXPECTED RESULTS:
1. New knowledge about statistical peculiarities of the mobility fluctuations in conductors.
2. Theoretical demonstration along with experimental verification of statement that Gaussian – non-Gaussian dualism of the low-frequency electron current fluctuations is related with the electron mobility fluctuations only.
In particular:
(i) Introduction of theoretically new criteria of how symmetric and asymmetric deviations from Gaussian distribution of PDDF (Probability Density Distribution Function) observed during measurements can be utilized to diversify noises.
(ii) Theoretical clarification of possibility of outlining practical difference between mobility and concentration fluctuations from point of view of symmetric and asymmetric deviations from Gaussian distribution of PDDF. This e.g. will help to develop technique making possible to define the nature of the measured low-frequency noise (or excess noise): (a) is the measured segment is conditioned by mobility fluctuations of concentration fluctuations or not, (b) which physical processes passing in crystal or on its interfaces are the sources of that noise, as well as (c) to make diversification between noises - which component of which type of noise dominates in which frequency region.Expected results from point of view of direct applications
- Obtain maximal information about noise profile at minimal measurements (at PDDF measurements only: avoiding PSD measurements phase).
- Introduce significant innovation into accuracy of noise spectroscopy.
- New method of type-wise diversification of measured noises from PDDF measurements (we expect that this result has perspectives to be converted into patent application).
Outline of possible future practical applications in noise diagnostic instrumentations
- New Noise Diagnostic Tool,
- New Noise Measurement Technique based on PDDF analysis only /Can be patented/,
- Novel and highly promising method of gas noise diagnostics.
New Projects in drafting process (B) – looking for partnership
•Gas Sensors for Harsh Environmental Applications
Contact Person: Head of Chair, Prof. V.M. Aroutiounian (e-mail: kisahar@ysu.am , Phone/Fax: (37410) 555590).
•Photolysis of water using semiconductor electrodes
Contact Person: ibid
•Nanotechnology based detection of explosives, chemical and biological threat agents. Bacteria detection utilizing electrical conductivity of semiconductor materials and devices
Contact Person: ibid
•Industrial Prototype of Spectropolarimeter Based on Liquid Crystal Polarization Diffraction Grating
Contact Persons: Dr. H. Margaryan, e-mail: marhakob@ysu.am ; Prof. V.M. Aroutiounian, e-mail/ cc: kisahar@ysu.am
- Infrustracture Development Projects (back)
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Multi-Sensors Research Infrustructure Development Project (go back)
(updated 10 April 2010)(this is an upgraded project formerly called "University Center of Excellence on Sensors" which passed international reviewing process organized by US Civilian and Research Development Foundation (www.crdf.org) and its local representative NFSAT (www.nfsat.am), reviewers panel board provided the following estimation to this project quote: "it is a good technology development project if a company is a partner of it." After the mentioned upgrade it is fully converted into Infrastructure Development Project, in particularly 70% of the estimated costs ($ 120,000 USD) is allocated onto scientific research equipment purchase and the rest on design, mantling, planning and personal training and sallary).
Funding scheem: The project can be supported by direct donation to Yerevan State University under negotiated framework agreement regulating the project monitoring scheem by the funding partner(s), for more details please contact Head of Chair, Professor V.M. Aroutiounian, e-mail: kisahar@ysu.am, Phone/Fax: (37410) 555590 .
Cursory description
For advanced multi-sensor research capabilities development it is projected to acquire:
(i) Advanced Automated Sensor Control & Measurement Chamber (Test bench) for multi-sensor solutions research,
(ii) Advanced Signal Processing Setups,
(iii) Several Numerical Simulation Packages
(iv) Advanced Sensor Control Programmable Setups with Accessories.
Students chosen on competitive base, several Post Graduate Students and Department memebers shall actively participate in development of the new research infrustracture.
Estimated budjet: 120,000 USD
Duration: 1.7 years
Contact Persons: Head of Chair, Professor V.M. Aroutiounian
(e-mail: kisahar@ysu.am )
Mr. Hayk V. Asriyan
(e-mail: hasriyan@ysu.am )
- Young Scientists Support Projects (go back)
1) Growth and investigation of InAs/InAsSbP photodiodes for optical sensors (go back) Contact Persons: M.S. Vardan G. Harutyunyan (PhD Student)
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To learn about our current education programs please click here.
To get list of training courses being under development please contact Head of Chair, Professor V.M. Aroutiounian, e-mail: kisahar@ysu.am Phone/Fax: (37410) 555590.
- Recently completed projects: (go back)
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Titles
Funding Orgs.
Managers
1.
A-322 - Theoretical and experimental investigations of porous and oxide semiconductors and their interfaces with electrolyte or gas. Development and manufacture of gas sensors and high efficient photoconverters of solar energy into electricity or chemical energy based on such materials (2001-2004)
ISTC
www.istc.ruStatus: Closed 2004
Prof.V.M.Aroutiounian
2.
А-321 - Investigations of optical and photoelectric properties of the semiconductor - liquid crystal interface (2001-2004)
ISTC
www.istc.ruStatus: Closed 2004
Dr. H.L.Margaryan
3.
PS-53 - Theoretical and experimental investigations of 1/f noise in semiconductors (2003)
ANSEF
www.ansef.orgStatus: Closed
2003
Prof. F.V.Gasparyan
4.
04-PS-cheminorg-728-25 - New semiconductor photocatalysts for photoelectrochemical converters of solar energy (2004)
ANSEF
www.ansef.orgStatus: Closed
Dr. V.M.Arakelyan
5.
04-PS-elec-716-9 - Theory of two-dimensional electron gas field-effect transistor (2004)
ANSEF
www.ansef.orgStatus: Closed 2004
Prof. S.G.Petrosyan
6.
AEO-10829-YE-3 Hydrogen sensors (2004)
CRDF/IPP
www.crdf.orgStatus: Closed
Prof.V.M.Aroutiounian
7.
ARP2-10831-YE-04/AAT-4-44224-01 Lattice matched low bandgap III-V ternary heterostructure for thermophotovoltaic applications (2004-2006)
CRDF/IPP
www.crdf.orgStatus: Closed 2006
Prof.V.M.Aroutiounian
8.
A-1232 - Synthesis and investigations of binary and multicomponent metal-oxide semiconductors for manufacture of chemical nanosensors and electronic nose arrays for monitoring of different toxic gases in environment and civilian defense (2006-2009)
ISTC
www.istc.ruStatus: Closed
2010Prof.V.M.Aroutiounian
9.
Structural Innovation of Light Valves and Spetial Light Modulators (2007-2010)
ISTC
www.istc.ruStatus: Closed
2010Dr. H.L.Margaryan
10.
CGP ARP2-2678-YE-05 - Phonons interface percolation dynamics and 1/f noise in semiconductor
micro- and opto- electronic devices; applications in Noise Diagnostics and Sensing (2006-2008)
CRDF
www.crdf.orgStatus: Closed
2009
Prof. F.V.Gasparyan
11.
ARE2-10838-YE-05 / AAT-5-55158-01 - Development of advanced air-and-water cooled PEM fuel cells (2006)CRDF/IPP
www.crdf.orgStatus:Closed
2008Prof.V.M.Aroutiounian
Armenian National Program
on Nanotechnology # 041030 (2003-2008)National Academy of Sciences
Status: Closed
2009Project Supervisor
Prof.E.M.KazaryanProject Experimental Section Supervisor
Prof.V.M.Aroutiounian13.
Carbon Nano Tubes based gas sensors /In collaboration with Switzerland, Hungary and Serbia R&D Groups.
SCOPES IZ73ZO_128037
Status: Ongoing
2010
Contact Person: Head of Armenian team, Prof. V.M. Aroutiounian (e-mail: kisahar@ysu.am Phone/Fax: (37410) 555590).
14.
Condmatex-2425
Status: Ongoing
2011
Contact Person:
Dr. K. Gambaryan (e-mail: kgambaryan@ysu.am Phone/Fax: (37410) 578382).