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YerevaNN

YerevaNN /jɛɾɛvɑnˈɛn/ is a machine learning research center based in Yerevan, Armenia. Listen to the EVN Report’s podcast to learn about our lab’s recent research directions and their strategic importance for Armenia.

Latest Research

Small Molecule Optimization with Large Language Models. Up to 2B parameter language models (Chemlactica and Chemma) combined with a genetic algorithm produces state-of-the-art results on most molecular optimization benchmarks.

Research Directions

We focus on advancing large language models (LLMs) in biotech and robotics—two fields with transformative potential. These areas, recognized by Y Combinator as the next frontiers, offer us an exciting opportunity to make an impact in selected fields.

AI for Molecule Generation

We are developing an advanced AI-driven molecular “programming language” to revolutionize drug discovery by enabling precise, programmatic design of pharmaceutical compounds.

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AI for Robotics

We're pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence to enhance robotic capabilities. This direction focuses on predicting the environment's 3D model based on high-frequency signals.

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Team

Hrant Khachatrian
Founding Director, PhD

Hakob Tamazyan
ML Researcher, PhD

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Ani Vanyan
ML Researcher
PhD Student

Alvard Barseghyan
ML Researcher
PhD Student

Narek Nurijanyan
ML Researcher

Anna Khosrovyan
ML Researcher

Narek Abelyan
Computational Biologist, PhD

Menua Bedrosian
ML Researcher

Tatevik Abrahamyan
ML Researcher

Filya Geikyan
ML Researcher

Khoren Petrosyan
ML Researcher

Rafayel Mkrtchyan
ML Researcher
PhD Student

Vladimir Tarasov
ML Researcher

Armen Manukyan
ML Researcher

Samvel Karapetyan
ML Researcher

Ararat Saribekyan
ML Researcher

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Aram Dovlatyan
Research Engineer

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Gor Simonyan
ML Researcher

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Artashes Mkrtchyan
ML Researcher

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Tatev Vardanyan
Operations and Development

Anahit Simonyan
Chief Accountant

Leyli Shaboyan
Executive Assistant

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Sponsored Fellowships in 2025


  1. Khoren Petrosyan and Rafayel Mkrtchyan received Lebaredian Fellowship.
  2. Hakob Tamazyan received SASTIC Fellowship.
  3. Gor Simonyan and Vladimir Tarasov received Scholarships for their internship programs

Sponsored Fellowships in 2024


  1. Philipp Guevorguian, Samvel Karapetyan, Hasmik Mnatsakanyan and Edvard Ghukasyan received Yandex Armenia Fellowship.
  2. Anna Khosrovyan and Narek Nurijanyan received Cognaize Scholarships for their internship programs.
  3. Filya Geikyan and Davit Gyulnazaryan received Voskanyan Scholarships for their internship programs.
  4. Alvard Barseghyan received LayerSwap Fellowship.
  5. Ani Vanyan received FimeTech Fellowship.


Collaborators

Dr. Naira Hovakimyan
UIUC, Aviatic

Dr. Aram Galstyan
USC

Armen Aghajanyan
Perceptron AI

Dr. Theofanis Raptis
CNR, Italy

Dr. Hrayr Harutyunyan
Google Research

Dr. Vahan Huroyan
Saint Louis University

Dr. Ruben Abagyan
UC San Diego

Dr. Areg Karapetyan
NYU, Abu Dhabi

Dr. Ivan Aprahamian
Dartmouth College

Evan Shelhamer
UBC

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Board of Trustees

Gor Vardanyan
Founder, FimeTech
Co-founder, Chessify

Vazgen Hakobjanyan
Co-founder, Teamable
Founder, ML Labs
Ex-Partner, SmartGate VC

Rouben Meschian
Founder, Arminova Technologies
Founding Software Engineer, Cambridge Semantics

Alumni

Hrayr Harutyunyan
Research Scientist, Google Research

Karen Hambardzumyan
PhD student, FAIR, UCL

Hovhannes Tamoyan
PhD student, TU Darmstadt

Arto Maranjyan
PhD student, KAUST

Gor Arakelyan
Tech Entrepreneur

Martin Mirakyan
Founder, Profound Academy

Ashot Matevosyan
Research Scientist, Yerevan Physics Institute

Arshak Minasyan
Assistant Professor, CentraleSupélec

Davit Papikyan
ML Engineer, Deep Origin

Rafayel Darbinyan
Data Scientist, ServiceTitan

Gayane Chilingaryan
Applied Scientist, Zalando

Kajik Hakobyan
AI Researcher, Podcastle

Hasmik Mnatsakanyan
R&D Engineer, Deep Origin

Ani Tevosyan
Engineering Lead, In Silico LLC

Khazhak Galstyan
ML Researcher

Davit Gyulnazaryan
Full Stack Engineer, Activloop

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Edvard Ghukasyan
ML Specialist, Web Fontaine

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Tigran Galstyan
Postdoctoral Researcher, CNRS

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Knarik Mheryan
ML Researcher

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Tigran Fahradyan
ML Researcher

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Boris Martirosyan
Senior ML Engineer, Aderant

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Partners and Sponsors

Our team extends heartfelt gratitude to the following organizations for their strategic donations and partnerships, which have advanced our research capabilities.

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Our Impact

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Researchers

19 active ML researchers
21 alumni active in ML
2 startup co-founders
6 PhDs abroad
3 PhDs in Armenia

42

Papers

Leading AI venues
2200+ citations

19

CS & AI Courses

850 students across Armenian universities and training centers

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Capstones

Undergraduate and graduate theses supervised by our team