My research project is on the connection between regime change and place-making, with the example of Armenia (Yerevan) and Ukraine (Kyiv).
Academic interests
- Public spaces
- Urban movements
- Post-socialist urbanism
- Comparative urbanism
- Civil society
- Aid politics
- Sustainable development
Courses taught
SGO2500 - North / South - development (Lecturer and seminar leader)
SGO3500 - Urban structure and development (seminar leader)
SGO2400 - Political Geography
Background
Education:
- University of Cambridge, Development Studies
- American University of Armenia, Political Science and International Affairs
Work Experience:
- National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, Sustainability Researcher
- European Parliament, Eastern Partnership and Russia Unit, Research Fellow
- Center for Strategic Initiatives of the Republic of Armenia, Development Strategy Analyst
- US Embassy in Yerevan, Public Outreach Coordinator
- United Nations Development Program, Evaluation Consultant (Team Leader)
- Turpanjian Center for Policy Analysis, Research Assistant
Awards
- Cambridge Commonwealth, European and International Trust Scholarship
- Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Scholarship
- Armenian International Women Association Scholarship
- Luys Foundation Scholarship (given to Armenian students from top 10 world universities)
- Franklin Award from the US Ambassador to Armenia for excellent performance
- Scholarship of University-Wide Academic Excellence, American University of Armenia
languages:
English, Armenian, Russian, Spanish, French