# Robert Athoyan

> Armenian mathematician and university teacher (1935-2015)

**Wikidata**: [Q20511325](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20511325)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/robert-athoyan

## Summary
Robert Athoyan was an Armenian mathematician and university teacher (1935-2015) known for his significant contributions to informatics and computer science. He served as the director of the Yerevan Institute of Automated Control Systems from 1992 to 2011 and was a full professor at the National Polytechnic University of Armenia.

## Biography
- Born: 1935-11-29 in Goris
- Nationality: Armenia
- Education: Doctor in Engineering (1979), National Polytechnic University of Armenia (graduated 1958)
- Known for: Contributions to informatics and computer science in Armenia
- Employer(s): Yerevan Computer Research and Development Institute (1977-1993), National Polytechnic University of Armenia (1985-1995), Yerevan Institute of Automated Control Systems (1992-2011, Director)
- Field(s): Informatics, Computer Science

## Contributions
Robert Athoyan was a leading figure in developing Armenia's computational systems infrastructure. As director of the Yerevan Institute of Automated Control Systems (1992-2011), he led research and development efforts focused on computational systems and data storage/retrieval technologies. Prior to this, he worked at the Yerevan Computer Research and Development Institute (1977-1993) and held a professorship at the National Polytechnic University of Armenia (1985-1995). His work significantly advanced the field of informatics within Armenia, contributing to the establishment of computational research capabilities and education in the country. He was recognized as a full professor in 1983 and became an academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia in 1986.

## FAQs
### Q: Where was Robert Athoyan born?
A: Robert Athoyan was born in Goris on November 29, 1935.

### Q: What was Robert Athoyan's nationality?
A: Robert Athoyan was Armenian.

### Q: What major awards did Robert Athoyan receive?
A: Robert Athoyan received the Lenin Prize (1981), the Armenian SSR State Prize (1976), and the Honored Scientist of Armenia award (2011).

### Q: What was Robert Athoyan's highest academic position?
A: Robert Athoyan was a full professor, a position he held since 1983, and an academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia since 1986.

### Q: Where did Robert Athoyan work as director?
A: Robert Athoyan served as the director of the Yerevan Institute of Automated Control Systems from 1992 to 2011.

## Why They Matter
Robert Athoyan played a pivotal role in establishing and advancing informatics and computer science as distinct fields in Armenia. His leadership at the Yerevan Institute of Automated Control Systems (1992-2011) was crucial for the development of computational research and technology infrastructure in the post-Soviet era. As an academician and full professor, he significantly influenced generations of Armenian scientists and engineers. His contributions, recognized by major state awards including the Lenin Prize, helped shape the technological landscape of Armenia and ensured the continuity of computational sciences education and research in the country.

## Notable For
- Director of the Yerevan Institute of Automated Control Systems (1992-2011)
- Recipient of the Lenin Prize (1981) for his scientific contributions
- Recipient of the Armenian SSR State Prize (1976)
- Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia (elected 1986)
- Full Professor since 1983

## Body
### Early Life and Education
- Born November 29, 1935, in Goris, Armenia.
- Graduated from the National Polytechnic University of Armenia in 1958.
- Earned his Doctor in Engineering degree in 1979.

### Career
- Employed by the Yerevan Computer Research and Development Institute from 1977 to 1993.
- Served as a professor at the National Polytechnic University of Armenia from 1985 to 1995.
- Appointed Director of the Yerevan Institute of Automated Control Systems in 1992, serving until 2011.
- Promoted to Full Professor in 1983.

### Recognition and Affiliations
- Elected an Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia in 1986.
- Awarded the Armenian SSR State Prize in 1976.
- Awarded the Lenin Prize in 1981.
- Awarded the Honored Scientist of Armenia title in 2011.
- Received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour, Medal "For Labour Valour", and Medal "Veteran of Labour".
- Known aliases include Robert V. Atoyan and Роберт Вардгесович Атоян.
- His native name is Ռոբերտ Վարդգեսի Աթոյան.

## References

1. Q136849348
2. [National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia](https://www.sci.am/membersview.php?id=86&langid=2)
3. [Source](http://am.hayazg.info/index.php?curid=648)