A pioneer, innovator, and world authority on self-repairing electronic systems, Dr. Yervant Zorian bridges cutting-edge technology with a deep commitment to Armenia’s future. As Chief Architect at Synopsys, President of Synopsys Armenia, and founder of the Armenian Virtual College, he has spent decades shaping the global tech industry while expanding educational opportunities for Armenians worldwide.
Political scientist, economist, author and public intellectual Cengiz Aktar, who spearheaded the landmark 2008 “I Apologize” campaign challenging the Turkish state’s official denial of the Armenian Genocide, speaks with piercing honesty in this episode of Up Close & Personal with EVN Report’s Maria Titizian. He reflects on Turkey’s politics, its fractured memory, and the enduring weight of “collective amnesia”. For Aktar, confronting the truth of the Genocide is not only a moral imperative; it is the key to breaking the nation’s cycle of repression.
Artur Papyan, Director of MDI Armenia and Co-founder of CyberHUB-AM, opens up about his childhood in Gyumri, his journey through international study, his lifelong passion for tech and gadgets, and candidly shares his thoughts on Armenia’s evolving media landscape, including his favorite football team, in this episode of Up Close & Personal with EVN Report’s Maria Titizian.
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