Liana Khachatryan wins 21st International Microelectronics Olympiad

Liana Khachatryan from Armenia has secured first place in the 21st annual International Microelectronics Olympiad. The awards ceremony took place on November 3 during the Silicon Mountains Summit and Expo 2026.

The competition included finalists from 15 countries, including France, Russia, Lebanon, and Vietnam. Second place was awarded to Assane Ndiaye of France, while third-place honors went to Natalie Juljyan of Lebanon, Artur Saribekyan of Armenia, and Anton Glinin of Russia.

A special Best Engineering Solution award, dedicated to the memory of Arman Chakharyan, was presented to Haykush Petrosyan. The Olympiad, organized by Synopsis Armenia under the patronage of the Prime Minister of Armenia, aims to identify and encourage young professionals under the age of 30 in the field of microelectronics.