Naira Khachibabyan
@nairakhachibabyan
Linguist and researcher specializing in Armenian linguistics, morphology, and language teaching.
ArmeniaWhat I'm looking for
I am a linguist and PhD candidate focused on Armenian linguistic studies, morphology, derivation, and contemporary Armenian usage. I have authored several scientific publications and contributed to lexical and gender linguistics research.
I work at the Language Institute of NAS RA since 2019 and participated in projects creating formal descriptions of Armenian word formation and electronic lexical databases. I have experience in research projects funded by language-learning grants.
My teaching experience includes Armenian language and literature instruction in diaspora and secondary school contexts, and I have presented at academic conferences. I bring both classroom and research expertise to interdisciplinary teams.
I am motivated to advance Armenian language documentation, digital lexical resources, and pedagogical approaches for diaspora and second-language learners, combining rigorous scholarship with practical educational outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Linguist
Language Institute of NAS RA
Oct 2019 - Present (6 years 3 months)
Conduct linguistic research and maintain the Affix Dictionary of the Armenian Language; author of multiple publications on morphology, derivation, gender linguistics, and contemporary Armenian studies.
Research Project Member
Language Institute of NAS RA
Jan 2018 - Sep 2024 (6 years 8 months)
Participated in grant-funded projects analyzing Armenian language teaching in Russian environments and formally describing Armenian word formation to create an electronic database (2018–2024).
Teacher
Armenian Language and Literature of Diaspora and a Foreign S
Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 (3 months)
Delivered Armenian language instruction for the diaspora community (St. Petersburg example) and contributed to materials for teaching Armenian as a foreign language.
Teacher
Armenian Language and Literature Secondary School N-2
Feb 2021 - May 2021 (3 months)
Taught Armenian language and literature to diaspora and foreign students, developing curriculum and instructional materials for West Armenian and contemporary language topics.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LRLanguage Institute of NAS RA
Doctor of Philosophy, Linguistics
2021 -
Activities and societies: Research projects, publications, conference participation
PhD candidate in linguistics conducting research in Armenian linguistic studies and contributing to projects and publications.
NANational Academy of Sciences of Armenia
Master’s Degree in Linguistics, Linguistics
2018 - 2020
Activities and societies: Research project on Armenian word formation
Completed a master's degree in linguistics with focus on Armenian word formation and related research.
YUYerevan State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Armenian Philology
2014 - 2018
Activities and societies: University-level teaching experience, publications
Earned a bachelor's degree in Armenian philology with coursework and research in Armenian language and literature.
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