BSES Capstone Projects Showcase Engineering Excellence
2 min readYEREVAN, Armenia — The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences (BSES) program at the Zaven P. and Sonia Akian College of Science and Engineering (CSE) of the American University of Armenia (AUA) recently celebrated the completion of its graduating students’ capstone projects, a pivotal moment in their undergraduate academic journey. The capstone papers and presentation videos are now accessible online in the BSES program’s Capstone Papers and Presentations 2023-2024 section on the official CSE website.
Capstone project topics varied widely, from a new product with cutting-edge engineering solutions to research that simulated real-time solutions for implementation in various setups. BSES Program Chair Satenik Mnatsakanyan reflected on the significance of these projects, noting their testament to the students’ dedication and integrity: “The complexity and diversity of the capstone projects, along with the quality of the work done by the students, were impressive and truly raised the bar of our Engineering Sciences program to the next level. Thank you to all the students, supervisors, advisors, instructors, and capstone committee members for their hard work throughout the entire year.”
Other projects featured a UAV that incorporated a V-tail design for improved durability, the utilization of CAD modeling and advanced manufacturing processes, and a general formalism for describing feedback adaptation to external environmental changes in statistical systems. CSE adjunct lecturer Levon Stepanyan, who supervised three capstone projects, praised the students’ innovative thinking and contributions to the advancement of engineering: “With the invaluable assistance of our capstone advisors, the students created a bridge between academia and industry. It is my firm belief that these connections will foster mutual benefit and ultimately catalyze an engineering renaissance in Armenia.”
The students’ presentations showcased their innovative research and outcomes while also reflecting on the research and product development process. The special review committee, comprising distinguished representatives from academia and industry, was invited to serve on the jury, which provided evaluations and suggestions for the projects. Among the jury members was Hayk Martirosyan, co-founder and CTO at Bazoomq Space Research Laboratory, who underscored the importance of the projects: “Capstone projects are a great chance for students to show off the knowledge they have gained during the study period: practical project management and problem solving on a different scale using domain knowledge and skills, especially in multidisciplinary projects. There has also been significant progress in the program and students in recent years.”
The capstone projects will continue to merge creative solutions with practical applications, fostering a new generation of engineers well-prepared to accept contemporary challenges.
Founded in 1991, the American University of Armenia (AUA) is a private, independent university located in Yerevan, Armenia, affiliated with the University of California, and accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission in the United States. AUA provides local and international students with Western-style education through top-quality undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs, promotes research and innovation, encourages civic engagement and community service, and fosters democratic values.
