EcoServ

EcoServ aims to improve the management of aquatic ecosystems in Armenia by applying a participatory ecosystem services assessment approach

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Project Goals

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Develop the capacities of Yerevan State University and Scientific Center of Zoology and Hydroecology of National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia for the assessment of ecosystem services

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Develop an ecosystem services management module for Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students at the Department of Management and Business of Yerevan State University

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Develop an ecosystem services assessment framework for Armenian wetlands

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About Project Team

About Project Team

The EcoServ project team is a dedicated and interdisciplinary group of professionals united by their passion for environmental sustainability

This team brings together professionals with a background in landscape planning and development, geography, hydrobiology, business studies, transdisciplinary research and nature conservation to conduct comprehensive assessments of ecosystem services. EcoServ team collaborates with local communities, stakeholders, and decision-makers to achieve a balance between human water needs and preserving Armenia’s vital ecosystems through a participatory approach.

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Verena Radinger Peer

Verena Radinger-Peer

Project coordinator, Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Ass. Professor

Verena Radinger Peer
Ass.Prof. Dr. Verena Radinger-Peer specializes in landscape development and planning, with postdoc experience at MODUL University and visiting roles at CHEPS in the Netherlands and Fraunhofer ISI in Germany. Active in inter- and transdisciplinary research since 2013, she collaborates with academic and non-academic entities.Currently her research focuses on science-society interactions for regional sustainability transformations, ecosystem services as well as climate governance. Her work involves a broad mix of qualitative and quantitative social science methods.
Tigran Keryan

Tigran Keryan

Postdoctoral researcher, Dr.rer.soc.oec. MSc

Tigran Keryan

Dr. Tigran Keryan specializes in ecosystem services and nature-based solutions, addressing sustainability challenges through transdisciplinary and participatory research. Passionate about fostering collaboration among academics, practitioners, and policymakers, he focuses on developing practical solutions for societal issues. In the EcoServ project, he focuses on the Citizen Science approach to assess ecosystem services. With a postdoc experience at UTAD University, Portugal, he earned an MSc in Geography from Yerevan State University in Armenia and a doctoral degree from the Doctoral School Transitions to Sustainability (T2S) at BOKU University, Vienna.

Rafaela Schinegger

Rafaela Schinegger

Expert in ES assessment and management, Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Assoc. Professor

Rafaela Schinegger
Dr. Rafaela Schinegger, is an assistant professor for “Integrative Nature Conservation Planning at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). Her background is interdisciplinary with expertise in landscape planning, water management and freshwater fish ecology. Rafaela is an experienced scientist and manager of international projects and has advanced knowledge on various EU Directives (especially WFD, FD & HD) as well as in transdisciplinary activities and the science-policy interface.
Karlen Khachatryan

Karlen Khachatryan

Coordinator from YSU, Ph.D, Ass.Professor

Karlen Khachatryan

Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management at Yerevan State University. With a unique blend of managerial and research skills, he has led curriculum development and academic activities from 2016 to 2023. He’s secured three grants from Armenia’s Science Committee, highlighting his prowess in competitive research funding and project management. Additionally, he’s organized scientific events, such as conferences, to foster emerging talents. As the founder of “KMG Consulting,” Karlen bridges academia and business, offering consulting services that reflect his leadership and expertise in multiple domains.

Nonna Khachatryan

Nonna Khachatryan

Researcher and education expert, Ph.D, Ass.Professor

Nonna Khachatryan
Dr. Nonna Khachatryan, an academic with expertise in economics and education management, earned her Ph.D. focusing on Armenian higher education quality assurance. An Associate Professor at Yerevan State University, she co-develops curriculums and teaches in areas like Education and Innovation Management, Service Management, and Entrepreneurship. Her commitment to academic excellence includes participating in grant programs, trainings, and numerous publications, notably on entrepreneurship and change management methodologies. Her extensive experience and expertise significantly contribute to the EcoServ project.
Vardan Asatryan

Vardan Asatryan

Coordinator: SCZHE NAS RA, Ph.D, Lead Scientist

Vardan Asatryan
Dr. Vardan completed his PhD on ecological assessments of Lake Sevan’s inlets, creating the first multimetric index for surface water bodies in the Caucasus region. He has since developed hydrobiological monitoring tools and led diverse research projects involving partners from Germany, France, and CIS countries. Vardan serves as Armenia’s National Contact Point in Horizon Europe and has 15 years of teaching experience, including leading Armenia’s team in the International Geography Olympiad. He’s also a coordinator in the CaBOL initiative since 2020.
Marine Dallakyan

Marine Dallakyan

Co-leadership: SCZHE NAS RA, Ph.D, Lead Scientist

Marine Dallakyan
Dr. Marine Dallakyan, an ecologist with a chemistry background, earned her PhD in 2011, focusing on Hrazdan River’s ecological status. Over a decade, she’s led projects on benthic macroinvertebrates and ecological status methodologies in Armenia. She collaborated with German institutes on biodiversity and ecosystem services. In 2013, Marine adapted EU WFD approaches for Armenian hydrobiological monitoring. In 2018, she developed a benthic macroinvertebrates database at ZFMK, Bonn. Currently, she’s leading projects on multimetric indices and ecosystem services for Armenian water bodies, and teaches a module on Ecosystem Services at the Armenian State Pedagogical University, contributing to Yerevan State University’s curriculum.