Education
Mikayel studied in the Faculty of History at Yerevan State University from 1991 to 1996. He then continued postgraduate studies at the Institute of History of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia.
Professional Experience
Mikayel began his career at the Armenian Branch of the Mir Interstate Television and Radio Company. Later, he held various positions at the Information and Public Relation Center of the RA Prime Minister's Office and the RA President’s Office and the RA Prime Minister’s Office, including Advisor to the Director and Head of the Orbeli Analytical Center. He also coordinated the “Orbeli Dialogues” series of interviews and discussions.
Media & Broadcasting
Created programs on Armenian independence, and on Armenian and international media for the Public Radio of Armenia. Wrote articles for EVN Report, Mediamax, Media.am and for other media outlets.
Lecturing
2016-2018 – taught in the Master’s Program in Public Relations at Bryusov State University of Languages and Social Sciences, focusing on media literacy, media law and propaganda studies.
Conferences
Organized and participated in international expert conferences on demography and Armenian-Indian, Armenian-Iranian, Armenian-Georgian and Armenian-Russian relations and delivered reports.
International Training
Participated in media training courses in the Netherlands and public relations courses in Switzerland under NATO’s Partnership for Peace Program. Attended the “Media Dialog” international research project on conflict studies in Tbilisi (2019) and in Berlin (2025). Participated in conferences in India (Jaipur) and in Hungary (Budapest Dialogue).
Author of more than 500 radio programs and articles, 32 TV programs, 18 documentaries.
