December 14, 2008, Florence, Italy (Auditorium al Duomo) – Laurea Honoris Causa: Conferral of the title of Honorary Doctor of the Yerevan State University of Architecture and Construction (YSUAC), for the support of the international initiatives of YSUAC and the immense assistance in promoting strong collaborations among foreign universities. YSUAC Scientific Board decision in Yerevan, October 10, 2008; ceremony in Florence, December 14, 2008