Holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Yerevan State University, where he also teaches. The areas of his academic interest are state building and governance in Armenia with focus on elections and party systems. In addition to his research and teaching Danielyan has over 10 years of practical experience in implementing projects in the fields of democracy and governance, civil society and civic education. Since 2016 he serves as Programs Adviser for Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Armenia.