His notable publications included an English - Armenian dictionary which is believed to be the first of its kind in the modern Armenian language .
A professor of chemistry at Tufts University , Chakmakjian wrote numerous books in several languages .
Chakmakjian 's notable publications included an English - Armenian dictionary which is believed to be the first of its kind in the modern Armenian language .
A professor of chemistry at Tufts University , Chakmakjian wrote numerous books in several languages .