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Giorgi Alibegashvili

Georgian Philology

Full Professor at Saint Andrew the First-Called Georgian University and Chair of the Department of the State Language of Georgia. Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of Georgia and a researcher in the fields of Georgian literature, Christian culture, and philology. His research encompasses a broad range of topics, including Christian anthropology, hagiography, the study of ancient Georgian literature, Georgian-Byzantine literary relations, Christian asceticism and mysticism, Georgian folklore, the history of translation, language normalization issues, determining general standards for the levels of proficiency in the Georgian language, and the history of ancient Georgian cultural and educational centers and monastery.

He is the author of numerous monographs and articles, including works on Georgian folk poetry, the anthropology of Saint Gregorius Nyssenus, the ascetic views of Saint Epiphanius of Cyprus, the theological translation activities of Saint Ephrem the Syrian, the history of Mount Athos, and issues related to medieval chivalric literature. His work also includes a four-volume study of Georgian literature and scientific articles on Georgian-Byzantine relations and Christian culture.

He actively participates in both national and international conferences and is a scientific supervisor and opponent for numerous doctoral theses.

Throughout his academic and scientific career, he has focused on the study and development of Georgian cultural heritage, with particular emphasis on the role of Christianity in shaping Georgian literature and education.

Manana Tabidze

Georgian Philology

Doctor of Philology, Professor at Saint Andrew the First-Called Georgian University of the Patriarchate of Georgia.  She specializes in linguistics, sociolinguistics, and language policy. Her academic research focuses on the Georgian language and its role in the region’s cultural and political contexts. Her scholarly work covers several significant areas, including language change, linguistic identity, and sociolinguistic aspects of religious and ethnic communities in Georgia.

She has actively participated in various international conferences, and her research has been published in numerous scholarly journals. Her studies address topics such as the linguistic situation in post-Soviet Georgia, the influence of the Russian language, and issues related to the ecology of the Georgian language. She has also studied the sociolinguistic dynamics in the Caucasus, including the linguistic identity and language use of the Pankisi Kists and the Abkhazians living in Adjara.

Her works have been published in international journals and collaborative monographs, where she focuses on research in the context of linguistic politics and social-cultural changes in the region.

Eka Dughashvili

Georgian Philology

Associate Professor at Saint Andrew the First-Called Georgian University of the Patriarchate of Georgia and a main researcher and coordinator of educational programs at the Korneli Kekelidze Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts.

She holds a Master's degree in Classical Philology from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University and pursued doctoral studies at the Korneli Kekelidze Institute of Manuscripts. Her academic training also includes specialized studies in Greek language, literature, and culture at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Her research focuses on the codicological, textual, and iconographic analysis of Georgian and Byzantine hymnographic and liturgical manuscripts. She has led and participated in numerous scholarly projects funded by the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation, exploring themes such as biblical iconography, hymnographic translation traditions, and Georgian-Greek manuscript heritage.

She has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and several monographs, including The Biblical Scenes in the Decoration of Georgian Manuscripts (2016) and Ancient Georgian Translations of Cosmas of Jerusalem’s Hymnography (2014). She has presented her research at numerous international conferences across Europe and the United States, contributing to fields such as philology, hymnography, Byzantine studies, and Georgian cultural heritage.

Her academic contributions have been recognized through prestigious scholarships and awards, including postdoctoral research support from Italy’s National Research Council and fellowships from the George Soros Foundation and the Greek Ministry of Education.

Manana Kvachantiradze

Georgian Philology

Doctor of Philology, Associate Professor at Saint Andrew the First-Called Georgian University of the Patriarchate of Georgia.

She has an extensive background in research, having served in various roles at the Shota Rustaveli Institute of Georgian Literature, including Head of the Department of Georgian Literature and Chief Research Scientist. Her scholarly work primarily focuses on the study of 20th-century Georgian literature, with a particular emphasis on authors such as Otar Chiladze and Vazha-Pshavela.

Dr. Kvachantiradze’s academic expertise is reflected in her participation in numerous international forums and conferences, where she has presented papers on themes such as the psychological motivations of literary characters, the concept of freedom in Georgian novels, and the spatial models in Georgian prose. With over 100 scientific publications and five books, her works include Vectorz (2013), Repetition (2006), and Essays on Literature (2001). She has also contributed significantly to scholarly journals, publishing extensively on topics ranging from myth creation in Georgian poetry to the influence of Western literary movements on Georgian discourse.

In recognition of her scholarly achievements, Dr. [Name] has received several prestigious awards, including the Grigol Kiknadze First Prize from Tbilisi State University and the Certificate of Honor from the Georgian National Academy of Sciences.

Natia Sadghobelashvili

Georgian Philology

MA in Linguistics, Assistant for Georgian Philology programme at Bachelor’s level at St. Andrew’s Georgian University. Author of two academic courses: (Digital Humanities and Georgian as a Foreign Language) and two scientific articles. Her main research interests and areas of expertise cover: Digital humanities, Georgian language morphological analysis and medieval Georgian manuscripts.

Tea Burchuladze

Georgian Philology

A Senior Research Fellow at the Arnold Chikobava Institute of Linguistics and an Associate Professor at the St. Andrew the First-Called Georgian University.

With over two decades of experience in the field of linguistics, she has made significant contributions to the study of Georgian language, especially in syntax, speech culture, and phonetics. Her scholarly output includes over 150 publications, encompassing monographs, peer-reviewed articles, and edited volumes.

She has participated in several major research projects funded by the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation, including initiatives on Georgian word abbreviations, the functional role of the state language, and the composition of modern Georgian literary language norms.

Beyond her research, Dr. Burchuladze has been active in academic service—opposing dissertation defenses, editing scholarly books, and conducting professional training in linguistic standards and academic writing. Her current work continues to explore both theoretical and applied aspects of modern Georgian linguistics.

Roin Metreveli

History

Academician, Doctor of History, Professor at St. Andrew Georgian University. In June 2023, Roin Metreveli was appointed as President of the Georgian National Academy of Sciences.

His awards count: 1998 - Cavalier of the Order of Honor; 1999 -  Iv. Javakhishvili’s prize & medal; 2000 -  F. Nansen’s medal; 2001 -  Golden Cross (the highest award of the Georgian Orthodox church); 2003 - “Golden Fortune” (The International Academic rating of Popularity and Quality), etc.

Vakhtang Guruli

History

Doctor of History, Professor at St. Andrew Georgian University. He holds Ilia Chavchavadze National House-Museum and Ilia's Foundation "Saguramo" Prize in the field of humanities (2024). He is the author of about 300 scientific articles, 115 monographs/books/guides and 6 teaching courses. He is a contributor to the collective work of the authors "The History of Georgian Diplomacy" (2023) and "The History of the Caucasus," in two volumes (2024).

Gela Kistauri

Doctor of History, Associate Professor at St. Andrew the First-Called Georgian University, author of two monographs and co-author of a third monograph. Author of 15 scientific articles. Since 2016, he has been a member of the World Congress of Byzantine Studies and the National Committee of Byzantine Scholars of Georgia.

He has participated in four scientific grant projects funded by the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation (two as project leader and two as a key member).

Gvantsa Burduli

Doctor of History, Associate Professor at St. Andrew Georgian University. She is the author of about 17 scientific articles, 3 monographs and 5 teaching courses; co-author of 1 monograph. Dr. Burduli’s main research interests and areas of expertise cover: The history of Georgia, specifically the research period being the modern and contemporary history; Special focus on the history of the Georgian church.

Nino Shiolashvili

History

Doctor of History, Associate Professor at St. Andrew's Georgian University.

Her primary research areas include the history of Georgia, particularly the 15th-18th centuries, source criticism and diplomacy, as well as demographic, social, and ethnic issues.
Her research interests encompass the study of historical documents, the exploration of cultural heritage, and the analysis of historical sources related to the history of Georgia.
She is a participant in several research projects and also has experience in leading research projects. She actively participates in various local and international scientific conferences and symposiums.
Nino Shiolashvili has been involved in preparing temporary exhibitions and contributing to the concepts of new museums in Mtskheta, the historical museum of Stephantsminda (Al. Kazbegi), the visitor center of Gelati, and the military museums of Gori Fortress.
She is the author of around 25 scientific publications and 8 monographs/books. One of her monographs was presented at the Frankfurt International Book Fair.

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Doctor of Law, Professor at St. Andrew Georgian University. She is a member of the Constitutional Court of Georgia; a full member of the National Academy of Sciences of Abkhazia (since 2016), the author of 6 monographs and more than 100 scientific works; She published 4 books: “Our Constitution”; “Causation (According to the Jurisprudence of ECHR;”, “Impeachment in the United States: the Constitutional Dilemmas”; “Freedom of Expression, under  Art. 10 of the ECHR”.  She translated and published 6 collections of decisions and Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights; She is the Author of various draft laws, judgments of the Constitutional Court of Georgia and other legal documents, as well as the author of electronic textbooks in the field of European Human Rights Law.

Dr. Gotsiridze’s main research interests and areas of expertise cover: Fundamental human rights and freedoms (including freedom of expression, right to life, right to euthanasia, freedom of religion,  women’s quoting systems); Law of the European Convention; Constitutional law; judicial review; criminal law; judicial ethics; principles and standards of judicial independence; disciplinary responsibility systems for judges; freedom of the press; journalistic ethics; the concept of causality; institute of impeachment and its mechanism; extraterritorial jurisdiction of the European Court, advisory opinion of Grand Chamber and jurisdiction under protocol 16 of the European Convention. Besides, legal system of the European Union, its values, and issues related to its accession is among main interests for research for Dr. Gostridze.

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Doctor of Law in the field of Legal History and Associate Professor at St. Andrew's Georgian University. His primary research focuses on the history of law, innovations, legal institutions of pledge and mortgage, the legal nature of leasing contracts, and other areas of private law. His publications have been published in scientific journals in Georgia and internationally, with notable works on legal issues related to leasing and pledge.

Doctor of Law, Professor at St. Andrew Georgian University. He has been practicing law since 2001, specializing in civil law. His primary focus is on civil procedural and substantive law. He is also interested in the research of civil enforcement law. He is the author of textbooks, articles, and fundamental works in the field of civil and procedural law.

He is the author of fundamental works in the field of civil law, and a three-volume commentary on civil law is set to be published soon. Until now, his works on civil procedure were published in the form of textbooks and articles. He is also interested in the research of civil enforcement law, especially because of the lack of materials in this field in the Georgian language, in 2017, he published a supplementary textbook, and in 2018, a commentary on the articles of the General Part focusing on civil enforcement law. He is the author of scientific articles on the same topic. His works have been cited in judicial decisions, leading to changes in practices, the establishment of new approaches, and legislative amendments that were anticipated by his published textbooks and articles.

Tamar Laliashvili

Doctor of Law from Bremen University. Her research interests primarily focus on the criminal procedure system and human rights protection issues. Her scholarly work covers various topics, including criminal procedure, comparative criminal law, plea bargaining, the conflict between covert investigative actions and human rights, as well as comparative analysis of European and American criminal procedures.

She is the author of numerous international publications, including books and scientific articles. One of her notable works addresses the harmonization of emerging systems in the criminal procedure of Georgia. Her research also includes the implementation of European conventions and the protection of physical liberty under the Constitution of Georgia.

Doctor of Law from the University of Potsdam, Germany. Professor at St. Andrew Georgian University and Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State Unversity.

He has many years of experience in leading and implementing projects funded by international and local organizations. He is the author/co-author of several textbooks and a member of the

editorial board of several scientific journals.

Doctor of Political Science, Associate Professor and Head of the Bachelor's Program in International Relations at St. Andrew's Georgian University. The topic of her doctoral dissertation is the study of regional security problems in the South Caucasus.

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Professor and Co-head of International Relations programme at Bachelor’s level at St. Andrew’s Georgian University. He has strong academic background in political science and international relations.

He has held numerous academic positions, including Associate Professor and visiting lecturer at Georgian HEIs and at the Diplomatic Training Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia.

His field of expertise is global security and intelligence. His research primarily revolves around security reform, U.S. foreign policy, and global intelligence practices. Dr. Shurgulaia has presented at several international conferences, including those on global security and U.S. political development. He has also published extensively on topics such as the U.S. Intelligence Community, national security, and geopolitical issues, with works published in prominent scientific journals and books.

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Full professor at St. Andrew the First-Called Georgian University, Doctor of Physics, and an expert in the field of education, with many years of experience in both academic and scientific work. His scientific research spans the fields of physics and mathematics, as well as medicine and biophysics.

He is the author of 18 scientific articles and 2 inventions. His work also includes the implementation of innovative educational and technological projects, such as the development of "Home School" video lessons and electronic learning systems.

He is involved in various educational projects, including those focused on the professional development of teachers, which contribute to the advancement of the education system and the preparation of professional teachers in Georgia.

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Maia Khechikashvili holds a PhD degree in Geography and is an Associate Professor at St. Andrew the First-Called Georgian University. She has many years of educational and research experience in the fields of physical geography, landscape planning, and tourism development.

She actively participates in local and international projects and expeditions aimed at studying anthropogenic transformation of landscapes, promoting sustainable development, and developing tourism.

Maia Khechikashvili is a member of the Georgian Geographical Society and the author of around 30 scientific papers, including two monographs. She has taken part in numerous scientific conferences and educational projects as an expert, lecturer, and trainer.

Her research interests include: landscape planning, research on anthropogenic transformation of landscapes, geography of tourism, issues of wine tourism, ecological and agrotourism development, natural resource assessment and utilization strategies..

Associate Professor at St. Andrew the First-Called Georgian University and Head of the English Language Teacher Education Program. She also serves as an English Language Expert-Consultant at the National Center for Teacher Professional Development and is a consultant and facilitator for the Council of Europe’s “Democracy Starts at School” initiative.

With over 20 years of experience in the field of education, she specializes in English language teaching, education policy, and strategic development. Her work includes the design and implementation of innovative teacher training programs, promotion of inclusive education, and the integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), CLIL methodology, and democratic competences into the learning process.

Nona collaborates with leading international organizations such as USAID, the Council of Europe, Peace Corps, British Council, and UNICEF. She contributes to numerous national and international education projects and regularly presents at international conferences, including IATEFL and BETT.

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Mikheil Tepnadze holds a Master's degree in Education Administration, He is an Assistant Professor for Teacher Training/Education Programme at St. Andrew’s Georgian University and is a certified expert in education quality assurance and professional development.

He has many years of experience in the education system in the areas of policy, assessment, strategic planning, and training. He is the author of numerous educational projects, a trainer, and a speaker at conferences.
His main research interests include inclusive education, school management, and the improvement of professional standards.

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Assistant Professor at St. Andrew the First-Called Georgian University, Certified Psychologist.

Nino Kobaladze specializes in child development psychology and educational psychology. Her scientific and educational activities are closely connected with the professional development of teachers, including areas such as differentiated instruction, effective teaching strategies, and competency-based assessment.

Nino Kobaladze’s professional experience is backed by many years of practice as a trainer, during which her work has included improving the qualifications of students, teachers, and educators. She conducts teacher trainings and practical courses, such as differentiated coaching and conflict prevention.

Kobaladze is also involved in the development of major projects, including the teacher education program supported by the World Bank, and she maintains a private practice in psychological counseling.

Her research mainly focuses on social and gender issues, child development, educational psychology, professional development, conflict management, and gender stereotypes.

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Dr. David Liparteliani is an educator and researcher with a background in educational management, curriculum development, and pedagogical practices. He holds a Master's degree in Educational Administration from Ilia State University, Georgia, and a Bachelor's degree in Radio Physics from Tbilisi State University.

Currently, Dr. Liparteliani serves as a lecturer and trainer in various educational institutions, contributing to teacher professional development and quality management in education. His areas of expertise include the development and implementation of training programs for school leaders and teachers, as well as research on the quality of education in Georgia. He has worked in diverse roles, including as a quality management manager at the Batumi Georgian-American School and a trainer for the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia.

Dr. Liparteliani's research interests revolve around the practical application of educational theories in school settings, particularly in the areas of action research and educational leadership. His recent publication, Action Research Handbook, offers a comprehensive guide for conducting research in educational environments. He has also been actively involved in developing and evaluating training courses and educational projects aimed at improving educational quality and leadership within Georgian schools.

Maia Inasaridze is a philologist and a highly qualified expert in education policy and teacher professional development. She has 40 years of experience in pedagogical and scientific work. She graduated from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University with a degree in Philology and completed postgraduate studies at the Georgian Institute of Pedagogical Sciences.

She collaborates with the National Center for Teacher Professional Development, where she leads the development of training programs, standards, and educational materials in Georgian language and literature. For many years, she also headed the Tbilisi Teacher Training Institute and the educational organization "Didactica."

Maia Inasaridze participated in the creation of the National Curriculum and is the author of several textbooks and practical guides, including "Modern Methods of Teaching Georgian Language and Literature", "Practical Guide to the Teacher’s Professional Standard", among others. She actively cooperates with organizations such as UNICEF, USAID, OSCE, and the European Union, and has been invited as an expert to many national and international projects.

Her areas of professional interest include the development of teacher professional standards and teaching methodologies; the implementation of bilingual education, critical thinking, inclusive education, gender-responsive pedagogy, and modern teaching methods.

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Doctor of Economics; Professor at St. Andrew's Georgian University; Head of the Bachelor's Program in Business Administration; Dean of the School of Business, Computing, and Social Sciences; President of the Economic Research Center (non-commercial legal entity); Director and Partner at "Business Management Bureau" LLC.

He is the author and co-author of around fifty books, scientific articles, and publications on economics, state budget, taxation, macro and monetary policy, finance, and credit issues. Dr. Kistauri’s main research interests and areas of expertise cover: Business in developing countries; Monetary policy; State budget and public finances; Macroeconomic stability. He is a Member of the Securities Council of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia and the Audit Board of the Parliament of Georgia.

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Doctor of Business Administration; Professor at St. Andrew's Georgian University; Head of the Bachelor's Program in Business Administration and Deputy Dean of the School of Business, Computing, and Social Sciences. She is the author of around 70 scientific works, 4 monographs (including 3 co-authored, one of which is a collective monograph by Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University and Vadim Hetman Kyiv National Economic University), and co-author of three lecture courses. Dr. Damenia’s main research interests and areas of expertise cover: Women's employment issues and European experience; Tourism business management; Risk management; Agricultural economics.

She is a member of the "Management and Administration" Higher Education Sectoral Council at the National Center for Education Quality Development; Scientific Secretary, member of dissertation councils/colleges, and official reviewer (opponent) at various higher education institutions in Georgia. Scientific supervisor for doctoral candidates; Member of the editorial board of the international scientific-methodological and practical peer-reviewed journal "Agricultural Economic Sciences and Technologies"; Official reviewer of scientific monographs and articles both in Georgia and abroad (including the peer-reviewed journal "Management" of the Faculty of Economics and Management at Zielona Góra University).

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Professor at the Business, Computing, and Social Sciences School of the Georgian University of Saint Andrew the First-Called of the Georgian Patriarchate. In 1986, he was awarded the degree of Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, and in 2002, he received the degree of Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. He is a member of the Georgian Mathematical Union.

He has extensive academic and scientific work experience. Specifically, for several decades, he served as an assistant, docent, and professor at the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. He lectured in disciplines such as analytical geometry, topology, and calculus. He also led a number of specialized courses in topology.

He has participated in numerous international scientific conferences and symposiums. He is the author of several scientific publications, a member of the editorial board of an international mathematical journal, and has participated in a scientific project funded by the Georgian National Science Foundation (GNSF).

Ivane Tsereteli’s research interests mainly cover areas such as set-theoretic topology and the theory of dimensions of topological spaces. His studies focus on both classical types of dimension functions and various topological invariants of dimension types. He has introduced and studied a special class of so-called topologically finite spaces, among other contributions.

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Pikria Tsotskalauri

Business Administration/Economics

Doctor of Economics. Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business Management of St. Andrew the First-Called Georgian University of the Georgian Patriarchate. Has more than 40 years of academic work experience.

Her research areas include economics of the non-profit sector, marketing and management, e-business issues, as well as science management. In particular, the use of bibliometric methods to determine the effectiveness of scientific activities. In recent years, she has been involved in research on studying and analyzing the state of science in Georgia; has participated in projects: International Science and Technology Center (ISTC) project "Database Formation - Promising Research and Technologies" (researcher), International Center for Scientific and Technical Information (ICSTI) project "Formation of National Information Resources" (researcher), Rustaveli National Science Foundation funded project "Development and Adaptation of Bibliometric Tools for Studying Georgian Scientific Production" (project manager), and European Union Lifelong Learning Program, Jean Monnet project "Improving the Study of European Innovation Policy in Georgia" (expert).

She is a member of the editorial board of the "Georgian Abstracts Journal (Humanitarian Sciences)";

Teaches lecture courses in the Bachelor's and Master's programs - Modern Management Concepts, Strategic Management, Corporate Management, Crisis Management, Marketing Management, and Operations Management;

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Dimitri Nadirashvili is a distinguished psychologist and academic with extensive experience in the field. He holds a Doctorate in Psychology from the D. Uznadze Institute of Psychology (2006) and a Candidate of Science degree in Psychology (1991). She completed her higher education at Tbilisi State University (1985), specializing in psychology.

Since 2011, he has served as a Full Professor and Head of the Psychology Department at the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Georgian University of Saint Andrew the First-Called. He is also the founder and General Director of the Georgian National Gestalt Institute (2011-present) and the Scientific Director of the Anti-Drug Center at the Georgian Patriarchate (2008-present). Additionally, he designed and led the Master's program in "Mood Psychology, Research, and Counseling" at Tbilisi State University (2010-2012).

His work has contributed significantly to the development of applied psychology, particularly in the areas of mood theory, antisocial behavior prevention, and drug addiction prevention. He has authored several books and research papers, and he actively participates in academic and clinical training programs worldwide, including certifications in Gestalt Therapy and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.

Tea Gogotishvili, a professor and psychotherapist who holds a Phd degree in Phycology and a Master's degree in Psychology from the D. Uznadze Tbilisi Institute of Psychology.

With a solid professional career, Tea Gogotishvili has been a professor at Saint Andrew the First-Called Georgian University since 2012. Since 2010, she has been the head of the D. Uznadze Tbilisi Institute of Psychology’s Educational Consulting Center and has led the Anti-Drug Center under the Georgian Patriarchate since 2007.

Her scientific interests include drug addiction, Gestalt therapy, and social and psychological prevention issues. She is the author of several works and books dedicated to the scientific and practical aspects of psychological problems, including drug addiction.

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Doctor of Psychology, Associate Professor at St. Andrew’s Georgian University. Founder and director of Psychological Laboratory No. 1 and the Criminal Psychology Agency, with thirty years of scientific and pedagogical experience. She is the author of more than 30 Scientific works, seven teaching courses and eight guides/books. Dr. Akhalashvilis’s main research interests and areas of expertise cover: History of psychology, social psychology, psychological testing, and forensic psychology. She has developed several educational Bachelor's and Master's programs in psychology, which are successfully implemented at various higher education institutions in Georgia. Nona Akhalashvili is a certified trainer and is actively involved in joint scientific research activities with Bachelor's and Master's students.

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Doctor of Psychology, Associate Professor at St. Andrew Georgian University (2019). Since 2023, a member of the Caucasian Logotherapy and Existential Analysis Association, and since 2024, a member of the Viktor Frankl International Association for Logotherapy and Existential Analysis.

She has experience in scientific research and teaching at higher educational institutions since 2002 (St. Andrew Georgian University, St. Tamar the Queen University of the Patriarchate, Grigol Robakidze University, East European University, Tbilisi Theological Academy and Seminary). Her portfolio includes courses on Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology of Education, Developmental Psychology, Personality Psychology, History of Psychology, Fundamentals of Psychology, and Academic Writing.

Lana Sulkhanishvili participates in various scientific conferences and is an active researcher in the fields of psychology, social issues, and education. She is the author of scientific articles, a supervisor of numerous research and master’s theses, a reviewer of master’s and doctoral dissertations, and an editor of three textbooks in her professional field.

She is also a participant in training seminars for logotherapy, psychoanalytic and psychotherapeutic training, as well as training in psychoanalysis, gestalt therapy, and art therapy. She is frequently invited to various educational spaces and successfully delivers public lectures on relevant, current, and interesting topics for adolescents, students, and teachers.

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Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Professor at Saint Andrews Georgian University; Head of the Master’s Program “Psychodiagnostics and Counseling”; Head of the “Tinatin Pantsulaia Psychological Counseling Center” and an accredited psychotherapist of the European Association for Gestalt Therapy (EAGT).

She is the Georgian coordinator of the international research group within the project “Research on the Outcomes of Gestalt Therapy: Long-term Clinical Interventions and the Therapist’s Relational Aesthetic Intuition”, led by and under the principal investigation of Margherita Spagnuolo Lobb.

Member of the SPR research group, member of the Society of Psychotherapy Research (SPR); participant and presenter at numerous international conferences, seminars, and professional trainings.

Her main fields of research and practical interest are: clinical psychology, psychotherapy, and the professional development of psychologists.

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Sofio Kvelashvili holds a Master's degree in Psychology from St. Andrew’s Georgian University. She is a psychotherapist and is currently studying at the doctoral level. She has graduated from the Institute for Teacher Qualification Enhancement with a specialization in Speech Therapy and currently works as a speech therapist and psychological consultant.

She is actively involved in the field of psychotherapeutic and psychological consultations and is a psychologist and psychotherapist at the "Idilia" Psychological Consulting and Diagnostic Center. She has participated in numerous training sessions and seminars, including in Gestalt Therapy and Systemic Family Psychotherapy. She has many years of experience working as a lecturer as well as in the field of psychological assistance. She is fluent in Russian and English.

Vice-Rector and Full Professor at St. Andrew the First-Called Georgian University (SANGU), where he leads international partnerships and the development of academic programs aligned with global standards. 

He holds a PhD in Instrument Engineering, Automation, and Control Systems from Georgian Technical University (2013), along with three Master’s degrees in Information Technology Security, Cybersecurity, and Control Systems from Georgian Technical University, St. Andrew the First-Called Georgian University, and Northern Kentucky University (USA).

With over 18 years of experience in IT, higher education, and leadership, Archil has co-founded several successful technology startups and brings deep expertise in IT infrastructure, service management, outsourcing, and innovation ecosystems.

His research interests include: cybersecurity, engineering control systems, and the integration of technology into education.

Beyond academia, Archil is actively involved in civic and social initiatives, having founded and led multiple non-profit organizations. He is a strong advocate for uniting education, technology, and social responsibility to foster inclusive innovation and promote global collaboration.

Giorgi Basiladze has held a Doctorate in Technical Sciences since 2013 and holds a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity from Northern Kentucky University and St. Andrews Georgian University. Since 2025, he has been leading the Master’s program in Cybersecurity, as well as the Bachelor's and Master’s programs in Computer Science at St. Andrews Georgian University.

Giorgi has extensive work experience across various universities, the banking sector, and international organizations. He is currently the Chief Information Security Manager at "Halyk Bank Georgia." He has participated in international scientific conferences and is the author of 11 scientific articles and one book. He has completed professional training and certification courses.

Giorgi has 23 years of experience working in the fields of IT and security, along with 15 years of experience in academic and educational activities. He is fluent in English, German, Russian, and Greek. His main areas of teaching and research focus are information and cybersecurity.

Lasha Meladze is the co-head of the Bachelor's and Master's programs in Computer Science, as well as the Master's program in Cybersecurity at St. Andrews Georgian University. He holds a Master’s degree in Engineering and Telecommunications and is a PhD candidate in Political Science.

Lasha has 25 years of experience working in the public and civil sectors, including 15 years in managerial positions and 7 years leading educational and academic programs. Since 2009, he has been involved in various programs and projects both locally and internationally as an expert, trainer, and researcher. He has completed numerous professional and certification training courses.

Lasha also has 15 years of experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring educational programs. He is a fully accredited facilitator of the international training program BRIDGE, which focuses on democracy and governance. He has conducted training and educational sessions for a variety of target groups. He is the author of up to 10 articles/research papers and 2 manuals. He is fluent in English and Russian.

Kakhaber Revazishvili is an Associated professor and a cybersecurity specialist with extensive experience in information technologies and digital infrastructure management. He holds a Master’s degree in Cyber Security from Northern Kentucky University. Additionally, he has earned multiple certifications from the Cisco Academy in network management, advanced routing, and network security.

Mr. Revazishvili currently serves as the Head of the Department of Information Technologies and Electronic Resources Management at St. Andrew Georgian University. His academic contributions include supervising master’s theses and team projects, along with publishing research on firewall and network administration tools. His work integrates practical IT leadership with a strong focus on cybersecurity education and research.

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Giga Chalauri, Assistant Professor at St. Andrew's Georgian University, is a Master's graduate in Computer Science from Tbilisi State University. He has worked at various times in government agencies, the banking sector, and various international companies in Poland. Currently, he works as a Principal Software Engineer at Four Suits Technology. He is a co-author of a scientific publication on methods for storing substructures of sparse matrices. He has earned a Master's degree scholarship from the University of Tartu and a scholarship from the Estonian government.

Giga has over 10 years of experience in the software development field. Additionally, for the past 7 years, he has been engaged in academic activities alongside his professional career. He is fluent in English and Polish.

His primary teaching and research areas include software engineering, large project development, and modern team collaboration methods.

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Assistant professor at St. Andrew Georgian University and a data scientist with a Master's degree in Computer Science (Data Research/Analysis) from the University of Tartu.

Her career began at Bank of Georgia, where she worked as a software intern and analyst. From 2019, she continued working as a data scientist, senior model validator, and eventually, in 2022, she became a senior data scientist and took on leadership roles at both the Bank of Georgia and SKY Group.

She has been awarded several prestigious grants, including those from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia and the Georgian government, which have played a significant role in her career.

Doctor of Mathematics, Assistant Professor for Computer Science programme at St. Andrew’s Georgian University. She is the author of about 13 scientific articles and one teaching course. Dr. Iordanishvili’s main research interests and areas of expertise cover: Optimization problems with mixed initial conditions, general boundary conditions, and functionality.

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David Kurtskhalia, Assistant Professor at St. Andrew's Georgian University, holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Georgian University. He has worked at various times in international organizations and the banking sector. Currently, he is a Software Engineer for Artificial Intelligence at Bank of Georgia. He has participated in various Olympiads, such as the Vecuas Cup and ICPC (International Collegiate Programming Contest).

David has 5 years of experience working in the IT field. At the same time, he has 3 years of experience in educational activities. He is fluent in English and Russian. His primary teaching and research areas include programming languages and artificial intelligence.

Assistant Professor Vakhtang Laluashvili of St. Andrew the First-Called Georgian University holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Tbilisi State University. He has a solid academic background and significant experience in both industry and academia.

His career began as a Java Developer at the Public Service Development Agency (PSDA) in 2015. Since 2017, he has expanded his academic influence, serving as an invited lecturer at local Universities.

With a strong research focus, he has published notable work in the field, including articles on matrix data structures and sparse matrix formats. He has actively participated in various scientific conferences, presenting on topics related to sparse matrices and their applications.

He is fluent in English, Russian, and Japanese.

Main teaching and research areas: Programming languages, theoretical and practical aspects of software development and debugging.

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Giorgi Saralidze holds a Master's degree in Computer Science, which he earned from St. Andrew's Georgian University.

He has 5 years of work experience in the field of web development, having worked as a Front-end Developer at the company GRAEY. He has also been actively involved in training and mentoring new developers.

In parallel, Giorgi has been engaged in educational activities. Since 2023, he has served as an Assistant Professor at St. Andrew's Georgian University, where he teaches lectures on the fundamentals of web development.

Amiran Arabuli

Scientific-Research Center of Georgian Folklore

Eter Tataraidze

Scientific-Research Center of Georgian Folklore

Doctor of Philology, Head of the Oral Tradition Department of the State Center for Georgian Folklore. Has published more than 20 collections of poems (in the Tus dialect) and a scientific works.

Mikheil Labadze

Kartvelology Center

Since 2010, he has been an assistant researcher at the Georgian Studies Center of the Faculty of Humanities and Law at Saint Andrew’s Georgian University. He is a visiting lecturer at the undergraduate and master's programs in Georgian Philology.

In 2013, Mikheil Labadze defended his PhD thesis on the topic: “Speech Characteristics (Questions of Code Switchings) of the Indigenous Georgians – the Laz and the Livanians who live in the Murguli Gorge”. He is the author of several monographs. Nowadays he actively works on actual topics in Georgian/Kartvelian studies and Caucasiology.

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Keso Gejua

Since 2018, she has been an associate researcher at the Georgian/Kartvelian Studies Center of the Faculty of Humanities and Law at Saint Andrew’s Georgian University, and visiting lecturer at the undergraduate and master's programs in Georgian Philology.

From 2015 to 2020, Keso Gejua worked on the Georgian-Abkhaz linguistic relations and the Megrelian speech of the Gali district, based on which she developed her PhD thesis "Megrelian Word-Forms and the Lexis of the Kartvelian’s Literary Language." The work was published as a monograph in 2021.

Sophio Kekua

Since 2014, she has been an associate researcher at the Georgian/Kartvelian Studies Center of the Faculty of Humanities and Law at Saint Andrew’s Georgian University, and visiting lecturer at the undergraduate and master's programs in Georgian Philology.

From 2013 to 2017, Sophio Kekua worked on Georgian-Abkhaz linguistic relations and the contemporary toponymical trends in the Gali district, based on which she developed her PhD thesis "Odish-Abkhazian Onomastics According to Historical Ecclesiastic Documents." The work was published as a monograph in 2021.