About Eka Chikvaidze

Dr. Eka Chikvaidze, Ph.D. in Philology, is a Professor at Caucasus University and a Researcher at the Shota Rustaveli Institute of Georgian Literature. Her expertise lies in Georgian Literature, Hagiography, Textology, and Literary Theory.

Academic & Research Contributions

Dr. Chikvaidze has authored six books and over 100 academic articles, including significant contributions to the “Christian-Muslim Relations: 1500-1900” project at the University of Birmingham. She has also worked on the "Old Georgian-Greek Theological Lexicon" and co-authored multiple key collections in the field of Georgian literary studies.

She actively participates in international conferences, presenting research on literary semiotics, Romanticism, and cultural globalization. She has secured and contributed to numerous research grants that have enhanced studies in Georgian literary history and comparative literature.

Dr. Chikvaidze plays a key role in literary scholarship, serving as an editor and member of scientific editorial boards.

Research Interests

History of Georgian Literature
Hagiography & Religious Texts
Textology & Manuscript Studies
Literary Theory & Comparative Literature

Education & Expertise

Ph.D. in Philology, specializing in Hagiography & Textology
Specialization in Literary Semiotics, Romanticism, and Cultural Globalization

Professional Networking & Academic Contributions

ORCID ID: 0009-0002-4096-6427
LinkedIn: Eka Chikvaidze

Contact Information

Email: chikvaidzeeka@gmail.com
Institutional Address: 3-5 Merab Kostava St., Tbilisi, Georgia