Ad Hoc Reviewers
| Emil Avdaliani Professor; Director of Middle Eastern Studies European University; Ilia State University; Geocase Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: emilavdaliani@yahoo.com ORCID: 0000-0001-9950-9234 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emil-avdaliani-25936245/?originalSubdomain=ge Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6iX5r7gAAAAJ&hl=en Academia.edu: https://tsu-ge.academia.edu/EmilAvdaliani |
Emil Avdaliani is a historian and Professor at European University, also affiliated with Ilia State University, and Director of Middle Eastern Studies at Geocase. His research focuses on the South Caucasus, Eurasia, and global geopolitical dynamics, integrating historical analysis with policy-oriented research. He specializes in international relations, security studies, and historical geopolitics, with particular attention to regional power dynamics and strategic developments. His work contributes to both academic scholarship and applied geopolitical analysis. Fields of Expertise: History; International Relations; Geopolitics; Eurasian Studies; South Caucasus Studies; Middle Eastern Studies; Security Studies; Historical Geopolitics |
| Ushangi Bakhtadze Professor of Criminology; Head of Trafficking Research Center Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani University Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: u.bakhtadze@sabauni.edu.ge ORCID: 0000-0002-8931-676X |
Dr. Ushangi Bakhtadze is a Professor of Criminology at Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani University and Head of the Trafficking Research Center. His expertise includes criminal law, financial crime, and regulatory compliance. His research focuses on criminalization processes, crime prevention, and anti–money laundering strategies. In addition to his academic work, he is a legal practitioner specializing in financial crime and compliance, advising on criminal law, fraud, and data protection. His work bridges academic research and applied legal practice in the field of criminal justice. Fields of Expertise: Criminology; Criminal Law; Financial Crime; Anti–Money Laundering; Crime Prevention; Data Protection; Regulatory Compliance; Criminal Justice |
| Irakli Buishvili Assistant Professor; Senior Research Fellow Georgian Technical University Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: buishviliirakli@gmail.com ORCID: 0009-0006-7196-4714 |
Dr. Irakli Buishvili is an Assistant Professor and Senior Research Fellow specializing in military studies, public administration, and civil security. His work focuses on emergency management, defense systems, and institutional resilience. In addition to his academic career, he serves in the Georgian Defence Forces as a Lieutenant Colonel, contributing practical expertise in strategic planning and crisis response. His research integrates engineering, governance, and security studies, bridging academic analysis with applied defense and infrastructure protection. Fields of Expertise: Military Studies; Public Administration; Civil Security; Emergency Management; Defense Systems; Infrastructure Protection; Governance and Resilience |
| Iza Bukia Associate Professor The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: i.bukia@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0000-0003-4580-9359 LinkedIn: https://ge.linkedin.com/in/iza-bukia-14b025134 ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Iza-Bukia Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=1aX-BgYAAAAJ&hl=en Academia.edu: https://uga.academia.edu/izabukia Personal / Academic Profile: https://ug.edu.ge/en/persons/full/10115 |
Dr. Iza Bukia is an Associate Professor at The University of Georgia specializing in economics, entrepreneurship, and fiscal policy. Her research focuses on economic development, taxation, and public finance, particularly in developing countries. She combines academic research with practical experience in tax administration through her work with the Ministry of Finance of Georgia. She is actively engaged in international scholarly publishing and contributes to editorial boards of academic journals, supporting research in business and economics. Fields of Expertise: Economics; Entrepreneurship; Economic Policy; Fiscal Policy; Taxation; Public Finance; Economic Development; International Business |
| Nino Chikovani Professor; Head of the Institute of Cultural Studies Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: nino.chikovani@tsu.ge ORCID: 0000-0002-8294-0586 |
Dr. Nino Chikovani is a Professor at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University and Head of the Institute of Cultural Studies. Her research focuses on cultural and collective memory, identity construction, and intercultural communication, with particular attention to memory politics and historical representation. She has led numerous internationally funded research projects and has authored multiple monographs and scholarly publications. She is actively involved in editorial work and international academic collaboration, contributing to interdisciplinary research in cultural studies and social sciences. Fields of Expertise: Cultural Studies; Memory Studies; Collective Memory; Identity Construction; Intercultural Communication; Cultural History; Memory Politics |
| Gia Chilingarashvili Researcher in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Georgian National Museum Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: giochilingarashvili1@gmail.com ORCID: 0000-0002-1988-952X Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=vDiYz10AAAAJ&hl=en ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gia-Chilingarashvili Academia.edu: https://georgiannationalmuseum.academia.edu/GiorgiGiaChilingarashvili |
Gia Chilingarashvili is a researcher specializing in archaeology and cultural heritage studies, affiliated with the Georgian National Museum. His work focuses on archaeological research, material culture, and heritage preservation, contributing to the study of Georgia’s historical and cultural legacy. He is actively engaged in academic research and dissemination through international scholarly platforms, supporting interdisciplinary approaches to archaeology and cultural heritage studies. Fields of Expertise: Archaeology; Cultural Heritage; Georgian Archaeology; Material Culture; Field Archaeology; Heritage Studies |
| Irakli Chkhaidze Professor / Academic Researcher Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU), Faculty of Humanities Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: irakli.chkhaidze@tsu.ge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irakli-chkhaidze-600b773b Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=h7ucPxIAAAAJ&hl=en ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Irakli-Chkhaidze Academia.edu: https://tsu-ge.academia.edu/IrakliChkhaidze |
Dr. Irakli Chkhaidze is a humanities scholar affiliated with Tbilisi State University, with expertise in interdisciplinary cultural and historical research. His academic work focuses on advancing scholarly analysis within the humanities and contributing to international research discourse. He is actively engaged in publishing and disseminating research through global academic platforms, supporting knowledge exchange and academic collaboration. Fields of Expertise: Humanities; Cultural Studies; Historical Studies; Interdisciplinary Research |
| Dodo Chumburidze Associate Professor; Chief Researcher; Head of the History Department, Tamaz Beradze Institute of Kartvelology Department of Archaeology, Anthropology and Art, School of Arts and Humanities, The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: d.chumburidze@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0009-0005-6286-1708 Academia.edu: https://uga.academia.edu/DodoChumburidze Profile: https://ug.edu.ge/en/persons/full/9909 |
Dr. Dodo Chumburidze is an Associate Professor and Chief Researcher at the University of Georgia, specializing in archaeology, anthropology, and art history. She leads the History Department at the Tamaz Beradze Institute of Kartvelology, contributing to research on Georgian cultural heritage and historical studies. Her academic work integrates interdisciplinary approaches within Kartvelology, supporting scholarly research, teaching, and institutional academic development. Fields of Expertise: Archaeology; Anthropology; Art History; Kartvelology; Cultural Heritage; Historical Studies |
| Shalva Dundua Professor of Education; Head of the Department of Educational Sciences The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: shalva747m@gmail.com ORCID: 0009-0002-0939-6761 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalva-dundua-5a68621a2/ |
Prof. Shalva Dundua is an experienced scholar in education and pedagogy, specializing in learner-centered teaching, educational psychology, and academic skill development. His work focuses on teacher education, classroom methodologies, and educational reform, with particular emphasis on academic writing and action research. He has contributed to numerous international educational projects and curriculum development initiatives, supporting innovation in higher education and school-based learning environments. Fields of Expertise: Education; Pedagogy; Educational Psychology; Teacher Education; Academic Writing; Educational Leadership |
| Shalva Dzebisashvili Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations; Head of the Department of Political Science and IR Programs School of Social Sciences, The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: Sh.dzebisashvili@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0000-0002-6120-3448 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/ (Shalva Dzebisashvili) |
Dr. Shalva Dzebisashvili is a specialist in political science and international relations, with expertise in security studies, democratic transition, and governance. His work integrates academic research with applied policy experience in defense and strategic planning, including service at the Georgian Ministry of Defense and NATO mission. He is actively engaged in research on national resilience, regional security, and political systems, contributing to both academic scholarship and policy-oriented analysis. Fields of Expertise: Political Science; International Relations; Security Studies; Democratic Transition; Good Governance; Defense and Military Affairs |
| Sophio Gabadadze | |
| Aleksandre Gachechiladze | |
| Besik Goginava | |
| Vakhtang Guruli | |
| Jaba Gvelebiani Invited Lecturer; Founding Partner, Gvelebiani Law The University of Georgia; Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA) Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: j.gvelebiani@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0009-0007-1032-7639 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jabagvelebiani/ Website: https://www.gvelebiani.law |
Jaba Gvelebiani is a legal practitioner specializing in arbitration and corporate law, with extensive experience in dispute resolution and international business transactions. His work combines academic teaching with applied legal practice, focusing on complex commercial and contractual matters. He is actively engaged in legal education and professional ethics, contributing to the development of arbitration practice and corporate governance frameworks. Fields of Expertise: Law; Arbitration; Corporate Law; Dispute Resolution; International Business Transactions |
| Baia Ivaneishvili | |
| Maia Jaliashvili Professor; Principal Researcher Georgian American University; Shota Rustaveli Institute of Georgian Literature Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: maiajalia@gmail.com ORCID: 0000-0001-6220-3696 LinkedIn: Maia Jaliashvili Blog: Maia Jaliashvili |
Dr. Maia Jaliashvili is a literary scholar specializing in Georgian and comparative literature, with expertise in literary theory and modern literary movements. Her research explores Realism, Modernism, and Postmodernism, as well as Soviet and post-Soviet literary processes. She is the author of numerous monographs and over 200 scholarly publications, contributing significantly to literary studies. Alongside her academic work, she is also an accomplished writer, engaging in creative literary production. Fields of Expertise: Literature; Comparative Literature; Literary Theory; Georgian Literature; Modernism; Postmodernism |
| Mariam Janjaria Senior Researcher & Scholarly Practitioner; Head of the Human Capital Department; Head of Master’s and Executive Master’s Programs The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: m.janjaria@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0009-0004-1772-6657 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariam-janjaria/ ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mariam-Janjaria Profile: https://ug.edu.ge/persons/full/238 |
Mariam Janjaria is a specialist in human resource management and organizational development, with expertise in performance management, leadership, and digital transformation in HR. Her work focuses on integrating artificial intelligence into HR practices, workplace wellbeing, and change management. She combines academic research with institutional leadership, contributing to program development, faculty advancement, and strategic HR transformation in higher education. Fields of Expertise: Human Resource Management; Human Capital; Change Management; Leadership; Performance Management; AI in HR |
| Mariam Jikia Professor of Law Georgian Technical University; Institute of Migration Studies, University of Granada Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: marijiqia@gmail.com ORCID: 0000-0001-7810-4780 ResearchGate: Mariam Jikia |
Dr. Mariam Jikia is a legal scholar specializing in international law, with expertise in human rights, humanitarian law, EU law, and migration studies. Her work focuses on the legal status of individuals in international frameworks and contemporary migration challenges. She has an extensive publication record and international academic engagement, contributing to interdisciplinary legal research and higher education leadership in public international law. Fields of Expertise: Public International Law; Human Rights Law; International Humanitarian Law; European Union Law; Migration Studies |
| Tinatin Jikurashvili Research Fellow; PhD Candidate Tamaz Beradze Institute of Georgian Studies, Department of Language and Literature, The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: t.jikurashvili@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0009-0002-7752-5537 ResearchGate: Tinatin Jikurashvili Academia.edu: Tinatin Jikurashvili |
Tinatin Jikurashvili is a philologist specializing in medieval Georgian texts, with expertise in biblical philology, textology, and paleography. Her research focuses on manuscript studies, textual criticism, and the development of the Georgian literary tradition. She contributes to scholarly work on Old Georgian language and medieval literature, combining linguistic analysis with historical and cultural interpretation. Fields of Expertise: Linguistics; Textology; Biblical Studies; Hagiography; Paleography; Medieval Studies |
| Nino Kajaia Professor of Psychology; Human Resources Manager The University of Georgia; National Center for Educational Research Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: ninokajaia66@gmail.com ORCID: 0000-0002-5764-3563 Website: https://trustspace.ge |
Dr. Nino Kajaia is a psychologist specializing in organizational and social psychology, with expertise in mental health and human resource management. Her work integrates academic research with applied practice, focusing on workplace dynamics, conflict psychology, and talent development. She has contributed to institutional research projects and curriculum development, while also engaging in professional psychological consultancy and HR leadership. Fields of Expertise: Organizational Psychology; Mental Health; Social Psychology; Human Resource Management; Conflict Psychology |
| Kartozia Alexandre | |
| Kazakhashvili Nata | |
| Nino Kharitonashvili Professor of Law; Co-Head of the Civil Law Program Caucasus University Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: nkharitonashvili@gmail.com ORCID: 0000-0002-8279-1162 |
Dr. Nino Kharitonashvili is a legal scholar specializing in civil law and procedure, with expertise in family law, notary law, and dispute resolution. Her work focuses on the intersection of traditional legal frameworks and emerging challenges such as artificial intelligence and the protection of vulnerable persons. She contributes to legal scholarship through monographs and research on procedural law, mediation, and contemporary legal developments. Fields of Expertise: Civil Law; Civil Procedure; Notary Law; Family Law; Artificial Intelligence in Law; ADR and Mediation |
| Ekaterine Kutalia Associate Professor, Department of European Languages and Philology, School of Arts and Humanities The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: ekaterine.kutalia@yahoo.com ORCID: 0009-0005-6774-9512 |
Dr. Ekaterine Kutalia is an applied linguist specializing in language education and pedagogical innovation. Her work focuses on teaching methodologies, curriculum development, and intercultural communication. She is actively engaged in international academic mobility and scholarly peer review, contributing to research and educational practice. As a journal reviewer and member of international linguistic associations, she supports the advancement of language teaching and applied linguistics in academic contexts. Fields of Expertise: Applied Linguistics; Language Education; Teaching Methodologies; Curriculum Development; Intercultural Communication |
| Maka Kutalia Associate Professor, Department of European Languages and Philology The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: makokutalia@yahoo.com ORCID: 0009-0000-8738-9167 |
Dr. Maka Kutalia is an applied linguist specializing in language education and acquisition, with expertise in teaching methodologies and pedagogical innovation. Her work focuses on effective language learning strategies, curriculum development, and intercultural communication. She is actively engaged in international academic mobility and professional development, contributing to research and teaching practices in applied linguistics and language education. Fields of Expertise: Applied Linguistics; Language Education; Language Acquisition; Teaching Methodologies; Intercultural Communication |
| Nodar Kvanchiani Invited Lecturer; Head of Visiting School “Archival Land(e)scapes” The University of Georgia; Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA) Georgia, Tbilisi / United Kingdom, London Contact: Email: n.kvanchiani@ug.edu.ge; nodar.kvanchiani@aaschool.ac.uk ORCID: 0009-0003-6920-7683 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nodar-kvanchiani Profile: https://ug.edu.ge/en/persons/full/10109 AA Profile: https://www.aaschool.ac.uk/academicprogrammes/visitingschool/archival-landescapes |
Nodar Kvanchiani is an architect and researcher specializing in architectural theory and urban design, with a focus on critical historiography and the politics of the built environment. His work explores temporality, governance, and overlooked architectural narratives through research-led practice. He is actively engaged in international academic and design initiatives, contributing to interdisciplinary discourse in architecture and urban studies. Fields of Expertise: Architecture; Urban Design; Architectural Theory; Critical Historiography; Urban Studies |
