EDITORIAL BOARD
| Mariam Gvelesiani Associate Professor; Chief Research Fellow The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: mar.gvelesiani@ug.edu.ge | m.gvelesiani@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0009-0007-2448-6243 ResearchGate: Mariam Gvelesiani Academia.edu: Mariam Gvelesiani |
Dr. Mariam Gvelesiani is an Associate Professor at The University of Georgia and Chief Research Fellow at the Tamaz Beradze Institute of Georgian Studies. Her expertise spans archaeology, religious studies, cultural anthropology, and art history, with a focus on Georgian cultural heritage. She has extensive experience in research, museum work, and academic publishing, including editorial contributions to scholarly journals. She has participated in numerous international projects and conferences and collaborates with institutions across Europe and the United States, contributing to interdisciplinary research in cultural and historical studies. Fields of Expertise: Archaeology; Religious Studies; Cultural Anthropology; Art History; Georgian Studies; Cultural Heritage; Historical Culturology |
| Kornely Kakachia Professor of Political Science; Director of the Georgian Institute of Politics (GIP) Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: kornely.kakachia@tsu.ge ORCID: 0000-0002-8324-4021 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kornely-kakachia-b2716713/ ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kornely-Kakachia-2 Academia.edu: https://tsu-ge.academia.edu/kornelykakachia/Reports Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=AoD5zL4AAAAJ&hl=en |
Kornely Kakachia is a Professor of Political Science at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University and Director of the Georgian Institute of Politics. He is a leading expert in international relations and security studies, with a focus on Georgian foreign policy, regional geopolitics, and post-Soviet transformation. His research addresses Europeanization, conflict resolution, and Black Sea regional security. He has held visiting positions at leading international institutions and actively contributes to policy-oriented research and global academic networks. Fields of Expertise: International Relations; Security Studies; Foreign Policy Analysis; Regional Geopolitics; South Caucasus Studies; Black Sea Security; Europeanization; Conflict Resolution; Comparative Politics |
| Natia Kaladze Head of the School of Social Sciences The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: n.kaladze@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0000-0002-3014-4369 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natia-kaladze-95405236/?originalSubdomain=ge Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=F9HINbkAAAAJ&hl=en |
Natia Kaladze is Head of the School of Social Sciences at The University of Georgia and a scholar in media and communication studies. Her research focuses on journalism, public relations, and media systems, with particular emphasis on gender dynamics, crisis communication, and media trust. She contributes to international academic networks and participates in global conferences on journalism and communication. Her work addresses contemporary media challenges in transitional and post-Soviet societies, linking communication practices with social and political contexts. Fields of Expertise: Media and Communication Studies; Journalism; Public Relations; Strategic Communication; Gender Studies; Crisis Communication; Media Ethics; Media Trust |
| Bezhan Khorava Chief Researcher The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: bxorava@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0000-0001-2345-6789 |
Dr. Bezhan Khorava is a historian specializing in the history of Georgia and the Caucasus, with a focus on historical geography and regional historiography. He serves as Chief Researcher at the Tamaz Beradze Institute of Kartvelology at The University of Georgia. He has published extensively in multiple languages, including numerous monographs and scholarly articles. His work contributes significantly to the study of regional history and cultural development, combining academic research with leadership in scientific and institutional projects. Fields of Expertise: Georgian History; Caucasian Studies; Historical Geography; Regional Historiography; Ethnohistory; Cultural History |
| Tamar Koridze Professor; Head of Thesis Committee The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: t.koridze@ug.edu.ge |
Dr. Tamar Koridze is a Professor at The University of Georgia, specializing in medieval Georgian history with a focus on the history of the Georgian Church, particularly in western Georgia. She has extensive experience in teaching and supervising graduate research and serves as Head of the Thesis Committee. Her research contributes to the study of ecclesiastical history and historical methodology. She has authored numerous scholarly publications and actively participates in academic projects and international conferences in the field of Georgian history. Fields of Expertise: Medieval Georgian History; Ecclesiastical History; History of the Georgian Church; Historiography; Historical Methodology; Georgian Studies |
| Givi Lemonjava Associate Professor of Economics The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: givi_lemonjava@yahoo.com ORCID: 0009-0005-8383-2156 Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ZLzBLQ0AAAAJ&hl=en Academia.edu: https://independent.academia.edu/LemonjavaGivi |
Givi Lemonjava is an Associate Professor of Economics at The University of Georgia, specializing in financial modeling, econometrics, and macroeconomic analysis. His research focuses on monetary policy, exchange rate dynamics, and financial system stability, with particular emphasis on emerging economies. He integrates advanced quantitative methods with economic analysis, contributing to research in banking, risk modeling, and forecasting. His work supports both academic research and practical applications in financial systems and economic policy. Fields of Expertise: Econometrics; Financial Modeling; Monetary Policy; Exchange Rate Analysis; Credit Risk Modeling; Time-Series Analysis; Macroeconomics; Financial Systems |
| Vakhtang Licheli Professor of Archaeology Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: vakhtang.licheli@tsu.ge | vakhlich@hotmail.com ORCID: 0000-0003-3134-8694 Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=0G_NYCoAAAAJ&hl=en ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Vakhtang-Licheli-2186900350 Academia.edu: https://tsu-ge.academia.edu/VakhtangLicheli |
Vakhtang Licheli is a distinguished archaeologist and Professor at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, specializing in the archaeology of ancient Georgia, particularly Colchis and Iberia. His research focuses on Hellenistic influence, early writing systems, and settlement archaeology in the South Caucasus. He is a pioneer in applying computational and scientific methods in archaeology and has led numerous national and international excavations. His work has significantly advanced the understanding of early Georgian civilization and interdisciplinary archaeological research. Fields of Expertise: Archaeology of Ancient Georgia; Colchis and Iberia; Hellenistic Archaeology; Proto-Georgian Script; Settlement Archaeology; Archaeological Theory; Cultural Heritage; Interdisciplinary Archaeology |
| Tea Meshvelishvili Associate Professor; Researcher in Turkology The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: t.meshvelishvili@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0009-0005-5556-6970 Academia.edu: Tea Meshvelishvili |
Dr. Tea Meshvelishvili is an Associate Professor and researcher at The University of Georgia, specializing in Turkology and Ottoman studies. Her research focuses on the history of Turkey, Ottoman Turkish, and manuscript studies, with particular attention to Ottoman–Soviet relations. She has completed advanced training in research methodology and Ottoman paleography and has participated in international academic programs. Her work contributes to the study of historical texts and intercultural relations within the Ottoman and post-imperial context. Fields of Expertise: Turkology; Ottoman Studies; Turkish Language; Ottoman Turkish; Ottoman Manuscripts; History of Turkey; Ottoman–Soviet Relations; Paleography |
| Manana Sanadze Professor of History; President; Chief Researcher; Director of the Tamaz Beradze Institute of Georgian Studies The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: msanadze@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0009-0000-4798-9758 ResearchGate: Manana Sanadze Academia.edu: Manana Sanadze |
Dr. Manana Sanadze is a renowned historian specializing in Georgian and Near Eastern history, with a focus on Antiquity and the Middle Ages. She serves as President of The University of Georgia and Director of the Tamaz Beradze Institute of Georgian Studies. Her research emphasizes source analysis and historiography, particularly the study of The Georgian Chronicles. She has authored numerous scholarly works and has played a key role in advancing historical research and higher education in Georgia through academic leadership and institutional development. Fields of Expertise: Georgian History; Caucasian Studies; Near Eastern History; Antiquity and Medieval Studies; Source Studies; Historiography; Georgian Chronicles |
| Nana Shavtvaladze Professor of Georgian Linguistics; Head of Department of Georgian Philology The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: n.shavtvaladze@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0009-0002-1485-275X LinkedIn: Nana Shavtvaladze |
Dr. Nana Shavtvaladze is a Professor of Georgian Linguistics at The University of Georgia and Head of the Department of Georgian Philology. Her expertise includes linguistics, pedagogy, and language teaching methodologies, with a focus on Georgian as a second language. She has authored numerous scholarly works and textbooks on Georgian language history and teaching methods. She has extensive experience in language education, including training diplomats, and contributes actively to the development of Georgian language studies and educational programs. Fields of Expertise: Georgian Linguistics; Language Pedagogy; Teaching Methodology; Georgian as a Second Language; Linguistic Structures; Literary Studies; Language Education |
| Rusudan Tsitskishvili Professor The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: r.tsitskishvili@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0009-0003-1448-7024 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/rusudan-tsitskishvili |
Dr. Rusudan Tsitskishvili is a Professor at The University of Georgia specializing in social psychology, organizational behavior, and human resource management. Her work focuses on understanding human behavior within organizational contexts and applying psychological insights to management practice. She is actively involved in teaching, curriculum development, and academic supervision. Her research addresses employee behavior, workplace dynamics, and organizational effectiveness, contributing to both academic scholarship and practical applications in management and human resources. Fields of Expertise: Social Psychology; Organizational Behavior; Human Resource Management; Organizational Psychology; Consumer Behavior; Workplace Dynamics |
