Ad Hoc Reviewers
| Zviad Kvitsiani Associate Professor of Archaeology; Archaeologist; Historian of Culture Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: zviad.kvitsiani@tsu.ge ORCID: |
Dr. Zviad Kvitsiani is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Archaeology, Faculty of Humanities, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. He serves as Head of the Bachelor's Programme in Archaeology and leads the TSU Svaneti Archaeological Expedition. He is also a Professor of History and Culture. His academic and fieldwork activities focus on archaeological research, cultural heritage, and the historical development of Georgia, with particular expertise in the archaeology and history of the Svaneti region. Through his teaching, research, and leadership of archaeological expeditions, he contributes to the advancement of archaeological scholarship and heritage studies in Georgia. Fields of Expertise: Archaeology; Georgian Archaeology; Cultural Heritage; History of Culture; Historical Archaeology; Field Archaeology; Svaneti Studies |
| Rusudan Labadze Senior Researcher, Department of Source Studies and Diplomatics Korneli Kekelidze Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: rusiko_labadze@yahoo.com; rusudan.labadze@tsu.ge ORCID: 0000-0001-5735-5417 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rusudan-labadze-00823352/ ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rusudan-Labadze?ev=hdr_xprf Academia.edu: https://tsu-ge.academia.edu/RusudanLabadze |
Dr. Rusudan Labadze is a Senior Researcher at the Korneli Kekelidze Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts, specializing in medieval Georgian history, historical anthropology, and the history of mentalities. She holds a PhD (Doctor of History) from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, where she defended her dissertation on sin and fear as components of the Georgian medieval mentality model. She also serves as Scientific Secretary of the Commission for the Study of Georgian Historical Sources at the Georgian National Academy of Sciences. Over the course of her academic career, she has held research and teaching positions at leading Georgian institutions. Dr. Labadze is the author of two books and more than 70 scholarly publications, as well as ten history textbooks. She actively participates in international conferences, presenting research on medieval history, Byzantine studies, Christian eschatology, and historical anthropology. Fields of Expertise: Historical Anthropology; History of Mentalities; Medieval History; History of Georgia; Byzantine Studies; Christian Eschatology; Apocalypticism; Annales School |
| Tamriko Lekiashvili Associate Professor; Senior Researcher, Tamaz Beradze Institute of Georgian Studies The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: t.lekiashvili@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0009-0003-6249-8721 LinkedIn: Tamriko Lekiashvili |
Dr. Tamriko Lekiashvili is a historian specializing in contemporary Georgian history and historiography. Her work focuses on historical methodology, political transformations, and modern historical processes in Georgia. She is actively engaged in academic research, teaching, and international scholarly collaboration, contributing to historiographical studies and the development of historical scholarship in both national and international contexts. Fields of Expertise: Contemporary History; Historiography; Georgian History; Historical Methodology; World History |
| Nino Lordkipanidze Associate Professor; Senior Researcher, Otar Lordkipanidze Centre of Archaeological Studies, Georgian National Museum The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: ninolordkip@hotmail.com ORCID: 0009-0000-2082-6959 |
Dr. Nino Lordkipanidze is a specialist in classical archaeology and iconography, with expertise in ancient Georgian metalworking and goldsmithing traditions. Her research integrates archaeological evidence with mythological and cultural analysis, focusing on material culture and symbolic representation. She has authored monographs and numerous scholarly articles and contributes to exhibition development and international archaeological research initiatives. Fields of Expertise: Classical Archaeology; Mythological Iconography; Ancient Metallurgy; Georgian Goldsmithing; Archaeological Studies |
| Irma Makaradze PhD; Research Fellow Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: Makaradze85@gmail.com ORCID: 0009-0008-4158-8345 |
Irma Makaradze, PhD, is a researcher at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University specializing in medieval Georgian literature. Her scholarly work focuses on hagiography, hymnography, and Georgian-Byzantine literary interactions, and has been published in peer-reviewed international academic journals. She has presented her research at numerous international conferences in Georgia and abroad, including in Athens, Leeds, Madrid, and Warsaw. Since 2013, she has conducted seminars at TSU across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, teaching courses such as Rustaveli and Rustvelology, History of Old Georgian Literature, Georgian Literature in the Context of Medieval Thought, and Georgian Hymnography. She has been actively involved in educational and research projects and has contributed to the organization of international summer and winter schools in Kartvelian Studies. Since 2020, she has also served as an invited lecturer at the University of Georgia. Fields of Expertise: Medieval Georgian Literature; Hagiography; Hymnography; Georgian-Byzantine Literary Contacts |
| Tinatin Margalitadze Professor Director of the Centre for Lexicography and Language Technologies Ilia State University Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email:tinatin.margalitadze@iliauni.edu.ge ORCID: 0000-0001-9485-1698 Address: 45 Chavchavadze Avenue, Ilia State University Academic and Professional Websites: margaliti.com Ilia State University Faculty Profile Centre for Lexicography and Language Technologies Profile |
Professor Tinatin Margalitadze is Professor of Lexicography at the School of Arts and Sciences of Ilia State University and Research Director of the Centre for Lexicography and Language Technologies. She has been a member of the Governing Board of the Dictionary Society of North America since 2023. She is a full member of the European Master in Lexicography (EMLex) consortium and Director of the programme at Ilia State University. She is Editor-in-Chief and publisher of the Comprehensive English-Georgian Online Dictionary and one of the compilers and editors of the English-Georgian Learner’s Dictionary. She is also editor of the English-Georgian Military Online Dictionary, the English-Georgian Biology Online Dictionary, and the English-Russian-Georgian Technical Online Dictionary. She is the author and supervisor of the MA programme “Lexicography, Terminology and Modern Technologies” and the PhD module “Digital Lexicography” within the PhD programme “Digital Humanities” at Ilia State University. She is also the initiator and founder of the international conference “Lexicography in the 21st Century.” Fields of Expertise: Linguistics; Lexicography; Terminology Research Interests: Bilingual Lexicography; Terminology; Equivalence in Related and Unrelated Languages; Universal Models of Polysemous Words; History of Georgian Lexicography; Parallel Corpora; Corpus-Driven Lexicography; Machine Translation Languages: Georgian; English; Russian Selected Projects and Resources: Comprehensive English-Georgian Online Dictionary English-Georgian Learner’s Dictionary English-Georgian Military Online Dictionary English-Georgian Biology Online Dictionary English-Russian-Georgian Technical Online Dictionary Lexicography in the 21st Century International Conference |
| Irma Mesiridze Associate Professor International Black Sea University (IBSU) Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: i.mesiridze@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0009-0003-1395-9579 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/ |
Dr. Irma Mesiridze is a scholar in education and social sciences, specializing in educational leadership, sociology of education, and globalization. Her work focuses on institutional development, leadership practices, and contemporary challenges in higher education. She is actively engaged in teaching, research supervision, and international academic projects, contributing to policy-oriented research and evidence-based approaches in education. Fields of Expertise: Educational Leadership; Sociology of Education; Globalization; Educational Pedagogy; Social Sciences |
| Nino Meskhishvili Associate Professor of Law; Legal Practitioner; Director of Legal Department The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: nino.meskhishvili@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0009-0006-3871-9661 |
Dr. Nino Meskhishvili is an Associate Professor at the School of Law, The University of Georgia. Since 2007, she has been teaching at several universities, delivering courses in Property Law, Introduction to Civil Law, and Corporate Law. She holds master's degrees in both Law and Public Administration, as well as a PhD in Law. In addition to her academic career, Dr. Meskhishvili is an experienced legal practitioner with extensive professional experience in the public and private sectors, including the Ministry of Justice of Georgia, private companies, and non-governmental organizations. She currently serves as Director of the Legal Department of a private hotel chain, where she oversees corporate legal affairs and regulatory compliance. Her work bridges academic scholarship with practical expertise in civil and corporate law. Fields of Expertise: Civil Law; Property Law; Corporate Law; Commercial Law; Public Administration; Corporate Governance; Regulatory Compliance |
| Archil Metreveli Associate Professor, School of Law; Director, Institute for Religious Freedom The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: a.metreveli@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0009-0006-9543-7898 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ametreveli/ Website: https://science.ug.edu.ge/ |
Dr. Archil Metreveli is a legal scholar specializing in law and religion, with expertise in freedom of religion or belief and state–church relations. His work focuses on the legal protection of religious autonomy, identity, and human dignity, integrating doctrinal analysis with policy-oriented perspectives. He is actively engaged in teaching and research, contributing to academic scholarship and public discourse on religious freedom and legal frameworks. Fields of Expertise: Law and Religion; Freedom of Religion or Belief; State–Church Relations; Human Rights Law; Legal Theory |
| Zurab Papaskiri Professor of History; Head of the Department of History Sukhumi State University Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: zpapaskiri@sou.edu.ge ORCID: 0009-0004-4607-9487 Academia.edu: Zurab Papaskiri |
Dr. Zurab Papaskiri is a leading historian specializing in the history of Georgia and the Caucasus, with particular expertise in medieval international relations and historiography. His work focuses on foreign-policy history and the historical dimensions of Abkhazia. He has an extensive publication record, including numerous monographs and scholarly works, contributing significantly to the study of Georgian statehood, identity, and regional historical processes. Fields of Expertise: History of Georgia; Caucasus Studies; Medieval History; International Relations; Historiography |
| Nana Pruidze Associate Professor; Researcher; Quality Management Provider, School of Arts and Humanities The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: n.shavtvaladze@ug.edu.ge; nan.pruidze@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0009-0003-0358-2974 ResearchGate: Nana Pruidze |
Dr. Nana Pruidze is a specialist in Georgian literary studies, with expertise in 19th-century literature, textology, and editorial practice. Her work focuses on literary analysis, critical editing, and the preservation of Georgian literary heritage. She has authored numerous scholarly publications and contributed to major editorial projects, including multi-volume editions of canonical Georgian authors. Her academic activity integrates research, teaching, and quality assurance in higher education. Fields of Expertise: Georgian Literature; Textology; Literary Editing; Literary History; Philology |
| Maia Robakidze Associate Professor of Psychology Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: maia.robakidze@tsu.ge ORCID: 0000-0002-7419-9425 ResearchGate: Maia Robakidze |
Dr. Maia Robakidze is a psychologist specializing in work and organizational psychology, with expertise in consumer behavior and human resource management. Her research focuses on employee experience, workplace perception, and organizational development. She combines academic research with applied consultancy, contributing to HR strategy, performance management, and evidence-based organizational practices in both academic and professional contexts. Fields of Expertise: Organizational Psychology; Consumer Psychology; Human Resource Management; Organizational Behavior; Experimental Psychology |
| Tamar Sharabidze Professor of Philology; Senior Research Associate, Shota Rustaveli Institute of Georgian Literature Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: Tamar.sharabidze@tsu.ge; shagno12@gmail.com ORCID: 0009-0004-5900-9082 LinkedIn: Tamar Sharabidze ResearchGate: Tamar Sharabidze |
Dr. Tamar Sharabidze is a literary scholar specializing in Georgian and comparative literature, with expertise in literary theory and textual analysis. Her work focuses on the history of Georgian literature within broader theoretical and comparative frameworks. She has authored numerous monographs and over 100 scholarly articles and serves in editorial leadership roles, contributing to academic publishing and international literary scholarship. Fields of Expertise: Georgian Literature; Comparative Literature; Literary Theory; Textual Analysis; Philology |
| Dimitri Shvelidze Associate Professor; Doctor of Historical Sciences, Institute of Georgian History, Faculty of Humanities Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: lukulus48@yahoo.com ORCID: 0009-0007-8901-3703 |
Prof. Dimitri Shvelidze is a historian specializing in modern and contemporary Georgian political history, with expertise in political parties, ideologies, and national movements. His research focuses on socio-political transformations, Georgia’s pro-Western orientation, and the evolution of political systems. He has an extensive publication record, including numerous monographs and scholarly works, contributing significantly to historiography and the study of political processes in Georgia. Fields of Expertise: Modern History; Political History; Georgian Politics; Historiography; Political Ideologies; National Movements |
| Natia Sikharulidze PhD in Philology; Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Georgian Literature Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: sikharulidzenatia@yahoo.com ORCID: 0009-0008-7704-7700 Google Scholar: Profile Website: UG Profile; Blog |
Natia Sikharulidze is a Georgian literary scholar specializing in literary theory, comparative literature, and Georgian literary studies. She holds a PhD in Philology from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (2013), where she also completed her BA and MA in Georgian Language and Literature. She currently serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Galaktion Research Centre within the Shota Rustaveli Institute of Georgian Literature. Since 2009, her research has focused on the life and works of the prominent Georgian poet Galaktion Tabidze. She is also a board member of the Association of Textology, Publishing Studies, and Digital Humanities. Dr. Sikharulidze has authored numerous scholarly publications, including monographs and journal articles, and has contributed to the preparation of the 15-volume academic edition of Galaktion Tabidze’s complete works. Fields of Expertise: Theory and History of Literature; Comparative Literature; Georgian Literature |
| Revaz Tabatadze Associate Professor; Head of MA Programs in Education Administration and Management The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: revaz.tabatadze@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0000-0003-3898-3092 LinkedIn: Revaz Tabatadze ResearchGate: Revaz Tabatadze |
Dr. Revaz Tabatadze is a scholar in education and linguistics, specializing in curriculum development, language teaching, and sociolinguistics. His work focuses on educational systems, national curriculum reform, and the application of linguistic theory in teaching practice. He is actively engaged in academic research, international scholarly networks, and program leadership, contributing to innovation in education policy and language education. Fields of Expertise: Education; Curriculum Development; Sociolinguistics; Pragmatics; Semantics; Language Teaching |
| Levan Tchabashvili Associate Professor of Archaeology The University of Georgia, School of Arts and Humanities Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: l.tchabashvili@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0009-0000-8660-2042 |
Dr. Levan Tchabashvili is an archaeologist specializing in prehistoric cultures of the South Caucasus and Eurasia, with expertise in Kura-Araxes and Trialeti cultural complexes. His work integrates archaeological theory, field research, and digital methodologies, including GIS and remote sensing. He contributes to international research collaborations and advances interdisciplinary approaches to landscape archaeology and digital cultural heritage. Fields of Expertise: Archaeology; Prehistory; South Caucasus; Landscape Archaeology; GIS and Remote Sensing; Digital Heritage |
| Mariam Tsiskadze Associate Professor of Law; Former Judge; Legal Scholar The University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: m.tsiskadze@ug.edu.ge ORCID: |
Dr. Mariam Tsiskadze is an Associate Professor at the School of Law, The University of Georgia. She graduated from the Faculty of Law of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University in 1982. From 1981 to 1991, she worked as a Research Fellow at the Institute of Economics and Law of the Georgian Academy of Sciences. Between 1991 and 1999, she served as a Judge at the Tbilisi City Court, gaining extensive experience in the Georgian judicial system. Her academic and professional career combines legal scholarship, judicial practice, and university teaching, with particular expertise in civil law, judicial practice, and the administration of justice. Fields of Expertise: Civil Law; Judicial Practice; Court Administration; Legal Research; Georgian Legal System; Justice System; Legal Education |
| Keti Tskhadadze Professor of Economics; Head of the Business Analytics Program; International Accreditation Manager The University of Georgia, Faculty of Business and Administrative Studies Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: k.tskhadadze@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0009-0005-1051-5168 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keti-tskhadadze-phd-59082870/ ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Keti-Tskhadadze Website: https://ug.edu.ge/ |
Dr. Keti Tskhadadze is an economist specializing in international economics and strategic management, with expertise in global trade, competitiveness, and economic development. Her work focuses on the intersection of policy and business strategy in international markets. She combines academic research with institutional leadership, contributing to program development, international accreditation processes, and the advancement of business analytics and economic education. Fields of Expertise: International Economics; Strategic Management; Global Trade; Business Analytics; Economic Development; Competitiveness |
| Lali Vashakmadze Ph.D. Student at TSU; Research Fellow at the University of Georgia University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: l.vashakmadze@ug.edu.ge ORCID: 0009-0000-8161-8010 |
Lali Vashakmadze is a scholar of Georgian philology specializing in manuscript studies and the textual history of the Georgian Bible. She studied Georgian Philology and Philology of the Medieval Christian East at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. Her BA and MA research focused on Old Georgian translations of the Old Testament, including the Books of Haggai and Judith, examining their origins, textual types, and translation techniques. She is currently pursuing doctoral studies at Tbilisi State University. Her research interests include the origins of Old Georgian biblical versions, manuscript studies, and medieval editorial practices. Her work has been presented at international and local conferences and published in Georgian academic editions. She has participated in research projects funded by Tbilisi State University and the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia. Fields of Expertise: Georgian Philology; Manuscript Studies; Textology of the Georgian Bible |
| Davit Zedelashvili Research Fellow Research Institute Gnomon Wise, University of Georgia Georgia, Tbilisi Contact: Email: dzedelashvili@gmail.com ORCID: 0009-0006-6450-4912 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davitzedelashvili/ |
Davit Zedelashvili is a constitutional scholar and policy professional specializing in constitutional and justice system reform. His research and analytical work focus on the dynamics of illiberal regimes and autocratization processes in Eurasia and Central and Eastern Europe. He engages with complex issues at the intersection of law, governance, and political transformation, contributing to scholarly and policy-oriented discussions on democratic resilience, institutional design, and human rights frameworks. Fields of Expertise: Comparative Public Law; Constitutional Theory; Political Philosophy; Philosophy of Law; Human Rights Law and Policy; International Affairs |
