Date of Birth

26.02.1971

Education

• 1988-1992 - Georgian Technical University, Faculty of Metallurgy, Metal Science, Metal’s thermal processing technology and device, Engineer-metallurgist;
• 2002-2005 - Post Graduate, Georgian Technical University, Faculty of Metallurgy, “Materials Science and Metal technology”;
• 2005 - Candidate of Technical Sciences;

Scientific Degree (Rank)

• Candidate of Technical Sciences;

Work Experience

• 1994-1997 - Institute of Mechanical Engineering. Laboratory of thermal processing of metals, Thermist;
• 1997-1999 - Georgian technical University, Metals Science and Metal Technology Department, Laboratory Assistant;
• 1999-2002 - Georgian technical University, Metals Science and Metal Technology Department, Senior Laboratory Assistant;
• 2005-2006 - LEPL - Ferdinand Tavadze Metallurgy and Materials Science Institute, Laboratory of metal science, Engineer;
• 2006-2009 - Georgian Technical University, Materials Science department, Assistant Professor;
• 2006-2009 - LEPL - Ferdinand Tavadze Metallurgy and Materials Science Institute, Laboratory of metal science, Scientific Worker;
• 2009-2011 - LEPL - Ferdinand Tavadze Metallurgy and Materials Science Institute, Laboratory of metal science, Engineer;
• 2011-2013 - LEPL - Ferdinand Tavadze Metallurgy and Materials Science Institute, Melting and Foundry Shop, Engineer;
• 2013-2014 - LEPL - Ferdinand Tavadze Metallurgy and Materials Science Institute, Melting and Foundry Shop, Technician;
• 2014 - present - LEPL - Ferdinand Tavadze Metallurgy and Materials Science Institute, Melting and Foundry Shop, Engineer;

Papers and Publications

A total of 25 articles, 1 guidebook, among them:

• “Laboratory works about materials science” 2013 (English language);
• „Use of thermodynamic modeling for optimization of SHS compaction-based method for production of materials“, pp. 33-34, (SHS -2013), South Padre Island, Texas, USA;
• „Corrosion resistant titanium alloys for medical tools and implants“ Powder Metallurgy & Mining, Colorado School of Mines, pp.186-194, http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2168-9806.1000110 , 2013, Colorado, USA;

Participation in Scientific Symposiums and Conferences

• 2003 - VII International Scientific Conference: Welding, metallurgy and related technologies, Tbilisi;
• 2006 - I International Foundry men and Material Scientists Congress (IFMSC), Tbilisi;
• 2012 - International Conference: Modern technologies and methods of inorganic material science, Tbilisi;
• 2013 - XII International Symposium (SHS 2013), South Padre Island, Texas, USA;
• 2015 - Innovative technologies in metallurgy and material science, International Conference, Tbilisi;

Participation in Scientific Grant Projects

• STCU#3575 “New amorphous, nano and polycrystalline titanium alloys for medical instruments and covers” 2006-2009;
• STCU#4600 “Nano-crystalline sintered-hard alloys on the basis of tungsten, titanium and boron carbides” 2009-2011;

Awards and Premiums, Honorary Titles

• 2006-Welding, Metallurgy and Related Technologies Association Laureate, was awarded the silver medal;
• The Centre of English Language Education and Professional Training (One World), Level-C1, Certificate GEC 218;