Professor, PhD in Physics, Academic Doctor, Head of the Engineering Department at the School of Science and Technology. He graduated from the Lomonosov Moscow State University. In 1997 he obtained Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics at the Tbilisi State University (TSU). In 1992-2009 he carries out scientific research at the Nuclear Physics Department of TSU. The area of his research interests is theory of atomic collisions involving both light and heavy particles and quantum effects in nano-structures as well. In 2009-2015 he leads the Science Program Department of Georgia National Science Foundation. In 2015-2016 he is a CEO of the Education, Science and Technological Development Foundation for Tomorrow’s Success. He participated in ERASMUS+ projects. He has a solid background in administering research and educational programs.