A highly qualified academic and administrative leader in the fields of higher education and sports. Demonstrates distinguished competence in managing scientific-research activities, developing educational programs, and engaging in sports-pedagogical endeavors. Actively involved in shaping higher sports education policy and advancing the internationalization of the field.
Education
2009–2012: PhD in Sport, with the highest academic distinction (Summa Cum Laude) – Ilia State University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Dissertation Topic: “Parameters of Athletic Functioning in Judokas.”
2005–2007: Master’s Degree (Diploma with Honors) – Georgian State Academy of Physical Education and Sport.
2001–2005: Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Sport (Diploma with Honors) – Georgian State Academy of Physical Education and Sport.
Professional Experience
2013–Present: Professor – Georgian State University of Sport.
2020–Present: Head of the Scientific-Research Department – Georgian State University of Sport. Roles and Responsibilities: Coordinating the scientific activities of students and academic staff; initiating and managing international scientific cooperation.
2018–Present: Chair of the Combat Sports Department – Faculty of Coaching, Georgian State University of Sport.
2017–Present: Head of Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programs – Faculty of Coaching, Georgian State University of Sport.
2007–2018: Visiting Lecturer and Administrative Staff (Sports Coordinator, Chief Specialist, Assistant to the Dean) – Ilia State University.
2005–2007: Judo Coach – Department of Wrestling, Georgian State Academy of Physical Education and Sport.
2013–Present: Professor – Georgian State University of Sport.
2020–Present: Head of the Scientific-Research Department – Georgian State University of Sport. Roles and Responsibilities: Coordinating the scientific activities of students and academic staff; initiating and managing international scientific cooperation.
2018–Present: Chair of the Combat Sports Department – Faculty of Coaching, Georgian State University of Sport.
2017–Present: Head of Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programs – Faculty of Coaching, Georgian State University of Sport.
2007–2018: Visiting Lecturer and Administrative Staff (Sports Coordinator, Chief Specialist, Assistant to the Dean) – Ilia State University.
2005–2007: Judo Coach – Department of Wrestling, Georgian State Academy of Physical Education and Sport.
Courses Taught (Lecture Topics):
Bachelor’s Level: Theory and Methodology of Judo; Fundamentals of Sports Training.
Master’s Level: Theory and Methodology of Sports Training; Fundamentals of Academic Writing.
Scientific-Research Activities and Publications
Scientific Publications: Author of dozens of scientific articles, including publications in peer-reviewed and indexed journals within international scientific databases such as Scopus and EBSCO.
Authored Textbook: “Theory and Methodology of Judo” (A 500-page fundamental textbook, 2018).
Editorial and Translation Work: Editor-in-Chief of the proceedings for six university scientific conferences; Translator of the Judo Refereeing Rules manual (from English to Georgian).
International Academic Mobility: Conducted a series of masterclasses at sports universities in Lithuania and Bulgaria within the framework of the Erasmus+ program.
Authorship of Digital Educational Resources (YouTube Lectures): “Fundamentals of Academic Writing” (2022); “The Philosophy of Judo” (2015).
Expert Activities and Field Development
2022–Present: Accreditation Expert of the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement.
2022–Present: Chairman of the Sectoral Council for Higher Sports Education. Under his direct leadership and co-authorship, the “Sectoral Benchmarks for Higher Sports Education” was developed and approved in 2023.
2022: Chairman of the Accreditation Expert Panel for Sports Programs.
Sports Achievements and Refereeing Qualifications
2009: Master of Sports in Georgian Wrestling (Highest National Sports Title).
2003: Two-time Champion of Georgia in Georgian Wrestling (Youth and Senior divisions).
Professional Refereeing: National Category Judo Referee (with 11 years of continuous practical experience).
Professional Development and Certificates
2025: Training Course “AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Practice” – The Academy of Thinking.
2014: Certified Teacher of English Language and Literature (Grades I-XII).
2010: FCE (First Certificate in English) – Cambridge University.
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