Staff of Research Units

Doctor of Architecture;
Specialty: Architecture;
Member of the Georgian Union of Architects.

Dr. Bela Tinikashvili is a member of the board of the Georgian Union of Architects, head of the bachelor’s program in Architecture at East European University. She is actively engaged in pedagogical and professional activities. In the past years she was the architect of construction companies – “Seven Sky”, NNLE “Engineering Idea”, architectural design companies – “Modulion” and “Khuri XXI”.

Dr. Bela Tinikashvili has published numerous scientific papers. She is the participat of local and international conferences, including the annual International Conference on American Studies. Her field of interest is: ecological architecture and the use of renewable energy in architecture.

Specialty: Architecture

Mr. Revaz Khasia has extensive professional and pedagogical experience. He is the co-author of the Architect-Technician’s Handbook published by the National Center For Educational Quality Enhancement. He actively participates in various projects, architectural-creative competitions, exhibitions and symposia. He has received I Prize at International Exhibition-Competition “Olympiad”, Grand Prix in Sculpture at International Exhibition “Blue” Gallery, Triple I Prize at International Christmas Festival “Blue” Gallery, Grand Prix – work “Muse” at the International Sculpture Symposium (Nadiotad, Hungary). He was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Georgia for his contribution to the development of Georgian fine arts. He has been teaching in various higher education institutions of Georgia for many years.

Doctor of Architecture;
Specialty: Architecture;
Director of City Institute Georgia

Dr. Merab Bolkvadze is the director of the City Institute Georgia. He has many years of pedagogical and professional experience. For years he was the head of the Tbilisi Planning Division of the “Tbilkalakproject“ Urban Planning Department. In different years he was engaged in pedagogical activities in educational institutions of Georgia.

Dr. Merab Bolkvadze has been engaged in scientific research activities in the field of architecture for years. He has completed draft master plans for the cities of Zugdidi and Mtskheta Land Use. Numerous development regulation plans and separate complex projects, most of which have been implemented. In different years he was the winner of numerous competitions of the International and Georgian Architects Union. He is the author of the current Tbilisi Land Use Master Plan.