Erekle Astakhishvili

                                                                                                               Vice-Rector

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University {14/11/2023 -Current} 

 

 Date of birth: 18/09/1961   

Email address: erekle.astakhishvili@gmail.com

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

LEPL Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia [ 19/12/2022 – 11/9/2023] -Director General;

LEPL Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia [ 19/12/2022 – 11/9/2023] - Deputy Director General;

LEPL Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia [ 2021 – 10/2022 ] -Member of Higher Education Programme Accreditation Council;

LEPL National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement [ 2022 –2023 ] -National Contact Point of Horizon Europe's Joint Research Centre;

European Commission [ 2022 – Current] - Field Expert;

LEPL Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia [ 2019 – 2021] -Expert;

LEPL National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement [ 2017 – 2020]

Research and Evaluation of the BA, MA and Doctoral Programs.

Trans-European mobility for university studies (TEMPUS) Programme [ 2010 – 2012 ]-Field Expert.

Georgian American University [ 2008 – 2010] - Associate Professor.

Taught the course: "World Civilizations" Designed course structure and requirements.

Free University of Tbilisi [ 2010 – 2023] - Professor.

Teaching the courses: "World History", "History of the Ancient World”, "History of Law". Designed course structure and requirements; lectured and administered all grades.

International Black Sea University [ 2006 – 2010] -Professor.

Taught courses: "Sociology" and "Research Methods" Designed course structure and requirements; Lectured and administered all grades.

Caucasus University/Caucasus School of Business [ 1999 – 2010] -Professor

Taught courses: "World Civilizations" and "Principles of Sociology" Designed course structure and requirements;

Lectured and administered all grades.

Caucasus International University [ 2007 – 2009] - Vice-Rector.

Tbilisi State University [ 1992 – 2006 - ] - Associate Professor.

Taught courses: "Ancient Assyrian Language”, “History of Writing”, “Diplomacy in Ancient Near East”, “Diplomacy and Diplomatic Service", and "International Relations and State Protocol".

Designed course structure and requirements; Lectured and administered all grades.

Tbilisi State University [ 1992 – 2006] -Docent of Faculty of Humanities

Tbilisi State University [ 1995 – 2006]- Director of Department of Foreign Relations

Official Representative of the University of Indianapolis in Georgia, University of Indianapolis/Athens Campus [ 1994 – 1999] City: Athens, Country: Greece. 

Foreign Relations Department Administration of the President of Georgia [ 1992 – 1994] - State Adviser.

Georgian Academy of Sciences, Institute of History [ 1983 – 1990] -Research Fellow.

 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING   

                                                                           

Doctor of Philosophy (World History)

Tbilisi State University [ 12/1988]

Address: Ilia Chavchavadze ave. #1, 0179 Tbilisi (Georgia)

Website: https://www.tsu.ge/

Field(s) of study: Ancient Near Eastern Studies

Master of Arts in Business Administration

Tbilisi State University [ 2000 ]

Address: Ilia Chavchavadze ave. #1, 0179 Tbilisi (Georgia)

Website: https://www.tsu.ge/

Field(s) of study: Business, administration and law

Research Fellow

University of Chicago [ 1990 – 1991]

Address: 5801 S Ellis Ave, 60637 Chicago, IL (United States)

Website: https://www.uchicago.edu/

         

Mother tongue(s): Georgian

Other language(s):

English, Russian

Ancient Near Eastern Languages

 

 

HONOURS AND AWARDS                                                                                  

Order of Honor of Georgia for “Outstanding Contributions in the Sphere of Higher Education" [ 2013]

Order of Honor of Georgia for “Outstanding Contributions in the Sphere of Higher Education" [ 1998]

European Teachers Exchange Association Grant [ 1996]

British Academy Grant ,University College London, Oxford University, Jesus College of Cambridge University [ 1993].

 

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:

1. Direction of Reading and Word Divisors in Hittite (Luwian) Writing System- "Archeological Researches", Tbilisi, 1985

2. Khaltsu of Arrapha, Ancient Oriental Culture and teaching at the faculty of History, Daugavpils 1985

3. Structure and Meaning of Khaltsu according to Mari and Nuzi cuneiform Archives, "Matsne", " #1, Tbilisi 1987

4. Appraisal Work in Hurritology, Archeological Researches 3, Tbilisi, 1988

5. For the Prosophography systematization of Nuzi (Yorgan Tepe) urban settlements' "c" sector archive, Research Resourses of History, Tbilisi 1988

6. Materials identifying the archive of the urban structure of Nuzi, (Yorgan Tepe) Archeological Researches 3, Tbilisi, 1988

7. Interpretation of the term "bit hurizati" according to the HSS XVI, 452 Nuzi Archives, "Moambe", Volume 130, #3,Tbilisi 1988

8. Military Forces of the State of Arrapha (Thesis report), XV Scientific Researches Session of Young

Orientalists", Yerevan, 1989

9. "Self-Defence in the system of Governance of the State of Arrapha", PhD thesis, Tbilisi 1988

10. Civilization of Ebla, "Matsne" #4 Tbilisi, 1990

11. Ancient Georgian State Unions and their Relationship to the Outer World, "Georgian Diplomacy", Volume 1, Tbilisi, 1994

12. History of Civilization (co-author G. Bolotashvili, text-book for the students of Caucasus Business School), Tbilisi 2001

13. The System of Mediation in Hurrian Society, 2003

14. "Biblical World, Biblical Nations (co-author E. Avaliani), Tbilisi 2005

15. MI.LUGAL - NIN.DINGIR - an Archaic Opposition - "Mother-Virgin", AGIBAS, Volume II, 2005 (co-author N.Jankowska)

16. "Hittites in Bible", Tbilisi 2006

17. Articles for the encyclopedia of Georgian History - ready for publication

18. Some Aspects of the Organization of the Armed Forces of Arrapha - Caucasian and Near East Studies, Tbilisi 2007

19. Urban Types in Ancient Near East, AGIBAS 4-5, 2007

20. Some Aspects of the Urban Settlements in the Ancient Near East, Tbilisi University "Metekhi" Proceedings, vol.II, Tbilisi, 2009

21. Foreign Policy of Alexander II, King of Kakheti, Caucasiological Proceedings, #3, 2011, pp.201-209 (Co author with D. Shvelidze)

22. General Totleben in Georgia, Pro Georgia, Journal of Kartvelological Studies, University of Warsaw, vol.22, 2012, pp.107-117,( Co author with D.Shvelidze)

23. Georgia in 1628, History of the World around 1628 AD, The Vasa Museum Exibition, Vasa Museet, Stokholm, Sweden, 2012 (Co author with D.Shvelidze)

24. Organization of Military Forces of Nuzi and Assyria - ready for publication

25. Hurrian Arrapha (Issues of Political History ) - ready for publication

26. Georgia and Russia: Lessons learned from the relationships for past 500-year, Ready for publication (Co author with D. Shvelidze)- 324 pages

27. Georgians and the Outer World, vol.1, (Co-author with Nata Akhmeteli and Maya Gambashidze), 2018

28. Georgians and the Outer World, vol.2, (Co-author with Nata Akhmeteli and Giorgi Narimanishvili), 2019

29. Hurrian Arapkha, monograph,(Co-authored with Maya Gambashdze). 2020

30. Georgians and the Outer World, vol.3, (Co-author with Nata Akhmeteli and Giorgi Narimanishvili), 2021

 

 TRAININGS:

 

“Agro- Tourism and SME Development”, Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, 2004

“International Relations in the Sphere of Higher Education”, Salzburg Global Seminar, Salzburg, 2003

“Management in Big State Corporations, Greek Experience”, TEI Piraeus, Athens, 2000

“Relationship of Post-Soviet States with the Western Europe: Aspects of Inter-Culture Relationship”, University of Pierre Mendes, Grenoble, 1999

“Administration and Management of Higher Education”, Brunel University, London, 1999

“Administration, Management and Consulting”, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, 1998

“Employment, Management of Time and Place”, Brunel University, London, 1998

“Development of Small and Medium Business”, Brunel University, London, 1997

Lecture courses:

"Sociology" (in Georgian/ English)

"Research methods" (in Georgian/English)

"History of Civilization" (in Georgian/ English)

"World History and Georgia" (in Georgian)

"Ancient World History" (in Georgian)

"History of Law" (in Georgian)

"History of Georgian Law" (in Georgian)

“History of Writing” (in Georgian)

“History of Ancient Near Eastern Diplomacy” (in Georgian)

 

 

INTERNATIONAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE:

 

EU TWINNING project--“Supporting inter-sectoral collaboration possibilities between research and industry”, 2021-2022;

"Georgian language and Georgians abroad" - Shota Rustaveli National Scientific Foundation, 2012-2015;

Expert of European Commission Education, Audio-visual, and Culture Executive Agency, 2011-2012;                 

 “Connect Network” – “Connect Georgia” sponsored by “Open Society-Georgia” Foundation, 2008-2009-Project Coordinator;                        

Development of E- Societies in South Caucasus, sponsored by TACIS, 2005-2007-Expert;

Business Development and Employment Project, sponsored by USAID, 2006-Expert;

Salzburg Seminar Visiting Advisors Program, 2003 – 2005-Project Coordinator;

FRUTTI – Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2003 – 2005-Project Coordinator;

CICAC – Caucasian International Consortium for Academic Cooperation (USA, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia), 2002 – 2004,-Project Coordinator;

Greek Ministry of Education, Georgian Cultural Heritage – Relationship of Byzantine and Georgian Cultures, 2001-Project Coordinator;

OSGF Grant for a textbook: “Georgia in the Context of World History”, 1999-Expert; 

Grant from the Council of Europe for a textbook: “History of Caucasus” (in Georgian, English and Russian languages), 1999-Expert;

Development of the Office of International Relations at Tbilisi State University, sponsored by TEMPUS, 1996-1999-Project Coordinator;

Establishment of Student Service and Industry Liaison Office at Tbilisi State University, sponsored by TEMPUS, 1996-1999-Project Coordinator.

 

CONFERENCES, FACT-FINDING MISSIONS, EXPEDITIONS:

Brussels, (Belgium), 2023; Prague (Chehk Republic), 2023; Vienna (Austria), 2023; Mexico (Mexico) 2019; Seattle (USA), 2019; Cairo (Egypt) 2018; Muenich (Germany) 2017;Turkey, 2015; Lewisburg (USA) 2015, Bonn (Germany) 2014, Turkey, 2014, Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) 2013, Turkey 2013, Isfahan (Iran) 212, Brussels (Belgium) 2011, Tokyo (Japan) 2010,  Amsterdam (Netherlands) 2010, Singapore 2010, Dubai (UAE) 2009, Los Angeles (USA) 2009,Paris (France) 2009, Kuwait 2009, Dubai (UAE) 2009, Salzburg (Austria) 2009, Florence (Italy)2008, Dubai (UAE)2008, Riga (Latvia) 2008, Paris-Nice-Toulon (2008), Lisbon (Portugal)2007,St.Petersburg (Russian Federation), Ankara (Turkey) 2006; Glasgow (Scotland) 2005; San-Jose (CA, USA) 2004; Salzburg (Austria) 2004; Lisbon (Portugal) 2003; Roskilde (Denmark) 2002; Zurich (Switzerland) 2002; Chorum (Turkey) 2002; Paris (France) 2002; Vienna (Austria) 2002, 2001; Toulon (France) 2001; Salzburg (Austria) 2001; Oslo (Norway) 2000,1999; Stockholm (Sweden) 1998; Helsinki (Finland) 1997; Neuchatel (Switzerland) 1996; Brussels (Belgium) 1996; Prague (Czech Republic) 1995; Berlin (Germany) 1994; Leiden (Holland) 1993; Heidelberg (Germany) 1992; Berkeley (CA, USA) 1991; Chicago (USA) 1990; St. Petersburg (Russia) 1989; Poznan (Poland) 1989; Yerevan (Armenia) 1989; Ordjonikidze (Russia) 1987; Daugavpils (Latvia) 1985.

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia, Professor, 2023-Current

Teaching the courses: “Ancient History”, “Historia est Magistra Vitae-Introduction in World History”.

Free University of Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia Professor, 2010-2023

Taught the courses: "World History", "History of the Ancient World”, "History of Law". Designed course structure and requirements; lectured and administered all grades.

Georgian-American University, Tbilisi, Georgia, Associate Professor, 2008-2010

Taught the course: "World Civilizations" Designed course structure and requirements.

International Black Sea University, Tbilisi, Georgia, Professor, 2006-2010

Taught courses: "Sociology" and "Research Methods" Designed course structure and requirements; lectured and administered all grades.

Caucasus School of Business, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia. Professor, 2000-2010

Taught courses: "World Civilizations" and "Principles of Sociology". Designed course structure and requirements; lectured and administered all grades.

Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia Associate Professor, 1992-2006

Taught courses: "Ancient Assyrian Language”, “History of Writing”, “Diplomacy in Ancient Near East”,

“Diplomacy and Diplomatic Service", and "International Relations and State Protocol".

Designed course structure and requirements; lectured and administered all grades.

Technological Educational Institute of Piraeus, Athens, Greece. Professor, 1999

Taught EU granted special course: "Doing Business in Georgia"

University of Indianapolis, Athens, Greece, Professor, 1999

Delivered short semester intensive courses:" World History", "Sociology"

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

 

EUROCLIO, European Standing Conference of the History Teachers, 1995

American Oriental Society, 1991

Publishing Board: Bulletin of the American-Georgian Institute for Biblical and Archaeological Studies, 1998

Secretary General of the National Committee of Georgian Historians, 1997

Member of Archaeological Commission of Tbilisi City Hall, 2016