Holder of a master's degree in the field of Urban/Community Planning from the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA as well as a holder of a master’s degree in the field of Architecture earned at the Georgian Technical University. With more than 20 years of experience working with various international development agencies serving on various managerial positions in project planning, management and implementation. Among them he has experience working in international positions outside of Georgia in the fields of architecture, urban planning and development activities. Educational-pedagogical activities include planning and implementing short-term training courses, as well as the preparation and reading of lecture courses at various higher education institutions in Georgia in the fields of urban planning, urban management and architecture. The practical activities carried out are largely related to the areas of decentralization, regional, urban and local planning in various parts of Georgia over the past 30 years. In addition to the experience of working in the non-governmental and private sectors, the work is also related to consulting services related to the fields of local government reform, urban planning and various real-estate development.
Courses:
- Urban Management-International and Local Practice
Research and Publications:
- Nikolaishvili, D. Urban Sprawl and Sustainability in Post-socialist European Cities. Modern problems of Architecture and Town Planning. Scientific Technical Journal N 21. Faculty of Architecture, Urban Planning and Design, Georgian Technical University
- Mikiashvili G., Nikolaishvili, D. Specific Aspects of Suburbanization Process in the USA. Modern problems of Architecture and Town Planning. Scientific Technical Journal N 17. 2024. Faculty of Architecture, Urban Planning and Design, Georgian Technical University
Research interests:
Urban Planning, Urban Management, Sustainable Urban Development, Suburbanization, Urban Design, Post-socialist Urban Restructuring, Architecture
