Faculty

A brief description of the experience

Ph.D. in Chemical (Chemical ecology) Science. With a background as an Academic Doctor of Sciences in Chemistry, specializing in Chemical Ecology, brings over 15 years of experience in higher education. Has   designed and taught courses on environmental issues and helped create master's and doctoral programs in "Applied Ecology and Environmental Protection." For 7 years, has   been part of the Doctoral Dissertation Board, guiding students through their research.

Was  involved in local and international scientific research for 24 years, with contributions to grants, projects, and 41 scientific articles. I've attended 14 scientific forums and 19 professional education trainings.

Expertise includes developing environmental audit programs, managing waste, assessing pollution, and evaluating chemical analysis labs. Dedicated to advancing environmental stewardship and sustainability. 

Courses: 

• Environmental Audit and Monitoring;
• Waste management.

Research and Publications (last 5 years): 

• D. Demetrashvili, K. Bilashvili, N. Machitadze, N. Tsintsadze,V. Gvakharia, N. Gelashvili, V. Trapaidze, I. Kuzanova (2022). Numerical Modelling of Marine Litter Distribution in Georgian Coastal Waters of the Black Sea. Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology 23, No 2, pp. 531–541 (2022). https://scibulcom.net/en/journal/1311-5065/issue/2022-23-2/
• D. Gonzalez-Fernandez, G. Hanke, M. Pogojeva, N. Machitadze, Y. Kotelnikova, I. Tretiak, O. Savenko, K. Bilashvili, N. Gelashvili, A. Fedorov, D. Kulagin, A. Terentiev, J. Slobodnik (2022). Floating marine macro litter in the Black Sea: Toward baselines for large-scale assessment. Environmental Pollution 309 (2022) 119816.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119816
• N.Machitadze, K.Bilashvili, V.Gvakharia, N.Gelashvili,.I.Kuzanova, V.Trapaidze (2020). Analysis of the monitoring of the beach litter in the Georgia. Marine Litter in the Black Sea. Marine Litter in the Black Sea. Turkish Marine Research Foundation (Türk Deniz Araştırmaları Vakfı) Publication No: 56. Istanbul, 2020. Pp. 37-47. ISBN: 978-975-8825-48-6. https://tudav.org/wpcontent/uploads/2020/10/MarineLitterintheBlackSea_tudav.pdf
• M. Pogojeva, D. González-Fernández, G. Hanke, N. Machitadze, Y. Kotelnikova, I. Tretiak, O. Savenko, N.Gelashvili, K. Bilashvili, D. Kulagin, A. Fedorov (2020). Composition of floating macro litter across the Black Sea. Marine Litter in the Black Sea.Turkish Marine Research Foundation (Türk Deniz Araştırmaları Vakfı). Marine Litter in the Black Sea. N 56. Pp. 161-170. ISBN: 978-975-8825-48-6. https://tudav.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MarineLitterintheBlackSea_tudav.pdf
• N. Machitadze, K.Bilashvili, D. González-Fernández, V.Gvakharia, N.Gelashvili, I.Kuzanova, V. Trapaidze (2020). Results of the monitoring of the marine and reverie floating macro litter in the Black Sea, Georgia. Marine Litter in the Black Sea. Marine Litter in the Black Sea. Turkish Marine Research Foundation (TürkDenizAraştırmalarıVakfı). Marine Litter in the Black Sea. N 56. Pp. 71-182. ISBN: 978-975-8825-48-6. https://tudav.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MarineLitterintheBlackSea_tudav.pdf
• D. González-Fernández, M. Pogojeva, G.Hanke, N.Machitadze, Y.Kotelnikova, I. Tretiak, O. Savenko, N. Gelashvili, K.Bilashvili, D.Kulagin, A.Fedorov, M. ÇağanŞenyiğit, Ü. Aytan (2020). Anthropogenic litter input through rivers in the Black Sea. Marine Litter in the Black Sea. Turkish Marine Research Foundation (Türk Deniz Araştırmaları Vakfı). Marine Litter in the Black Sea. N 56. Pp. 183-191. ISBN: 978-975-8825-48-6.  https://tudav.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MarineLitterintheBlackSea_tudav.pdf  
• Gelashvili N.E., Maisuradze G.V., Janashvili N.D.,  Machitadze N.O., Gaprindashvili N.G., Gvakharia V.G. (2020). Level of Oil Hydrocarbons and Their Distribution within the Deep Layers of Bottom Sediments of Batumi Coast Guard Harbor and the North Part of Port of Poti. The International Scientific Conference “Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development” dedicated to Professor Victor Eristavi’s Memory. Tbilisi, Georgia. 2019, 11-12 November. Georgian Technical University Works. Pp. 254-255.ISBN 978-9941-8-2009-0. (in Georgian).
• Machitadze N.O., Gvakharia V.G., Gelashvili N.E., Gaprindashvili N.G., Papashvili I.G. (2020). Content and Distribution of Metals in Bottom Sediment Deep Layers of Sea Area of Poti Northern Port. The International Scientific Conference “Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development” dedicated to Professor Victor Eristavi’s Memory. Tbilisi, Georgia. 2019, 11-12 November. Georgian Technical University Works. Pp. 249-252. ISBN 978-9941-8-2009-0. (in Georgian).
• Gaphrindashvili N. G, Gvakharia V.G., Machitadze N. O., Gelashvili N. G., Papashvili I.G. (2020). Assessment of Accumulation Processes in the Sea Area of Poti Northern Port. The International Scientific Conference “Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development” dedicated to Professor Victor Eristavi’s Memory. Tbilisi, Georgia. 2019, 11-12 November. Georgian Technical University Works. Pp. 253-254. ISBN 978-9941-8-2009-0. (in Georgian).
• A. Oros, Y. Denga, V. Gvakharia, N. Machitadze, N. Gelashvili, N. Benashvili, A. Korshenko, A. Luybimtsev (2019). Trace Metals. Chapter 1.2.6. Commission on the Protection of the Black Sea against Pollution, Istanbul. Black Sea State of Environment. Report 2009-2014/5. 2019. Pp. 176-211.ISBN 978-605-84837-0-5.https://ec.europa.eu/environment/marine/international-cooperation/regional-sea-conventions/bucharest/pdf/SoE2009-2014.pdf 

Projects: 

• „Advancing Black Sea Research and Innovation to Co Develop Blue Growth within Resilient Ecosystems - BRIDGE-BS, #101000240)“ (2250). 2022-2024. European Union. CORDIS. Senior researcher.
• EMODNEet 5_Chemistry, EMODnet 5  Chemistry EASME/ EMFF/ 2020/1.3.11/lot5/SI2.846161  (სახ #2522). 2022-2023. European Union. Senior researcher.
• Al. Janelidze Institute of Geology of Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. Scientific program  “Geo-ecological, geochemical and hydrochemical investigations of Georgia Black sea area”. 2015 up to date; Major scientist.
• EMBLAS-Plus (Improving Environmental Monitoring in the BlackSea–Special Measures). 2019-2021. (UNDP). Senior researcher.
• Innovative Techniques andMethods for Reducing Marine Litter in the Black Sea Coastal Areas. RedMarLitter BSB552 Foundation Via Pontica. 2018-2021. (UNDP). Senior researcher.
• EMODnet (Ingestion and safe-keeping of marine data). 01.08.2017 - 30.05.2019. (UNDP, Project EASME/EMFF/2015/1.3.1.3/SI2.727770). European Union. Senior researcher.
• Operation, development and maintenance of a European Marine Observation and Data Network EMODNET 3 Chemistry EASME/EMFF/2016/1.3.1.2/lot4 № Sl2.749773. 01.07.2017- 30.07.2019. European Union. Senior researcher.
• Environmental Monitoring in the Black Sea EMBLAS II (№88460).  EMBLAS II (№88460). 01.05.2016 - 31.12.2018. (UNDP). Senior researcher.
• Improving Environmental Monitoring in the Black Sea (EMBLAS II (№84971) United Nations Development Program (EMBLAS I # 84971) 01.12.2015- 31.12.2018. (UNDP). Senior researcher.
• Improving Environmental Monitoring in the Black Sea (EMBLAS I (№84971) United Nations Development Program  (EMBLAS I # 84971) 01.12.2014- 31.12.2014. (UNDP). Senior researcher.
• GNSF/STO7/5-206 “Study of geochemistry of the Georgian sector of the  Black Sea  and dynamics of accumulation of pollutants”. 01.01.2008- 31.12.2009.Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia. Senior researcher.

Research interests: 

• Research on oil hydrocarbons, Oil and Grease, Organoclorine Pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls (PSBs) By gaz chromatographic methods in environmental facilities (water, soil, and sedimentary sediments);
• Work out environmental monitoring programs and implementation monitoring in environmental facilities (sea, rivers, etc.); 
• Assessment, identification and monitoring of river and marine solid waste (Marine Litter).