PhD in Geology-Mineralogy, Head of the IT Department at A. Tvalchrelidze Institute of Mineral Resources. In 1967, he graduated from Georgian Polytechnic University specializing in “Exploring Useful Fossils”. He has been working at A. Tvalchrelidze Institute of Mineral Resources since 1968. He is a Member of the Academy of Engineers and author of more than 160 scientific works.