Workshop Program

Sep 7 (AUG) | Sep 8 (AUG) | Sep 9 (AUG, TSU) | Sep 10 (AUG, TSU) | Sep 11 (ISU)
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Monday, September 7 (AUG/FUT, Conference Hall (Auditorium #200))

Opening Session: Welcome Addresses (11:00 - 11:15)
Convener: Vakhtang Lejava (Rector of AUG/FUT)

Vakhtang Lejava (Rector of AUG/FUT)

Nino Doborjginidze (Rector of ISU )

Sebastian Schmidt (Scientific Director of HZDR, GGSB President)

Plenary Session 1: GGSB 2026 Kick-off meeting (11:15 - 12:15)

Vakhtang Lejava (AUG/FUT): Introductory overview to AUG/FUT and role of GGSB
Zaza Metreveli (AUG): A GGSB Collaboration: History, Format of the Meeting/Agenda
Sebastian Schmidt (HZDR): Grand Challenges at HZDR

Signing of the Letter of Intent (12:15 - 12:30)

Plenary Session 2: Science at the Multidisciplinary SMART|Lab's (14:00 - 16:30)
Convener: Zaza Metreveli

Ghaleb Natour (FZJ): The Key to Success: How SMART|Lab enable a thriving Science Bridge
Bernd Neumaier (FZJ): SMART|Biomarker_Lab: Bridging Diagnostics and Therapy
Nadiya Zhutova (HZDR): Medical Radionuclide Production at HZDR
Jon Shah (FZJ) : SMART|Biomedical Imaging_Lab: ML/AI Based Imaging Methods in Neuroscience
David Arutinov (FZJ): Current status and further plans for Digital SMART_Lab
Robert Wegener (FZJ): Current status and perspectives of the SMART|AtmoSim_Lab: Contributions in the EU project Net4Cites
Matthias Meier-Grüll (FZJ): Double Harvest from the Fields: Potential and Challenges of Agrivoltaics

Cultural programme (Excursion & Dinner: Mtskheta & "Sasperia")

Tuesday, September 8 (AUG, Auditorium #311)

Parallel Session 1: Engineering Topics (Electrical) (11:00 - 17:00)
Conveners: Zaza Metreveli / David Arutinov

David Arutinov (FZJ): Electronics Development at Jülich
Rati Chketia (AUG/FZJ): Development of a Scalable Multi-Channel GPR Tomography System: Transmit Waveform and Antenna Optimization
Tamaz Mukeria (AUG/FZJ): Development of a Scalable Multi-Channel GPR Tomography System: Antenna Array Characterization and Crosstalk Analysis
Elguja Abuladze (AUG/FZJ): Design and FPGA Implementation of a Real-Time Quantized Neural Network for Newtonian Noise Mitigation Demonstrator
Giorgi Jgharkava (AUG/FZJ): Neural Network data transfer in embedded environment
Giorgi Purtskhvanidze, Giorgi Tsiklauri (ISU): Inter-Microcontroller Low-Cost Phase-Modulated RF Link
Giorgi Kharatishvili (ISU): An FPGA-Based Frame-Buffered Bridge from MIPI CSI-2 to SPI for Low-Speed Microcontrollers
Nikoloz Kalichava (AUG): Research and Experimental Evaluation of a Power Supply System for SiPM Detectors
Mikheil Kalantarovi (AUG): Design of Thermostatic Chambers
Salome Tvauri (AUG): Designing a Low-Dropout Regulator for higher voltage SiPMs
Mariam Titilokashvili (AUG): Portable data acquisition system for SiPM-based particle detectors
Nikoloz kurdgelashvili (AUG): Determining the movement of an object using IMU (inertial measurement unit) sensors
Elene Chanturia (AUG): Electrocardiograph

Tuesday, September 8 (AUG, Auditorium #314)

Parallel Session 2: Chemistry Topics (11:00 - 13:30)
Conveners: Giorgi Titvinidze / Bernd Neumaier

Giorgi Titvinidze (AUG): Introductory talk about the chemistry projects at AUG
David Gabadadze (FZJ): Introduction to Nuclear Medicine
Sandra Kapanadze (AUG): Balancing Mechanical Properties and Chemical Stability in Sulfonated Poly (Phenylene Sulfone)s
Elene Lezhava (AUG): sPPS/PBI-O Blends as Polymer Electrolytes: The "Snake-in-a-Cage" Effect
David Karichashvili (AUG): Overcoming Challenges: One-Step Synthesis of Microblock sPPS and Crosslinking
Vika Dzandzava (AUG): Experimental Study of Quercetin Nitration
Ana Labadze (AUG): Amnion Extract as a therapeutic strategy in an In vivo model of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease

Parallel Session 3: Physics Topics (14:30 - 17:00)
Conveners: George Jorjadze / Irakli Keshelashvili

George Jorjadze (FUT):Introductory remarks
Irakli Keshelashvili (GSI/FAIR): Introductory talk: FAIR project at GSI - CBM Experiment
Pavle Erikashvili (AUG): Nuclear Reactor Dynamics Simulation Using FPGA
Irakli Ugulava (FUT): Radiation Reaction Effect on the Degenerate Plasma Dynamics
Saba Kalandarishvili (FUT): Witten's Black Hole model: Symmetries and Integrability
Luka Megrelidze (ISU): Integrability and Scattering in Witten’s Black Hole Model
Nikoloz Zagaidze (FUT): Witten's Black Hole model: Scatterings for homogeneous configurations

Parallel Session 4: Plant Production Topics (11:00 - 17:00)
Conveners: Teo Urushadze / Matthias Meier

Teo Urushadze (AUG): Introductory talk about the Agricultural science topics at AUG
Erekle Chakhvashvili (FZJ): Hidden Canopies: Potential of UAVs in Agrivoltaic Research
Mariam Gviniashvili (AUG): Climate-Resilient Urban Landscapes: Integrating Drought-Tolerant Ornamental Plants and Sustainable Soil-Water Management
Rati Peikrishvili (AUG): The Role of Shade Nets in Cabbage Production
Koba Donadze (AUG): Hazelnuts in Georgia: Biodiversity, Economic Importance, and Prospects
Levan Chaganava (AUG): Influence of fertilization on fruit development, flowering and maturity timing in tomato under field conditions
Ketevan Batsatsashvili (ISU): Initial Application of Ellenberg Indicator Values to the Flora of Georgia
Vasil Metreveli (ISU): Wood Density Variation across Georgian Forests: Species Differences and Environmental and Stand-Structural Controls
Roland Bol (FZJ): Seabird Bearing Light
Tamar Jolokhava (ISU): Summary of Published Research: Exploring Altitudinal Variations in Soil and Vegetation within the Alpine Desert of the Central Greater Caucasus, Georgia
Zhana Mosidze (ISU): Entomopathogenic Nematodes of Georgia: Biodiversity, Biocontrol Potential, and Modern Research
Kato Melikidze (ISU): Integrating Plant Biomonitoring and Low-Cost Air Quality Monitoring for Particulate Matter Assessment in Georgia

Wednesday, September 9 (AUG, Amphitheater #219)

Parallel Session 5: Engineering Topics (Electrical) (11:00 - 17:30)
Conveners: Zaza Metreveli / David Arutinov

Rati Gogichaishvili (AUG): Design and Implementation of Real-Time Control for Autonomous Line-Tracking Robots
Nana Gogberashvili, Nata Siradze, Givi Chachava (AUG): A microcontroller-based universal laboratory platform for science education
Giorgi Maisuradze (AUG): Design and Evaluation of a Wireless Power Link for Low-Power Biomedical Implantable Devices
Giorgi Khmaladze (AUG): Temperature monitoring of industrial and non-industrial equipment with a thermal camera
Zaheer Abbas (FZJ): Introductory talk to the field of “ML/AI Based Imaging Methods"
Nata Petremghvdlishvili (FUT): Biomedical hardware modelling of a human cardiac cell and real-time simulation of ionic currents
Ana Kakhniashvili, Anastasia Chikovani (FUT): AI Assisted EEG-Based Brain-Computer Interface
Nika Durishvili, Tengiz Gvelesiani (FUT): Single-element Mechanical Ultrasound Scanner
Georgios Konstantinos Lipiridis(FUT): Bipedal Robot with Machine Learning
Giorgi Lekvinadze (FUT): 3D Spatial Scanning Using a Rotating 2D LiDAR Sensor
Tini Giorgadze (FUT): TOONEY - Digital Sound Processor
Giorgi Mandzulashvili (FUT): FPGA-Based VPN System with Hardware-Accelerated AES Encryption and DMA Control
Gabriel Gogishvili (FUT): STM: Scanning Tunnelling Microscope
Saba Prangulashvili (FUT): FPGA Implementation of a RISC-V Processor and Custom OS Development
Luka Khabeishvili (FUT): Power performance analysis of a Pipelined 8-bit RISC-V inspired processor

Wednesday, September 9 (TSU, Chavchavadze 3, Auditorium #346)

Parallel Session 6: Atmospheric Research Topics (11:00 - 17:00)
Conveners: Giorgi Jibuti / Robert Wegener

Giorgi Jibuti (TSU): Introductory remarks
Robert Wegener (FZJ): Introductory talk on the: Study of climate system processes and air quality at FZJ
Saba Jorbenadze (TSU): The Potential of Capillary Electrophoresis–Tandem Mass Spectrometry (CE–MS/MS) in the ForensiToxiogy Analysis of Various Psychoactive Substances and Their Phase I and Phase II Metabolites in Human Biological Fluids
Ina Pipia (TSU): Role of Formic Acid in the Enantioseparation of New Chiral Telluronium Complexes Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
Ana Gabedava (TSU): Environmental Quality Assessment of Soils and Waters Through Heavy Metal Analysis Using MP-AES: A Case Study from Selected Areas of Western Georgia
Ana Kuntchulia (TSU): Separation of Deuterated Isotopologues by Capillary Electrophoresis
Nikoloz Gonitashvili (TSU): First Baseline Separation of Isotopomers by Capillary Electrophoresis
Nini_Ukhurgunashvili (TSU): Use of α-, β-, and γ-Cyclodextrins for the Enantiomeric and Isotopologue Separation of Psychoactive Compounds by Capillary Electrophoresis
Irakli Apriamashvili (TSU): Application of Modified Cyclodextrin Derivatives for the Recognition of Enantiomers, Isotopologues, and Isotopomers of Psychoactive Compounds in Capillary Electrophoresis
Mariam Shubitidze (TSU): Application of a Dual Chiral Selector CE–MS/MS Method to Forensic Toxicological Analysis of MDMA and Its Metabolites
Kato Melikidze (ISU): Integrating Low-Cost Air Quality Monitoring for Particulate Matter Assessment in Georgia

Wednesday, September 9 (TSU, Tamarashvili 6, SMART|EDM_Lab)

Parallel Session 7: Applied Physics Topics / Exp. Dev. for Medicine (11:00 - 16:00)
Conveners: David Mchedlishvili / Andro Kacharava

Huagen Xu (FZJ): Introductory talk: Example of Experiments at GSI/FAIR and CERN
Dachi Okropiridze (GSI/FAIR): Introductory talk: Applied Detector Physics (PhD topic examples)
David Mchedlishvili (TSU): Introductory talk: Experimental Development for Medicine (recent measurements at INM5/FZJ)
Luka Tsulukidze (TSU): The topic of Master thesis performed during 6 months (2026) stay at HZDR
Vazha Saginadze (ISU): CERN Summer School Project: “Readout Electronics and Firmware for an EJ-200 Cosmic-Muon Veto Box
Nikoloz Kalichava (AUG): Research and Experimental Evaluation of a Power Supply System for SiPM Detectors
Mikheil Kalantarovi (AUG): Design of Thermostatic Chambers
Salome Tvauri (AUG): Designing a Low-Dropout Regulator for higher voltage SiPMs
Mariam Titilokashvili (AUG): Portable data acquisition system for SiPM-based particle detectors
Leila Cherkezishvili (TSU): Determining the probability of dimuonic decay of ψ(2S) from ATLAS data
Rusudan Kvesitadze (UG): Detection of Muons Produced by Ultrashort High-Intensity Laser

Thursday, September 10 (AUG, Amphitheater #219)

Parallel Session 8: Mechanical Engineering Topics (11:00 - 17:00)
Conveners: Zaza Metreveli / Ghaleb Natour

Giorgi Kakabadze (AUG/FZJ): Introductory talk to the field of PhD topic: “Minimization of thermo-mechanical influences on the image quality of satellite optical systems
Ioane Maisaia (AUG): Optionally Piloted Hypersonic Aerospace Vehicle With Inflight Hydrogen Generation Propulsions
Temuri Makharadze (AUG): Propulsion and Attitude Control of a Miniaturized Autonomous Inspection Vehicle for Low-Earth Orbit Applications
Sandro Khvedeliani (AUG): Design and Development of a 6-DOF Articulated Manipulator for Multi-Task Capability
Oliko Chighladze (AUG): Passenger safety system for subway tracks
Alexander Tsurtsumia (AUG): A smart,self-navigating, tracked robot prototype designed to automate crop spraying (or irrigation)

Thursday, September 10 (TSU, Chavchavadze 3, Auditorium #346)

Parallel Session 9: Chemistry Topics (11:00 - 14:00)
Conveners: Rusudan Kakava / Bernd Neumaier

Rusudan Kakava (TSU): Introductory remarks
David Gabadadze (TSU/FZJ): The Development of Novel Biomarkers for Nuclear Medicine
Nutsa Shermadini (TSU): Enantioselective Analysis of 4-Methylmethcathinone and Its Phase I Metabolites Using Capillary Electrophoresis–Tandem Mass Spectrometry (CE-MS/MS)
Gabriel Sarishvili (FZJ): Asymmetric Synthesis of Chiral Sulfoxides by Enantioselective Oxidation of Prochiral Sulfides
Tika Pipia (TSU): Enantioseparation of New Chiral Telluronium Complexes Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Ketevan Akhalkatsi (TSU): Separation of Enantiomers of Some Chiral Drugs Using Cyclodextrins by Capillary Electrophoresis
Ekaterine Romanenko (TSU): Biowaste-Derived Activated Carbon–Nickel Composites for H₂ Generation

Friday, September 11, (ISU, Auditorium #106)

Closing Session: Welcome Addresses (11:00 - 11:30)
Convener: Nino Doborjginidze (Rector of ISU)

Nino Doborjginidze (Rector of ISU): Opening remarks

Eelene Zhuravleva (Dean at ISU): Overview odf the programs at ISU and role of GGSB

Plenary Session 3: Scientific Presentations (11:30 - 14:00)
Convener: Elene Zhuravleva (ISU)

David Tarkhnishvili (ISU): Cultivating Future Scientists: Integrating Research into Academic Learning at ISU
Giorgi Mamatsashvili (HZDR): GGSB Cooperation in the Field of Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics
Giorgi Dalakishvili (ISU): Numerical Assessment of Alfven Waves Influence on the Atmospheric Irregular Structures
Nika Chakhunashvili (ISU): Molecular Dynamics Study of G-Quadruplex Structural Recognition

Plenary Session 4: Concluding Remarks and Outlook (15:00 - 16:00)
Convener: Andro Kacharava (FZJ)

George Mamatsashvili (HZDR): Concluding remarks from HZDR
Irakli Keshelashvili (GSI): GGSB at GSI
Bernd Neumaier (FZJ):GGSB Summary

End of Workshop

Science at Existing and Planed SMART|Labs in Georgia

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Workshop Program