GTU Rector Congratulates Professor Boris Bokolishvili on His 90th Anniversary

The Rector of Georgian Technical University, Academician Davit Gurgenidze, on behalf of the university community, congratulates Boris Bokolishvili, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, former Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, and recipient of the Order of Honor, on his 90th birthday, wishing him good health, longevity, and peace and happiness in his family life.

Dear Mr. Bokolishvili,

On behalf of the academic community of Georgian Technical University, I extend my heartfelt congratulations on your 90th birthday!

Your life and professional achievements are an integral part of our university’s history. It was here that you began your journey as a student, progressed from assistant to dean, and dedicated decades of your life to educating generations of Georgian engineers. Your sixteen years of leadership as Dean coincided with one of the most difficult periods in our country’s history. Yet, even during those challenging times, you succeeded in maintaining stability, a productive working environment, and a culture of care and respect for students and colleagues within the faculty.

Through your initiative, existing academic specializations were modernized and new ones introduced, while the preparatory department established in Bodbe and Tsnori opened the doors of higher education to young people from the Kiziki region. Your integrity, dedication, and genuine warmth toward others continue to serve as an example to thousands of graduates and colleagues.

Once again, I sincerely congratulate you on this remarkable milestone and wish you good health, a long and fulfilling life, and many joyful moments surrounded by your large family, friends, and former students.

— Academician Davit Gurgenidze

Boris Bokolishvili graduated with honors from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgian Polytechnic Institute in 1960. He subsequently pursued postgraduate studies at the Moscow Forestry Engineering Institute. In 1967, he defended his Candidate of Sciences dissertation, followed by his doctoral dissertation in 1999.

From 1972, he served as Deputy Dean of the Faculty. Between 1984 and 1986, he headed the Tbilisi Wood Processing Plant and subsequently the Musical Instruments Production Association. From 1989 to 2005, he served as Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and, for part of this period, also headed the educational and scientific institute of the same name. He chaired the Faculty’s Scientific Council and served as a member of the University’s Scientific and Professorial Councils.

Boris Bokolishvili is the author of 45 scientific publications and textbooks. His research laid the foundation for the development of a technology for producing wood-based panels from pruned grapevine branches, as well as specialized equipment and technology for manufacturing wind turbine blades.

He served as a member of the Commission on Energy Issues of the Georgian Academy of Sciences. Since 2003, he has been a full member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences.

In recognition of his contributions, he has been awarded the Medal of Honor and the Order of Honor.