Rector of GTU Congratulates Colleagues on International Science Day

The Rector of the Georgian Technical University, Academician David Gurgenidze, congratulates scientists, researchers, doctoral students, and colleagues on International Science Day.

“Dear colleagues!

I extend my heartfelt congratulations on International Science Day – a date that once again underscores the vital role of scientific endeavor in ensuring human progress, peace, and sustainable development.

It is with particular respect and pride that I congratulate the distinguished scientists of the Georgian Technical University, Giorgi Salukvadze and Giorgi Abramishvili, on receiving a well-deserved award for their significant contribution to the development of science, and the young scientists – Inga Samkharadze, Kristine Museliani, and Nino Bendianishvili – on winning the prize from the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia.

This recognition honors their many years of fruitful work, professional dedication, and high level of scientific competence. Each individual’s success is not merely a personal achievement; it is also a significant testament to the scientific potential of Georgian Technical University and the development of the Georgian scientific school.

Today, as the world navigates an era defined by unprecedented technological shifts – including artificial intelligence, digital transformation, environmental challenges, and a new industrial revolution – the advancement of science is directly proportional to the development of the state, its economic resilience, and the safeguarding of its national interests.

With its century-long scientific traditions, distinguished scientific schools, research institutes, and highly qualified academic staff, the Georgian Technical University makes a significant contribution to Georgian science and strengthens the country’s position in the international scientific arena.

Particularly noteworthy is the Georgian Technical University’s success within the framework of “Horizon Europe” – the European Union’s largest research and innovation framework program. According to official data from the European Commission, the university holds a leading position in Georgia in terms of the volume of grant funding secured through this program, standing as one of the country’s most successful research institutions.

Recognition within the international scientific community is equally important to us. In 2025, Georgian Technical University ranked first in Georgia in the “Times Higher Education” (THE) international rankings for teaching and interdisciplinary research. In 2026, the university completed the “QS Stars” international assessment, receiving an overall three-star rating; it also earned a top five-star rating for academic development and a four-star rating for good governance. Furthermore, according to data from the “Center for World University Rankings” (CWUR), the Georgian Technical University ranks among the top 7.9 percent of universities worldwide.

Particularly noteworthy is our researchers’ international scientific collaboration with leading scientific centers and organizations, such as CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research), KEK in Japan, Fermilab in the United States, the Jülich Research Center in Germany, INFN in Italy, and other international scientific institutions. Within this collaboration, Georgian scientists conduct fundamental and applied research, engage in modern scientific experiments, generate new knowledge, and address global scientific challenges.

Scientific development is impossible without consistent, systematic, long-term state support. In this regard, we attach great importance to close, results-oriented cooperation between the state, the government, the scientific community, higher education institutions, and the private sector. I want to express my special gratitude to the Prime Minister of Georgia, Mr. Irakli Kobakhidze, and the Minister of Education, Science, and Youth of Georgia, Mr. Givi Mikanadze, for their efforts in developing Georgia’s scientific and educational landscape and fostering higher education and research activities. Thank you for the attention and support you have shown in this area. I would also like to express my special gratitude to all the scientists, professors, researchers, academic staff, employees of scientific research institutes, and young researchers at the Georgian Technical University. Your daily labor, professional dedication, scientific inquiry, and achievements constitute the university’s intellectual capital, strengthen its international standing, and lay a significant foundation for the future of Georgian science.

I want to thank our international partners, as well as the scientific organizations and institutions with whom we collaborate; such cooperation fosters the creation of new knowledge, the sharing of experience, and the integration of Georgian science into the international scientific landscape.

Once again, I wish you a happy International Science Day.”

– Academician David Gurgenidze