GTU Rector Awards Five Professors With Gold Medals

The Rector of the Georgian Technical University, Academician David Gurgenidze, by the decision of the Academic Council, awarded five professors of the university with GTU gold medals and award certificates for their dedicated services to the university, their solid contribution to the development of science, and the education of new generations.

At the Academic Council meeting held in Giorgi Nikoladze Hall, the Rector awarded gold medals to four professors of the Faculty of Construction – Gela Kipiani, Shakh Bakanidze, Tariel Kvitsiani, and Tamaz Batsikadze. The aforementioned honorary award was also granted to Giorgi Tsaava, a professor of the Business Technologies Faculty.

As David Gurgenidze stated at the Academic Council, Professors Gela Kipiani, Shakh Bakanidze, Tariel Kvitsiani, Tamaz Batsikadze, and Giorgi Tsaava have been making a special contribution to the successful activities of the Georgian Technical University for decades, as well as to the process of educating the new generation in accordance with high standards, based on which the Academic Council made the decision to award them.

“The Gold Medal” of the Georgian Technical University is a distinguished honor, presented in recognition of many years of fruitful service, professional dedication, and significant contributions to the university. It serves as a heartfelt expression of gratitude and respect from the university to those who have shown exceptional devotion not only to advancing science, but also to playing a vital role in the education and professional development of the youth.

This time, by the decision of the Academic Council, we presented an honorary award to outstanding scientists and teachers who have made a significant contribution to strengthening the academic and scientific potential of the Georgian Technical University for many years. Their activities, scientific achievements, and work with students are a clear example of how a scientist should serve the development of engineering, the dissemination of knowledge, and social progress. I congratulate our colleagues on this honorary award. I wish them good health and many more successful years in the service of science and education,” said the Rector, Academician David Gurgenidze.

The award established on May 19th, 2022 – the GTU “Gold Medal” – is awarded for exceptional contributions to the Georgian Technical University, based on the nomination of the Rector and the decision of the Academic Council. Since its inception, this award has been granted to more than 80 scientists and researchers, including both Georgian and foreign citizens.