Born
18, November, 1967

Education
Georgian Subtropics State Institute – 1990

Scientific Degrees
PhD, Candidate of Biological Sciences – 2003

Working Experience
Durmishidze Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Laboratory of Biological Oxidation:
1987-99 – Lab assistant
1999 – scientist

Basic Scientific Directions
Investigation of biochemical principles of phytoremediation of polluted environment
The study of penetration, translocation and transformation pathways of xenobiotics in plant
Elaboration of biochemical criteria for selection of plants for phytoremediation and bioindication
Establish of regulatory mechanisms of xenobiotics detoxification in plant cell
Investigation of plant enzymes (cytochrome P450-containing monooxygenases, peroxidases, phenoloxidases) participating in oxidative degradation of organic toxicants

International Grants
INTAS-Georgia # 97-0716
INTAS-FOOD # 00-0727
ISTC # G718
ISTC # G1408
STCU-GNSF # 4674