Born
15, July, 1961

Education
Tbilisi State University, Department of Chemistry – 1984

Scientific Degrees
PhD, Candidate of Biological Sciences – 2001

Working Experience
1984 – Durmishidze Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Laboratory of Biological Oxidation
2003 – Senior scientist

Other Working Experience
1997-2007 – Lecturer of organic and analitical chemistry at Pharmaceutical Institute with college

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
ISTC # G369
ISTC # G718
STCU-GNSF # 4674