The Tsotne Mirtskhulava Institute of GTU Water Resources is 100 Years Old
15-07-2025
“We are proud of the achievements of national and international importance and the open scientific community that the Tsotne Mirtskhulava Institute of Water Resources has created over the past 100 years,” said the Vice-Rector of the Georgian Technical University, Professor Tamar Lominadze, at the opening of the event dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the GTU Tsotne Mirtskhulava Institute of Water Resources.
The 100th anniversary of the founding of the GTU Tsotne Mirtskhulava Institute of Water Resources, one of the oldest scientific and research organizations in the South Caucasus and Georgia, is being celebrated with a festive event and the 12th International Scientific and Technical Conference “Modern Problems of Water Management, Environmental Protection, Architecture and Construction”.
The ceremonial event and international conference were attended by scientific circles of the Georgian Technical University, doctoral students, academicians of the Georgian National Academy of Sciences, as well as delegations of scientists from universities and research institutes of Georgia, Italy, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Poland, Ukraine, China, Belarus, Jordan, India and Uzbekistan, and other invited persons.
The event was opened by Professor Tamar Lominadze, the Vice-Rector of Georgian Technical University. She congratulated the representatives of the administration and the scientists from the Tsotne Mirtskhulava Institute of Water Management on the institute’s anniversary. Professor Lominadze highlighted the significance of the international conference, noting the essential role the institute plays in advancing science and promoting integrated research approaches.
In her speech, the Vice-Rector emphasized that over its centuries-long history, the institute has made significant contributions to the development of Georgia’s scientific heritage. The institute continues to serve as an important center for interdisciplinary cooperation.
“In modern world, where natural resource management, climate change, ecosystem protection, and technological advancement are closely interconnected, the role of the Institute is increasingly significant. In this context, innovation-based research, strengthening international partnerships, and creating opportunities for professional, academic, and research development for the younger generation are of particular importance. Our history shows that progress requires ongoing development and a vision rooted in values. Therefore, the mission of the Institute of Water Management is to remain a cohesive hub of knowledge, scientific research, and professional development in the future,” noted Tamar Lominadze.
During the anniversary event, the Director of the Tsotne Mirtskhulava Water Management Institute, Academician Givi Gavardashvili, addressed the audience. He introduced the conference participants to the institute’s history and highlighted the contributions of renowned scientists who have led the institute since its founding. He also emphasized the significance of the research and grant projects developed at the institute.
The Rector of the Georgian Technical University and the staff of the Tsotne Mirtskhulava Water Management Institute were congratulated on the 100th anniversary of the Institute’s founding by Marco Arcieri, President of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage, Professor Eugene Wu Wuhan of Central China Normal University (CCNU), Director of the Academician Egyazarov Scientific Research Institute of Water Problems and Hydrotechnical Structures of Armenia, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Hoganes Tokmajian, Vice-Rector of Baku State University, Professor Farda Imanov, and other guests.
The Rector of the Georgian Technical University, Academician David Gurgenidze, congratulates the scientific staff and head of the Tsotne Mirtskhulava Scientific Research Institute of Water Management of GTU on this significant day and wishes them success.
As the Rector notes, along with the expansion of international cooperation, the values that closely connect education, science, and social responsibility should be strengthened.
“Water management, as a field, plays one of the most important roles in the modern world, where, in the conditions of urban development, taking into account the threats related to climate change or water resources, rational management of natural resources, protection of ecosystems, and development of sustainable infrastructure remain challenges of global importance. In this context, the Institute of Water Management of the Georgian Technical University has been an important educational, scientific, and engineering center for a century, which has been actively implementing research projects in the field of water resources protection and management, not only in Georgia, but also abroad, and making decisions based on innovative technologies. The Institute’s contribution is especially valuable in conditions when the implementation of water supply and environmental policies based on the principles of sustainable development is critically important for the country, which demonstrates the importance of the Institute both nationally and globally.
This institute has raised many generations of engineers, researchers, and specialists who have successfully worked in Georgia and abroad. The result of their work is not only scientific achievements and successes, but also values related to dedication to science, professional ethics, and social responsibility. Thus, today we are proud of the successes achieved in the past. Today is a turning point that reminds us of our responsibility and duty to the future. This is the beginning of something new, which reminds us that experience is only a support for the implementation of plans. The glorious history of the Institute of Water Management should become a strategic foundation for a sustainable, innovative future. I am sure that the international scientific conference - “Modern Problems of Water Management, Environmental Protection, Architecture and Construction” will become a powerful platform for new ideas and cooperation. I would like to thank the scientists participating in the conference, and I want to express my special thanks and heartfelt congratulations to all those people who have been serving the field of water management with their knowledge and dedication for years,” David Gurgenidze noted in his address.
The scientific and technical conference “Modern Problems of Water Management, Environmental Protection, Architecture and Construction” was held in three sections over two days.
The 100th anniversary of the founding of the GTU Tsotne Mirtskhulava Institute of Water Resources, one of the oldest scientific and research organizations in the South Caucasus and Georgia, is being celebrated with a festive event and the 12th International Scientific and Technical Conference “Modern Problems of Water Management, Environmental Protection, Architecture and Construction”.
The ceremonial event and international conference were attended by scientific circles of the Georgian Technical University, doctoral students, academicians of the Georgian National Academy of Sciences, as well as delegations of scientists from universities and research institutes of Georgia, Italy, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Poland, Ukraine, China, Belarus, Jordan, India and Uzbekistan, and other invited persons.
The event was opened by Professor Tamar Lominadze, the Vice-Rector of Georgian Technical University. She congratulated the representatives of the administration and the scientists from the Tsotne Mirtskhulava Institute of Water Management on the institute’s anniversary. Professor Lominadze highlighted the significance of the international conference, noting the essential role the institute plays in advancing science and promoting integrated research approaches.
In her speech, the Vice-Rector emphasized that over its centuries-long history, the institute has made significant contributions to the development of Georgia’s scientific heritage. The institute continues to serve as an important center for interdisciplinary cooperation.
“In modern world, where natural resource management, climate change, ecosystem protection, and technological advancement are closely interconnected, the role of the Institute is increasingly significant. In this context, innovation-based research, strengthening international partnerships, and creating opportunities for professional, academic, and research development for the younger generation are of particular importance. Our history shows that progress requires ongoing development and a vision rooted in values. Therefore, the mission of the Institute of Water Management is to remain a cohesive hub of knowledge, scientific research, and professional development in the future,” noted Tamar Lominadze.
During the anniversary event, the Director of the Tsotne Mirtskhulava Water Management Institute, Academician Givi Gavardashvili, addressed the audience. He introduced the conference participants to the institute’s history and highlighted the contributions of renowned scientists who have led the institute since its founding. He also emphasized the significance of the research and grant projects developed at the institute.
The Rector of the Georgian Technical University and the staff of the Tsotne Mirtskhulava Water Management Institute were congratulated on the 100th anniversary of the Institute’s founding by Marco Arcieri, President of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage, Professor Eugene Wu Wuhan of Central China Normal University (CCNU), Director of the Academician Egyazarov Scientific Research Institute of Water Problems and Hydrotechnical Structures of Armenia, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Hoganes Tokmajian, Vice-Rector of Baku State University, Professor Farda Imanov, and other guests.
The Rector of the Georgian Technical University, Academician David Gurgenidze, congratulates the scientific staff and head of the Tsotne Mirtskhulava Scientific Research Institute of Water Management of GTU on this significant day and wishes them success.
As the Rector notes, along with the expansion of international cooperation, the values that closely connect education, science, and social responsibility should be strengthened.
“Water management, as a field, plays one of the most important roles in the modern world, where, in the conditions of urban development, taking into account the threats related to climate change or water resources, rational management of natural resources, protection of ecosystems, and development of sustainable infrastructure remain challenges of global importance. In this context, the Institute of Water Management of the Georgian Technical University has been an important educational, scientific, and engineering center for a century, which has been actively implementing research projects in the field of water resources protection and management, not only in Georgia, but also abroad, and making decisions based on innovative technologies. The Institute’s contribution is especially valuable in conditions when the implementation of water supply and environmental policies based on the principles of sustainable development is critically important for the country, which demonstrates the importance of the Institute both nationally and globally.
This institute has raised many generations of engineers, researchers, and specialists who have successfully worked in Georgia and abroad. The result of their work is not only scientific achievements and successes, but also values related to dedication to science, professional ethics, and social responsibility. Thus, today we are proud of the successes achieved in the past. Today is a turning point that reminds us of our responsibility and duty to the future. This is the beginning of something new, which reminds us that experience is only a support for the implementation of plans. The glorious history of the Institute of Water Management should become a strategic foundation for a sustainable, innovative future. I am sure that the international scientific conference - “Modern Problems of Water Management, Environmental Protection, Architecture and Construction” will become a powerful platform for new ideas and cooperation. I would like to thank the scientists participating in the conference, and I want to express my special thanks and heartfelt congratulations to all those people who have been serving the field of water management with their knowledge and dedication for years,” David Gurgenidze noted in his address.
The scientific and technical conference “Modern Problems of Water Management, Environmental Protection, Architecture and Construction” was held in three sections over two days.
