Miranda Kavadze holds a PhD in Economics and is an Associate Professor at the School of Management of Kutaisi International University. Her academic and professional career is distinguished by a combination of university-level teaching, scientific research, academic leadership, and higher education administration, reflecting her sustained commitment to the advancement of education, research excellence, and institutional development.
Throughout her professional career, she has held various academic and administrative positions, gaining extensive experience in teaching, academic programme development, university management, and international academic cooperation. Her professional engagement extends beyond the national academic environment, encompassing international teaching, research, and educational initiatives that contribute to the exchange of knowledge and the strengthening of institutional partnerships.
Her research interests encompass a broad range of contemporary economic and development-related issues, including international competitiveness, global income inequality, the impact of digitalization on the service sector, the contribution of renewable energy to sustainable development, and regional economic dynamics. Her scholarly output includes a monograph, teaching materials, and numerous academic publications in international peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. She has also actively contributed to the international and national academic community through presentations at scholarly conferences and research-oriented events.
In addition to her research and teaching activities, Miranda Kavadze is actively engaged in mentoring and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research. She places particular emphasis on fostering students’ analytical, research, and critical-thinking skills, while encouraging their participation in international academic exchanges, research initiatives, conferences, and innovative projects. Her mentoring approach seeks to bridge theoretical knowledge and practical application, supporting the development of independent researchers and future professionals.
Her professional expertise also encompasses educational quality assurance and the advancement of educational standards. She serves as an Expert in Vocational Education Quality Assurance at the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement of Georgia, contributing her academic and professional expertise to the evaluation and continuous improvement of vocational education quality. This role further reflects her commitment to promoting evidence-based quality assurance practices, institutional accountability, and the enhancement of educational outcomes.
Her international academic engagement is further demonstrated through her appointment as Guest Editor of the [Land] Special Issue entitled “Territorial Public Policies and Urban Planning for Sustainable Development.” This editorial role reflects her scholarly involvement in interdisciplinary discussions on territorial development, sustainable urban planning, and the relationship between public policy and sustainable development. It also provides an opportunity to contribute to the advancement of international academic dialogue and the dissemination of research addressing contemporary territorial and urban challenges.
Miranda Kavadze has also been actively involved in international grant-funded and educational initiatives, including Erasmus+ projects. Her contributions have focused on the modernization of academic programmes, the enhancement of credit recognition and academic mobility mechanisms, and the promotion of international cooperation and student engagement. Through these initiatives, she has supported the development of students’ entrepreneurial competencies, the formulation of innovative business ideas, and their exposure to international academic and professional environments.
Committed to continuous professional development, she regularly participates in specialized training programmes, workshops, and professional development activities. Her professional qualifications include certifications in entrepreneurship, leadership, innovative teaching methodologies, and training of trainers, further strengthening her capacity to contribute to contemporary educational practices and institutional development.
Miranda Kavadze’s academic and professional work is guided by a commitment to academic integrity, research excellence, educational quality, and international collaboration. Through her multifaceted engagement in teaching, research, quality assurance, academic mentorship, and international scholarly initiatives, she seeks to contribute to the development of knowledge, the advancement of educational standards, and the promotion of sustainable economic and territorial development.
