IOSEB METSKHVARISHVILI

Date of birth: 1970/03/15

E-mail:
i.metskhvarishvi@gtu.ge; i.metskhvarishvi@sipt.org.ge

Higher Education:
• 2002 - Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Doctor of Physics - Candidate of Sciences Physics and Mathematics.
• 1995-1998  Postgraduate student of Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute (PNPI), Russian academy of sciences (RAS).
• 1987-1992 Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Faculty of Physics, Diploma of Physicist.
Science degree: Doctor of Physics

Position:
Senior Scientist, Laboratory of Cryogenic Technique and Technologies

Work Experience:
2013 - present: Professor (full), Department of microprocessor and measurement systems, Faculty of Informatics and Control Systems, Georgian Technical University.
2011 - present: Senior Scientist, Laboratory of Cryogenic Technique and Technologies, Ilia Vekua Sukhumi Institute of Physics and Technology.
2008-2011 - Senior specialists at Learning Process Management Department of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University.
2008-2009 – Invite Professor at Department of Physics, Faculty of Exact and Natural Science, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University.
206-208 – Assistant Professor at Department of Physics, Faculty of Exact and Natural Science, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University.
204-2006 - Senior Scientist at Material Research Laboratory, Faculty of Physics, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University.
2003 - Postdoctoral position, University of Bayreuth, Germany. Laboratory of Experimentalphysik V.
1995-2001 - Research Scientist, Neutron Research Department, Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute (PNPI), Russian academy of sciences (RAS).

Publications:
1. I.R. Metskhvarishvili, T.E. Lobzhanidze, G.N. Dgebuadze, M.R. Metskhvarishvili, B.G. Bendeliani, V.M. Gabunia, L.T. Gugulashvili, “Sol-Ge Processing of Precursor for Synthesis of Mercury-Based Superconductors”, Chapter 15, Science and Technology of Polymers and Advanced Materials: Applied Research Methods, Book Editors: O.V. Mukbanıanı, T.N. Tatrıshvılı, M.J.M. Abadie, Apple Academic Press, Inc.  2018, accepted for publication
2. T. Lobzhanidze, I. Metskhvarishvili, G. Dgebuadze, M. Metskhvarishvili, B. Bendeliani, V. Gabunia, “HgBa2Ca2Cu3Oy Superconductor Prepared by As Vapour Diffusion Process” Part III: Materials and Properties, Chapter 22. High Performance Functional Polymers and Composites, Book Editors: Omari Mukbaniani, Marc J.M. Abadie, Tamar Tatrishvili, Apple Academic Press, 2017, 458 p.
3. I.R. Metskhvarishvili, G.N. Dgebuadze, B.G.Bendeliani, M.R. Metskhvarishvili, T.E. Lobzhanidze, L. T. Gugulashvili, “Low-Field High-Harmonic Studies in Hg-1223 High-Temperature Polycrystalline Superconductor”, Journal of  Superconductivity and Novel  Magnetism, 28 (2015) 1491
4. I.R. Metskhvarishvili, G.N. Dgebuadze, B.G.Bendeliani, T.E. Lobzhanidze, M.R. Metskhvarishvili, G.N. Mumladze, “Low ac field response of Bi-based superconductors with addition of Antimony oxide”, Journal of Physics: Conference Series 507 (2014) 012032
5. I.R. Metskhvarishvili, G.N. Dgebuadze, B.G.Bendeliani, M.R. Metskhvarishvili, T.E. Lobzhanidze, G.N. Mumladze, “Low Field ac Susceptibility and High Harmonics Studies in PbMo6S8 Polycrystalline Superconductor”, Journal of Low Temperature Physics, 170 (2013) 68
6. N. G. Margiani, I. R. Metskhvarishvili, Z. A. Adamia, T. D. Medoidze, N. A. Papunashvili, D. I. Dzanashvili, M. I. Chubabria, “Influence of Boron-Containing Dopants on Superconducting Properties of (Bi, Pb)-2223 HTS”, Journal of Superconductivity and Novel  Magnetism, 26 (2013) 965
7. N.G. Margiani1, I.R. Metskhvarishvili, T.D. Medoidze1, N.A. Papunashvili1,
D.I. Dzanashvili, G.A. Shurgaia, “Phase Evolution and Superconducting Properties of Borondoped (Bi,Pb)-2223 HTSs”, Journal of Physics: Conference Series 400 (2012) 022067, doi:10.1088/1742-6596/400/2/022067
8. R. Metskhvarishvili, N. G. Margiani, T. E. Lobzhanidze, M. R.  Metskhvarishvili, Z. B.  Miqava, “Low fields high harmonic response of the PMS polycrystalline superconductor in linearly polarized and circularly polarized ac fields”, Journal of Superconductivity and Novel  Magnetism, 24 (2011) 283-286
9. N.G. Margiani, I.R. Metskhvarishvili, I.A.Mzhvanadze, N.A. Papunashvili, V.V. Zhghamadze, “Influance of Boron Doping on Transport Properties of YBa2Cu3O7−y HTS”, Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism, 24 (2011) 279
10. N.G. Margiani, I.R. Metskhvarishvili, N.A. Papunashvili, D.I. Dzanashvili, G.A. Shurgaia, Superconducting Properties of B2O3-Added (Bi,Pb)-2223 HTSs Prepared on Alumina Plates. Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism, 24 (2011) 2275.
11. N.G. Margiani, T.D. Medoidze, I.R. Metskhvarishvili, N.A. Papunashvili, V.V. Zhghamadze, D.I. Dzanashvili, V.A. Aliyev, “Enhancement of (Bi,Pb)-2223 HTS Formation by Boron-Doping”, Journal of  Superconductivity and Novel  Magnetism,  23 (2010). 1241-1243
12. N.G. Margiani, I.R. Metskhvarishvili, I.A.Mzhvanadze, N.A. Papunashvili, V.V. Zhghamadze, “Enhancement of Critical Current Density in YBa2Cu3O7−y HTS Through Boron Addition”, Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism, 23 (2010) 531-533
13. I.R. Metskhvarishvili, “Low Fiels High Harmonic Response of Tl2Ba2Ca2Cu3O10 and SnMo6S8 Polycrystalline Superconductors” Journal of Low Temperature Physics, 155 (2009) 153-159

Conferences
1.  6th International Conference on superconductivity and magnetism-ICSM2018. “Influence of Silver Doping on the Superconducting Properties of Hg-1223 THS” Antalya, Turkey, 2018, 29 Apri 4 May, Abstract ID No : 3145.
2. 6th International Conference on superconductivity and magnetism-ICSM2018. “Effect of P2O5 Doping on the Superconducting Properties of Tl-based Superconductors” Antalya, Turkey, 2018, 29 Apri 4 May, Abstract ID No : 3175
3. 13th European Conference on Applied Superconductivity, EUCAS2017. „Effect of AuBr3 Doping on the Superconducting Properties of Hg-based Superconductors “, Geneva, Switzerland, 17-21 September, 2017, Program Book, 3MP3-06, p.136
4. 28th International Conference on Low Temperature Physics, LT28. “Sol–gel processing of precursor for synthesis of Tl-1223 superconductor” 9-16 August 2017, Gothenburg, Sweden, Abstract Book, P.530
5.  5th International Caucasian Symposium on Polymers and Advanced Materials (ICSP&AM). “Sol-gel processing of precursor for synthesis of mercury-based superconductors” Tbilisi, Georgia, 2-5 July, 2017, Abstract Book p. 101.
6. 5th International Conference on superconductivity and magnetism-ICSM2016, “Ba2Ca2Cu3Oy Precursor Effects on Physical properties of Tl-1223 HTS” , Fethiye, Turkey, 2016, 24-30 Apri, Abstract Book p. 570.
7. 12th European Conference on applied superconductivity, (EUCAS 2015). “Influence of poly(vinyl alcohol) on superconducting properties of Hg-1223 HTS”,Lyon- France, 6-10 September  2015,  Abstract Book p. 134.
8. 12th European Conference on applied superconductivity, (EUCAS 2015). “Ac Susceptibility and Third Harmonics Studies of Hg-1223 Superconductors with Edition of Arsenic Oxide”, Lyon- France, 6-10 September  2015,  Abstract Book p. 284.
9. 4th International Caucasian Symposium on Polymers and Advanced Material (ICSP & AM4). “HgBa2Ca2Cu3Oy Superconductor Prepared by As Vapour Diffusion Process”, Batumi 1-4 July, 2015, Abstract Book p. 84.
10. 25th International Cryogenic Engineering Conference& International Cryogenic Materials Conference (ICEC/ICMC 2014). “Synthesis and Superconductivity of Y-Based Superconductors with Addition of Antimony Oxide“, July 7-11, Enschede, Netherlands, Abstract Book p. 352.
11.  IV International Conference on superconductivity and magnetism-ICSM2014. “LOW FIELD AC SUSCEPTIBILITY AND HIGH HARMONICS STUDIES IN HG-BASED SUPERCONDUCTORS WITH EDITION OF ANTIMONY OXIDE”,  27 April-2 May 2014,  Antalya, Turkey, Abstract Book p. 105.
12.  11th European Conference on Applied Superconductivity (Eucas 2013). „Low ac field response of Bi-based superconductors with edition of Antimony oxide“,  September 15-19, 2013, Genova, Italy, Abstract Book p. 893.
13. 11th European Conference on Applied Superconductivity (Eucas 2013). „Harmonic generation in Mo6S6I2 polycrystalline superconductor“ September 15-19, 2013, Genova, Italy
14.  Third International Caucasian Symposium on Polymers & Advanced Materials. „Sol–gel Methods and Polymerization for Synthesized Hg-based Polycrystalline Superconductors“, 1-4 September 2013, Tbilisi, Georgia, Abstract Book p. 50.
15.  Applied Superconductivity Conference (ASC-2012). „Low field high harmonic studies in Chevral phase polycrystalline superconductor“, USA, Oregon, Portland, 7-12 October, 2012.
16.  2012 Applied Superconductivity Conference (ASC 2012).  “Enhancement of Superconducting Properties in (Bi,Pb)-2223 HTS through BN addition”, Portland, Oregon, USA, October 7-12, 2012, Conference Program Book p. 296, 4MPA-05.
17.  III. International Conference on superconductivity and magnetism-ICSM2012, “Influence of Boron-containing Dopants on Superconducting Properties of (Bi,Pb)-2223 HTS”, 29 April-4 May 2012, Istambul, Turkey
18.  26th International Conference on Low Temperature Physics (LT26). “Superconducting Properties of Boron-doped Eu-123 HTSs”, 10-17 August, 2011, Beijing, China.
19.  26th International Conference on Low Temperature Physics (LT26). “Phase Evolution and Superconducting Properties of Boron-doped (Bi,Pb)-2223 HTSs” 10-17 August, 2011, Beijing, China.
20.  Superconductivity and Magnetism: Hybrid proximity nanostructures and intrinsic phenomena SM-2010. “Influence of Boron-doping on the Phase Formation and Superconducting Properties of (Bi,Pb)-2223 HTS”, 5-11 september 2010, Salerno, Italy, P33.
21.   International Conference on Superconductivity and Magnetism ICSM-2010.“Low fields high harmonic response of the PMS polycrystalline superconductor in linearly polarized and circularly polarized ac fields”, April 25-30, 2010, Turkey, Antalya, Abstract-Book p. 240
22.   International Conference on Superconductivity and Magnetism (ICSM-2010).„Influence of Boron Doping on Transport Properties of YBa2Cu3O7-y HTS“, April 25-30, 2010, Turkey, Antalya, Abstract-Book  p. 241.
23. 9th European Conference on Applied Superconductivity–EUCAS 2009.  “Investigation of high temperature polycrystalline TBCCO superconductor in linearly polarized ac fields", September 13 – 17, 2009, Dresden, Germany, Abstract Book, p. 131
24. 9th European Conference on Applied Superconductivity–EUCAS 2009. “Influence of boron-doping on the superconducting properties of bismuth-based 2212 HTS phase” , September 13 – 17, 2009, Dresden, Germany, Abstract Book, p. 131

Participation in Research Projects
1. Project Title: Influence of the polymerization and various dopants on the Hg-1223 superconductive properties, Donor Organization:  Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation, Duration: 2016-2019, Responsibility: Principal Investigator.
2. Project Title: Sol-gel Methods and Polymerization for synthesized Tl-based Polycrystalline Superconductors, Donor Organization:  Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation, Duration: 2015-2018, Responsibility: Key Personnel.
3. Project Title: Investigations of the arsenic and antimony containing com pound doping influence on phase formation and superconducting properties in the Hg-1223 high-temperature superconductor, Donor Organization:  Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation, Duration: 2013-2016, Responsibility: Principal Investigator.
4. Project Title: Pupils in scientific research, “Synthesis and investigation of high temperature Y-based superconductor”, Donor Organization:  Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation, Duration: 2012-2013, Responsibility: Principal Investigator.
5. Project Title: Travel grant for participation in various international conference, numbers of projects, Grant contract number:  g.c.n. 03/35, 29.07.2015; g.c.n. 03/137, 01.08.2013; g.c.n. 03/91, 14.08.2012. Donor Organization:  Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation, Responsibility: Principal Investigator.
6. Project Title:  Influence of doping of micro and nanometer-sized B2O3 particles on the phase formation and superconducting properties of Y(RE)Ba2Cu3Oy materials (No GNSF/ST09_844_7-121), Donor Organization:  Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation, Duration: 2009-2011, Responsibility: Key Personnel.
7. Project Title: Search for Improvement of Properties of High-Temperature Superconducting Materials via Doping and Irradiation (No.08-858-7-121), Donor Organization:  Georgia National Science Foundation (GNSF), Duration: 2009-2010, Responsibility: Key Personnel.
8. Project Title: Research of physical processes in actual and perspective materials (semiconductors, superconductors and etc.) No.64, Donor Organization:  Georgian Governmental Grant, Duration: 2005, Responsibility: Key Personnel.
9. Project Title: Short-term travel Grant for supporting of participation International Conference, Grant contract number:  № TGP-06, 2005, Donor Organization:  Georgian research and Development Foundation (GRDF), Responsibility: Principal Investigator.
10. Project Title: Grain sizes and critical currents in polycrystalline superconductors, Donor Organization:  Deutschher akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD), Duration: 2003, Responsibility: Principal Investigator.

Additional Information:
Membership in international organization
2015- present: European Society for Applied Superconductivity (ESAS)

International Awards, Fellowships:
• 2003 - DAAD stipend for Outstanding Foreign Scientists.
• 2003-2005 Georgia President stipends.
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