Tatuli Kvaratskhelia

Master’s graduate in Landscape Ecology with strong expertise in soil organic carbon modeling, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable pest management. Experienced in greenhouse and field experiments, plant trait analysis, and environmental impact assessments. Skilled in data analysis (R, Excel), digital imaging (ImageJ), and root architecture analysis (RhizoVision). Passionate about supporting sustainable agriculture and climate solutions through science-driven approaches.

• Completed the course offered by HarvardX: Energy Within Environmental Constraints

• 03/01/18-07/01/18 - Undergraduate research in the laboratory of Biochemistry - Extraction, purification and biochemical characterization of peroxidase from different vegetables.
• 02/01/19-07/01/19 - Undergraduate research in the Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology - Studying spirulina as a biological cleaner of contaminated waters.
• 09/01/19-07/01/20 - Undergraduate research in the Institute of Molecular Genetics - Analyzing chloroplast genomes of different species of Buxus, DNA extractions from the young leaves, evaluation of the extracted DNA molecules by gel electrophoresis, in silico assembly of the chloroplast genome, and comparative genomics of certain chloroplast genome regions.
• 03/2024-07/2024 - Graduate research in the Plant Ecology Department of the University of Hohenheim for my master’s thesis. Conducted advanced plant trait analysis, including non-destructive canopy cover monitoring using ImageJ, leaf area and biomass assessment with LI-3000C Leaf Area Meter, and root architecture characterization via RhizoVision and EPSON scanning. Managed all stages of sample preparation, digital imaging, image processing, and data analysis to evaluate growth dynamics and plant responses under experimental conditions.
• 08/2024-12/2024 - Plant sample preparation, including drying and grinding, followed standard laboratory protocols for sample handling, storage, and quality assurance to maintain data integrity.

• 26th Eco-generation Regional Ambassador to Georgia, 03/02/21 -09/02/21, Wrote 12 different essays on environmental topics
• Green Leaders, AIESEC Jesi, Italy, 02/02/20 - 03/15/20, Prepared and executed introductory lessons on global and local issues connected to the environment and climate change, SDGs to local high school students
• Supervisor, The Lavoisier Circle - Project for High School Students, Tbilisi, Georgia, 2016 - 2017