HYPOGEA 2026

Scientific Committee

The Scientific Committee brings together international experts responsible for supporting the academic quality, interdisciplinary scope and scientific programme of HYPOGEA 2026.

Scientific Programme

International Expertise and Academic Guidance

Committee members contribute experience from archaeology, speleology, geology, architecture, conservation and cultural heritage research. Their work supports the review and presentation of scientific contributions at the Congress.

Committee Leadership

President

Mario Parise President
Italy

Mario Parise

President of the Scientific Committee

Committee Members

Scientific Team

Nodar Bakhtadze
Georgia

Nodar Bakhtadze

Scientific Committee Member

Roberto Bixio
Italy

Roberto Bixio

Scientific Committee Member

Jimsher Chkhvimiani
Georgia

Jimsher Chkhvimiani

Scientific Committee Member

Carla Galeazzi
Italy

Carla Galeazzi

Scientific Committee Member

Isabella Serena Liso
Italy

Isabella Serena Liso

Scientific Committee Member

Davit Lordkipanidze
Georgia

Davit Lordkipanidze

Scientific Committee Member

Stefano Saj
Italy

Stefano Saj

Scientific Committee Member

Zaza Skhirtladze
Georgia

Zaza Skhirtladze

Scientific Committee Member

Tudor Tamas
Romania

Tudor Tamas

Scientific Committee Member

Ali Yamac
Turkey

Ali Yamac

Scientific Committee Member

Alexey Zhalov
Bulgaria

Alexey Zhalov

Scientific Committee Member

Boaz Zissu
Israel

Boaz Zissu

Scientific Committee Member

HYPOGEA 2026

Meet the Organizing Committee

Learn more about the team coordinating the organization and delivery of the Congress in Tbilisi.