Winning university projects submitted to the Call for Applied Research Grants (CARYS) announced by the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia
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All of the ISU projects submitted to the call for CARYS announced by SRNSFG have been awarded research grants.
- Erekle Maghradze – Automated Text Processing Service for Texts Created in Modern Georgian
The rapid growth of digital content in popular languages spurs the development of automated language processing, text-proofing and the methods and services of computer-assisted text analysis for these languages. Moreover, digitalization and processing of historical texts and documents enable researchers to identify/study the stages and steps of language development. Regrettably, there is no full-fledged digital platform for the Georgian language to enable not only character recognition but also text proofing and analysis.
This project aims to develop an API for processing documents created in Georgian. It will use NLP technologies based on machine learning algorithms. Moreover, the project also envisages further elaboration and updating of Georgian language lemmatizer developed by the ISU Institute of Linguistics as part of the ISU Georgian Language Corpus project.
- Avtandil Tavkhelidze – Variously Configured Nanostructured Semiconductor Junctions
The ISU School of Technology is conducting research aimed at creating a new type of semiconductor devices. The innovative research method consists in G-doping induced by the use of electron wave function. The findings are represented as modified p-n junctions used for creating high efficiency solar cells and other semiconductor devices. The research team includes four young scientists, one of them being a Dublin City University (DCU) fellow.
- Neli Datukishvili – Allergen Analysis in GM Crops with Multiplex PCR coupled with a DNA biochip
The project aims to develop and validate a new DNA diagnostic technology for allergen detection in GM crops. New DNA markers will be identified for GM soybean as well as for specific corn and GM corn allergens. Real-time multiplex PCR and DNA micro-regions will be used for simultaneous detection of GM soybean and GM corn allergens. PCR coupled DNA biochip technology will be developed for accurate, rapid and economical analysis of allergens.
The Innovative Applied Research Grants Program is a part of the Georgia National Innovation Ecosystem (GENIE) Project implemented by the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia (SRNSFG) in accordance with the Loan Agreement of March 28, 2016 between Georgia and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The Innovative Applied Research Grants Program funding is 3 million USD allocated from GENIE’s 23 million budget. The Programme is administered by SRNSFG together with Georgia's Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA).
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