Fridon Shubitidze

Professor Fridon Shubitidze is a Professor of Engineering at Dartmouth College's Thayer School of Engineering since 2007. He holds an MS (1994) and PhD (1997) from Tbilisi State University in Georgia. He is also a senior engineer/physicist at White River Technology, Inc. His research focuses on computational electromagnetics, electromagnetic sensing, UXO detection, and biomedical applications like magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia for cancer treatment.

Education:

• PhD in Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Tbilisi State University (1997)
• MS in Radio Physics, Tbilisi State University (1994)

His work addresses real-world challenges in geophysics and medicine, including landmine detection and cancer therapy. He was awarded Georgia's Medal of Honor (2019) and the DoD's 2011 SERDP Project-of-the-Year Award. His research groups have developed advanced EMI inversion models and novel systems for UXO discrimination.

Awards & Recognition:

• Medal of Honor from Georgia's President (2019)
• DoD SERDP 2011 Munitions Response Award
• NATO Young Scientists Award (2006)

Advising & Grants: Advised PhD student Michele Maxson (2023 Best Paper Award). Active in interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like the American University of Kuwait. His research has been funded by DoD and other agencies.

Labs & Teams: Leads EMS research programs in electromagnetic sensing and computational methods. Collaborates with White River Technology, Inc. on applied engineering solutions.