Tengiz Bibilashvili

Tengiz Bibilashvili serves as a Teaching Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, with primary affiliation to the College of Creative Studies (CCS). He maintains an active office in Broida Hall and coordinates the U.S. Physics Team program, which trains elite high school students for international physics competitions.

His professional focus centers on Physics Education with specialization in competition-level theoretical problem-solving and Olympiad preparation. As a key figure in the U.S. Physics Team, he develops advanced curricula and mentoring frameworks for identifying and nurturing pre-college physics talent, emphasizing both conceptual depth and practical application in high-stakes academic environments.

Professor Bibilashvili's work bridges university-level physics education and secondary school enrichment through the CCS Physics program. His operational base in Broida Hall—the central hub for UCSB's physics research and instruction—positions him within a major research-intensive academic ecosystem while focusing on pedagogical excellence.

Contact details: Office Broida 1417, Phone +1 805-893-7287, Email tbib@physics.ucsb.edu.