Teona Mataradze is an experienced academic and researcher. She currently serves as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Tbilisi State University. She specializes in research methods in the social sciences, offering expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research. She particularly focuses on post-socialist transformations. Mataradze holds a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany.

Her career spans various roles, including research consultant and lecturer, with significant involvement in teaching and conducting research in sociology, social anthropology, and gender studies. Mataradze has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs and the University of Georgia. In addition, she has contributed to the field through a series of academic publications and participation in international conferences.

Mataradze has been actively involved in numerous projects, collaborating with organizations like DEPA Consulting and Caritas Czech Republic. She has also directed several studies and evaluations in fields ranging from youth employment and gender studies to labour market assessments and migration studies. Her work often intersects with socio-economic analysis and the study of marginalized groups, including youth and people with disabilities (PWDs), ensuring that her research is deeply rooted in societal issues and practical applications.

In her academic career, Mataradze has also held leadership positions, such as Vice Dean of Science at Tbilisi State University, where she managed research activities and coordinated scientific endeavours. Her research contributions and leadership in academia and consultancy continue to shape Georgia's academic and professional discourse and beyond.

I have more than ten years of experience teaching economics at universities. During this time, I have had the opportunity to experiment with various methods to motivate students from different countries, age groups, and professional backgrounds, enhancing their competencies and knowledge levels.

Currently, I serve as the Head of the Department of Economics, Economy, and Public Administration at AMBIS University in Prague, Czech Republic.

An integral part of an academic's work is research and publishing. My primary focus is on unethical behavior, particularly issues related to efficiency and macroeconomic performance.

Throughout my career, I have participated in numerous domestic and international conferences, where I have presented my research findings and engaged in discussions with globally recognized experts.