Nino is a research scientist in transport systems and services from Georgia with a strong focus on sustainable and inclusive mobility. She has contributed to projects such as Tbilisi´s first bus rapid transit systems, Cycling Masterplans for Tbilisi and Batumi, and multimodal development plans for Georgian cities. Pursuing further expertise, she completed a Master´s Degree in Urban Studies and Planning from the University of Helsinki, where she conducted a commissioned thesis with VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland on automated shuttles in last-mile mobility solutions.
This collaboration led her to continue working at VTT, where she is now actively engaged in activity-based modeling and traffic simulations. As a research scientist she aims to leverage data-driven insights and international best practices to improve transport systems.
Selected publications or texts
- Chkhartishvili, N. (2024). Effects of an automated shuttle bus on urban traffic in Tampere, Finland. Helsingin yliopisto.
- Chkhartishvili, N. (2025). Effects of Tram Warning Application on Automated Shuttle Bus and Tram Interaction. Bundesanstalt für Straßen- und Verkehrswesen. Young Researchers Seminar 2025, Bergisch Gladbach & Cologne, Germany.
- Chkhartishvili, N. et al., (2025). Enhancing Integration of Automated Shuttles to Urban Transport – Experiences from Field Tests and Simulations. ITS European Congress Seville 2025, Spain.
Selected speaking engagements
Awards and recognitions
Featured as a Remarkable Young Voice in Transport 2025 by the Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative, 30 under 30.