Dr. Victor M. Alania is a senior researcher at the Institute of Geophysics, Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia. He obtained his M.S. Engineering degree in Geology, and PhD degree in Geology from Tbilisi State University and Georgian University of St Andrews. Dr. Alania’s research centers on the structural evolution of contractional mountain belts, quantitative structural modelling of growth strata and fault-related folds, interpretation of seismic profiles, active blind-thrust faulting for earthquake hazard and risk assessment, and forward kinematic modelling. He is also a member of several international associations and programs (e.g., AAPG, EGU, IASGT).