Dr. Meri Davlasheridze

Associate Professor

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Biography

Meri Davlasheridze is an Associate Professor in Marine Coastal Environmental Science at Texas A&M University Galveston. Her academic focus includes the economic impacts of natural disasters, vulnerability assessment, adaptation strategies, and public policy regarding disaster mitigation and recovery. Dr. Davlasheridze has a robust background in Agricultural and Environmental Regional Economics, having earned her Doctorate from Pennsylvania State University. Her teaching contributions include courses in Coastal Ocean Resource Management, Environmental Valuation, and Quantitative Methods for Resource Management. Over her career, she has participated in several research projects and presented findings at various national conferences. Dr. Davlasheridze has published numerous articles in respected journals on topics such as mental health determinants, flood risk evaluation, and disaster loan impacts on small business survival. Additionally, she has been involved in significant grant-funded projects aimed at understanding and mitigating the economic effects of floods and natural disasters in coastal regions. Her research continues to evolve as she explores innovative approaches to reducing vulnerability to damaging environmental events.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M University Galveston • Galveston, TX

Teaching marine coastal environmental science and conducting impactful research on economic aspects of environmental policy.

Awards

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Edmund Muskie Graduate Fellowship

Courses

Coastal Ocean Resource Management Environmental Valuation Quantitative Methods for Resource Management

Requirements for Texas A&M University Galveston

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related field Undergraduate research experience (recommended)
Application Checklist
  • GraduateCAS Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts from all colleges attended
  • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Chemistry; GRE General and Subject scores are not required or expected for Fall 2026.