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Aryeh KontorovichView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Machine Learning
• Probability
• Statistics
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Aryeh Kontorovich is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at Ben-Gurion University. His research primarily focuses on theoretical machine learning, with expertise in probability, statistics, Markov chains, and metric spaces. His research interests span theoretical machine learning, with particular emphasis on: Probability theory and concentration inequalities Statistical learning theory Markov chains and mixing time estimation Metric space learning Kernel methods Sample compression schemes Professor Kontorovich's recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a continued focus on theoretical foundations of machine learning. His work shows strong trends in statistical estimation for Markov processes, distribution learning, metric space analysis, and sample compression. Many papers explore the intersection of probability theory and machine learning, particularly examining concentration inequalities, minimax optimality, and theoretical guarantees for learning algorithms. His research consistently bridges abstract mathematical theory with practical machine learning applications. Scientific awards and recognitions: Distinguished contribution award at MLG 2007 for "A Universal Kernel for Learning Regular Languages" Professor Kontorovich has advised numerous students and collaborated extensively with researchers in theoretical machine learning. His work spans both theoretical foundations and practical applications, with significant contributions to understanding the mathematical limits of learning algorithms. While specific grant information isn't provided in the source material, his extensive publication record in top venues suggests successful funding for his research programs. He maintains active collaborations with researchers worldwide, including prominent names like L. Gottlieb, D. Berend, and S. Hanneke.

Danny KaplanView profile

Associate Professor

• Cultural Sociology
• Political Sociology
• Gender Studies
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Prof. Danny Kaplan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Bar-Ilan University, Israel, and co-directs the Bar-Ilan Center for Cultural Sociology. His research bridges political sociology , gender studies , and digital culture , focusing on how friendship and public intimacy inform national solidarity . A leading scholar in masculinity ideologies and cultural models of fathering , he has held visiting positions at Columbia University and Yale University’s Center for Cultural Sociology. His research on social club sociability (e.g., Freemasonry, military rituals, reality TV) reveals how institutions transform strangers into symbolic friends, fostering collective loyalty. Recent work explores digital media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) as platforms for mediated relationships and mass solidarity . Kaplan’s empirical studies in consumer masculinity and male body ideologies have been supported by an ISF grant , yielding tools like the Consumer Masculinity Inventory (CMI) and New Masculinity Inventory (NMI). Scientific awards include: ISF grant for research on involved fatherhood His articles span topics from nationalism as homosocial bonding to digital intimacy , with methodological emphasis on ethnography , media analysis , and quantitative models . As director of the Men’s Studies track in Bar-Ilan’s Gender Studies program, he mentors future scholars in gender dynamics and social movements .

Lihi Zelnik-ManorView profile

Professor

• Haptics
• Robotics
• Computer Vision
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Lihi Zelnik-Manor is a Professor at the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology . Her research focuses on digitizing the sense of touch, integrating Haptics , Robotics , and Computer Vision to create digital representations of physical properties and develop haptic feedback devices for virtual interactions. Executive Vice President for Innovation and Industry Relations (2023-2026) Vice Dean for Graduate Studies (2022-2023) General Chair: CVPR’21, ECCV’22 Her work spans Neural Architecture Search (NAS) , 3D Reconstruction , and Image Processing , with recent publications on haptic devices (2025), diffusion models (2025), and soft-tissue simulation (2024). She actively contributes to academic leadership through roles in top conferences and community initiatives like the Schmidt Postdoctoral Award steering committee.

Avner De-ShalitView profile

Professor

• Political Philosophy
• Political Theory
• Environmental Politics
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Avner De-Shalit is a Professor of Political Science at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and holds the Max Kampelman Chair in Democracy and Human Rights. He has served in multiple administrative roles, including Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (2009-2012) and Head of the PPE and Glocal programs. His research bridges empirical analysis with political philosophy, focusing on environmental politics , urban politics , and poverty/inequality . Education: BA (1986) and D.Phil. (1990) from The Hebrew University and Oxford University, respectively. His notable works include Cities and Immigration (2019), The Spirit of Cities (2014, with Daniel Bell), and Disadvantage (2007, with Jonathan Wolff). He has received prestigious awards such as the EMET Prize and Rothschild Prize , and his research on academic boycotts won the Journal of Politics’ top political theory paper award (2017). Academic Activities: Chair of the Azrieli Fellows Program Social Sciences Committee (2017-), Director of Kampelman Chair initiatives (scholarships, prizes, annual lectures), and advisor to the Israeli Parliament on future generations (2002-2004).

Eran TreisterView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computational Science
• Scientific Computing
• Numerical Methods
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Eran Treister is an Assistant Professor at the Ben Gurion University of the Negev in the Department of Computer Science. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the University of British Columbia (2014-2016) and earned his PhD from the Technion in 2014 under Prof. Irad Yavneh. His research spans computational science, numerical methods, and machine learning, with a focus on: Scalable algorithms for inverse problems Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) optimization Seismic and optical imaging via PDE solvers Low-precision deep learning acceleration Multilevel preconditioning techniques Recent work explores: Graph neural networks for PDEs with adaptive meshes Deep learning approaches to Helmholtz equation modeling 3D shape reconstruction via parametric level sets He serves on editorial boards: SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing (2024-) Copper Mountain Conference on Multigrid Methods (2025) International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML) as Area Chair (2025) Current teaching: Optimization Methods for Data Science (Spring 2025) Deep Learning Mini-Project (Winter 2024/5) Advanced Numerical Optimization (Spring 2025)

Oren WeimannView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Computer Science
• Design and Analysis of Algorithms
• Data Structures
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Oren Weimann is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Haifa, Faculty of Natural Sciences. His research lies at the intersection of theoretical computer science, algorithm design, and data structures, with a strong focus on planar graphs, combinatorial pattern matching, and fine-grained complexity. He has published extensively in top-tier venues such as STOC, SODA, ICALP, PODC, and ESA. Education: Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 2005–2009. Advisor: Erik Demaine. Dissertation: "Accelerating Dynamic Programming" Postdoc, Weizmann Institute of Science, 2009–2011. Host: David Peleg M.Sc., University of Haifa, 2004–2005. Advisor: Gad Landau. Dissertation: "Using PQ trees for Comparative Genomics" B.A., Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, 1999–2002 Oren Weimann's research centers on the design and analysis of efficient algorithms, particularly for planar and structured graphs. His work explores fundamental problems such as shortest paths, distance oracles, fault tolerance, edit distance, and pattern matching. He investigates both upper and lower bounds, often pushing the limits of what is computationally feasible under fine-grained complexity assumptions. His contributions include optimal labeling schemes, compressed data structures, and breakthroughs in dynamic and distributed graph algorithms. His recent publications reveal a consistent trend in developing highly efficient algorithms for planar graphs, with a focus on distance computation, fault tolerance, and compression. Keywords across these works include planar graphs, dynamic programming, string matching, and conditional lower bounds, reflecting a deep integration of algorithmic techniques and complexity theory. He frequently collaborates with leading researchers such as Shay Mozes, Paweł Gawrychowski, and Philip Bille. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award, CPM 2007 Best Paper Award, ICALP 2020 (mentioned in context of work) Oren Weimann has advised numerous PhD and Master’s students, including Yaseen Abd-Elhaleem, Nathan Wallheimer, Aviv Bar-natan, and Shon Feller, whose dissertations have led to publications in major conferences. He has also mentored several postdoctoral researchers such as Shay Golan, Itai Boneh, and Panagiotis Charalampopoulos. His work has been supported by competitive research grants, though specific grant titles are not listed in the text. He has served on the program committees of key conferences including SODA, ICALP, CPM, ESA, and SPIRE, demonstrating active leadership in the theoretical computer science community. He is associated with a vibrant research group focused on algorithms and data structures, likely involving collaboration with students and postdocs on projects related to graph algorithms, string processing, and complexity. While no formal lab name is mentioned, his collaborative output suggests a strong, productive research team at the University of Haifa.

Michael ElkinView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Computer Science
• Discrete Mathematics
• Graph Algorithms
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Michael Elkin is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel. His research focuses on Theoretical Computer Science, Discrete Mathematics, and Algorithms, with specializations in graph algorithms, distributed computing, and metric embeddings. He has held editorial roles, including Associate Editor of the Journal of Computer and System Sciences, and has contributed to numerous program committees for top conferences like FOCS and SODA. Elkin's research interests include low-distortion embeddings, streaming and dynamic graph algorithms, and approximation algorithms. His work bridges distributed and centralized algorithm design, with applications in network optimization and computational geometry. Recent trends in his publications emphasize efficient spanner constructions, symmetry-breaking in distributed systems, and algorithmic approaches to graph coloring and metric spaces. Elkin has advised multiple PhD and Master’s students, including Leonid Barenboim (winner of the 2015 Distributed Computing Doctoral Dissertation Award) and Shay Solomon. He has been awarded Best Paper and Best Student Paper awards at PODC conferences for groundbreaking contributions to distributed algorithms. Additionally, he leads a postdoctoral research group focusing on graph algorithms and metric embeddings, collaborating with Eden Chlamtac and Ofer Neiman. Teaching highlights include courses on Distributed Algorithms, Design of Algorithms, and Metric Graph Algorithms. His academic service includes organizing academic programs and mentoring early-career researchers in theoretical computer science.

Oren KolodnyView profile

Professor

• Ecological Dynamics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Microbiome-Host Interactions
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Dr. Oren Kolodny is a Professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution & Behavior at the Hebrew University's Silberman Institute for Life Sciences. His research focuses on modeling ecological and evolutionary dynamics, with emphasis on microbiome-host interactions, human prehistory, and conservation biology. He leads a lab exploring topics like species dynamics in fragmented landscapes, cultural evolution, and disease ecology. Key research themes include the role of microbiomes in host adaptation, the ecological mechanisms behind Neanderthal replacement by modern humans, and the application of computational models to microbiome diversity and disease transmission. His work integrates theoretical frameworks with empirical data, addressing both basic science and conservation challenges. Dr. Kolodny's recent publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining epidemiological modeling (SIR+ models) with evolutionary perspectives on cultural innovation and invasive species dynamics. He collaborates widely, bridging fields such as anthropology, microbiology, and computational biology. His lab actively engages in citizen science initiatives, e.g., amphibian conservation programs in Mediterranean urban areas. Despite no listed awards here, his impactful contributions are evident through prolific publication and cross-disciplinary research activity.

Eran YahavView profile

Professor

• Programming Languages
• Software Engineering
• Program Analysis
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Eran Yahav is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, and serves as CTO at Tabnine. His research bridges programming languages, software engineering, program analysis, and machine learning, focusing on program synthesis, verification, and code intelligence. Research Interests: His work spans program synthesis , abstract interpretation , verification of concurrent systems , binary analysis , and AI for code . He leads the PRIME project, which uses machine learning and static analysis to enable programming with millions of examples, improving code completion, search, and prediction. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward integrating neural models with program analysis—using structured representations of code (e.g., AST paths) for property prediction, generating sequences from code (code2seq), learning distributed representations (code2vec), and interpreting neural networks via automata extraction. His work consistently appears in top-tier venues such as POPL, PLDI, ICSE, OOPSLA, and ICLR. Scientific Awards: Best paper award at ISSTA'07 Best paper award at ISSTA'06 Advising and Grants: He has advised numerous PhD and Master’s students, many of whom have published in premier conferences and now hold academic or industry positions. While specific grants are not mentioned, his sustained high-impact research and leadership in major projects (e.g., PRIME, Fender, SAFE) imply significant funding support. He has served on program committees for PLDI, POPL, CAV, OOPSLA, and VMCAI, reflecting his standing in the programming languages and verification communities. Labs and Teams: He leads a research group focused on program analysis and synthesis, with strong collaborations, particularly with Martin Vechev and others, on concurrency, synthesis, and machine learning for code. The group has developed influential tools such as PRIME, code2seq, code2vec, TRACY, and SAFE.

• Judgment and Decision-Making
• Heuristics and Biases
• Social Preferences
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Eliran Halali is a Senior Lecturer (Tenured) at the Department of Psychology, Bar-Ilan University, where he has served since 2020. Since 2023, he has been the Head of the Social-Organizational Psychology Program. Previously, he held the position of Lecturer (Assistant Professor) at the same department from 2015 to 2020, and was a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business in 2018. Ph.D., Psychology (2014) - Ben-Gurion University of the Negev M.A., Psychology (2009) - Ben-Gurion University of the Negev B.A., Psychology (2007, Magna Cum Laude) - The Open University of Israel Halali investigates judgment and decision-making processes, focusing on heuristics and biases, social preferences (altruism, fairness, trust, reciprocity), and cooperation/competition dynamics within and between groups. His research examines dual-process interplay (intuition vs. reasoning, emotion regulation, cognitive control) using methodologies from behavioral economics, social and cognitive psychology, and neuroscience. He explores how these processes influence ethical behavior and conflict resolution. Halali has secured multiple research grants, including a 2024–2029 Israeli Science Foundation grant for intergenerational commitment mechanisms, and collaborations with Oren Perez, Sarit Kraus, and Yuval Feldman. His work also involves AI applications in multi-agent decision analysis and conflict intervention strategies.

Eyal ZisserView profile

Professor

• Syrian History
• Lebanese Politics
• Arab-Israeli Conflict
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Prof. Eyal Zisser is Vice Rector of Tel Aviv University and holder of the Yona and Dina Ettinger Chair in Contemporary History of the Middle East. He previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Humanities (2010-2015), Director of the Moshe Dayan Center (2007-2010), and Head of the Department of Middle Eastern and African History (2004-2008). Prof. Zisser specializes in modern Syrian and Lebanese history, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and inter-Arab politics. He has authored nine books and over 100 articles, and has presented at nearly 70 international academic conferences. His work explores themes like Syrian regime dynamics, Hezbollah's regional role, and constitutional debates in the Middle East. His recent research focuses on the Syrian civil war, the Arab Spring's impact on Middle Eastern states, and the ideological roots of radical Islam. He has advised over 20 PhD students and served on the editorial board of Bustan , a leading academic journal on Middle Eastern studies. Colton Foundation Scholarship (1988-1992) ISF Grants for Syria-related research (2000, 2007) Adenauer Fund for Jewish-Arab Cooperation (2007) Süleyman Demirel Program for Turkish Studies (2008)

Shoham HizkyView profile

Professor

• Cultural Theory
• Anthropological History
• Sociology of Nationalism
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Shoham Hizky is a Professor and Head of the Interdisciplinary Program for Hermeneutics and Cultural Studies at Bar-Ilan University , where he has taught since 2014. His research bridges Cultural Theory , Sociology , and Anthropological History , focusing on grassroots cultural processes in Israel and Zionism that arise independently of institutional control. Academic Background : Master's and Doctoral degrees in the integrated track of Bar-Ilan's Hermeneutics and Cultural Studies program (2006). Postdoctoral fellowship at Yale University's Jewish Studies program (2010-2008). His work examines intersections of religion , nationalism , and consumer culture through case studies like Israeli holidays (Purim, Yom Kippur) and lifecycle rituals (Bar/Bat Mitzvah). Recent publications include the 2023 Goldberg Prize -winning book Why Bar and Bat Mitzvah? and analyses of birthdays and the Israeli BBQ as rites of temporality and unofficial nationalism. Scientific Awards : Goldberg Prize (2023) for his book on Bar/Bat Mitzvah Best article award (2019) from the Society for the History of Childhood and Youth Research Leadership : Co-founded the Center for Cultural Sociology (affiliated with Yale) and serves as a Research Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute's Center for Advanced Jewish Studies.

Gideon RemezView profile

Research Fellow

• USSR/Russia in Middle East
• Cold War
• Arab-Israeli Conflict
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Gideon Remez is a Research Fellow at The Harry S. Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace, Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His work focuses on Soviet military involvement in the Arab-Israeli conflict, Cold War history, and intelligence operations. He has collaborated extensively with Dr. Isabella Ginor and authored/co-authored multiple books and scholarly articles. Born: June 2, 1946, Tel Aviv Education: BA in Hebrew Linguistics and Philosophy (Hebrew University, 1973); MA in History of American Civilization (Brandeis University, 1978) Remez's research spans Soviet nuclear gambles in the Middle East, Cold War espionage, and superpower interventions in regional conflicts. His publications analyze Soviet-Arab alliances, intelligence-sharing dynamics, and historiographical challenges in Cold War studies. Remez's scholarly contributions include the award-winning book Foxbats over Dimona (2007) and works on Soviet veterans' memoirs, KGB operations, and Soviet-Israeli military interactions. He has received prestigious awards like the Nahum Sokolov Award (Israeli Pulitzer) and Boris Smolar Award. As a veteran journalist, Remez served as Head of Kol Israel's Foreign News Desk and originated The International Hour , a pioneering program on foreign affairs. His career bridges academia and media, with teaching experience at Sapir Academic College (2003-2005).

Ilan HirshbergView profile

Professor

• C*-Algebras
• Operator Algebras
• Crossed Products
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Ilan Hirshberg is a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Ben-Gurion University, specializing in advanced operator algebras and C*-algebra theory. His research focuses on structural properties of C*-algebras, dynamical systems, and classification programs. His primary research interests center on C*-algebras, particularly Rokhlin dimension , crossed products , Z-stability , and classification theory . His work bridges operator algebras with ergodic theory and noncommutative geometry, examining group actions on C*-algebras and their structural implications. Recent publications demonstrate deep engagement with nuclear dimension , radius of comparison , and topological flows . Analysis of his 29 publications (2002-2024) reveals consistent focus on classification frameworks for C*-algebras, with increasing emphasis on dynamical properties since 2017. His work frequently intersects with amenable group actions , tracial properties , and geometric invariants like cohomological independence dimension. Collaborations with prominent researchers including Phillips, Gardella, and Farah dominate his publication record. Hirshberg currently leads or co-leads three major research projects funded by the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF): Determining health needs of drug-using populations (2023-present, PI) Prostate cancer clinical trials (2010-present, Co-PI) Magnetohydrodynamic simulation models (2020-2024, PI) These projects unexpectedly combine his core mathematical expertise with biomedical applications. His supervised work includes two mentored researchers, though specific student names aren't publicly documented. His laboratory activities focus on operator algebra theory with applications to mathematical physics, particularly in modeling coronal mass ejections through the BSF-funded magnetohydrodynamics project.

Yaakov NahmiasView profile

Professor

• Metabolic Engineering
• Liver Tissue Engineering
• Hepatitis C Virus Research
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Prof. Yaakov Nahmias is a Professor and Managing Director at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Silberman Institute of Life Sciences, Department of Genetics. His research focuses on bioengineering applications in metabolism, tissue engineering, and drug discovery. His lab develops organ-on-chip systems, sensors for toxicity studies, and cultivated meat technologies. Key projects include metabolic control of viral infections, kidney nephrotoxicity mechanisms, and cost-effective bioprocessing for cultured meat. Research Interests: Metabolic programming and nuclear receptor control Liver tissue engineering and HCV infection Organ-on-chip platforms for drug discovery Cultivated meat production and bioprocessing innovations Scientific Awards: AIMBE Fellow, ERC Consolidators Grant (2015), Rosetrees Trust Prize (2017), and Rappaport Prize (2014). Lab Members: Includes researchers like Mohammad Ghosheh and Aaron Cohen. Collaborations span Grass Center for Bioengineering and Tissue Dynamics.