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Shai Ben Ami is an Acting Instructor in the Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures department at the University of Washington. His research intersects Animal Studies, Urban Studies, and Israel Studies, focusing on commemoration, historical representation, and nation-building in urban contexts.
He holds a Ph.D. in Geography (2022, Hebrew University of Jerusalem) with a dissertation titled "Zoos Between Urban Development and Nation Building: Israel as an International Study Case," supervised by Professor Ran Aaronsohn. His earlier M.A. (2014, Regensburg University) explored zoos' role in historical memory, while his B.A. (2012, Hebrew University) combined sociology, anthropology, and interdisciplinary studies.
- Courses Taught: Israeli Identities (2024-2025), Israeli Culture and Society (2025), Advanced Studies in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures (2025).
- Professional Affiliations: Association for Israel Studies (AIS).
Related news highlights his work on environmental perspectives in Middle Eastern studies and community engagement initiatives like "MELC Takes Dawg Days at the Zoo."
