Tova Milo

Prof. Dr. Tova Milo is a prominent computer scientist and the Dean of the Faculty of Exact Sciences at Tel Aviv University. She holds the Chair of Information Management as a full professor and has served as Head of the Computer Science Department from 2011 to 2014. Her academic journey began with a doctorate in computer science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 1992, followed by research positions at INRIA in Paris and the University of Toronto.

• Education: PhD in Computer Science (Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 1992)

Milo’s research bridges database systems and theoretical approaches, focusing on large-scale data management. Key areas include semi-structured data, data-centric business processes, and crowdsourcing, with both theoretical and practical implications. Her work has shaped advancements in data integration, schema inference, and query optimization.

She has received numerous accolades, including the ACM PODS Test-of-Time Award, the Weizmann Prize for Exact Sciences, and the VLDB Women in Database Research Award, reflecting her influence and advocacy for gender equality in STEM. Her leadership roles in major conferences (PODS, VLDB, ICDT) and editorial contributions (TODS, IEEE Data Engineering Bulletin) underscore her prominence in the field.

Scientific Awards:

• ACM PODS Test-of-Time Award
• Weizmann Prize for Exact Sciences
• VLDB Women in Database Research Award
• IEEE TCDE Impact Award
• Fellow of the ACM
• Member of Academia Europaea

Milo has secured significant grants from the Israel Science Foundation, US-Israel Binational Science Foundation, Israeli and French Ministries of Science, and the European Union, including an ERC Advanced Investigators Grant. She founded ExactShe, a mentoring program addressing gender disparities in exact sciences, further amplifying her commitment to inclusivity.