Prof. Itzick Shai VP and Dean for R&D, Ariel University Short Bio: Professor Itzick Shai is an associate professor in the Department of Israel Studies and Archeology at Ariel University. His research is focused on the Land of Israel and the southern Levant in the Bronze and Iron Ages . Since 2010 he is the director of the Tel Burna Archaeological Project A Little Bit About Myself: I live in Modiin married + 4. I like sport, reading and hiking (in Israel and abroad) itzhaqsh@ariel.ac.il Prof. Nurit Gronau Chair, Department of Education and Psychology, The Open University Short Bio: Nurit Gronau is a Professor of Psychology, currently chair of department at the Open University of Israel. She received her PHD from the Hebrew University, followed by a post-doc training at Harvard University. She investigates the cognitive processes underlying visual attention and memory. She is one of the main founders of the annual meeting of the Israeli Society of Cognitive Psychologists. A Little Bit About Myself: Born in Jerusalem, currently living in Ramat-Hasharon, married and mother of two. Spending my invaluable free time in playing the piano (classical, jazz), traveling and meeting friends nuritgro@openu.ac.ilירושלמית במקור, כיום מתגוררת ברמת השרון, נשואה ואם לשתיים. משתדלת להקצות זמן איכות לנגינת פסנתר, טיולים ובילוי עם משפחה וחברים. Prof Uzi Vishne Department of Mathematics Bar-Ilan University CV Excerpt: My fields of research are algebra and applications to combinatorics. I served as chairman of the departmaent of mathematics, and dean of the faculty of exact sciences. vishne@math.biu.ac.il Prof. Ariela Gordon-Shaag Chair, Dept. of Optometry, Hadassah Academic College Short Bio: I am the Chair of the Dept. of Optometry. My research interests are in the epidemiology and etiology of keratoconus, which is a disease of the cornea. I also research public health with a focus on making eye care available to all children. Recently, I have been researching what causes nearsightedness in children. A Little Bit About Myself: I live in Israel and am married to Avraham. We have 5 kids from ages 14-27. In my free time, I like to hike, run, swim and read. I love spending time with my family, friends and dog, not necessarily in that order arielag@hac.ac.il Adv. Orit Tassa Deputy Director of R&D Authority, Ariel University Short Bio Orit is responsible for promoting the research activities of the faculty members at AU, providing ongoing advice to the institution’s management on the subject of promoting research, and initiating international research collaborations. She is a partner in building the institutional research strategy and in this frame set up the unit for measuring research outputs and the research training unit A Little Bit About Myself: Lives in Barkan married to Oren and mother to Yoav, Yael, and Yaara. Loves to read and travel in Israel and abroad. oritta@ariel.ac.il Prof.Gitti Frey Materials Science and Engineering, Technion Israel Institute of Technology Short Bio: , BSc+MSc in Chemistry from Hebrew U, PhD Materials and Interfaces from Weizmann Institute and Postdoc in Physics university of Cambridge UK. In Technion since 2003 studying the science and engineering of electronic devices based on organic semiconductors was visiting Prof in Colorado School of Mines, researcher in the National Renewable Energy Lab and visiting Prof in Georgia Tech A Little Bit About Myself: married + 3, hiker and runner gitti@technion.ac.il Prof.Sarab Abu-Rabia-Queder BGU Vice president for diversity & inclusion, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Short Bio: Phd: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in sociology of education Post-Doc: Oxford University, UK in gender and development my main feilds of study focus on inequality among minority groups in the feild of higher education and employement. won several prizes such as Toronto prize for ecxellent researchers and Aut-Katan prize for both academic work & activism A Little Bit About Myself: married with three children, lives in beer-Sheva. hobbies: swimming, reading, and travelling with family and friends. sarab@bgu.ac.il Prof. Sigal Abramovich chair, Dept of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ben Gurion Univercity in the negev Short Bio: I am a Professor at the Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences at BGU. I obtained my undergraduate and master’s degree at BGU and a PhD from Princeton University, under the supervision of Prof. Gerta Keller, a world-known expert on mass extinctions. I am an oceanographer expert on foraminifera (unicellular marine calcifiers) that serve as model organism for monitoring marine environments A Little Bit About Myself: I am a proud product of the Negev- I was born and raised in Beer Sheva. My partner, Uri Abdu, is a biologist and also a faculty at BGU. We have two daughters, Romi (17), Emma (14), 3 cats and a very big dog. We live in Lehavim, close to Beer Sheva, in a house that we have planned and built together after returning from a sabbatical in Cambridge, UK. I don’t have a particular hobby (besides occasional yoga and gradening). My research allows me to spend hours, sometimes days in the field, particularly at sea, so I feel very satisfy to be able to merge my life’s passion and love to nature into an academic career sigalabr@bgu.ac.il Prof. Hashem Zoubi Person in charge for Academic Courses in English, HIT Holon Institute of Technology Short Bio: Post doc (2003-2006) Pisa-Italy. Post doc (2007-2008) & Senior Researcher (2009-2012) Innsbruck-Austria. Visitor Scientist (2013-2014) Dresden-Germany. Senior Scientist (2015-2017) Hanover-Germany. Since (October 2017) joined Holon Institute of Technology. Research interest: Quantum phenomena of light-matter interactions with applications for quantum information processing A Little Bit About Myself: Live in Nazareth, married to Maisam with one girl (Noor). In my leisure time I like hiking, reading and listening to classical music. hashemz@hit.ac.il Ms. Mira Golomb Academoc Secretary, Ben-Gurion university of the Negev Short Bio: I have been the academic secretary at ABA for two years, before that I was for about 14 years head of the Faculty of Management, a year as director of administrative and technical staff, and about 12 years in various positions in the school of health professions starting with a secretary, through a teaching coordinator and a school secretary. A Little Bit About Myself: A south resident from age 5, mother of 3 sons and the great title- grandmother to 2. like to reading, art and sports mirag@bgu.ac.il Dr Simcha Rozen Dean of Academic Affairs The Hadassah Academic College CV Excerpt: Education B.Sc. in Physics, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem M.Sc. in Applied Physics, School of Applied Science, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem Ph.D in Philosophy, History and Sociology of Science, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem Postdoctoral Fellow, The Sidney M. Edelstein Center for the History and Philosophy of Science, Technology, and Medicine, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem Short Bio After graduating I joined the Hadassah Academic College. I wrote my PhD thesis while working at the college. Since 2000 I was a faculty member at the Computer Science department and since 2015 I was the head of the Haredi Computer Science program for women. I was Dean from 2014 until 2022. Since October 2023 I am the Dean of Academic Affairs. About Me Born in Petah-Tikva. Today a member of Kibutz Beit-Nir. Married with two daughters and a son. Love to read thrillers and to crochet. simcha@hac.ac.il Prof. Ittai Ben-Porath Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Short Bio: I am a professor and researcher at the Faculty of Medicine of the Hebrew University, which I joined in 2007. My area of research is the biology of cancer. I am interested in discovering genes that control the development of cancer and that affect the severity of the disease, and in characterizing their mode of action. A major area of interest is the process of “cellular aging” which is extremely i A Little Bit About Myself: I am a professor and researcher at the Faculty of Medicine of the Hebrew University, which I joined in 2007. My area of research is the biology of cancer. I am interested in discovering genes that control the development of cancer and that affect the severity of the disease, and in characterizing their mode of action. A major area of interest is the process of “cellular aging” which is extremely i ittaibp@mail.huji.ac.il Dr. Anbessa Teferra Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Humanitie, Tel Aviv University Short Bio: Anbessa Teferra got his B.A. in Linguistics in 1984 from Addis Ababa University and his M.A. in 1987. He made aliyah to Israel in 1990. He got his PhD from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 2000. There, he was an external lecturer and then moved to Tel Aviv University in. Currently he teaches in the Department of Hebrew Language and Semitic Linguistics as a tenured senior lecturer. A Little Bit About Myself: I live in Hadera married and have two children In my spare time I like playing table tennis teferra@tauex.tau.ac.il Prof. Ofer Reany Dean of Research, The Open University Short Bio: Ofer Reany is an Associate Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Natural Sciences, and since October 2020 has served as the Dean of Research at the Open University. His research focuses on synthetic host-host systems and development of chemical reactions for industrial applications.קצת A Little Bit About Myself: I was born in Tel-Aviv and live in Kfar-Chittim for more than 20 years. Married to Osnat and a father to three children: Yehonatan (24), Na’ama (21) and Kinneret (18). I like touring the country and visit places in the world getting to know .different cultures. I like to watch movies and play social games oferre@openu.ac.il Prof. Daniela Dueck Classics and History, Bar Ilan University Short Bio: I completed my academic degrees at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, specializing in ancient history of Greece and Rome. Currently I am a memeber of two departments – classical studies and general history – in Bar Ilan University. My research focuses on ancient Greek and Roman geography. I was twice head of Classics and currently I am head of the Program of Hermeneutics and Culture Studies. A Little Bit About Myself: Born in Jerusalem and living in Jerusalem to this day. I strives to always be in a state of learning, progress and improvement and I wish to promote progress and development on my academic and personal environment as well. daniela.dueck@biu.ac.il Mr. Amit Nitzan Director of Registartion & Student Administration Division, Tel Aviv University Short Bio: More than 30 years of experience in a variety positions at Tel Aviv University. Responsible for registration and admission to the university, collecting tuition and managing the organizational infrastructure of the student administration. Works regularly to improve the quality of service provided to students. Head of stearing Committee of NITE A Little Bit About Myself: Married to Orit and father of 3: Yuval, Gal , Aviv . Rides bicycles on weekends, and maintains a sporty lifestyle. Loves to travel in Israel and abroad. amitn@tauex.tau.ac.il Prof. Israel Issi Doron Dean, University of Haifa Short Bio: I specialize in the fields of law and ageing, social policy, human rights and ageism. I have written extensively on topics such as socio-legal construction of old age, human rights of older persons, ageism, and ageivism A Little Bit About Myself: Born in Jerusalem; An officer during the 1st Lebanon War; ; Married to Tal, and father to Yoni, Rotem, and Shahar; I love riding mountain bikes and to hike; Living now in Gilon, near Karmiel in the Northern part of Israel idoron@univ.haifa.ac.il Prof. Karel Martens Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning , Technion Short Bio: Karel Martens is the chair of the master program in urban and regional planning at the Technion’s Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning. Dutch by origin, he has spent the last twenty year visiting, working and living in Israel. His academic work on transport and justice has been described by colleagues as a “revolution”. A Little Bit About Myself:Tel Aviv, married, I like reading, cycling, hiking, playing squash, caring for my family kmartens@technion.ac.il Prof.Adi Erlich Professor and head of the Zinman Institute of Archaeology, University of Haifa Short Bio: I am an archaeologist and art historian of the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods in the Land of Israel, teaching at the University of Haifa. I specialize in ancient figurines, mosaics and the Jewish Galilee. My main projects are the excavations at Beth She’arim, and the cultic complex at Banias. A Little Bit About Myself: I live in Kochav Yair, married plus 3: a student, a soldier and a high school girl. My hobbies include listening to music, reading and fieldtrips. aerlich@research.haifa.ac.il Dr. Moshik Lavie VP Innovation, The Open University of Israel Short Bio: Responsible for innovation and entrepreneurship at the OP, in charge of making studies accessible to ultra-Orthodox society and managing the assessment unit. Former, Dean of the OP Students and Chairman of the Students’ Deans Forum. In the sociology of education, a master’s degree in economics and a doctorate in economics – all from Tel Aviv University. And also: Postdoctoral Fellow as Marie-Curie Fellow at the Sorbonne. A Little Bit About Myself: Live in Tel Aviv, married to Kinneret and father of Mia and Roni. Socially involved, retired journalist and editor, loves to cook and eat, loves shoes and hiking. moshikl@openu.ac.il Mr.Tamir Kadishi Head of Finance Division, Weizmann Institute for Science Short Bio: CPA in my formal education. Has extensive experience from industrial companies and public companies in the Israeli economy. For the past year, he has been the director of the finance department at the Weizmann Institute of Science. A Little Bit About Myself: Likes sport and music tamir.kadishi@weizmann.ac.il Ms. Ayelet Erez Director Student Administration Division, The Hebrew University in Jerusalem Short Bio: In the last two years I’m the Director of the Student Administration Division, challenging position that responsible of the students and the candidates administration side. Before that I was the associate Dean in the Law Faculty, which means to run the faculty in all the administrative sides. Before that I was the Alumni .organization manager at the British Friends Of the HU. A Little Bit About Myself: Married with 4 kids and a dog, live in Modi’in’ play basketball in the University team, in my leisure time, I like to read, meet friends and eat outside ayelete@savion.huji.ac.il Mr. assael movshovitz Short Bio: 13years as Bar Iilan CIO. Responsible for all it infrastructure and software development capability In the past I served 23years in the IAF as a colonel A Little Bit About Myself: live in Reut ,Married +5 , like to run ,swim and read books asimov@biu.ac.il Mr. Gil Keren Head of Purchasing and Tenders division, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology Short Bio: 2019 – Present: Head of Purchasing and Tenders division, Technion. 2016-2018: Head of Purchasing and Administration division, Technion. 2014-2015: Head of Purchasing department, Technion. 2010-2013: Head of Purchasing department, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. 2006-2009: Contract Manager & Purchasing Manager, Rafael. 2000-2005: Senior Buyer, Rafael A Little Bit About Myself: I live in Nahariya. Married with two daughters. gilke@technion.ac.il Prof.Lilach Sagiv Vice Rector, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Short Bio: Lilach Sagiv is a Vice Rector at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and a full professor at the Business School. She served as an Associate Dean for Teaching (2007-2010; 2012-2016) and as the Chair of the University Tenure Committee in the Non-Experimental Sciences (2016-2020). Her research focuses on values – currently on the multiple mechanisms that link values to behavior and to empathy. A Little Bit About Myself: I live in Jerusalem, married and mother of four. lilach.sagiv@mail.huji.ac.il Prof. Rivka Dikstein Head , Dept of Biomolecular Sciences, Weizmann Institute Short Bio: Prof. Dikstein investigates a basic topic in biology—how genes are activated to produce proteins. Her goal is to achieve a deeper understanding of various stages of gene expression, with an emphasis on their crosstalk and their involvement in diseases. Her findings identified novel regulatory mechanisms and led to discovery of new potential drugs against inherited neurodegenerative diseases. A Little Bit About Myself: Lives in Rehovot, married plus three sons and two granddaughters. Likes sports, reading books and music rivka.dikstein@weizmann.ac.il Prof Ilan Tamir Dean of students Ariel University Short Bio: Ilan Tamir is a professor of communication and the head of the School of Communication at Ariel University. He has published numerous articles, in international and in popular journals. Member of the editorial board of several leading journals in the field. Prof. Tamir was ranked as one of the 12 Inspiring lecturers by the National Union of Israeli Students A Little Bit About Myself: Lives in Raanana. Married to Orna. Raising 3 children with love and harmony. Loves sports ilant@ariel.ac.il Prof. Yitzhak (Tzachi) Pilpel Head Dept, Professor of Genetics, Weizmann Institute of Science Short Bio: BSc in biology. Phd in genetics postdoc in genetics At Weizmann since 2003 A Little Bit About Myself: Interested in evolution of genes and genomes, in genetic control of gene expression Hobbies – theater, poetry pilpel@weizmann.ac.il Ms. Talia Baum Head of Academic administration office, Yezreel Valley College Short bio: From 2018 im the head of the academic director of the college. In this position, i assists the president and the management of the college in formulating and implementing the policy of the institution and managing the administrative aspects of the implementation of the academic policy. Responsible for the preparation and submission of new programs and monitoring them until receiving regular certification, international quality assessments in the institution and responding to calls and represents the college before the CHE in these areas. Supervised about 22 administrative staff ), Is responsible for the administrative-academic management of 20 curricula as well as for the academic staff of various types (approximately 600) .In addition, i manage the activities of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching. A Little Bit About Myself: I lived in Kibbutz Givat Oz where I was born. Married + three children (daughter and two sons). In my free time i likes to listen to music (mainly Hebrew), hang out with family and friends, travel, go to shows, theater and cinema, read a book from time to time, watch good series (like The Crown and more) …. in short, enjoy life when possible 🙂 Loves to cook and bake To my family and most glad they love what I make. Practices Pilates and walks taliab@yvc.ac.il Dr. Refael Barak Barkan V.P for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Internationalization, HIT Holon Institute of Technology Short Bio: Combining Medicine & Neuroscience (M.D. Ph.D.) with Computer & Data Science (B.Sc., M.Sc.) in academic research, innovation and entrepreneurship; Served for several years as the head of the Research Authority, initiated the establishment of the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies, founded Future @ HIT – Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the unique B.Sc. program in Digital Health. A Little Bit About Myself: Originally from Ramat-Gan, living today in Ness-Ziona, separated (without children), with a 12-year-old dog named Sumsum. Enjoys good literature, thrillers (mostly north European movies & TV series), aerobic activity, hiking, delicious street food and gardening. refaelb@hit.ac.il Dr. Rachel Sarig Heasd of Dental Anthropology Laboratory, Tel Aviv Univeristy Short Bio: Graduated from the school of dental medicine at 2005, accepted a Fulbright scholarship and completed my Ph.D. in anatomy and anthropology at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine (2011). I have accomplished my post-graduate studies in orthodontics (2012) at Tel Aviv University. Since 2015, I joined to the school of dental medicine as a researcher and the head of the Dental anthropology laboratory. A Little Bit About Myself: Originally from Ramat-Gan, living today in Ness-Ziona, separated (without children), with a 12-year-old dog named Sumsum. Enjoys good literature, thrillers (mostly north European movies & TV series), aerobic activity, hiking, delicious street food and gardening.A Little Bit About Myself: rachel.sarig@gmail.com Tali Kertes Gilboa Head of Students Administration Division, University of Haifa Short Bio: 2019-present: Head of Students Administration Division, University Of Haifa 2010-2019: Senior Assistant to Vice President and Director General, University of Haifa 2004-2010: Assistant to University Comptroller 2001-2001: Deloitte ISRAEL, CPA. During my 17 years at the university, I have dealt with a variety of fields: finance, auditing, logistics, academia and administration. A Little Bit About Myself: Place of residence, family status, hobbies and leisure activities I Live in Haifa and I am married to Danny. We have 3 children: Alon, Shir and Noam. I like to play the piano, listen to music and travel in Israel and aruond the world. In my free time I like to solve crossword puzzles and sudoku tgilboa@univ.haifa.ac.il Prof. Shosh Shahrabani Head of Research Authority, The Yezreel Valley College Short Bio: Full professor of economics, chairman of the Research Authority and a faculty member at the Economics and Management Department at the Yezreel Valley College. In addition, chair of the Senate, member of the directors’ board and trustees’ board. Public offices include membership of the Advisory Council to the Israeli Ministry of Science and Technology. My research area is behavioral .economics A Little Bit About Myself I live in Kiryat Tivon, happily married, mother of three children and grandmother of three lovely grandchildren. My hobbies and leisure activities include: Pilates training, field walks and reading shoshs@yvc.ac.il
