Photo: Simon Jamison
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Dr. Ofir Levy
Principal Investigator School of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences Tel-Aviv University email: [email protected]
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Lab Manager
Simon Jamison
e-mail: [email protected]
Simon is the greatest threat to rare reptiles in Israel, as he inevitably finds that what other people could not locate for years is actually extremely common. We are considering patenting him as a reptile locating and capturing device.
e-mail: [email protected]
Simon is the greatest threat to rare reptiles in Israel, as he inevitably finds that what other people could not locate for years is actually extremely common. We are considering patenting him as a reptile locating and capturing device.
Graduate Students
Omer Zlotnick
Ph.D. student since October 2021
I study the effects of global warming on North-American lizards and the potential of vegetation cover to serve as a biological buffer for these impacts. In my study, I use biophysical models to assess the importance of climbing trees as a retreat strategy for avoiding extreme hot temperatures on the ground surface.
I'm also a loyal fan of Harry Potter and shallow pop music.
Ph.D. student since October 2021
I study the effects of global warming on North-American lizards and the potential of vegetation cover to serve as a biological buffer for these impacts. In my study, I use biophysical models to assess the importance of climbing trees as a retreat strategy for avoiding extreme hot temperatures on the ground surface.
I'm also a loyal fan of Harry Potter and shallow pop music.
Daniela Yardeny
M.Sc. student, 2020-2024
Ph.D. student since April 2024
I study the effects of micro-climate on the spatial distribution and resting areas of the very common wild boar, eventually trying to create a model to predict their location based on temperature. I love nature and traveling but my biggest passion is riding horses.
M.Sc. student, 2020-2024
Ph.D. student since April 2024
I study the effects of micro-climate on the spatial distribution and resting areas of the very common wild boar, eventually trying to create a model to predict their location based on temperature. I love nature and traveling but my biggest passion is riding horses.
Uriya Venezian
M.Sc. student since October 2022
I study the effects of microclimate on the seasonality and activity time of tortoises (specifically Testudo Graeca) by tracking them using GPS transmitters in various environments. In general, I enjoy going on herping trips and bird watching.
M.Sc. student since October 2022
I study the effects of microclimate on the seasonality and activity time of tortoises (specifically Testudo Graeca) by tracking them using GPS transmitters in various environments. In general, I enjoy going on herping trips and bird watching.
Stav Adi
M.Sc. student since October 2023
I study ecological interactions in lizards under varying climate conditions. When I'm not delving into my work, I enjoy traveling and spending time with my beloved cats. A fun fact about me? I’m a proud and dedicated Swiftie!
M.Sc. student since October 2023
I study ecological interactions in lizards under varying climate conditions. When I'm not delving into my work, I enjoy traveling and spending time with my beloved cats. A fun fact about me? I’m a proud and dedicated Swiftie!
Eshcar Halevi
M.Sc. student since October 2024
I specialize in animal behavior, focusing on how the biological clock influences the performance of barn owls. My research examines their abilities at different times of the day and under varying lighting conditions, using an automated test room designed to assess their behavior.
Beyond research, I enjoy traveling, gardening, and cooking.
M.Sc. student since October 2024
I specialize in animal behavior, focusing on how the biological clock influences the performance of barn owls. My research examines their abilities at different times of the day and under varying lighting conditions, using an automated test room designed to assess their behavior.
Beyond research, I enjoy traveling, gardening, and cooking.
Research assistant
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Idan Sulami
I'm a data scientist. I build ML models that predict soil temperature based on images and tabular data. About to finish a M.Sc in mathematics. I like Torah studies, traveling and planting.
I'm a data scientist. I build ML models that predict soil temperature based on images and tabular data. About to finish a M.Sc in mathematics. I like Torah studies, traveling and planting.
Alumni
Dr. Gavin S. Stark
Post-Doc, 2023
Ph.D. student, 2018-2022
Gavin studied the interactions of species with their microhabitats in extreme environments. Currently, Gavin is a postdoctoral fellow in the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig, Germany, focusing on ecological restoration for climate change mitigation.
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Research Gate Google Scholar Media
Post-Doc, 2023
Ph.D. student, 2018-2022
Gavin studied the interactions of species with their microhabitats in extreme environments. Currently, Gavin is a postdoctoral fellow in the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig, Germany, focusing on ecological restoration for climate change mitigation.
LinkedIn Gmail Website
Research Gate Google Scholar Media
Michael Moses
M.Sc. student, 2018-2020
Michael studied the effect of climate on the abundance of insects across climatic gradients in Israel, and how climate change may impact populations of insectivores.
M.Sc. student, 2018-2020
Michael studied the effect of climate on the abundance of insects across climatic gradients in Israel, and how climate change may impact populations of insectivores.
Ben Shermeister
M.Sc. student, 2020-2023
Ben studied the effects of temperature over climatic gradients on the winter ecology of lizards (Stellagama stellio), using field and common garden observations. He also developed a computer-vision framework for identifying thermoregulation behavior.
M.Sc. student, 2020-2023
Ben studied the effects of temperature over climatic gradients on the winter ecology of lizards (Stellagama stellio), using field and common garden observations. He also developed a computer-vision framework for identifying thermoregulation behavior.