Photo: Simon Jamison
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Dr. Ofir Levy Principal Investigator School of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences Tel-Aviv University Head of the M.Sc. track for Mathematical and Theoretical Biology email: levyofi@gmail.com
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Lab Manager
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Simon Jamison
e-mail: Simonjamisonrep@gmail.com 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
PhD 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.
PhD 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.
Omer Ben Zohar
M.Sc. student since October 2020
I study the effects of climate on ants.
My research involves developing an ML system for classifying images of ant nests, and using it to study the influence of climate change on their foraging activity. I am passionate about animal rights, and dream of doing work that changes the world for the better. Sometimes I press keys on the piano and sounds come out.
M.Sc. student since October 2020
I study the effects of climate on ants.
My research involves developing an ML system for classifying images of ant nests, and using it to study the influence of climate change on their foraging activity. I am passionate about animal rights, and dream of doing work that changes the world for the better. Sometimes I press keys on the piano and sounds come out.
Daniela Yardeny
M.Sc. student since October 2020
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 since October 2020
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.
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
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.
Dr. Gavin Stark
Ph.D. student, 2018-2022
Gavin studied the interactions of species with their microhabitats in extreme environments, and how these ecological interrelationships are affected by the two major factors responsible for biodiversity loss worldwide: climate change & habitat loss.
Gmail
Website
Research Gate
Google Scholar
Ph.D. student, 2018-2022
Gavin studied the interactions of species with their microhabitats in extreme environments, and how these ecological interrelationships are affected by the two major factors responsible for biodiversity loss worldwide: climate change & habitat loss.
Gmail
Website
Research Gate
Google Scholar
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.