Photo: Simon Jamison
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Dr. Ofir Levy Principal Investigator School of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences Tel-Aviv University email: levyofi@gmail.com CV |
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
Gavin Stark
Ph.D. student since November 2018
I am interested in how ecological interactions of species living in extreme environments (such as deserts) are affected by climate change. My study site is located in the extreme environments of the Judean Desert in the Dead Sea Region in eastern Israel.
Moreover, I am currently the Teaching Assistant in the course "Introduction to R" in Tel Aviv University.
I have completed my MS.c. degree (2016-2018) in Shai Meiri's lab on the subject of "Aspects of Longevity Among the Tetrapoda".
email Website Research Gate Google Scholar BloGARD CV
Ph.D. student since November 2018
I am interested in how ecological interactions of species living in extreme environments (such as deserts) are affected by climate change. My study site is located in the extreme environments of the Judean Desert in the Dead Sea Region in eastern Israel.
Moreover, I am currently the Teaching Assistant in the course "Introduction to R" in Tel Aviv University.
I have completed my MS.c. degree (2016-2018) in Shai Meiri's lab on the subject of "Aspects of Longevity Among the Tetrapoda".
email Website Research Gate Google Scholar BloGARD CV
Ben Shermeister
M.Sc. student since October 2020
I study the effects of temperature over climatic gradients on the winter ecology of lizards (Stellagama stellio). Using the results of my field and common garden observations, I will construct a model predicting the possible effect of global warming on the winter behavior of reptile species.
I love traveling, carpentry and reggae music
M.Sc. student since October 2020
I study the effects of temperature over climatic gradients on the winter ecology of lizards (Stellagama stellio). Using the results of my field and common garden observations, I will construct a model predicting the possible effect of global warming on the winter behavior of reptile species.
I love traveling, carpentry and reggae 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.
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Ronny Lark
M.Sc. student since October 2018 Voted most likely to end up on the back of a milk box. House sigil is a crested lark (Galerida cristata) with a crown. My research will compare the efficiency of various climate downscaling models in predicting microclimates based on small scale data gathered in Israel. |
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Michael Moses
M.Sc. student since October 2018 I study the effect of climate on the abundance of insects across climatic gradients in Israel, and how climate change may impact populations of insectivores. I'm also a Teaching Assistant in the Advanced Vertebrates course. In general, interested in cool science, cooking and traveling. |
Undergraduate Students
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Omer Zlotnick
B.Sc. student 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. Aviv Sarfati
B.Sc. student I am interested in how animals adjust to the changes that occur in their habitats and how it helps to maintain the ecological balance. I'd like to focus my future studies on those changes and hopefully find what we can do to preserve that balance. I also love traveling and have a severe addiction to chocolate, music and books. |