About Tel Aviv University

Founded in 1956, Tel Aviv University is Israel's largest and most comprehensive institution of higher learning. Located in Tel Aviv, the university has evolved into a major center of teaching and research, comprising nine faculties, 106 departments, and 90 research institutes. TAU is known for its innovative research, strong international partnerships, and significant contribution to Israel's startup ecosystem.

Tel Aviv University Highlights

Career Outcomes and Placement Information

Tel Aviv University provides comprehensive career development support through various channels, including the Dean of Students' Career Development Center. The university's strong industry connections and extensive alumni network of 200,000+ professionals create valuable opportunities for students and graduates. TAU's impressive track record in entrepreneurship is evidenced by its ranking as 8th globally for undergraduate entrepreneurs who have raised capital. The university's Alumni Organization, established in 2015, actively works to create networking opportunities and professional development programs for graduates, including career development series like 'Speeding Towards Success' targeting younger graduates

Faculties

These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.

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Miri Shefer-Mossensohn

Dr. Miri Shefer-Mossensohn is a distinguished professor at Tel Aviv University, specializing in the social and cultural history of the pre-modern Islamic world. After graduating with honors from Tel Aviv University (B.A., Magna cum Laude, 1994, and Ph.D., 2001), she enhanced her expertise through fellowships at prestigious institutions including the Wellcome Library for the History of Medicine, Princeton University, and the University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on social and cultural everyday realities of pre-modern Arabic and Turkish-speaking regions of the Middle East, with particular emphasis on medicine, health, and wellbeing in the Ottoman world. Her work has gained international recognition through her extensive research on the management and organization of medicine in the early modern Ottoman Empire, examining the evolution of medical standards and bureaucratic patterns. She has received multiple awards for excellence in teaching and continues to contribute significantly to the understanding of Islamic medical history and cultural development.

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Jonathan Gershoni

Dr. Jonathan Gershoni is a distinguished professor at Tel Aviv University with over 40 years of experience in viral immunology research. After receiving his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, he completed his postdoctoral training at Yale School of Medicine. His research focuses on developing new methods for rational vaccine design against pandemic diseases including AIDS, Hepatitis C, influenza, and coronaviruses. As a visiting scientist, he has contributed to research at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda and Boston University's Department of Physics. His work combines protein biochemistry, monoclonal antibody technology, and computational approaches to understand virus-host interactions and develop novel vaccines and diagnostics. A recipient of multiple "Teacher of the Year" awards at Tel Aviv University, he has also served as the Director of the Israeli AIDS Task Force. Beyond his professional achievements, he resides in Israel with his wife, three daughters, and ten grandchildren.

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Avishai Wool

Prof. Avishai Wool is a distinguished faculty member at Tel Aviv University's School of Electrical Engineering and co-founder and CTO of AlgoSec, a leading software company specializing in network security policy management. His career began in the IDF's prestigious Unit 8200, which has become known as "The Secret Startup Machine" due to its role in producing numerous successful tech entrepreneurs. His expertise spans both academic research and practical application in cybersecurity, demonstrated through his leadership at AlgoSec, where he has helped develop cutting-edge security management solutions, while simultaneously contributing to academic research and education in electrical engineering. His work represents the successful integration of military intelligence experience, academic expertise, and entrepreneurial innovation in cybersecurity, contributing significantly to Israel's position as a global leader in tech innovation.

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Dan Gittik

Dan Gittik is a distinguished lecturer in Information Security at Tel Aviv University, bringing diverse experience from both military and corporate sectors. His career path includes serving as a tech lead and corporate innovator at the Ministry of Defense's cyber division for five years, followed by roles at prominent tech companies including Google London's Android Framework team and Magic Leap's AI division. His expertise spans information security, Python programming, and artificial intelligence, making him a versatile technology expert. As a lecturer, he combines his practical experience from military service, industry, and academia to deliver comprehensive instruction in cybersecurity. His teaching approach often incorporates advanced programming concepts, including tracing, metaprogramming, and bytecode manipulation, particularly in Python. His diverse background across multiple sectors enables him to bring real-world applications and practical insights to his academic instruction.

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Uriel Abulof

Dr. Uriel Abulof serves as an associate professor of politics at Tel-Aviv University and visiting professor at Cornell University, where he pioneered the concept of "political existentialism" in social sciences. His research spans the politics of fear, happiness, hope, legitimation, social movements, and ethnic conflicts. A recipient of the 2016 Young Scholar Award in Israel Studies, he has authored several influential books including "The Mortality and Morality of Nations" (Cambridge University Press) and "Living on the Edge: The Existential Uncertainty of Zionism." His scholarly work includes over sixty peer-reviewed articles in leading journals and three forthcoming books examining existential conflict, humanity's midlife crisis, and the search for meaning in politics. He created the acclaimed PrincetonX online course HOPE, rated the best online course in political science and philosophy, and directs various public initiatives including the Sapienism initiative and the Double-Edged blog on Psychology Today.

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Colin Price

Dr. Colin Price is a Full Professor in the Department of Geophysics at Tel Aviv University's Porter School of the Environment and Earth Sciences. Born in Johannesburg in 1962, he completed his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees at Tel Aviv University after transferring from South Africa in 1982. He earned his Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1993 while working at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, followed by postdoctoral research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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Sella Nevo

Sella Nevo currently serves as the director of the RAND Corporation's Meselson Center, where he focuses on reducing risks from biological threats and emerging technologies. His diverse career includes leading the Karmel group at Google Research, where he developed the Google Flood Forecasting Initiative for global flood warnings. As a Venture Partner at Firstime VC, he supports climate technology startups, while also serving on the advisory board of ALLFED (Alliance to Feed the Earth in Disasters). His academic contributions include teaching Applied Ethics and Information Security at Tel Aviv University, and he co-founded an impact-focused career advising nonprofit. His expertise spans machine learning research, global development, policy, biosecurity, and environmental technology, demonstrating his commitment to leveraging technology for humanitarian causes and social impact

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Dan Lahav

Dan Lahav serves as Co-Founder and CEO of Pattern Labs, focusing on securing advanced technology, while also co-founding Impact Focused Education to promote high-impact work education. His achievements include co-creating and teaching Applied Ethics courses at Tel Aviv University, where he received the "Outstanding Lecturer Award" three times. His technical accomplishments include co-authoring an AI paper featured on Nature's cover and winning IBM's Outstanding Technical Achievement Award. As a debater, he holds the record for highest-ranked non-native English speaker at the World Universities Debating Championship, where he was named Best Speaker of The World. Through his work at Pattern Labs and Impact Focused Education, he continues to bridge the gap between technology innovation and ethical implementation while fostering educational initiatives for large-scale social impact.