Dr, Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani, Israel
With a Ph.D. from Ben Gurion University in Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, and Urban Planning Sciences, specializing in agroecosystems in arid areas, I bring extensive expertise in spatial analyses using ArcGIS® and Python. My experience includes managing ecological projects and teaching roles at the Faculty of Agriculture, focusing on digital agriculture and soil enhancement practices. I’ve led research on satellite imaging and water irrigation systems, contributing significantly to environmental and agricultural sciences. Fluent in English and Hebrew, I’ve also conducted lectures internationally. Skilled in software like ArcGIS®, JMP®, and ImagJ®, I’m committed to advancing sustainable agriculture through innovative research and practical application.
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Academic Excellence and Ecological Leadership 🌱🌍
I am distinguished by my extensive expertise in agroecology and environmental sciences, cultivated through a robust academic journey culminating in a Ph.D. from Ben Gurion University. My doctoral research delved into the evolution of agroecosystems in arid loess areas, highlighting my commitment to sustainable land management (doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.21802.98240). Complementing this, my M.Sc. in Agriculture focused on geostatistical methods and their impact on crop physiology, particularly in cherry tomatoes. 🍅
Professional Development 📚✨
My educational journey includes foundational degrees in Agriculture, specialized training in water management, organic breeding, and small ruminants. These have fortified my role as a leader in environmental projects, such as managing ecological processes using satellite imaging and guiding community-centered rehabilitation initiatives. 🌱
Technological Proficiency 🛠️🔍
I bring practical experience as a lecturer and project manager, fostering digital agriculture advancements and soil enhancement practices. Proficient in ArcGIS® and Python for spatial analysis, I’ve contributed significantly to agricultural research and educational initiatives worldwide. 🌍
Academic Impact 📊🎓
As a free lecturer and researcher, I advocate for sustainable practices and innovative solutions, leveraging technologies like GS+®, JMP®, and ImagJ®. Fluent in Hebrew and English, I am dedicated to bridging research with practical application, driving environmental stewardship and academic excellence. 🌱📈
📚 Publications:
Detecting changes in biomass productivity in a different land management regimes in drylands using satellite‐derived vegetation index
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Rehabilitating degraded drylands by creating woodland islets: Assessing long-term effects on aboveground productivity and soil fertility
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The effect of planting techniques on arid ecosystems in the northern Negev
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The effects of long time conservation of heavily grazed shrubland: A case study in the Northern Negev, Israel
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Using Landsat satellites to assess the impact of check dams built across erosive gullies on vegetation rehabilitation
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The effects of gully erosion on the ecology of arid loessial agro-ecosystems, the northern Negev, Israel
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Modeling the optimal grazing regime of Acacia victoriae silvopasture in the Northern Negev, Israel
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Effects of grazing control on ecosystem recovery, biological productivity gains, and soil carbon sequestration in long‐term degraded loess farmlands in the Northern Negev, Israel
CITED BY 12
Contrasting effects of two Acacia species on understorey growth in a drylands environment: interplay of canopy shading and litter interference
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