Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering and Senior Research Associate at the Neaman Institute for National Policy Study.
Held senior management positions at the Technion, including Vice President for Research, Dean of the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Director of the Neaman Institute and Head of the National Building Researchg Institute.
In recent years he has been leading efforts in the area of Engineering Education, including the estabslishment of the Technion International School and special programs to integrate ultra-orthodox youngsters in science and engineering studies.
In the last two years he is leading national policy projects at the Neaman Institute, including Engineering Education for the 21st century and University-Industry relations.
In his professional-engineering area he is active at the National Building Research Institute in research of utilization of by-products and development of novel cements for advanced manufacturing.
Enhancing Skill Assimilation in Higher Education: Formative Evaluation of a Pilot Program
The Edmond de Rothschild Center for Connecting Higher Education and Employment is spearheading a pilot initiative aimed at developing and promoting an institutional framework for the integration of occupational qualifications and skills within disciplinary study courses. In collaboration with two higher education institutions, this pilot will involve updating four selected courses to incorporate pedagogies that support the acquisition of skills and qualifications.
“The Shortened Track for Acceptance to Technion: A Formative Assessment"
This study investigates the evaluation of the "shortened track" admission route at Technion, a unique alternative pathway for accepting students. The research aims to assess the effectiveness of this admission route in increasing diversity among students and explore strategies to attract underrepresented populations. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative methods. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in two stages to gather comprehensive insights and perspectives. The findings contribute to the ongoing improvement of the shortened track program and provide valuable recommendations for enhancing inclusivity and equity at Technion.
Education of engineers in the 21st century
The Neaman Institute has initiated a national process to re-evaluate the education of engineers in the academic institutes in Israel with the objective to train a young generation of engineers with the abilities to promote innovation in the hi-tech and traditional industries as well as harness the frontier of science for these purposes.
The Forum for Engineering Education at the 21st Century
The Forum is a platform incorporating representatives of universities, colleges of engineering, government ministries and agencies, industry and youngsters, working together to advance insights and paradigms for engineering education, reflecting the needs of the 21st century.
Immigration and Career Choice of Scientific Staff Members
The study, which is conducted as part of an evaluation that explores a possibility to establish a Technion branch at the Negev, examines the return of faculty members to Israel and their absorption into scientific research institutions. The purpose of the study is to understand the researches' location choices, preferring specific research institutions over other alternatives abroad, or vice versa.
University-Industry Relations
Review and critical evaluation of university-industry relations based on data and quantitative indicators. Development of insights regarding optimal policy and models to balance between technology commercialization and technology transfer, which is largely based on cooperation with industry to support industrial research. Recommendations for policy steps based on the insights resolved, addressing the point of view of the well-being of society and national economy.
Stratigic Development of National Infrastructure
This project deals with the design of a long term strategy for development of physical infrastructure in the State of Israel. The project is based on the findings of the National Infrastructure in Israel - 2028 study, but with an expanded, longer-term perspective.
Entrepreneurship at the Technion
This report was prepared at the initiative and at the request of the Technion Board and was intended to serve as background material for the purpose of formulating the Technion's policy in the field of entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship at the Technion Establishment of policy
April, 2017
Overview of the objects and modes of entrepreneurial education in research universities and proposal for actions. The publication includes critical review and evaluation of modes of actions in leading universities worldwide.
