Research Lead and Analyst for the People’s Water Data initiative, focusing on field-based water quality data systems, real-time QC methodologies, and driving actionable, real-world impact through large-scale data.

Experienced project manager and process engineer with a proven track record in leading engineering teams, developing solutions to complex problems, and executing high-impact initiatives. Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and a practical approach to problem-solving.
Education
2024 – Present Ph.D. Candidate, Joint Doctoral Program (Double PhD) Tel Aviv University, Israel & Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India Supervisors: Prof. T. Pradeep (IITM) & Prof. Hadas Mamane (TAU)  Topic: People’s Water Data global initiative.
2022 – 2024 M.A., Sustainable Development Program Tel Aviv University Supervisors: Prof. Hadas Mamane & Prof. Ram Fishman
2000 – 2005 B.Sc., Chemical Engineering Sami Shamoon College of Engineering, Be’er Sheva
Professional Experience
2019 – 2021 Regional Director, South District Young Entrepreneurs Israel
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Recruited and mentored ~30 students from Ben-Gurion University’s Management Department
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Selected and onboarded ~200 students from regional schools
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Organized major project milestones and public events
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Recruited volunteers, lecturers, and judges
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Managed stakeholders and coordinated all aspects for regional success
2014 – 2019 Project Manager, Engineering Department Wavelength, Neot Hovav
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Team leader since 2018
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Managed projects from planning to client delivery
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Oversaw risk assessment, procurement, budgeting, scheduling, quality, and cross-functional team coordination
2011 – 2014 Process Engineer Baran Engineering, Omer Industrial Park Projects included:
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Rotem (ICL): Spill prevention project across multiple plants
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Bromine-Chlorine Plant, Dead Sea: Emissions permit for a new facility
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TEVA Tech: Led implementation of a new production system
2008 – 2011 Process Engineer Bromine Compounds (ICL), Neot Hovav
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Broke production records
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Improved product quality by identifying contaminants
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Enhanced process performance via software upgrades
2005 – 2008 Process Engineer TEVA Tech, Neot Hovav
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Increased plant throughput
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Launched new production processes
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Solved engineering issues in filtration stages
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Managed a team of operators
Academic Roles
2005 – 2019 Lecturer, SCE – Sami Shamoon College of Engineering
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Lectured and instructed 50–100 students per course
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Taught reactor design, process control, and lab simulations
2019 – Present Lab Instructor, General and Analytical Chemistry Ben-Gurion University, Be’er Sheva