Faculty of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies
The Institute faculty is comprised of academics and practicing professionals who can offer students a solid theoretical grounding in environmental studies as well as practical skills required for conservation activities. In addition, leading experts are integrated into the teaching program, as visiting lecturers as well as by offering supplementary seminars, workshops and lectures during the academic year.
Dr. Uzi Avner
Archeology and Human Ecology of the Southern Negev
Dr. Nir Becker
Environmental and Water Economics
Dr. Reuven (Rick) Eden, DVM, MPVM
Physiology, Eco-Health, and Environmental Biology
Dr. Uri Gordon
Environmental Ethics
Dr. Shmuel Brenner
Environmental Science and Environmental Health
Rabbi Michael Cohen
The Bible and the Environment
Dr. Hanan Ginat
Geology and Geomorphology
Dr. Elli Groner
Community Ecology and Biodiversity
Mr. David Lehrer, Ph.D. Candidate
Environmental Economics and Management
Dr. Clive Lipchin
Water Management and Sustainable Development
Dr. Avigail Morris
Cultural Anthropology
Dr. Eric Pallant (2002 Fulbright Scholar)
Environmental Science, Education and Community Development
Dr. Jeremy Sarnat
Air Pollution and Human Health/ Air Quality Monitoring
Dr. Uri Shanas
Conservation Biology and Zoology
Dr. Benny Shalmon
Desert Ecology and Zoology
Micha Silver
GIS and Water Resources Management
Dr. Elaine Solowey
Sustainable Arid Agriculture
Dr. Alon Tal
Environmental Law and Policy
Dr. Reuven Yosef
Ornithology and Nature Conservation
Arava Institute Faculty and Areas of Expertise:
Dr. Uzi Avner
Archeology and Human Ecology of the Southern Negev
Dr. Nir Becker
Environmental and Water Economics
Dr. Reuven (Rick) Eden, DVM, MPVM
Physiology, Eco-Health, and Environmental Biology
Dr. Uri Gordon
Environmental Ethics
Dr. Shmuel Brenner
Environmental Science and Environmental Health
Rabbi Michael Cohen
The Bible and the Environment
Dr. Hanan Ginat
Geology and Geomorphology
Dr. Elli Groner
Community Ecology and Biodiversity
Mr. David Lehrer, Ph.D. Candidate
Environmental Economics and Management
Dr. Clive Lipchin
Water Management and Sustainable Development
Dr. Avigail Morris
Cultural Anthropology
Dr. Eric Pallant (2002 Fulbright Scholar)
Environmental Science, Education and Community Development
Dr. Jeremy Sarnat
Air Pollution and Human Health/ Air Quality Monitoring
Dr. Uri Shanas
Conservation Biology and Zoology
Dr. Benny Shalmon
Desert Ecology and Zoology
Micha Silver
GIS and Water Resources Management
Dr. Elaine Solowey
Sustainable Arid Agriculture
Dr. Alon Tal
Environmental Law and Policy
Dr. Reuven Yosef
Ornithology and Nature Conservation