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BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV

BGU WELCOMES OUTSTANDING NEW FACULTY MEMBERS

Great minds don’t just push the boundaries of their fields – they break them down, building bridges across disciplines to spark new ideas and unexpected discoveries. This year, we welcomed a remarkable group of over 30 researchers whose bold thinking and collaborative spirit align with our University’s vision: to be a hub of excellence where multiple fields converge to transform knowledge and improve lives. We are eager to see the impact of their work in the years to come.

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DR. RINAT AVRAHAM Department of Nursing

DR. NAAMA ASSAYAG Department of Occupational Therapy

PROF. MAYA BAR Department of Life Sciences

DR. CHAIM BASKIN School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

DR. SHAFIR BOTNER Department of Emergency Medicine

"The idea of a university rooted in the desert, situated among diverse and vibrant populations and cultures, combining academic excellence with social engagement, captivated and inspired me." DR. EINAT VEGER-ATIAS

DR. SOFIA BOUCHEBTI Swiss Institute for Dryland Environmental and Energy Research

DR. LIMOR COHEN Department of Nursing

PROF. ZIV COJOCARU Department of Arts

DR. ITAMAR DUBINSKY Department of Politics and Government

DR. ADI EFAL LAUTENSCHLAEGER Department of Philosophy

DR. BASMA FAHOUM Department of Middle East Studies

DR. DANIEL FUKS Department of Bible Studies, Archeology and the Ancient Near East

PROF. NOAM GOLDBERG Department of Industrial Engineering and Management