Prof. Nir Keren
Scientific Director
Mr. Modi Pillersdorf, MBA
Administrative Director
Ms. Priscila Chaimovitz Levy
Institute Secretary
This department is responsible for budget planning and control, accounting, procurement and suppliers, service orders, personnel, and human resources.
Ms. Racheli Levy
Head of Finance and Human Resources Department
Mr. Nathan Beilinson, CPA
Institute Accountant
Ms. Meirav Yanovsky
Revenue Coordinator
Ms. Yliya Slama
Procurement and Suppliers Coordinator
This department is responsible for all teaching activities at the institute, including academic courses, seminars and professional training, scientific activities for the community, and guided tours at the institute.
Dr. Viviana Farstey
Head of Education Department
Dr. Liat Koch
Scientific Activities Coordinator for the Community
Ms. Sivan Yakar
Education and Community Relations Secretary
Ms. Tamara Gurevich
Education Laboratories Manager
This department provides services to researchers and students coming to the institute to conduct their research, from the planning stage through the coordination of research infrastructure and facilities to the actual implementation. The unit is responsible for the operation and overall management of research infrastructure for the benefit of the researchers, including shared laboratories and interdepartmental scientific equipment, seawater experimental facilities, and oceanographic equipment.
Mr. Asaph Rivlin
Head of Research Services Department
Mr. Dmitri Churilov
Oceanographic Technician
Dr. Gil Koplovitz
Head of Public Laboratories Division
Mr. Yuri Visotsky
Electricity Technician
The Marine Operations Department is responsible for managing the institute’s maritime activities, including the day-to-day operation and maintenance of research vessels, boats, and vehicles; the diving center and all diving activities; the pier facilities; and the technical support for diving equipment, gas filling, and safety procedures. The department ensures professional, safe, and efficient support for all marine research operations at the institute.
Mr. Nahum Sela, LL.B
Head of the Marine Operations Department and Diving Safety Officer
Mr. Genadi Zaltzman
Diving Equipment Technician and Deputy Diving Safety Officer
Mr. Ishai Vaknin
Research Vessel Skipper
Mr. Tomer Shaulov
Boat Manager and Operator
This department is responsible for the library and co-working spaces, meeting rooms, dormitories, dining areas and kitchens, and cleaning services.
Ms. Karen Madmoni
Head of Hospitality Department
This department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all buildings, facilities, and areas of the institute. It manages interactions with municipal authorities and various licensing bodies and oversees the contractors working at the institute. The unit provides support services and professional solutions for issues related to the institute's infrastructure.
Mr. Erez Levin
Head of Maintenance and Operations Department
Mr. Asher Meir
Maintenance Staff
This department is responsible for all aspects of communication (internet and telephony), networks, servers, computers, software, and audiovisual equipment. It provides support services and professional solutions for technical issues related to the institute’s equipment.
Mr. Michael Leibovitch
Head of IT & Information Systems Department
Mr. Eduardo Cohen
System Administrator / Computer Technician
This department is responsible for all safety matters, enforcement, and training for proper and safe work for all visitors to the institute, as well as periodic training for institute staff.
Mr. Eli Keinan
Head of the Safety and Health Department, Safety Officer
Dr. Gil Koplovitz
Institute Safety Trustee, Radiation Safety Officer, Chemical Waste Disposal Coordinator
Mr. Rafi Juliusberger
Laser Safety Officer
Mr. Amit Levy
Security Manager
Mr. Naftaly Naor
Emergency Coordinator
Mr. Barak Yarden
Prof. Adi Torfstein Lab
Ms. Britt Ronen
Laboratory Technician for Professor Maoz fine
Mr. Dror Komet
Prof. Maoz Fine's lab
Dr. Gil Koplovitz
Laboratory Technician for Dr. Miguel Frada's lab
Ms. Irina Kolesnikov
Dr. Derya Akkaynak lab
Ms. Liraz Levy
Dr. Derya Akkaynak lab
Ms. Murielle Dray
Prof. Yeala Shaked's lab / National Monitoring Program
Mr. Raoul Saar
Laboratory Technician for Dr. Gilad Antler & Prof. Moshe Kiflawi
Ms. Tanya Rivlin
Prof. Boaz Lazar's lab / National Monitoring Program
The National Monitoring Program is responsible for the comprehensive annual monitoring and measurement of fixed variables in the bay to track short-term and long-term ecological changes
Prof. Fine Maoz
Scientific Director – Monitoring Program
Dr. Yonathan Shaked
Head, National Monitoring Program of the Gulf of Eilat (Aqaba)
Dr. Inbal Ayalon
National Monitoring Program
Ms. Murielle Dray
Prof. Yeala Shaked's lab / National Monitoring Program
Dr. Tal Amit
National Monitoring Program
Ms. Tanya Rivlin
Prof. Boaz Lazar's lab / National Monitoring Program