Department of Communication Studies
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
My life before BGU:
I was born and raised in Jerusalem. I completed a dual degree in psychology and communications at Tel Aviv University and went on to study for my master’s at Tel Aviv as well. I obtained my PhD at Oxford University.
My research:
I study digital diplomacy, or the way that digital technologies are reshaping diplomacy. Most of my research evolved out of collaborations with other researchers in Israel and abroad. I have also conducted many studies with foreign ministries and ministers and international alliances such as NATO.
Why BGU?
I really wanted to join an intimate department that seeks to grow and raise its international profile.
An insight from my research:
Digital technologies affect diplomacy through diplomats’ personal use of new technologies.
Something that doesn't appear on my CV:
I write short stories.
A source of inspiration:
Theodor Adorno’s book, Education for Autonomy
When I grow up:
I once thought I would be a stage actor, today I would say an astronaut.
If I wasn’t a researcher, I would...
Write literature.
In Brief:
» Fauda or Big Brother? Fargo
» Yoga or CrossFit? Tennis
» Hapoel or Maccabi? Hapoel!!!
» Ravid Plotnik or Noa Kirel? Country music and nothing else
» Steak or tofu? Steak
» Trekking or the spa? Spa
» Car or train? Car
» Classical Europe or India? Europe
» Ocean or pool? Pool
» Night or morning? Night
» Winter or summer? Summer
» City or country? City
» Film or play? Play
» Phone call or text message? Text
» Savory or sweet? Sweet
» Android or iPhone? Android
» Cat or dog? Dog
» Facebook or Twitter? Twitter
