Our Lab Members
Professor Shai Meiri
Lab Technician
Erez Maza
e-mail: mazaerez@post.tau.ac.il
Post Doctoral fellows
Yuval Itescu
Yuval just started his postdoc at the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History on the taxonomy and ecology of Echis coloratus
Yuval did his MSc. (turtle Macroecology; October 2010-December 2012) in the lab before moving to a Ph.D. studying Island biogeography of reptiles in the Greek islands (co supervisor: Prof. Panayiotis Pafilis) - the effect of island characteristics on insular fauna
e-mail: yuvitescu@gmail.com
Yuval did his MSc. (turtle Macroecology; October 2010-December 2012) in the lab before moving to a Ph.D. studying Island biogeography of reptiles in the Greek islands (co supervisor: Prof. Panayiotis Pafilis) - the effect of island characteristics on insular fauna
e-mail: yuvitescu@gmail.com
Ph.D. Students
Maria Novosolov
Since October 2012 (MSc. Since October 2010)
Evolution of life history traits in island endemic lizards and their comparison to the mainland.
e-mail: marianovosolov@gmail.com
Evolution of life history traits in island endemic lizards and their comparison to the mainland.
e-mail: marianovosolov@gmail.com
Enav Vidan
Since October 2013
Functional diversity and conservation of reptiles across scales (co supervisor: Dr. Yoni Belmaker, Department of Zoology, Tel Aviv University)
e-mail: enavidan@gmail.com
Functional diversity and conservation of reptiles across scales (co supervisor: Dr. Yoni Belmaker, Department of Zoology, Tel Aviv University)
e-mail: enavidan@gmail.com
Oliver Tallowin
Since October 2013
My interests lie in reptile ecology, biogeography and conservation. I am particularly interested in the herpetofauna of New Guinea and conducting computer based modelling to elucidate patterns in species richness, range size and turnover. I also conduct field research in Papua New Guinea and intend to assess the effect of elevational gradients on reptile life history traits.
(co supervisor: Dr. Allen Allison, Bishop Museum, Hawaii)
e-mail: ollyjst@gmail.com
My interests lie in reptile ecology, biogeography and conservation. I am particularly interested in the herpetofauna of New Guinea and conducting computer based modelling to elucidate patterns in species richness, range size and turnover. I also conduct field research in Papua New Guinea and intend to assess the effect of elevational gradients on reptile life history traits.
(co supervisor: Dr. Allen Allison, Bishop Museum, Hawaii)
e-mail: ollyjst@gmail.com
Alex Slavenko
Since October 2013
Biogeography and evolution of the herpetofauna of Papua New Guinea across elevational gradients. (co-supervisor: Dr. Allen Alison, Bishop Museum, Hawaii)
e-mail: gluttony14@gmail.com
Biogeography and evolution of the herpetofauna of Papua New Guinea across elevational gradients. (co-supervisor: Dr. Allen Alison, Bishop Museum, Hawaii)
e-mail: gluttony14@gmail.com
Michaela Kolker
Since October 2016
Early life history of Israeli Fish.
(co-supervisor: Dr. Roi Holtzman, Department of Zoology, Tel Aviv University)
e-mail: kolkermi@mail.tau.ac.il
Rachel Schwarz
PhD: Since autumn 2017.
Sc: 2014-2016
Island biogeography of reptiles in the Greek islands (co supervisor: Prof. Panayiotis Pafilis)
e-mail: rachelschwarz13@gmail.com
Sc: 2014-2016
Island biogeography of reptiles in the Greek islands (co supervisor: Prof. Panayiotis Pafilis)
e-mail: rachelschwarz13@gmail.com
M.Sc. Students
Simon Jamison
M.Sc. Since October 2015
Natural history of little Israeli reptiles
Simon studies the biology of Ophiomorus latastii, Ablepharus ruepellii, Chalcides guentheri, Eirenis decemlineatus, Eirenis lineomaculatus & Micrelaps muelleri.
And he cannot talk to you about it, he is in the field (always)
e-mail: simonjamison@mail.tau.ac.il
M.Sc. Since October 2015
Natural history of little Israeli reptiles
Simon studies the biology of Ophiomorus latastii, Ablepharus ruepellii, Chalcides guentheri, Eirenis decemlineatus, Eirenis lineomaculatus & Micrelaps muelleri.
And he cannot talk to you about it, he is in the field (always)
e-mail: simonjamison@mail.tau.ac.il
David David
M.Sc. since October 2016
Captive breeding and conservation of the Spadefoot toad, Pelobates syriacus
Co-supervisor: Sarig Gafny (Rupin)
e-mail: davidavid6@walla.co.il
Gavin Stark (nay Gal Elhadad)
M.Sc. since October 2016
Studies the Macroecology of Ectothermic tetrapods. My research focus is on the factors (environmental and life-history) related to extrinsic mortality which shapes the variation in longevity among different groups of vertebrates.
Personal interest include ecophysiology of ectotherms, specifically behavioral thermoregulation of Reptiles and amphibians in a changing environments.
e-mail: gavin_stark@tutanota.com
Alumni
Dr. Karin Tamar
In the lab: 2010-2017
Karin has moved to Barcelona for a postdoc with Salvador Carranza! (IBE-CSIC-UPF, Barcelona, Spain)
e-mail: karintmr@gmail.com
Karin has moved to Barcelona for a postdoc with Salvador Carranza! (IBE-CSIC-UPF, Barcelona, Spain)
e-mail: karintmr@gmail.com
Dr. Anat Feldman
October 2010 - August 2016
Snake macroecology
e-mail: anatfeld@post.tau.ac.il
Guy Sinaiko
MSc. 2014-2017
Taxonomy and phylogeny of racers (Platyceps "rhodorachis" complex)
(co-supervisor: Dr. Roi Dor, Department of Zoology, Tel Aviv University)
My primary research interest is arthropods, from long-gone trilobites to modern insects.
I dream of becoming a taxonomist of insects, currently on a trip to the reptile domain. Hope to learn what being a taxonomist really means!
After completing bachelor degrees in law and in industrial design, I'm now closer than ever to fulfilling my dream, but I still have a long way ahead.
(If you're curious about my design portfolio, you can take a look!)
e-mail: guysinaiko@mail.tau.ac.il
MSc. 2014-2017
Taxonomy and phylogeny of racers (Platyceps "rhodorachis" complex)
(co-supervisor: Dr. Roi Dor, Department of Zoology, Tel Aviv University)
My primary research interest is arthropods, from long-gone trilobites to modern insects.
I dream of becoming a taxonomist of insects, currently on a trip to the reptile domain. Hope to learn what being a taxonomist really means!
After completing bachelor degrees in law and in industrial design, I'm now closer than ever to fulfilling my dream, but I still have a long way ahead.
(If you're curious about my design portfolio, you can take a look!)
e-mail: guysinaiko@mail.tau.ac.il
Lior Davis (M.Sc.)
October 2013 - February 2016
Character displacement in shorebirds and raptors
(co-supervisor: Tamar Dayan)
e-mail: liordavis@yahoo.com
Character displacement in shorebirds and raptors
(co-supervisor: Tamar Dayan)
e-mail: liordavis@yahoo.com
Yuval Baar (M.Sc.)
October 2013 - February 2016
size changes with time and temperature and global warming in insects (co supervisor: Inon Sharf, Department of Zoology, Tel Aviv University)
e-mail: yuvalb1987@gmail.com
size changes with time and temperature and global warming in insects (co supervisor: Inon Sharf, Department of Zoology, Tel Aviv University)
e-mail: yuvalb1987@gmail.com
Amir Lewin
October 2013 - October 2015
Macroecology of distribution patterns in African lizards
e-mail: amirlewin@hotmail.com
Amir is starting a PhD with Takuya Iwaura!
Macroecology of distribution patterns in African lizards
e-mail: amirlewin@hotmail.com
Amir is starting a PhD with Takuya Iwaura!
Dr. Alison Gainsbury (Postdoc)
August 2014 - August 2015
Global associations between climate, net primary productivity and lizard diet.
e-mail: alisongains@gmail.com
nowadays: Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Southern Florida
Global associations between climate, net primary productivity and lizard diet.
e-mail: alisongains@gmail.com
nowadays: Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Southern Florida
Daniel Berkowic (M.Sc.)
October 2009 - February 2011
Co-evolution of size and egg size in cuckoos and their hosts (co-advisor: Shai Markman, University of Haifa at Oranim)
e-mail: berko109@gmail.com
Daniel is doing a PhD with Roi Dor, Nir Sapir and Yossi Leshem. Something to do with black kites, we think.
Co-evolution of size and egg size in cuckoos and their hosts (co-advisor: Shai Markman, University of Haifa at Oranim)
e-mail: berko109@gmail.com
Daniel is doing a PhD with Roi Dor, Nir Sapir and Yossi Leshem. Something to do with black kites, we think.
Lital Dabool (M.Sc.)
October 2010 - March 2013
The “Island Syndrome” and reproductive strategies of squamates: a study of two biomes.
e-mail: litald2@gmail.com
Currently a Ph.D. student at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology
The “Island Syndrome” and reproductive strategies of squamates: a study of two biomes.
e-mail: litald2@gmail.com
Currently a Ph.D. student at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology
Amy Kadison (M.Sc.)
October 2011 - April 2014
Community assembly, resources and size extremes of island vertebrates. (co supervisor: Pasquale Raia, Università Federico II, Napoli, Italy).
e-mail: oh.how.amyrocks@gmail.com
Currently an M.Sc. student of Viticulture and Oenology in Europe.
Community assembly, resources and size extremes of island vertebrates. (co supervisor: Pasquale Raia, Università Federico II, Napoli, Italy).
e-mail: oh.how.amyrocks@gmail.com
Currently an M.Sc. student of Viticulture and Oenology in Europe.
Maya Spivak (M.Sc.)
October 2009 - December 2014
Taxonomy and phylogeny of Israeli shrews (co supervisor: Dorothee Huchon, Department of Zoology, Tel Aviv University)
e-mail: maya.spiv@gmail.com
Taxonomy and phylogeny of Israeli shrews (co supervisor: Dorothee Huchon, Department of Zoology, Tel Aviv University)
e-mail: maya.spiv@gmail.com
Alexandra Dorfman (B.Sc.)
The ranges of Anoles (Anolis).
Alex is helping the Anole specialist group of the IUCN
Curently a Ph.D. student at Tel Aviv University, under the supervision of Prof. David Eilam
Alex is helping the Anole specialist group of the IUCN
Curently a Ph.D. student at Tel Aviv University, under the supervision of Prof. David Eilam
Hadas Levine (B.Sc.)
The lizards of India - a much needed update
Currently an MSc. Student at the faculty of Medicine
Currently an MSc. Student at the faculty of Medicine
Snir Halle (B.Sc.)
physiology of Laudakia stellio
Curently an MSc. student at Ben Gurion University, under the supervision of Dr. Hadas Hawlena.
Curently an MSc. student at Ben Gurion University, under the supervision of Dr. Hadas Hawlena.
And others...
Sheila
Taco R.I.P.
