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gal lupovitch

@gallupovitch

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Ecologist focused on plant evolution and ecological mechanisms.

Israel

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What I'm looking for

I seek research opportunities that allow me to deepen my ecological and environmental knowledge and contribute to impactful projects.

I am an ecologist with a Master’s Degree in Ecology, Management, and Nature Conservation from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. My research has centered on the ecology of seed dormancy and dispersal in desert plants, where I have honed my skills in designing ecological experiments and conducting fieldwork. I have a strong foundation in data analysis, particularly using GIS platforms and R programming, which I have applied in various projects aimed at monitoring endangered species and assessing environmental impacts.

Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have developed a keen interest in understanding how climatic and anthropogenic factors influence plant adaptation. My experience includes field surveys, botanical expertise, and statistical data analysis, which I utilized while working with the Open Landscape Institute and Ecology-Wise Consulting. I am passionate about contributing to research studies that deepen my knowledge in ecology while leveraging my teamwork and initiative skills.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Nature Surveys and Data Analysis

Current

Open Landscape Institute (Deshe)

Dec 2022 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Conducted field surveys, navigation, and off-road driving. Mapped, processed, and analyzed data using GIS platforms and R for KKL-JNF projects, including forest status surveys and monitoring endangered and flagship species.

GIS R Programming Data Analysis Navigation Off Road Driving

Vegetation and Hazard Surveys

Ecology-Wise Consulting

Apr 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Performed field surveys, plant species identification, and report writing, utilizing GIS platforms for mapping and navigation. Contributed to projects evaluating agro-photovoltaic systems and assessing the impact of mining activities.

GIS Navigation Data Analysis

Research Assistant

Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion U

Apr 2022 - Dec 2022 (8 months)

Collected samples, conducted botanical surveys, and performed field navigation. Processed laboratory data for research groups led by Prof. Itamar Giladi and Prof. Katja Tielbörger.

Field Navigation Laboratory Data Processing Data Analysis Research

Research Assistant

Faculty of Agriculture, Hebrew University

Dec 2016 - Aug 2017 (8 months)

Conducted vegetation surveys in the field. Managed plant and insect cultivation in controlled environments within Prof. Yael Mandelik's laboratory.

Insect Cultivation Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Master's Degree, Ecology, Management, and Nature Conservation

Grade: 91

Activities and societies: Academic writing in English and presentation of thesis research at the POPBIO conference 2020.

Conducted thesis research on the ecology of seed dormancy and dispersal in desert plants, advised by Prof. Merav Seifan. Involved extensive fieldwork, laboratory experiments, data processing, and statistical analysis. Presented thesis research at the POPBIO conference 2020.

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Bachelor's Degree, Plant Science

Grade: 87

Activities and societies: Conducted vegetation surveys in the field. Performed plant and insect cultivation in controlled environments in the lab of Prof. Yael Mandelik.

Studied fundamental principles of plant biology, including botany, genetics, and plant physiology. Gained foundational knowledge in agricultural and environmental sciences.