STUDENTS

M.Sc. student
Shai Wald
ENGINEERS

Lab Head Engineer
Nir Zagdanski
I graduated from BGU in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Information-Systems Engineering.
My passion for robotics led me to pursue my dreams of developing autonomous systems in our lab.
My expertise is sensor integration, embedded control systems, computer vision, automation, and decision-making.

Marine Imaging Lab Manager
Amir Dayan
I’m the Marine Imaging Lab manager. skilled professional with expertise in marine sciences, mechatronics, and product design. With a BSc. Degree in Marine Sciences and a Practical Engineering Degree in Mechatronics both from Ruppin Academic College, and a Product Design Diploma from HIT Holon Institute of Technology. Under water technician with expertise in marine robotics, 3D printing, CAD modeling, and underwater technologies. With a strong background in sailing, diving and other marine operations.
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Ori Lifschitz
M.Sc. student
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Opher Bar Nathan
Algorithms Engineer
I joined the Marine Imaging Lab after graduating Electrical Engineering at the Technion.
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Matan Yuval
Ph.D. student, 2017- present
My research focus is on development and implementation of image-based methods for depiction of the benthos. In my Ph.D. studies, I aim to decipher ecological phenomena as well as contribute to the scientific toolbox available for marine ecologists.
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Naama Pearl
M.Sc. student, graduated 2022
I joined the Marine Imaging Lab as a research assistant in 2018 and began my master's degree in Marine Technologies here in 2019. My research focuses on developing an algorithm for color restoration of underwater images. I am a 2019 graduate of the Technion with a B.Sc in Electrical Engineering.
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Yelena Randall
M.Sc. student, 2018-present
My research focuses on real-time monocular 3D image reconstruction that will be the vision element in a new obstacle avoidance system on the SPARUS AUV. I am a 2018 graduate of the University of Rhode Island (USA) with a B.S. in Ocean Engineering and a certified scientific diver. I am now spending a few years in the Mediterranean Sea working with Tali on my master's degree in Marine Technologies.
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Ohad Inbar
M.Sc. student, 2019-present
I'm an experienced image processing algorithms and robotics engineer, I joined the Marine Imaging Lab to begin my master's degree in Marine Technologies in 2019, my research will focus on developing a visual odometry algorithm for an AUV.
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Yuval Goldfracht
Algorithms engineer
I received my B.Sc in Electrical Engineering, Technion and MSc at the Marine Imaging Lab, focusing on improving the visibility range in underwater images. Before joining the Marine Imaging Lab, I worked in Intel as a circuit engineer in the Core group specializing in implementation of logical circuits.
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Leonid Dehter
Practical Engineer in Marine Technologies
I am certified in Mechanical and Electronic Practical Engineering. I joined the Department of Marine Technologies in 2016. I am responsible for the execution of various underwater imaging experiments and tests, the construction, development, assembly and testing of underwater systems. I have experience in the design and development of systems in SOLIDWORKS, as well as assembling, wiring, soldering, electric and mechanical testing of prototypes. I am a certified ROV Pilot Technician and AUV Technician.
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Deborah Levy
Algorithms engineer and M.Sc. student
I received my B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Technion. For over three years I have been working in the marine imaging lab as an algorithm engineer. My work also includes experiments in the sea. Previously I worked as a board designer at Elbit. I’m also an experienced diver.
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Motti Goldberg
M.Sc student 2020-present
I received my B.Sc. in optical engineering from Braude College.
I’m working on developing an optical system to characterize the properties of sea surface micro layer.
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Judith Fischer
M.Sc. student, graduated 2022
Currently I am working on my master’s thesis on extending the depth of field of the Benthic Underwater Microscope. The marine environment has always fascinated me and being a scientific diver increased the urge to get to know more about the ocean. Therefore, I made the decision to study Marine Technologies in Bremerhaven (Germany).
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Aviad Avni
Former lab engineer and manager
I am a former engineer in the Marine Imaging Lab. After a long experience working in the industry (Intel), I joined the lab in 2016 to work on the design and operation of autonomous underwater vehicles. I was responsible for the operation of SPARUS II AUV and ECA A18D. I am also a ROV pilot and an experienced diver.

