Aviv Cohen-Zada
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Geographic Information Science, Remote Sensing, Spatial Analysis, Aeolian Geomorphology, Planetary Science
Advisor: Professor Ryan Ewing
Research
Research Experience
Postdoctoral Positions:
10/2021 - 4/2022: Postdoc Fellow, Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Characterizing the influence of subsurface structures on vegetation cover and sail.
- Remote Sensing Laboratory
- Supervisor: Prof. Amon Karnieli
8/2020 - 9/2021: Postdoc Fellow, Israel Institute of Technology
Analyzing spatial patterns of accessibility equity to transportation systems in US 49 largest metropolitan areas.
- Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning
- Supervisor: Prof. Karel Martens
Impact
I am broadly interested in remote sensing and geographic information science (GIS) as a means to study spatial and remote phenomena. The disciplines in which I apply them range from (planetary) geomorphology to climate change to archaeology.
In the Department of Geology & Geophysics I will be working on development of automated boulder-detecting algorithm that will be used to interpret surface processes in the northern lowlands of Mars related to boulder production and ice-driven surface motion.
Selected Publications
- Singer, M.S., Cohen-Zada, A.L., and Martens, K., 2022. Core versus Periphery: Examining the Spatial Patterns of Insufficient Accessibility in US Metropolitan Areas, Journal of Transport Geography, 100, 103321, doi: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2022.103321
- Tsoar, H., Cohen-Zada, A.L., 2020. The conflict between urban planning and the preservation of sand dunes – the case of the Big Dune in the city of Ashdod, Israel, City and Environment Interactions, 5: 100034, doi.org/10.1016/j.cacint.2020.100034
- Isaacson, S., Friedlander, L., Meged, C., Havivi, S., Cohen-Zada, A.L., Ronay, I., Maman, S., & Blumberg, D.G., 2020. She Space: A Multi-disciplinary, Project-based Learning Program for High School Girls, Acta Astronautica, 168: 155-163, doi:10.1016/j.actaastro.2019.12.005
- Cohen-Zada, A.L., Maman, S., and Blumberg, D.G., 2019. Comparison of Remote Sensing Observations of Planetary Wind Streaks. Remote Sensing of Environment, 232, 111342, doi: 10.1016/j.rse.2019.111342
- Cohen-Zada, A.L., Maman, S., and Blumberg, D.G., 2017. Earth Aeolian Wind Streaks: Comparison to Wind Data from Model and Stations. Journal of Geophysical Research – Planets, 122, doi:10.1002/2016JE005242 - (IF 3.755; Journal ranking 23/88; Q2)
- Cohen-Zada, A.L., Blumberg, D.G., & Maman, S., 2016. Earth and Planetary Aeolian Streaks: A Review. Aeolian Research, 20: 108-125, doi:10.1016/j.aeolia.2015.12.002. Invited Article
Education
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
2014-2019 - Ph.D. in Planetary Aeolian Geomorphology
- Earth and Planetary Image Facility
- Doctoral combined track for distinguished students
- Dissertation title: 'Earth Wind Streaks: Exploration and Interpretation'
- Supervisor: Prof. Dan G. Blumberg
2012-2014 - M.A. in Geographic Information Technologies (GIT), Cum Laude
- Department of Geography and Environmental Development
- Thesis title: 'Wind streaks on earth: Geomorphological and Visual Characteristics Using Remote Sensing'
- Supervisor: Prof. Dan G. Blumberg
2009-2012 - B.A. in Archeology and Geography
- Departments of Bible, Archeology and Ancient Near Eastern Studies and Geography and Environmental Development
Awards
2021 - Pratt Scholarship
- Pratt Foundation Australia through Kreitman School of Advanced Graduate Studies
2017 - Mid Way Negev-Zin Scholarship
- Kreitman School of Advanced Graduate Studies, Distinguished Students
2016-2019 - Ilan Ramon Research Fellowship Award
- Ministry of Science & Technology (two awarded anually)
