I am an Associate Professor at the School of Political Science, University of Haifa. I hold a Ph.D. in Government from Cornell University. My first stream of research engages with the literature on democratic backsliding; it explores the erosion of democratic norms and institutions; and it challenges the premises of democratic participation. My second stream of research focuses on how democratic health shapes the public's physiological and psychological well-being, and its effects on citizens’ attitude formation, electoral preferences, and participation. My research was published in leading political science, communication and medical journals, and featured in various media outlets including the New York Times and Haaretz. I have been a visiting professor at Stanford University and Cornell University. I am currently member of the American Political Science Association Political Communication Executive Board Committee. 

Together with Liran Harsgor and Michael Freedman, I run the Political Behavior Lab. Please check our website to meet our team and research. We are always looking for smart students and exciting new projects.