OMER ALON

Omer Alon holds a BSc degree in Geology and Environmental Sciences from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Currently he is serving in the Israel Defense Forces as an academic professional officer. He was accepted to study geology at the IDF’s Academic Reserve Program based on advanced studies in Earth Sciences at Ma'ale Shaharut High School under the direction of Dr. Hanan Ginat. There he first became acquainted with geological research and submitted reports and carried out a final project (geotop) on geological mapping. In addition, he studied Biology and Life Sciences and completed a final thesis as 5 points on the subject related to desert herbs in collaboration with the Southern Arava Research and Development Organization.