Aeolian Simulation Laboratory
Experimental research in geomorphology
Our research interests and expertise lie at the intersection of soil science and geomorphology, encompassing soil erosion processes, dust sources and emission, and sand transport and ripple dynamics.
Prof. Itzhak Katra
Head of ASL. Department of Environmental, Geoinformatics and Urban Planning Sciences Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer Sheva 84105, Israel
Prof. Hezi Yizhaq
Department of Solar Energy & Environmental Physics, BIDR Ben Gurion University, Sede Boker campus, 84990, Israel
Lior Saban PhD student
Experimental study of aeolian sand segregation During megaripple formation
Noa Cohen PhD student
Dust-PM and air pollution in arid urban environments
Avital Esther PhD student
Soil erodibility to wind and water forces
Daniel Hope Rukundo PhD student
Interactions between climate changes and soil properties. In collaboration with Volcani Center
Lior Netzer PhD student
Urban rain water harvesting: groundwater recharge. In collaboration with Volcani Center
Eng. Samuel Naroditski B.Sc
Laboratory engineering and instrumentation, environmental sensor monitoring and forecasting, CAD design and 3D printing, and web development.
Eng. Natan Yousufov B.Sc.
Laboratory engineering, real-time embedded systems, IoT, Analog/Digital design, Board design
Yael Zaretsky
Research Assistant
Gilad Feller
Research Assistant