My research focuses on strengthening the use of research evidence in policymaking processes and enhancing the interface between research and policy. Drawing on a comprehensive scoping review of frameworks, theories and models that conceptualize the knowledge transfer and exchange in national decision-making processes, I identified key thematic domains and mapped the core elements underpinning the research–policy nexus.

My research examines how conservative communities around the world, and particularly the ultra-Orthodox community in Israel, adopt decentralized energy solutions such as microgrids, solar generation, and energy storage, while developing community-based models for demand-side management.

My research examines the inclusion of children on the autism spectrum in the ultra-orthodox community from their mothers' perspective. The study explores how cultural and religious values shape parental coping and community attitudes toward ASD children.

My research looks into different expressions of populist behaviours and thoughts as indicators of changes in policy amongst decision makers and politicians on the municipal level of governance. More precisely, the difference between expressed populism- as a form of a rhetoric tool- and hidden populism- as a form of criticism that the person might hold towards society without disclosure to the public.

Lilach Rinot Levavi My research focuses on behavioral environmental policy, aiming to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic tableware (SUPT). I use the Stimulus–Organism–Response (S-O-R) and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) frameworks, evolutionary simulations, and awareness-based interventions to explore how attitudes and awareness shape sustainable behavior. My research shows that shaping awareness and attitudes can significantly strengthen behavioral control and reduce SUPT use.

My research explores the integration of educated women from conservative minority groups — ultra-Orthodox and Bedouin — into the Israeli labor market, from the employers’ perspective. Based on a quantitative study among managers in diverse organizations, the findings show that organizational coherence and inclusive management play a key role in promoting successful integration and creating a fair and diverse work environment in Israel.

My work aims to address the relationship between the democratic model and the failure of local governments with a particular focus on Bedouin Arab localities in the Negev. This manuscript focuses on one of the main conflicts faced by conservative communities, in terms of the optimal functioning of local authorities that is necessary for management according to democratic norms.