Academic Education
2012–Present - PHD (Judeo-Baghdadi-Arabic's Linguistics) |The Hebrew University, Israel
2009–2011 - MA (Chinese Linguistics), Magna Cum Laude |The Hebrew University, Isra
2007–2008 - Chinese Language Studies |Language & Culture University, Beijing, Chi
BA Degree in Economics & East Asian Studies, Magna Cum Laude |The Hebrew University, Israel
Academic Presentations
"Between Demonstratives and Third Person Pronouns in Mandarin Chinese"|The 10th Annual Conference of Asian Studies in Israel 2011
Professional Experience
(2008–Present - Manager, China Unit |The Israel Export & International Cooperation Institute (IEICI
Drive national high-impact Business Development initiatives to enhance Israel’s trade relations and assist Israeli industry in variety of sectors to enter new markets and develop business opportunities in China http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4279004,00.html
Attract Chinese corporations, companies and organizations to explore the Israeli industry, and match their technological needs with Israeli companies' capabilities.
Assist Israeli companies in locating customers, partners, distributers and integrators in the Chinese market.
Work on daily basis with International consultancy and Public Relation firms, manage and direct their interface with the Israeli industry and government.
Communicate regularly with economic development and commercial business attachés in China and in Israel, to identify business leads, contacts, and promotional opportunities.
Organize over 10 high-profile special events and trade exhibitions each year, hosting and briefing business leaders, foreign journalists, diplomats, foreign government officials, and various trade delegations in order to facilitate positive relations and increase awareness of multinational trade opportunities.
Work closely with the Public Relations & Graphic Design department to develop press releases, artwork, advertising, and other marketing material to enhance the awareness of the Israeli Industry in China.
Constructing a website in Hebrew, English and Chinese about the Israeli Industry and the support the China Unit at the IEICI gives to Israeli & Chinese companies http://www.export.gov.il/chi/Homepage/
Teach courses and provide consulting services regarding business culture in China and Chinese language.
2009–Present - Chinese Matriculation Exams Steering Committee |Ministry of Education
Taking part in the Ministry's steering committee for:
Setting the curriculum for Chinese language studies in high schools in Israel, and composing the matriculation exams.
Composing and publishing a textbook for Chinese language studies for Israeli students. http://www.ysin.co.il/courses/haderech-lasinit.asp
2006–2007 - Chinese Language Tutor |The Hebrew University
Teaching and examining freshman students of Chinese language
Skills included proficient knowledge of the Chinese language, interacting with students and teachers, tutoring, grading exams, giving feedbacks.