He holds an M.A. in psychology and a Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Ben Gurion University. Before returning to Ben Gurion University, he had an appointment at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. He specializes in cognitive engineering and, in particular, the modeling of decision processes in settings that involve complex systems and social interactions. His recent research deals with the potential benefits and the possible problems of using technology to support older users. He has published in scientific journals dealing with