Amir Bar

“I am currently studying for a PhD in the Department of Marine Geosciences at the Charney School. I’m conducting my research at the environmental sedimentology lab.
My research focuses on beachrock along Israel’s Mediterranean coastline. The main objectives of this work are to construct a broad, reliable, and current database of beachrock on the Mediterranean shore of Israel, and to create a solid knowledge base about the precipitation processes of these sedimentary formations.
Since the beginning of my studies, I’ve worked as a research assistant on multiple fieldwork projects. I’ve collected rock and soil samples on land and at sea, and worked on sediment piercing and drilling surveys and various underwater projects, in addition to laboratory work, mainly petrography and mobile optical luminescence measurements. My most significant experiences have been participating in underwater excavations, as a diver and team leader, in the excavations of the sunken ship near the Akko Tower of Flies and the ancient Ma’agan Mikhael B shipwreck, as well as writing my thesis.
“Following my M.A. studies in the Department of Maritime Civilizations, I decided to continue on for my PhD. Both the theoretical training, which includes in-depth courses in diverse disciplines, and the practical training for work at sea and on the coastline (and for writing scientific articles in English) have allowed me to excel in my current studies.”