Innovation and Technology Education Leader
Dr. Amnon Dekel serves as Executive Director of HUJI-Innovate, The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the Hebrew University Jerusalem. His unique expertise combines a Ph.D. in Computer Science, an MPS in Interactive Telecommunications, and an MA in Cognitive Psychology. His diverse career spans over 25 years, including roles as an Air Traffic Controller, web developer, and academic leader. Previously, he served as Head of the School of Software and Electrical Engineering at Shenkar College of Engineering & Design. His entrepreneurial experience includes co-founding an AOL-funded internet startup, Earthnoise.com, which pioneered video sharing. His work has earned international recognition, including a Pulitzer nomination, and he continues to focus on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in next-generation products and services. At HUJI-Innovate, he leads initiatives to develop entrepreneurial mindsets across all disciplines, helping students transform academic knowledge into practical ventures