Tau Unbound
Tau Unbound
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Hosted by TAU graduate, veteran diplomat and lecturer, Ido Aharoni Aronoff, TAU Unbound celebrates the great talent of Tel Aviv University. Tens of episodes hosting world class experts and researchers, expose our eclectic audience to new and enriching information in a wide range of areas: machine learning (AI), medicine, geo-politics and Middle East, diplomacy, behavioral studies, space, environment, law, future of work, immigration and many more.
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The podcast covers a wide range of themes such as nanotechnology, political and economic analysis of Israel's future, social issues including the integration of ultra-Orthodox communities, and trauma and resilience following crises. For example, episodes feature discussions on the implications of the October 7th crisis and explore advancing fields such as artificial intelligence in medicine.
Hosted by TAU graduate, veteran diplomat and lecturer, Ido Aharoni Aronoff, TAU Unbound celebrates the great talent of Tel Aviv University. Tens of episodes hosting world class experts and researchers, expose our eclectic audience to new and enriching information in a wide range of areas: machine learning (AI), medicine, geo-politics and Middle East, diplomacy, behavioral studies, space, environment, law, future of work, immigration and many more.
Prof. Amir Ayali, School of Zoology, Tel Aviv University
In this new Episode we dive into the captivating world of neuroethology and bio-inspired innovation. Our guest is Prof. Amir Ayali, a leading researcher at the Faculty of Life Sciences, who served as head of the Zoology Department from 2011 to 2015. His groundbreaking work reveals how the tiny brains of insects, like locusts and cockroaches, produce complex behaviors—from individual movement to swarm dynamics.
Ayali’s research focuses on the neural and biomechanical mechanisms of locomotion, using insects as models to study motor control, decision-making, and group coordination. He explores how neural systems, such as central pattern generators, integrate with sensory feedback to drive behaviors like walking, flying, and digging. His findings on locust swarms uncover how simple visual cues lead to coordinated group movement, offering insights into both biology and agricultural challenges. Additionally, he investigates insect-environment interactions, including the effects of artificial light and microbiomes on behavior.
A pioneer in interdisciplinary science, Ayali translates biological insights into bio-inspired technologies, from robotic locomotion to novel digging tools. His work bridges neuroscience and engineering, advancing our understanding of adaptive behavior while sparking innovative applications. Published in top journals, his research combines neurophysiology, behavioral assays, and computational modeling to decode the secrets of insect nervous systems.
In the next hour, we’ll explore how locusts inspire cutting-edge robotics, unravel the neural basis of swarming, and question how insect behavior can shape future technologies. We’ll also discuss the impact of environmental factors on insects and their relevance to global challenges.
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