Dr. Dan Tchernov is a marine biologist and the Founder and Head of the Marine Biology Department in theLeon H. Charney School of Marine Sciences. He also heads the Morris Kahn marine research stationsin Sdot Yam and Ashdod.
Dr. Dan Tchernov has been appointed the new Vice President for External Affairs and Resource Development starting October 1.
Since joining the University in 2009, Dr. Tchernov has been directly responsible for a number of significant fundraising projects for the University.
We are confident that his extensive experience will serve to advance the academic interests of the University and the north of Israel.
He replaces Yariv Sultan, who after serving a successful term as the VP for Resource Development and External Relations, has
decided to pursue other professional challenges. Mr. Sultan was a driving force behind some of the most generous gifts to the
University, and we wish him much success in his new endeavors.