Development Programs 

The Archimedes Center offers development programs designed for a diverse target audience and in various fields of knowledge. The development programs are held independently or jointly with the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA). The building of knowledge and skills for applied systems analysis in the sustainability fields prominent at the Archimedes Center is at the core of the development programs offered. The purpose of the development programs is to cultivate a generation of researchers with knowledge of IIASA's applied systems analysis methods and models, spreading its method and tools, and imparting relevant knowledge to industry representative and decision makers. 

 Target audience 

1. Academy - all universities and colleges offering programs in relevant fields (engineering, climate, computer science, water, technology, public health, environment, AI, buildings, transportation, energy, planning and design, and more).   

1. Public sector - professional level decision-makers in the government (Ministry of Energy, Environmental Protection, Transportation, Interior, Agriculture, Health, Treasury, Economy, Prime Minister's Office) and in local government (planning and strategy, budgeting, environment, research and transportation units).   

1. Private sector - companies affected by the expected changes in various systems (Mekorot (National Water Company of Israel), IEC (Israeli Electric Company), Mega, Ayalon Highways, large construction companies, infrastructure companies, vehicle fleet management enterprises, the recycling industry), in addition to startup companies interested in examining the implications of their technologies from an economic perspective.   

1. Third sector - relevant organizations such as the Israeli Ecology Association, the Green Building Council, and more. 

The development programs at the Archimedes Center include theoretical materials, practical experience and field trips.    

As part of our partnership with IIASA, several the development programs will be delivered by the institute’s experts. IIASA lecturers are among the leaders in their field in the world and are very experienced in training teams of researchers, policymakers and modelers.   

Those attending the development programs will be able to receive a course or program graduate certificate from Archimedes Center, the Israeli Knowledge Center for Applied Systems Analysis, Tel Aviv University. 

The development programs of the Archimedes Center are currently under development; Parties interested in cooperation or further details are invited to contact us at:  archimedes@tauex.tau.ac.il   

Future development programs

07.08.2024 - Joint training with the Weitz Center (as detailed below).

Risks to supply chains in Israel | July 8th, 2024

The “Yail” Institute and the “Zurim” association are currently conducting a course for senior executives in the Isreali industry, in order to expose decision-makers to the most important core issues of the production sector in the coming years. As part of the course, a meeting will be held at Archimedes Center at Tel Aviv University which will be led by Prof. Vared Blas, a senior researcher and the Archimedes’ IIASA relations director at the center. At the meeting, Prof. Blas will deliver a series of lectures on “Risks to Supply Chains in Israel”, in which she will deal with the future of the production sector in the field of supply, the convergence of climatic and geopolitical risks, and the challenges for the industry in Israel. The purpose of the meeting is to provide the participants with tools for advanced and sustainable industry and offer ways for more efficient resource management.