D. Reuven Gal is a social and clinical psychologist, a social activist and entrepreneur, researcher, author and consultant in the field of behavioral, communal and social sciences.
He currently holds an academic position as a Senior Research Fellow at the Samuel Neaman Institute for National Policy Research at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, where he is leading and conducting several research projects related to Israeli society.
He led several international initiatives in conflict resolution, multi-cultures and co-existence, treating PTST, national and community resilience as well as programs and initiatives related to Israel’s social fabric.
He published 6 books and numerous articles and received numerous awards and honors, among which The Morris Janowitz Career Achievement Award from the Inter-University Seminar on Armed Forces and Society, in Chicago.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Reuven served as Deputy to the National Security Council Advisor of Israel’s Prime Minister, in the areas of Internal Affairs, Social Resilience and Infrastructure. He also served as IDF Chief Psychologist and Head of the IDF Behavioral Science Department.
He was the Founder and Director of the “Carmel Institute for Social Studies” in Zichron Yaacov, Israel and founding partner of the Institute for Quality Leadership.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION
- Dr. Gal holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, USA. His research fields include: Leadership, High pressure situations, Social issues
- He holds an MA in Clinical Psychology and a BA in Psychology and Sociology.