Welcome to our research lab’s website!
The Game Theory Research Group at Ben-Gurion University (BGU) specializes in using game-theoretic tools to design and analyze real-world solutions. As a research student at the Research Group, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented students who share your passion for machine learning, data science, and exploring the cutting edge of strategic behavior. Together, you will push the boundaries of what is possible in these exciting fields.
Research Interests
Our research projects cover a diverse range of topics, and we are constantly exploring new areas.
Some of the current research topics in our group are:​​
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Decision-making in complex systems
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Game theory and strategic behavior
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Social learning for planning and control
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Market design and resource allocation
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Blockchain and incentive-based systems
Our Group Members
Research Director
A game theorist with expertise in economic analysis, uses mathematics, statistics, and programming to tackle complex challenges. His research focuses on designing allocation systems under uncertainty, employing mathematical models to develop innovative solutions.
Students
Title
Date
Name
Degree
Yuval Peled
Pre-Doctoral / PhD Candidate*
M.Sc
2024 - Present
Ohad Kiperman
Assessing OPO merger impacts on kidney allocation
M.Sc
2023 - Present
Din Amir
Experimental Examination of Crowdfunding mechanisms
M.Sc
2024 - Present
Yuval Doron
Market Design for temporary housing placement of IDPs
M.Sc
2024 - Present
Oriya Sheetrit
Reinforcement learning under strategic behavior
M.Sc
2024 - Present
Gal Ram
Adaptive Decentralized Two Regions Perimeter Control
M.Sc
2024 - Present
Bar Hoter
Blockchain-based system for monitoring food security in Israel
M.Sc
2023 - Present
Sivan Tzidkolov
Research Assistant
B.Sc
2024 - Present
Research Highlights & Achievements
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January 17th, 2025 - Funding was awarded by the "Culture, Society, and Technology" research group and the Center for Data Science.
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December 13th, 2024 – Gal Ram's project was awarded the prestigious Paul Ivanir Grant.
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October 14th, 2024 – Ohad Kiperman's project received the BGU-Center for Health Economic Research Seed Grant.