Welcome to the Big Data Lab
The Big Data Lab, led by Associate Professor Erez Shmueli at Tel Aviv University, is dedicated to advancing the transformative potential of Big Data. Our research focuses on understanding and predicting human behavior through real-world data, with an emphasis on health and well-being.
Research & Technology
Our lab leverages cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies to analyze vast datasets, ensuring accurate and ethical insights. We focus on privacy-preserving techniques, predictive modeling, and innovative solutions that bridge technology and behavioral science.
Our Team
We leverage machine learning technology to ensure precise data analysis and research.
Research & Technology
We leverage machine learning technology to ensure precise data analysis and research.
Sensing, Understanding, and Shaping Human Behavior
Explore how computational models are used to sense, analyze, and influence human behavior. From understanding network dynamics to predicting outcomes and designing interventions, our research bridges social science and technology to address real-world challenges.
Data Ethics
Ensuring the ethical use of big data by balancing privacy, fairness, and usability. Our work focuses on developing frameworks, cryptographic tools, and algorithms to protect personal data while enabling meaningful and responsible applications.
Publications
Fairness-Driven Private Collaborative Machine Learning
Ensuring privacy and fairness in collaborative machine learning frameworks by balancing ethical considerations with performance efficiency.
Utilizing Wearable Sensors for Monitoring COVID-19 Vaccine Reactions
Wearable sensors provide continuous, sensitive monitoring of physiological responses to the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine
Differential Effects of COVID-19 Lockdowns on Well-being
Exploring how age, gender, and chronotype influence the differential effects of lockdowns on individual well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Erez Shmueli
Associate Professor
& Head of Laboratory
Eva Mishor
Postdoctoral Research
Data Scientist Researcher
Maya Rainer
Ph.D. Candidate
Data Scientist Researcher
Omer Hausner
M.Sc. Student,
Data Scientist Researcher
Or Maimon
M.Sc. Student,
Data Scientist Researcher
Ron Elias
M.Sc. Student,
Data Scientist Researcher
Natali Tamir
Interactive Designer
& Lab Manager
Discover the talented individuals currently driving innovation in our lab, as well as the alumni who have significantly contributed to our journey over the years. Explore More
Society Enabled by Big Data
News
Teaching
Big Data Technologies and Databases
This course introduces the foundational technologies and methods used in big data environments. Students explore database management systems, data warehouses, and analytics tools essential for handling and analyzing vast datasets
Information Retrieval and Recommender Systems
Students delve into the principles of retrieving relevant information from large datasets and designing systems that recommend personalized content. The course focuses on algorithms, data structures, and real-world applications.
Link to the syllabus