Tzofia Bem is MSc student and a member of the Photonic Seismology Lab led by Dr. Ariel Lellouch. Her research focuses on advancing seismic imaging techniques for near-surface applications, with a particular interest in distributed acoustic sensing (DAS). Her work bridges innovative instrumentation and quantitative geophysical analysis, aiming to improve characterization of shallow subsurface structures.

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Tzofia completed her B.Sc. in Geophysics at Tel Aviv University (2021–2025) through the Excellence Research program, earning a GPA of 93.2 and the Dean’s Excellence Award in 2024. Her academic achievements reflect strong quantitative skills and dedication to rigorous geophysical research.

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From 2022 to 2024, she contributed as a research assistant and programmer to a project on the 2018 Lake Kinneret earthquake sequence, gaining experience in earthquake seismology and the underlying physical processes driving seismic events. She is proficient in Python and MATLAB, enabling her to process large seismic datasets, implement imaging algorithms, and perform detailed quantitative analyses.

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In addition to research, Tzofia is an active educator. She serves as a Teaching Assistant for geophysics courses and previously lectured physics courses through Tel Aviv University’s 'Xtra' evening academy. She is also deeply committed to community service, volunteering in environmental education, hospital support, service dog training, Holocaust remembrance initiatives, and care for elderly populations.

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Tzofia's current work on DAS-based near-surface imaging holds potential applications in environmental monitoring, infrastructure assessment, and natural hazard mitigation.