Draft:Jacob Yasha Grobman

Yasha Jacob Grobman (born 1967) is a renowned Israeli architect, researcher, and academic, celebrated for his pioneering work in computational design, sustainable architecture, and the emotional impact of architectural spaces.

Early Life and Education
Yasha Jacob Grobman was born in Moscow, Russia, and later relocated to Israel. He has a distinguished educational background in architecture:
 * **Ph.D. in Architecture**, [Technion – Israel Institute of Technology](https://www.technion.ac.il) (2004–2008)
 * **M.Arch**, [Architectural Association School of Architecture Design Research Laboratory (DRL)](https://www.aaschool.ac.uk) in London, United Kingdom (2000–2002)
 * **B.Arch**, [Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, Department of Architecture, Jerusalem, Israel](https://www.bezalel.ac.il) (1992–1997)

Academic Career
Grobman has held several prestigious academic positions:
 * **Visiting Associate Professor**, [The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/construction) (2022–2023)
 * **Visiting Assistant Professor**, [University of Toronto](https://www.utoronto.ca) (Toronto, Canada), [McGill University](https://www.mcgill.ca) (Montreal, Canada), and [Waterloo University](https://uwaterloo.ca) (Waterloo, Canada) (2015–2016)
 * **Post-Doctoral Fellow**, [Harvard University Graduate School of Design](https://www.gsd.harvard.edu) (Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States) (2009–2010)

He served as the **Dean** of the [Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning at the Technion](https://architecture.technion.ac.il) from 2019 to 2022.

Professional Experience
Grobman has a wealth of professional experience in architecture:
 * **Co-founder and Principal**, Axelrod Grobman Architects, Tel Aviv, Israel (2003–2016)
 * **Architect**, [Zaha Hadid Architects](https://www.zaha-hadid.com), London, United Kingdom (2002)
 * **Founder and Principal**, [Grobman Architects](https://www.grobman.net), Tel Aviv, Israel (1999-present)
 * **Architect**, [Chyutin Architects Ltd](https://www.chyutin.com), Givatayim, Israel (1996–1999)

Notable Projects and Exhibitions
Grobman has led and participated in numerous significant projects and exhibitions:
 * **Performalism** – International Exhibition at the [Tel-Aviv Museum of Art](https://www.tamuseum.org.il) (2008)
 * **"5 Moments"** – The inauguration exhibition of the new architectural wing at the Tel-Aviv Museum of Art(https://www.tamuseum.org.il) (2011–2012)
 * **Porter School of Environmental Studies** – A LEED Platinum green building located at Tel Aviv University.

Publications
Grobman has authored and edited numerous influential books and articles, including:
 * "Performalism: Form and Performance in Digital Architecture" (2012)
 * "Five Moments - Trajectories in the Architecture Design of the Tel Aviv Museum" (2011)

Awards and honors
Grobman's contributions have been recognized with many prestigious awards:
 * **Hershel Rich Technion Innovation Award** (2021) – For the Mycelium and Nanocellulose Bio-Nanocomposite Materials research.
 * **First place** in the 2017 AEC Excellence Awards for sustainability.
 * **International WAN Facade Award** (2016)
 * **Yuli Ofer Prize for Advancement of Architecture** (2009)

Media appearances
Grobman has been featured in various media outlets, showcasing his expertise in architecture:
 * "The Digital Era in Architecture – Revolution or Evolution", *Israeli Architecture (AI)*, 2005
 * "Archi-type & Archi-code", *T_CODE website*, 2006
 * "Performance", *XXI magazine*, Turkey, 2008
 * "It is Not Just Jerusalem", *Il Giornale Dell Architecture*, 2008
 * "Tomatoes Do Not Grow in Supermarkets", *Fields of Tomorrow*, 2016
 * "The Digital Escape Path" by Ester Zandberg, *Haaretz*, 2003
 * "Economic Effects in the Greenest Building in Israel" by Eldar Katzevich, *Building Engineering and Infrastructure magazine*, 2011
 * "Growing Buildings and Walls from Microbes: Researchers Redefine the Notion of a House" in *Globes*, 2021
 * "The Takeover of Artificial Intelligence in the Real Estate Construction and Infrastructure Industry" in *CivilENG*, 2023
 * "Ok Boomers, It's About Time to Talk About Protected Accommodation" in *TheMarker (Haaretz)*, 2024
 * "How Do You Do a Neighborhood – Architects and Planners Choose the Best Neighborhood in Israel" in *The Marker (Haaretz)*, 2024