Dr. Amir Brudner
Dr. Amir Brudner is a postdoctoral researcher at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and a research affiliate at the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses on optimizing transportation policy using operations research and game theory modeling tools. Dr. Brudner has also prepared policy papers on transportation issues in Israel, particularly concerning parking and biking, and has presented them in various forums.
Maier Yagod, architect
Maier Yagod is a licensed architect and urban planner based in Jerusalem, with extensive experience in designing and shaping urban environments. His firm specializes in architectural and urban planning for projects of all scales, including public and private developments in the education, healthcare, transportation, residential, and religious sectors. The firm also provides expert consultation on urban planning processes, policy development, and building permits.
Maier has collaborated with a range of governmental agencies, including Israel’s Central Planning Authority, as well as the ministries of transport, aviation, and water. His work extends to partnerships with numerous local municipalities and planning authorities.
With a professional background spanning Israel, Canada, the Netherlands, France, and Germany, Yagod brings a global perspective to his projects, integrating international best practices with locally tailored solutions.
Beyond his architectural practice, he actively engages in urban research, publishing on topics such as public spaces, parking policy, and bicycle infrastructure, exploring their impact on the built environment.
Maier holds a Masters of Architecture from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of arts from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
For more information visit yagodm.com.