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Dr. Shay Maymon ד"ר שי מימון

Dr. Shay Maymon
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The Open university of Israel 1 University Road, P. O. Box 808, Raanana 4353701
Email:shayma@openu.ac.il

Quantitative research professional with deep expertise in machine learning, signal processing, and optimization. I leverage advanced mathematical and computational methodologies to tackle complex scientific and engineering challenges with rigor and creativity. Experienced in leading research projects from conception to implementation, I develop innovative models and algorithms and conduct comprehensive data analyses that connect theoretical foundations with practical, scientifically robust applications. Devoted to advancing knowledge through quantitative research, I strive to foster innovation in research and education that bridges the gap between industry and academia.

 

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2007–2011
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), MA
Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Digital Signal Processing Group
Thesis - Sampling and Quantization for Optimal Reconstruction
Advisor - Professor Alan V. Oppenheim
Minor - Brain and Cognitive Science
1998–1999
MSc (Direct Course for outstanding students), Tel-Aviv University (TAU), ISR
Dept. of Electrical Engineering - Systems; Graduated with Highest Honor, Class rank: 1st
Thesis - The Use of Order-Statistics for Parameter Estimation of a Stable Distribution
Advisor - Professor Hagit Messer
1994–1998
BSc, Tel-Aviv University (TAU), ISR
Electrical Engineering; Graduated with Great Honor, Class rank: 1st

Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, ISR

2014 - The Viterbi Fellowship for post-doctoral researchers (Declined)

2014 - The Ali Kaufman Fellowship for post-doctoral researchers (Declined)

2013 - The Ali Kaufman Fellowship for post-doctoral researchers

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA

2007 - 2009 - The Fulbright Fellowship for outstanding PhD students

2007 - 2008 - One of two Israelis nominated to the international competition for the Fulbright Science and Technology Doctoral Program to outstanding students. 

Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, ISR

2005 - The President and Rector Award for outstanding graduate students (Awarded to top 2 students in Engineering School)

2005 - The Yitzhak and Chaya Weinstein Study Prize for outstanding students

1999 - The Trotski Scholarship for distinguished graduate and research students

1999 - MSc: Faculty Dean’s List of outstanding graduate students (Awarded to top 2 students in Engineering School)

1997/’98 - BSc: Faculty Dean’s List of outstanding undergraduate students (Awarded to top 5% of students in Engineering School)

1996/’97 - BSc: Faculty Dean’s List of outstanding undergraduate students

1995/’96 - BSc: Faculty Dean’s List of outstanding undergraduate students

1994/’95 - BSc: Faculty Dean’s List of outstanding undergraduate students

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  • The Open University of Israel, Raanana, ISR, 2019–present
  • Course Developer & Lecturer, Mathematics for Machine Learning, 2024–present
  • Course Lecturer, Deep Learning, 2024–present
  • Course Developer & Lecturer, Machine Learning, 2019–present

  • Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, ISR, 1996–2019
  • Lecturer, Statistical Machine Learning, Feb. 2019–June 2019
  • Secondary Lecturer, Detection and Estimation Theory, Feb. 1998–June 2006
  • Lecturer, Random Signals and Noise, Oct. 2001–Aug. 2005
  • Teaching Assistant, Random Signals and Noise, Feb. 1997–June 2000
  • Teaching Assistant, Signals and Systems, Feb. 1996–June 1998

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 2008–2010 
  • Recitation Instructor, Probabilistic Systems Analysis, Feb.–June 2010.
  • Recitation Instructor, Intro. to Communication, Control, and Signal Processing, Feb.–June 2009.
  • Teaching Assistant, Signals and Systems, Feb.–June 2008.

  • Bar- Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, ISR, 2006–2007 
  • Lecturer, Linear Systems, Oct. 2006–Feb. 2007.

  • Tel- Aviv Academic College of Engineering, Tel-Aviv, ISR, 2001–2003
  • Lecturer, Advanced Signal Processing, Oct. 2002–Feb. 2003.
  • Lecturer, Image Processing, Feb.–June 2002.
  • Lecturer, Random Signals and Noise, Oct. 2001–Feb. 2002.