Ariel Koch

Ariel Koch, PhD has a diverse range of work experience in research and academic roles. Currently, Ariel serves as the Director of Research at ActiveFence since 2018, where their specific responsibilities are not provided. In addition, Ariel is a Lecturer at Reichman University starting in 2023, teaching courses on Violent Extremism, Terrorism, Right Wing Extremism, Antisemitism, and other forms of hate. At the Center for Analysis of the Radical Right, Ariel holds the position of Senior Fellow since 2020. They also serve as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lauder School of Government since 2020, focusing on research activities. Furthermore, Ariel has experience as a Researcher at The Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies since 2017. Previously, Ariel worked as a Lecturer at Rothberg International School at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem from 2016 to 2017, teaching unspecified subjects. Lastly, Ariel served as a Research Associate at The Middle East Research Center at Ariel University from 2014 to 2015.

Ariel Koch, PhD, received a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Near and Middle Eastern Studies from Bar-Ilan University from 2013 to 2018. Prior to that, they earned a Master's degree in Middle Eastern studies from Bar-Ilan University. Ariel also holds a Bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern studies from Ariel University.