Michael Sobolev

Michael Sobolev is a highly accomplished behavioral scientist with extensive experience in behavioral economics, health technology, and data science. Currently serving as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Southern California since January 2023, Michael is focused on developing a nudge unit affiliated with the Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics. Concurrently, Michael works as a Behavioral Scientist at Cedars-Sinai, engaging in behavioral research within the Cancer Research Center for Health Equity. Previous roles include visiting scholar positions at the University of Michigan and Uppsala University and a research scientist role at Cornell Tech. Michael's background encompasses significant postdoctoral experience at Northwell Health and Cornell University, where research involved clinical applications of information technology and behavior change. The educational journey includes a PhD from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology and an MSc from Tel Aviv University, complemented by a B.A. in Economics and Management from The Open University of Israel.