Daniel Zifman

Professor Daniel Zifman is a physicist and the tenth president of the Weizmann Institute of Science. He serves as the chair of the academic administration of the National Science Foundation in Israel. Zifman emphasizes the critical link between democracy and innovation in science, arguing that a liberal environment is essential for fostering creativity and groundbreaking ideas. He is concerned about the impacts of political interference on academic freedom and the potential loss of Israel's scientific edge if the current trends continue.