Institute Members
Professor Moshe Caine – Head of the institute, JMC
Professor Caine holds degrees in philosophy and sociology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1977), in photography, film, and television from Harrow College of Technology & Art (now Westminster University) in London 1980, and in Electronic Imaging from Coventry University (1989).
Prof. Caine’s work accompanies and reflects the processes of digitization and the computer revolution in the world of photography and visual media. During this period, he has specialized in a wide variety of fields, including analog and digital photography, video, interactive media, VR and AR, multispectral imaging, photogrammetry, 3D scanning, RTI imaging, digital asset management, digital publishing, user interface UX and UX, and more. Over the past 30 years, Prof. Caine has specialized in digital imaging applications for the preservation, restoration, and display of material cultural heritage. He has extensive experience working with museums and educational institutions.
Between the years 2005-2011, Moshe served as the head of the department of interactive communication at Hadassah College and, between 2015-2019, as the head of the photographic communication department at the academic college. Today, he is chair of R&D at the college.
The focus of his research revolves around interactive applications of light directions, dimension, and depth as a tool in the discovery of surface texture. The research focuses on a comparison between several accessible and particularly flexible technologies: photogrammetry / (Structure from Motion), laser scanning, Structured Light, SSL lidar (Solid State LIDAR), as well as Reflectance Transformation Imaging. The applications of these technologies are widespread and very effective in the fields of archaeology, art conservation, paper, parchment, wood, metal, and textile conservation.
Dr. Doron Altaratz – Senior Researcher – Department of Photographic Communication, JMC
Dr. Altaratz is an academic researcher, educator, and visual media creator whose work bridges theoretical inquiry with creative practice. He holds a B.F.A. from the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, an M.P.S. from New York University’s Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP), and a Ph.D. in Communication from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Doron’s academic research spans a wide range of interests, centered around two main pillars: critical theory and applied practice. His theoretical and critical work examines the influence of human-computer interaction (HCI) on photographic creative processes and the shifting social, cultural, and political dimensions of visual media in the digital age.
On the applied side, Doron focuses on advanced imaging technologies—particularly photogrammetry, 3D modeling, and spatial computing—along with their applications in cultural heritage research, preservation, and communication. His projects often explore how technological tools can deepen public engagement with archaeological sites, historical artifacts, and intangible heritage.
He has collaborated extensively with major heritage institutions, including the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Cyprus Institute’s Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Center (STARC), participating in and leading initiatives that combine cutting-edge digital documentation methods with critical heritage studies. His work in this field often bridges disciplinary divides, bringing together technologists, archaeologists, historians, and cultural theorists to develop innovative methodologies for heritage visualization and preservation.
In parallel with his academic activities, Doron’s creative practice explores virtual and three-dimensional environments constructed from photographic representations. His work combines technical expertise with critical research methodologies to push the boundaries of visual storytelling and cultural documentation, offering new ways to experience and interpret historical environments and material culture.
Currently, Doron serves as the Director of the Photographic Communications Department at the Jerusalem Multidisciplinary College (formerly Hadassah Academic College) and as a Senior Researcher at the Jerusalem Institute for Research and Digital Documentation of Cultural Heritage, where he helps lead initiatives focused on the digital transformation of heritage conservation and interpretation practices.
Yossi Galanti – Researcher – Department of Photographic Communication, JMC
Yossi Galanti is a visual artist and filmmaker whose work explores the urban and natural landscape as a cultural value, addressing social and environmental issues such as pollution and human-habitat relations. His films employ diverse visual and cinematic techniques, including slow cinema, micro-films, VR photography, and photogrammetry, often incorporating elements of surrealism and photomontage. 
Grounded in direct field documentation, this multifaceted approach amplifies his messages’ impact and deepens our understanding of our environments. Galanti’s academic background includes photography studies at The Hadassah College of Technology in Jerusalem, further studies at The Open University of Israel, and an MA in Contemporary Art from the University of Liverpool, where his thesis focused on post-war landscape photography in Israeli magazines.
Throughout his career, Galanti has been recognized for his contributions to environmental art and filmmaking, with his work featured in numerous exhibitions and film festivals worldwide. His artworks are part of private and public collections, including the Israel Museum and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. In addition to his artistic practice, Galanti is a senior lecturer in Digital Photography, Video Editing, and Visual Anthropology at the Photographic Communication Department, the Jerusalem Multidisciplinary College.
Liran Elbaz-Bloch – Department of Comprehensive Industrial Design, JMC
Senior lecturer and Director of the Department of Inclusive Industrial Design at the Jerusalem Multidisciplinary College (formerly Hadassah Academic College). Her work lies at the intersection of product and service design, accessibility, and social innovation. Liran integrates design thinking with interdisciplinary approaches that promote human-centered and community-oriented design.
Over the past two decades, Liran has collaborated with international technology companies on the development of user interfaces, visual communication strategies, and complex system designs, translating design vision into industrial and cultural solutions. Her work has been recognized internationally, registered as patents in the United States and Europe, and exhibited in professional exhibitions in Israel and worldwide.
Liran leads interdisciplinary initiatives that connect academia, industry, and community, in collaboration with healthcare institutions, cultural heritage organizations, and public sector bodies. She is currently involved in an applied research project focused on developing communication tools for children with special needs, in partnership with behavioral sciences, health, and design professionals.
Within the Institute for Research and Digital Documentation of Cultural Heritage framework, Liran has initiated collaborations that link design practice with the institute’s mission. These initiatives combine visual documentation, material culture, and intergenerational engagement, and explore the role of designed objects as cultural mediators and tools for the contemporary interpretation of personal and collective memory.
Dr. Yoram Yekutieli – Department of Computer Science, JMC
Dr. Yoram Yekutieli is a senior lecturer and the head of the M.Sc. program in Computer Science at the Jerusalem Multidisciplinary College (formerly Hadassah Academic College). He holds a B.Sc. in Life Sciences and a Ph.D. in Neural Computing from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Dr. Yekutieli’s primary research interest is the analysis of shape in both natural and human-made phenomena. His work employs machine learning and computational methods for modeling and simulation across a broad range of scientific disciplines. This includes research in bio-inspired robotics, where he developed computer vision techniques and advanced simulations to study animal motion—work that began during his Ph.D. and continued in his postdoctoral research at the Weizmann Institute of Science.
For over 15 years, Dr. Yekutieli has been active in the field of forensic science, collaborating with experts from the Israeli National Police and statisticians from the Hebrew University. This research is supported by the U.S. National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE).
In recent years, he has also partnered with researchers from the Israel Antiquities Authority to analyze archaeological artifacts. Data for this work is collected using advanced photographic techniques by members of the Jerusalem Institute for Research and Digital Documentation of Cultural Heritage and subsequently analyzed using artificial intelligence and shape analysis methods.
A passionate educator, Dr. Yekutieli is deeply committed to student engagement. He is enthusiastic about bringing cutting-edge tools into the classroom and fostering collaboration through research.