- Senior Lecturer, Tel Aviv University
Bob Shapell School of Social Work
Dr. Liat Hamama is an Associate Professor at the Bob Shapell School of Social Work at Tel Aviv University, where she received her BSW, MSW, and PhD. She serves as Head of the Renata Adler Memorial Research Center for Child Welfare and Protection, a hub for research, training, and policy development in child welfare in Israel and internationally.
Dr. Hamama’s research focuses on the links between stressful and traumatic situations, personal and environmental resources, and subjective well-being. Grounded in stress and coping theories, her work explores salutogenic questions related to three main populations: children, adolescents, and the individuals who support them — including parents, social workers, teachers, and healthcare providers.
A dedicated educator, Dr. Hamama has been a member of Tel Aviv University’s “Club 100” — recognizing its 100 outstanding lecturers — since 2010, and has received the Rector’s Award for Excellence in Teaching four times between 2010 and 2023.