About Dr. Yiftach Golov

Partner and Founder, Co-CEO of Certainty Lab
Head of our scientific team


Professional Identity and Mission

I am Dr. Yiftach Golov, Co-CEO of Certainty Lab and head of our scientific team. As a multidisciplinary scientist with a core expertise in biophysics, I thrive at the intersection of disciplines. I am specializing in translating advanced scientific methodologies into precision solutions for complex, real-world challenges. My passion lies in applying science to solve meaningful problems, and I bring this mindset to every project at Certainty Lab. Beyond my sci-management role, I enjoy sharing knowledge as a lecturer in the private sector, where I engage audiences on the frontiers of philosophy, science, and technology —igniting new perspectives and transformative insights.


Origins of Scientific Curiosity

My scientific journey began in childhood, wandering the northern countryside of Israel, captivated by the mysterious beauty of nature. This deep curiosity became the driving force behind my academic path, inspiring me to explore the natural world through science. I hold a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Marine Biology from Ruppin Academic Center’s Faculty of Marine Sciences, followed by a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Ecology and Evolution at Tel Aviv University’s School of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences. I then earned my PhD from the Porter School of Environmental Studies at Tel Aviv University—a renowned multidisciplinary center within the Faculty of Exact Sciences, dedicated to pioneering environmental research and applied sciences. My doctoral research focused on the interdisciplinary field of biological flows and was recognized with a Certificate of Excellence for outstanding academic achievement.


Multidisciplinary Foundations and Achievements

My PhD experience truly reflects my “intellectual DNA,” shaped by the guidance of four supervisors from distinct fields and institutions: ecology (Tel Aviv University), biology and agrisciense (Volcani Center, Agricultural Research Organization of Israel), nanochemistry (Bar Ilan University), and fluid mechanics (external consulting, Coastal Carolina University). This unique, interdisciplinary mentorship enabled me to integrate diverse scientific perspectives, fostering innovative approaches and broadening my academic horizons). Through my academic journey I have published papers in highly-ranked scientific journals across multiple fields (see "Publication" below). Alongside my research expertise, I am passionate about communicating complex ideas in an engaging and accessible way—a talent recognized through multiple awards and distinctions at academic conferences (see “Awards & Scholarships” below). This combination of scientific rigor and dynamic knowledge-sharing continues to define my professional path. This combination of sci-methodology and inspiring exchange of innovative-insights continues to shape and elevate my professional journey.


Intellectual Passion and Applied Innovation

Driven by my multidisciplinary background, my intellectual passions span a broad spectrum—from philosophy, mathematics, and computational science to data exploration, chemical and sensory ecology, movement ecology, evolution, epigenetics, neuroethology, biomimicry, biotechnology, biochemistry, nanotechnology, environmental sciences, conservation biology, marine biology, and applied science. I am especially passionate about transforming theory into practice, with a focus on applied science that delivers real-world impact. Much of my PhD work was dedicated to developing insight-driven solutions in agrotech and environmental science. Notable projects include: creating an open-source benchmark for numerical models simulating nocturnal moth navigation under varying environmental conditions and chemo-localization strategies; pioneering a state-of-the-art technology to track sex pheromone movement using nanoparticles and fluorescent markers; and advancing modeling-driven, precision management for environmentally friendly mating disruption methods.


A Defining Turning Point: the Pursuit of Certainty

The Hamas massacre of October 7th marked a profound turning point in my personal life. As a committed Zionist and patriot, I became deeply involved in various volunteer initiatives and operational headquarters, dedicating over six months to developing technological infrastructures, fundraising, logistics, and active engagement across both social and conventional media.T his intensely personal experience in the aftermath of October 7th underscored, more than ever, the vital importance of certainty. It is this need—for clarity, stability, and purposeful direction—that continues to drive my work at Certainty Lab, shaping my commitment to delivering solutions that empower individuals and organizations in times of complexity and challenge. 


Awards & Scholarships

  • Certificate of Excellence award for remarkable academic achievements, Porter School of the Environment and Earth Sciences, The Department of Environmental Studies, Faculty of Exact Sciences, Tel Aviv University.


  • Winning the award of Travel Grant by the International Society for Behavioral Ecology (ISBE) in the Stockholm conference, Sweden on July 28tth-August 2nd, 2022.


  • 1st place in the PhDs' competition for the best briefed lecture, at the 36th Annual Conference of the International Society of Chemical Ecology (ISCE). Year 2020-2021


  • 1st place in the PhDs' competition for the best briefed lecture, at the 48th Annual Conference of the Society of Ecology and Environmental Sciences (ISEES). Year 2020-2021


  • 2nd place in the PhDs' competition for the best lecture, at the 37th Conference of the Entomological Society of Israel, Volcani Center. Year 2019-2020


  • Excellence in Teaching Awards as a teaching assistant, Department of Zoology, Tel Aviv University. Year 2014-2015


Publication:

  • Physical and biological effects on moths’ navigation performance. Golov, Y., Gurka, R., Liberzon, A., & Harari, A. (2025). Physical and biological effects on moths’ navigation performance. Movement Ecology, 13(1), 17. https://doi.org/ 10.17632/k39xx7hngn.1.


  • Navigation in an odorant-landscape: mate finding and mate choice in a nocturnal moth. Golov, Y., Liberzon, A., Gurka, R., Soroker, V., Jurenka, R., & Harari, A. (2021). Entomologia Generalis. https://doi.org/10.1127/entomologia/2021/1276


  • Open-source computational simulation of moth-inspired navigation algorithm: a benchmark framework. Golov, Y., Benelli, N., Gurka, R., Harari, A., Zilman, G., & Liberzon, A. (2021).‏ MethodsX. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mex.2021.101529


  • Males perceive honest information from female released sex pheromone in a moth. Gonzalez-Karlsson, A., Golov, Y., Steinitz, H., Moncaz, A., Halon, E., Horowitz, Goldenberg, I., Gurka, R., Liberzon, A., Soroker, V., Jurenka, R., & Harari, A. R. (2021). Behavioral Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1093/beheco/arab073



  • Sexual behavior of the desert locust during intra- and interphase interactions. Golov, Y., Rillich, J., Douek, M., Harari, A. R., & Ayali, A. (2018). Journal of Insect Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-7917.12509

Psychology powers precision.
 We turn behavior into strategy.

Systems scale, not slogans.
 AI and automation that convert.

MVPs in days, not months.
 We move from idea to impact—fast.