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Portrait of Prof. Dr. Juval Portugali, AI Super Professor
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Prof. Dr. Juval Portugali

Ph.D. in Urban Science and Advanced Analytics

Welcome, future visionaries of urban life. Our mission is to train you to not just understand cities, but to shape them, building the policies and infrastructure that will create a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous world.

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Welcome, future visionaries of urban life. Our mission is to train you to not just understand cities, but to shape them, building the policies and infrastructure that will create a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous world.

Prof. Dr. Juval Portugali

Welcome, future visionaries of urban life. Our mission is to train you to not just understand cities, but to shape them, building the policies and infrastructure that will create a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous world.

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Ph.D. in Urban Science and Advanced Analytics

  1. 01Foundations of Urban Analytics
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of Urban Analytics

      The learner can you will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions, as applied to Foundations of Urban Analytics.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Foundations of Urban Analytics?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions, as applied to Foundations of Urban Analytics.

      The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Urban Analytics.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Urban Analytics.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Urban Analytics.
    2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of Urban Analytics

      The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Urban Analytics to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Urban Analytics to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Foundations of Urban Analytics to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Urban Analytics for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Foundations of Urban Analytics as applied to Foundations of Urban Analytics.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Urban Analytics for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of Urban Analytics

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Urban Analytics against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Foundations of Urban Analytics as applied to Foundations of Urban Analytics.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Urban Analytics against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Foundations of Urban Analytics to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Foundations of Urban Analytics?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Foundations of Urban Analytics to a new documented context.
  2. 02GIS and Spatial Analysis
    1. FoundationsFoundations of GIS and Spatial Analysis

      The learner can explain the core terms of GIS and Spatial Analysis.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of GIS and Spatial Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of GIS and Spatial Analysis.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside GIS and Spatial Analysis.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside GIS and Spatial Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside GIS and Spatial Analysis.
    2. MethodsMethods in GIS and Spatial Analysis

      The learner can apply a method from GIS and Spatial Analysis to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from GIS and Spatial Analysis to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from GIS and Spatial Analysis to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from GIS and Spatial Analysis for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in GIS and Spatial Analysis as applied to GIS and Spatial Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from GIS and Spatial Analysis for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of GIS and Spatial Analysis

      The learner can evaluate a practice of GIS and Spatial Analysis against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of GIS and Spatial Analysis as applied to GIS and Spatial Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of GIS and Spatial Analysis against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer GIS and Spatial Analysis to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of GIS and Spatial Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer GIS and Spatial Analysis to a new documented context.
  3. 03Urban Planning and Smart City Technology
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Urban Planning and Smart City Technology

      The learner can explain the core terms of Urban Planning and Smart City Technology.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Urban Planning and Smart City Technology?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Urban Planning and Smart City Technology.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Urban Planning and Smart City Technology.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Urban Planning and Smart City Technology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Urban Planning and Smart City Technology.
    2. MethodsMethods in Urban Planning and Smart City Technology

      The learner can apply a method from Urban Planning and Smart City Technology to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Urban Planning and Smart City Technology to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Urban Planning and Smart City Technology to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Urban Planning and Smart City Technology for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Urban Planning and Smart City Technology as applied to Urban Planning and Smart City Technology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Urban Planning and Smart City Technology for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Urban Planning and Smart City Technology

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Urban Planning and Smart City Technology against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Urban Planning and Smart City Technology as applied to Urban Planning and Smart City Technology.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Urban Planning and Smart City Technology against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Urban Planning and Smart City Technology to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Urban Planning and Smart City Technology?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Urban Planning and Smart City Technology to a new documented context.
  4. 04Research Seminar in Urban Analytics
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in Urban Analytics

      The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Urban Analytics.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in Urban Analytics?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Urban Analytics.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Urban Analytics.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Urban Analytics.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Urban Analytics.
    2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in Urban Analytics

      The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Urban Analytics to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Urban Analytics to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Urban Analytics to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Urban Analytics for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in Urban Analytics as applied to Research Seminar in Urban Analytics.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Urban Analytics for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in Urban Analytics

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Urban Analytics against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in Urban Analytics as applied to Research Seminar in Urban Analytics.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Urban Analytics against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Research Seminar in Urban Analytics to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in Urban Analytics?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in Urban Analytics to a new documented context.
  5. 05The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning
    1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning

      The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning.
    2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning

      The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning as applied to The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning

      The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning as applied to The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Urban Planning to a new documented context.
  6. 06Design Thinking Workshops
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Design Thinking Workshops

      The learner can explain the core terms of Design Thinking Workshops.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Design Thinking Workshops?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Design Thinking Workshops.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
    2. MethodsMethods in Design Thinking Workshops

      The learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Design Thinking Workshops for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Design Thinking Workshops as applied to Design Thinking Workshops.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Design Thinking Workshops for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Design Thinking Workshops

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Design Thinking Workshops against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Design Thinking Workshops as applied to Design Thinking Workshops.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Design Thinking Workshops against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Design Thinking Workshops to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Design Thinking Workshops?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Design Thinking Workshops to a new documented context.
  7. 07Project Management for Engineers
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Project Management for Engineers

      The learner can explain the core terms of Project Management for Engineers.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Project Management for Engineers?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Project Management for Engineers.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
    2. MethodsMethods in Project Management for Engineers

      The learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Project Management for Engineers for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Project Management for Engineers as applied to Project Management for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Project Management for Engineers for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Project Management for Engineers

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Project Management for Engineers against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Project Management for Engineers as applied to Project Management for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Project Management for Engineers against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Project Management for Engineers to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Project Management for Engineers?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Project Management for Engineers to a new documented context.
  8. 08Professional Skills for Engineers
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Professional Skills for Engineers

      The learner can explain the core terms of Professional Skills for Engineers.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Professional Skills for Engineers?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Professional Skills for Engineers.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
    2. MethodsMethods in Professional Skills for Engineers

      The learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Professional Skills for Engineers for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Professional Skills for Engineers as applied to Professional Skills for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Professional Skills for Engineers for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Professional Skills for Engineers

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Professional Skills for Engineers against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Professional Skills for Engineers as applied to Professional Skills for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Professional Skills for Engineers against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Professional Skills for Engineers to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Professional Skills for Engineers?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Professional Skills for Engineers to a new documented context.
Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Urban Analytics, Self-Organization, Complex Systems, GIS

Engineering is not about building things; it's about solving problems.

Prof. Dr. Juval Portugali
Academic approach

Rigour made personal

I am an urban scientist who believes that the most complex systems we will ever study are human cities. My work focuses on conducting foundational research to address the most critical challenges facing cities and regions, from climate change and housing affordability to social equity.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Blog Post: 'The Algorithm of the City: How AI is Changing Urban Planning' - An accessible essay on the use of AI and machine learning to analyze urban systems. <br> • Blog Post: 'Why Every City Needs a Data Scientist' - Discusses how data can be used to design more ethical and effective urban strategies. <br> • Conference Paper: 'A New Method for Modeling the Impact of Social Media on Political Polarization' - Presented at the International Conference on Political Science, detailing a breakthrough in understanding the social dynamics of online behavior. <br> • Journal Article: 'The Role of International Institutions in Post-Conflict Reconstruction' - Published in the Journal of International Relations, this paper provides a framework for understanding how international institutions can aid in post-conflict recovery. <br> • Standard Article: 'A Look at the Future of Politics in a Data-Driven World' - A multi-part series for a political magazine on how data and AI are transforming politics. <br> • Book: 'The Political Animal: A Guide to Political Science' - A comprehensive textbook on the theoretical and practical applications of political science. <br> • Total Score: 28/30 <br> • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in Israel, where I was inspired by the country's rich history of political philosophy and a deep respect for tradition. I saw how a deep understanding of the past could inform a better future. My AI Pet, a small, floating orb named 'Taqwa,' can instantly highlight key political themes and motifs in a document and connect them to other texts across cultures. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Professor at Nexier University.

A human detail

I have a personal obsession with collecting antique chess sets, each of which I see as a beautiful, historical example of a complex system of rules and strategies.

Public links

Twitter: @ProfPortugaliUrban · LinkedIn: /in/juvalportugali · ResearchGate: researchgate.net/profile/Juval_Portugali

Adaptive access

Engage: Juval Portugali. In our GAF-powered lab, you'll be able to enter a "virtual policy simulator." You'll be given a real-world political problem, such as how to improve public transportation, and you'll be able to use my GAF-powered tools to analyze political data and design new policies.

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