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Prof. Yossi Ben-Artzi is a member of the Department of Israel Studies at the University of Haifa, specializing in the historical geography of Israel in modern times, the history of the city of Haifa, and heritage preservation. He served as Chairman of the Department of Israel Studies, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, and Rector of the University of Haifa. Ben-Artzi has extensively dealt with the history of Cyprus and its Jewish presence in modern times. He published nine authored books, eight edited books, and numerous articles in refereed journals. Among his publications is the book A Near-Distant Island. Jewish Settlements on Cyprus, 1883–1939 [in Hebrew, Ramat Gan, 2015]. Ben-Artzi is a co-founder of the European–Mediterranean University (EMUNI), established in 2008. Alongside his academic career, he led several civilian movements and organizations focused on environmental issues.