Noam Brenner Ph.D

Dr. Noam Brenner is a political scientist specializing in comparative politics, urban conflict, and divided societies. His research examines how cities and communities navigate violence, diversity, and political crises, with particular attention to Jerusalem. He holds a PhD from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Humboldt University’s Georg-Simmel Center for Urban Studies. Combining surveys, interviews, ethnography, and participatory methods, Brenner connects rigorous academic inquiry with policy challenges. His work explores community leadership, intergroup relations, political identities, conflict resolution, and urban governance, seeking to understand how cities can foster cooperation and sustain everyday life in divided societies.