Prof. Sharon Rotbard from Bezalel Institute of Jerusalem presided the inaugural session of Avani Dissertation Symposium 2023 and addressed foundation studio students on January 23rd 2023. He also organized a workshop for selected faculty members of Avani Institute of Design. Prof. Sharon Rotbard is an architect, academician, author of several books, including the much acclaimed "Black City, White City" and a publisher. He has conducted several studios in India and also taught at CARE, Trichy for over a year.