David Tzuriel, Ph.D. is a clinical and educational psychologist and an expert on dynamic assessment of learning potential. David Tzuriel has received his BA (Psychology and Education) and MA (Clinical Psychology) degrees at Bar Ilan University, and his Ph.D. from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University (Nashville, Tenn.) in 1977 in Clinical Psychology. Part of his clinical practice was undertaken at the Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (EPPI) in 1976.

Currently works as a Full Professor and Chairman of the School of Education at Bar Ilan University. Prof. Tzuriel served as President-Elect of the International Association for Cognitive Education and Psychology (IACEP) during the years of 1997—1999 and President during the years of 1999—2001.