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Prof. Shahal Ilani
Imaging Magic angle graphene and other moiré materialsCollaboration with: Prof. Pablo Jarillo-Herrero, MITElectron hysdodynamicsCollaboration with: Prof. Andre Geim, ManchesterQuantum nano-electron-mechanicsImaging experiments of Electron OpticsCollaboration with: Prof. Andre Geim, ManchesterScanning TwistronicsLocal measurements of exotic quasiparticles
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Prof. Amnon Horovitz
Linear free energy relationships (LFER) analysis of allosteric transitions in proteins.Analysis of correlated mutations in proteinsCollaboration with: Ron Unger (Bar Ilan University)Allostery in the structure and function of GroEL and CCT chaperonins.Collaboration with: Keith Willison (Imperial College, London); Michal Sharon;Chaperonin-mediated protein folding.Collaboration with: Gilad Haran
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Prof. Avi Hofstein
Research and evaluationCollaboration with: R. MamlokFormative and summative of curriculum units that are developed by the chemistry group and the science for all studentsTeachers' and students' perceptions and attitudes towards science and technology.Non science oriented students' conception of key ideas and concept in chemistryThe development of modules for non-science oriented studentsAnalysis of learning difficulties and misconception in chemistry in the Israeli BagrutDevelopment of argumentation skills in inquiry laboratoriesMisconception regarding bonding and structure of moleculesAssessment of students' perception of the chemistry classroom and laboratory learning environmentHigh school chemistry curriculum development and implementationCollaboration with: Rachel mamlok-Naaman,The development and implementation of text books and teachers' guidePreparation of resources and units for the teaching of Industrial chemistry in Israel.Development of new instructional techniques to teach chemistry in high schools.Inquiry type experiments andThe use of internet for instruction.Development of CAI (computer Assisst Instruction)Development of introductory (basic) modules for a new syllabus in high school chemistry. (Development of modules for non-science oriented students in high schools
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Prof. Gary Hodes
Semiconductor-sensitized nanoporous solar cells and semiconductor film depositionCollaboration with: D. Cahen (WIS)Electrochemical and chemical bath deposition of semiconductor films.Nanocrystalline solar cells; semiconductor-sensitized nanoporous cellsCharge transfer in nanocrystalline films
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Prof. Moty Heiblum
Exotic quantum states with quantum statistics different from elementary particlesNon-abelian quantum states (e.g., hosting Majorana particles)Interference of electrons and fractional charges in the quantum Hall regimeThermal conductance of one-dimensional modes, revealing quantum behavior
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Dr. Itay Halevy
The long-timescale co-evolution of biogeochemical cycles, the chemical and isotopic composition of the oceans and atmosphere, and climate on Earth and other planets.The geological, geochemical, and geobiological history of Earth, planets and satellites.Global biogeochemical cycles and their interaction with the climate system.Episodes of global climatic, biological or geochemical change, their causes and consequences, and their expression in the sedimentary rock record.Fractionation of stable isotopes during metabolic activity, its governing factors, and its expression in modern environments and in the sedimentary rock record.
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Prof. Shmuel Gurvitz
Multi-dimensional tunnelling.Collaboration with: Xin-Qi Li, D. SokolovskiTwo-potential approach to tunneling problemsCluster decayModified tunneling HamiltonianTunneling of the Bose-Einstein CondensateTime-dependent quantum transport in mesoscopic system.Collaboration with: A. Aharony, O. Entin-Wohlman, Xin-Qi Li, Wei-Min ZhangNumber and energy resolved master equations for quantum transportRelaxation and dephasing in persistent currentZeno effect and quantum description of classical apparatus
