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Dr. Haim Beidenkopf
Topological phases of matter:Collaboration with: Claudia Felser, Max Planck Institute, Dresden, Germany Joseph Checkelsky, MIT, USATopological insulatorsWeak topological insulatorsTopological superconductorsCrystalline topological InsulatorsHelical nanowiresScanning tunneling microscopySemiconducting nanowiresCollaboration with: Hadas Shtrikman, WIStopological superconductivityMajorana modeslow-dimensional systemstopological nanowiresNanowires grown of topological materialsmolecular beam epitaxy (MBE)
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Prof. Ed Bayer
Structural and functional aspects of the multi-enzyme cellulosome complex from cellulose-degrading bacteria.The cohesin-dockerin couple - Protein-protein interactions that mediate recognition and specificity in cellulosome assembly.Cellulose-binding domains as models for protein-sugar interactions.Bioinformatics of cellulases and cellulosome componentsComparative genomics of cellulosome components.Structure determination of cellulosome components.Enzymology of cellulosomes for conversion of biomass to biofuelsDesigner cellulosomes - Selective engineering of chimaeric cellulosome constructs for nanotechnology.Avidin-biotin system - Mutated avidins and streptavidins
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Prof. Ruth Arnon
Pathological mechanism in the CNS of various multiple sclerosis animal models.Neuroprotection, neurogenesis and remyelination consequences of Glatiramer Acetate treatment in EAE.Mechanism of action of Copolymer 1 (Copaxone®), a therapeutic vaccine against multiple sclerosis.Collaboration with: M. Sela
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Prof. Michal Armoni
Teaching the foundations of computer science to young studentsTheoretical foundations of computer scienceBasic concepts in algorithm and program designFundamental ideas in computer science: Identifying the core ideas of the discipline, examining their teaching and learning processesReductive thinking: Reduction as a tool for problem solvingNondeterminism: a tool for abstractionReversingAbstraction
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Prof. Abraham Arcavi
Research on cognitive characteristics of non academically oriented math students.Collaboration with: Dr. Ronnie KarsentyDesign of curriculum materials as a research based activityCollaboration with: Dr. Sue MagidsonLong-term design of a new curriculum for grades 10, 11 and 12 for non-academically oriented students.Collaboration with: Dr. Nurit Hadas
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