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Prof. Yosef Yomdin
High Order Data Representation, Nonlinear Model Approximation. Taylor Models, High-Order Numerical methodsSemialgebraic Complexity of functions, Signals Acquisition via non-linear model approximationAnalytic Theory of Differential Equations, Generalized Moments, CompositionsZeroez distribution in Families of Analytic FunctionsModel-based image analysis, representation, compression. Model-based search, capturing, and animation
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Prof. Ofer Yizhar
Mapping the synaptic organization of prefrontal cortex circuitsDevelopment of novel optogenetic methods for light-based control of neural activityCollaboration with: Moran Shalev-Benami; Mudi ShevesFunctional dissection of the brain circuits underlying social motivationCollaboration with: Alon ChenNeural mechanisms of working memory and decision makingThe role of oxytocin and vasopressin in adaptation to early-life stress
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Prof. Edit Yerushalmi
Development implementation and evaluation of a 2-year interdisciplinary program for high school chemistry and physics students onCollaboration with: A. Hofstein, S. Livne, Y. Roth, R. Blonder, A. Yarden, S. Safran, B. Eylon, B. GeigerInstructional strategies intended to develop reflective problem solving skills in high school physics studentsCollaboration with: C. Singh, E. Cohen, E. Bagno, B. EylonStudy of the effects of self-diagnosis tasks on learning from physics problem solving.Development, implementation and evaluation of web-based test preparation modules aimed at organizing students knowledge and developing awareness of common misconceptions (Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism).Development, implementation and research of long-term professional development frameworks for physics high school teachersCollaboration with: R. Safadi, E. Bagno, A. RozenWorkshops for Arab high school physics teachers intended to develop reflective problem solving skills in their students through alternative assessment activities. Workshop approach: Collaborative inquiry into students' self diagnostic activities.Models for collaborative action research workshops for high school physics teachers.Long-term didactical courses introducing pre-service teachers to current research in physics education and its implications to the learning/teaching process.University physics faculty perceptions of learning and teaching problem solving.Collaboration with: C. Henderson, K. Heller, P. Heller, V. Quo, E. Cohen
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Prof. Yosef Yarden
Combination of kinase inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies for cancer therapyCollaboration with: Julian Downward Nadege Gaborit Belinda Sanchez Raya Eilam Eli Pikarsky Luis Paz-AresMolecular bases of tumor progression and roles for growth factorsEytan Ruppin Aaron Ciechanover Carlos Caldas Stefan Wiemann Gordon Mills Maik Dahlhoff Belinda SanchezMechanisms of resistance to anti-cancer drugs
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Prof. Anat Yarden
Promoting the use of authentic scientific texts in secondary schoolsCollaboration with: Prof. Zohar Livnat, Bar-Ilan UniversityPromoting the use of authentic databases for learning biology in high schoolsEngaging in the practice of analyzing and interpreting data using authentic tools and databasesDeveloping coherent understanding of evolutionCollaboration with: Prof. Ute Harms, IPN, Kiel, GermanyTeological tensions surrounding the implementation of evolution in the Israeli curriculaAdvancing biology teachers' professional developmentCollaboration with: Dr. Irit Sadeh, Ministry of EducationProfessional Learning Communities (PLCs) of high school biology teachersEngaging in argument from evidence and promoting dialogue in junior high schoolCollaboration with: Prof. Baruch Schwarz, Hebrew University; Prof. Boris Koichu, WIS; Prof. Michal Tabach, Tel-Aviv University; Dr. Einat Heyd-Metzuyanim, TechnionDialog-constraining institutional logics and their interactional manifestation in the science classroomComputational BiomedicineCollaboration with: Prof. Ruhama Even, Prof. Vered Rom-KedarHarnessing junior high school students' interest in biology in order to advance their scientific literacy, mathmatical literacy, and the connection between the twoUsing students' scientific interests for personalizing their learning using the PeTeL environmentCollaboration with: Dr. Giora Alexandron, Dr. Yael Shwartz, Prof. Ron Blonder
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Dr. Leeat Yankielowicz-Keren
MelanomaCollaboration with: Prof. Michal Lotem Prof. Eli Pikarsky Dr. Jonathan Cohen Prof. Yardena Samuels Prof. Steve Hodis Prof. Scott RodigImmunotherapyGraft verses host diseaseCollaboration with: Prof. Gerard SocieMultiplexed imagingCollaboration with: Dr. David van ValenArtificial intelligence
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Prof. Binghai Yan
Topological MaterialsTopological InsulatorsDirac and Weyl SemimetalsBerry phaseShine light to quantum materialsLight-matter interaction, nonlinear optical responseAnomalous Hall effect, nonlinear anomalous Hall effectQuantum anomaly2D MaterialsChirality in Physics and ChemistryElectronic properties in DNA-like chiral moleculesThe interplay between chiral structure, spin, and orbital.
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