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    Prof. Uzy Smilansky

    Mathematical methods for Archaeological research.
    Semi-classical quantization.
    Chaotic scattering.
    Quantum chaos.

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  • Picture of Prof. Gideon Schechtman

    Prof. Gideon Schechtman

    Convex geometry
    Functional analysis and geometry of Banach spaces
    Probability

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  • Picture of Prof. Jonathan Gressel

    Prof. Jonathan Gressel

    Analysis of transgene flow from wheat to related species
    Collaboration with:  Sarit Weissman, Prof. Moshe Feldman
    Developing slow release herbicide formulations as seed dressings for Striga control in Africa
    Collaboration with:  Fred Kanampiu, Michael Burnet
    Transgenically enhancing the virulence of fungi used as biocontrol agents
    Collaboration with:  Ziva Amsellem, Einat Safran, Olubukola Babalola
    Designing and use of failsafe mechanisms to prevent spread and introgression
    Enhancing of virulence of Fusarium spp against Orobanche
    Enhancing Colletotrichum against Abutilon
    Enhancing Alternaria cassae against Cassia obtusifolia
    Tandem constructs to mitigate gene flow from transgenic crops to weeds
    Collaboration with:  Hani Al-Ahmad

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  • Picture of Prof. Orly Reiner

    Prof. Orly Reiner

    Formation of the brain structure in human is a complex process. One of the most striking features of the human brain is characteristic convolutions. These convolutions are lacking in a severe human brain malformation known as lissencephaly (smooth brain).
    Identification of genes that are downstream to Lis1 mutation using microarray technology.
    Study of LIS1 and DCX functions through characterization of protein interactions
    Analysis of the developmental function of LIS1, DCX and Doublecortin-like-kinase using gene targeting in the mouse.
    Functional Analysis of Genes Involved in Lissencephaly.

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  • Picture of Prof. Yitzhak Frishman

    Prof. Yitzhak Frishman

    Confinement and screening.
    Collaboration with:  Jacob Sonnenschein
    Non-abelian gauge theories.
    Collaboration with:  Marek Karliner, Jacob Sonnenschein
    From current to constituent quarks.
    Collaboration with:  Marek Karliner

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  • Picture of Prof. Asher Friesem

    Prof. Asher Friesem

    Diffractive Optical Elements and Planar Optics.
    Photonic Devices.
    Novel Laser Configurations.

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  • Picture of Prof. Yehiam Prior

    Prof. Yehiam Prior

    Strong field nonlinear optics.
    Alignment and orientation of atoms and molecules in strong laser fields.
    Collaboration with:  Ilya Averbukh
    Molecular Dynamics with ultrashort shaped femtosecond pulses.
    femtosecond laser material processing

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  • Picture of Prof. Boris Rybtchinski

    Prof. Boris Rybtchinski

    Organic self-assembly: nanoreactors and nanocapsules
    Solar fuels: photoinduced water splitting for hydrogen production
    Artificial photosynthesis: light-harvesting materials for solar energy conversion

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    Prof. Alex Tsafriri

    Molecular regulation of ovulatory changes in mammals.
    Collaboration with:  Helena Ashkenazi, Shmulik Motola, Xiumei Cao, Malka Popliker, Seymour Pomerantz, Marco Conti, Stanford
    The roles of gonadotropins and EGF-like factors in triggering ovulation.
    The resumption of meiosis and its regulation.
    Ovulation as a tissue remodeling process.
    The development and demise of ovarian follicles <I>in vivo</I> and <I>in vitro</I>: the role of apoptosis.
    Collaboration with:  Atan Gross, KerenYacobi

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  • Prof. Avihai Danon

    RNA-binding proteins controling light-regulated translation.
    Redox-signaling controling light-regulated translation. Mechanisms of disulfide bond formation and isomerization in the chloroplast.
    Mode of action of redox-signal transduction factors.

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