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Prof. Benhar is an expert and opinion leader in the field of antibody engineering. Over the 25 years of being active in that field, he prepared several phage display libraries from which antibodies against numerous targets were isolated. Prof. Benhar publishes over 100research papers, wrote 10 book chapters and submitted 19 patent applications. Research in Prof. […] Read More >

A nanoscale coherence length is a key property of high temperature superconductors. Point Contact and STM spectroscopy can be used to reveal the effect of nanoscale faceting on the order parameter (1,2). These studies are fundamental for the development of tunneling and Josephson devices. Another kind of device being studied consists of a two ferromagnetic […] Read More >

Microfluidics-based tissue engineering. Recreating stem cell niches, microfluidics bioreactors for tissue engineering. Nanotechnological strategies for engineering thick cardiac tissue. Engineering a 3D neuronal network for spinal cord and brain regeneration. Fabrication of Nanoelectronics/engineered tissue hybrids. Developing smart delivery systems that recruit stem cells to defected organs. Email: tdvir@tauex.tau.ac.il Phone: 03-6406514 Another phone: 03-6408604 Website: https://dvirlab.wixsite.com/dv… Office: […] Read More >

Research: Biomaterials (e.g. electrochemically-assisted deposition of calcium phosphates) and medical devices. Bio-Ferrography (e.g. for orthopaedic applications and cancer diagnostics). Environment-induced degradation of materials and hydrogen interaction with materials. Electrodeposition and electroless plating of special alloys (e.g. rhenium-based) and electropolishing. Failure analysis. Quality control of raw materials and products; consultation services for materials and processes selection. Read More >

Research My major research activities are focused on synthesis, characterization of materials and study of ion-transport phenomena in new nanostructured electrodes and solid electrolytes for energy-storage devices. The microelectronics industry is continually reducing the size of its products in order to produce small devices such as medical implants, microsensors, self-powered integrated circuits or microelectromechanical systems. […] Read More >

Research topic: Neurodegenerative diseases, etiology and new treatments. Research methods: Stem cells, Gene therapy, peptides, transgenic mice, animal models of Neurodegenerative diseases Main projects in the lab include: Induction of neurogenesis and transplantation of various adult stem cells in animal models of neurodegenerative diseases. Development of new therapies, small molecules, peptides and genes, for neurological […] Read More >

Electrochemistry of Lithium Batteries and Fuel CellsIntercalation process of lithium in carbon and graphite in liquid nonaquous solutions and polymer electrolytes.Preparation and characterization of high capacity carbons to be used as an anode in Lithium-Ion batteries.Modification and characterization of graphite for advanced anode in Lithium-Ion batteries.Study of mass and charge transport in composite polymer electrolytes.Development […] Read More >

Research Interests Nano-Photonics Plasmonics Meta-Surfaces Renewable Energy Slow & Fast Light Sensing Secure communications Polymer Optics Nonlinear Optics Read More >

Research topic: Elucidating the degenerative and regenerative process of optic nerve following trauma, ischemia and disease. The research results will be applicable in same conditions that take place in the brain. Research methods: Immunocytochemistry analysis, Western blot analysis, confocal microscopy evaluation, electrophysiology functional recording, MRI. Projects in the lab include: Evaluation of the therapeutic potential of new […] Read More >