We present a method for the generation of THz pulses with tailored temporal shape from nonlinear metasurfaces. The method is based on single-cycle THz emission by the metasurface inclusions. We show that the spatial amplitude and phase structure of the nonlinear response is mapped to the temporal shape of pulses emitted at certain angles. We […] Read More >
Microfluidic Flow-meter and Sensor for Drug Delivery Applications
The current structure of medical pumps does not allow real-time measurement of different parameters of drug delivery in general and low flow rates (μL/min) in particular. The current structure wherein only indirect measurements are performed (commonly pressure) makes it difficult to detect failures (e.g. air bubbles, occlusion, infiltration) in real-time on the one hand and […] Read More >
Advanced Sensitivity in Point-of-Care Diagnostics: Electrokinetic Preconcentration Technology
As is evident from the lateral-flow-assay (LFA) that became so popular with detection of Corona virus, there is an urgent need to increase the sensitivity of detection of both point-of-care (POC) and self-testing (for example, used by individuals at home) devices. Lateral flow kits result in relatively low detection limit as only a small fraction […] Read More >
TAU’s innovative Water Vehicle Surfboard (WVS) is a new type of surfboard with a V-shaped hydrofoil wing equipped with means of propulsion. In one embodiment electric motor(s) attached to the hydrofoil generates the thrust required to lift the board out of the water and hover above the water surface as a low flying vehicle. The […] Read More >
One important challenge in machine learning is the “black box” problem, in which an artificial intelligence reaches a result without any humans being able to explain why. This problem is typically present in deep artificial neural networks, in which the hidden layers are impenetrable. To tackle this problem, our researchers have introduced the notion of explainable […] Read More >
Fiber optic shape sensing (FOSS) is an emerging technology which uses optical fibers for real-time 3-dimensional (3D) sensing of the shape of objects in space. It has many advantages with respect to competing technologies. These include ease of installation, flexibility and compactness, immunity to electromagnetic interference, low weight, compatibility with harsh environments, compatibility with in-vivo […] Read More >
Visual Data Transfer Between the End and Side of a Multimode Fiber
It is well known that light propagation in optical fibers is accompanied by random omnidirectional scattering. This type of scattering is called ‘Rayleigh scattering’ and is due to small inhomogeneities in the fiber core. The small fraction of coherent guided light that escapes outside the cladding of the fiber forms a speckle pattern. While works […] Read More >
Polarization imaging is a technique that creates a pixel-map of the polarization state in a scene. Although invisible to the human eye (and for most conventional cameras), polarization can assist various sensing and computer vision tasks. Existing polarization cameras acquire the additional modality using either spatial or temporal multiplexing, which increases the camera volume, weight, […] Read More >
Low Frequency Nanobubbles-Enhanced Ultrasound Mechanotherapy for Noninvasive Cancer Surgery
A unique theranostic ultrasound-based technology for low-energy mechanical ablation of tissues. Noninvasive ultrasound surgery can be achieved using focused ultrasound to locally affect the targeted site without damaging intervening tissues. Mechanical ablation and histotripsy use short and intense acoustic pulses to destroy the tissue via a purely mechanical effect. Here we show that coupled with […] Read More >
Novel Class of Turn-ON Near-Infrared Probes for Diagnosis and Imaging of Inflammation and Cancer
Complete tumor removal during surgery has a great impact on patient survival. To that end, the surgeon should detect the tumor, remove it and validate that there are no residual cancer cells left behind. Residual cells at the incision margin of the tissue removed during surgery are associated with tumor recurrence and poor prognosis for […] Read More >
Prof. Amir Roey Jacob
Design and synthesis of advanced polymeric hybrids and their assembly into functional nanostructures for applications ranging from nanomedicine to materials science Research Design, synthesis and characterization of smart polymers Design, synthesis and characterization of dendrimers and polymeric hybrids Stimuli responsive self-assembly and disassembly Utilization of smart polymers as selective drug delivery systems Read More >
Prof. Arad (Abboud) Shimon
Research Interests: Signal processing of ECG waveforms. Fetal ECG monitoring. Solving the volume conductor problem in biological tissue. Modeling the electrical heart and brain activities. Lung function tests (Spirometry). Telemedicine. Electrical Impedance Tomography (Congestive Heart Failure, Osteoporosis). Bio-Impedance (brain activity). Read More >
Prof. Arie Ady
Research Interests: Nonlinear Optics, Quasi Phase Matching Periodic and Quasi-Periodic Nonlinear Photonic Crystals All optical processing Frequency stabilization of lasers, high resolution spectroscopy Email: ady@eng.tau.ac.il Phone: 03-6406627 Fax: 03-6423508 Website: https://www.adyarie.sites.tau…. Office: Electrical Engineering, 240 Read More >
Prof. Assaf Yaniv
Research topic: Measuring in-vivo brain micro-structure and neuroplasticity with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in humans and rodents Research methods: Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Diffusion Imaging, Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Tractography; Immuno-histochemistry, Histology. Main projects in the lab include: Investigation and localization of brain regions that undergo plasticity following a cognitive experience or training with MRI Development of MRI frameworks […] Read More >
Patient specific models: Assessment of fetal cardiovascular development Optimization Propofol administration during anesthesia Optimization of fluid resuscitation Assessment of cerebral blood flow autoregulation Multiscale models of physiological systems 3D fiber based model of the contracting heart Oxygen transfer to tissue Biomedical measurements and instrumentation Optimally controlled fluid administration system Detection of bubbles in blood to […] Read More >
Dr. Beck-Barkai Roy
Research Cytoskeleton protein complexes – Interaction between cytoskeleton protein complexes and their effect on the structure and elasticity of the cell. Intrinsically disordered protein – Statistical structural characterization of proteins that do not completely fold into 3d fixed structures in solutions. Nanoscopic complex – characterizing and manipulating nanoscopic complexes by grafted biopolymer. Membrane physics – stabilization of membrane to […] Read More >
Prof. Belkin Michael
Prof. Belkin has been involved in the establishment of many medical start-ups in ophthalmology and other fields. One of his noted contributions was inventing and developing the Ex-PRESS Glaucoma Filtration Device. The ExPRESS, after being sold to global eye care leader Alcon, is now routinely used in glaucoma surgery worldwide. He is now developing his […] Read More >
Prof. Benhar Itai
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 >
Prof. Bergman David Jonathan
Composite media: New physical properties that do not appear in homogeneous media; critical points in the magneto-transport and magneto-optics of metal/dielectric mixtures in the presence of a strong magnetic field; focusing of an electromagnetic wave with a resolution that is not limited by the wavelength. Read More >
Medical Ultrasound Technologies for Diagnostics, Monitoring, and Therapy for Clinically Relevant Problems
The Ilovitsh lab at Tel-Aviv University- We develop noninvasive medical ultrasound technologies for diagnostics, monitoring, and therapy for clinically relevant problems. Our research is highly multidisciplinary, combining engineering, physics, biology, chemistry and medicine. We utilize the unique ability of sound waves to penetrate deep into the body, in some cases even through an intact skull, […] Read More >
Leading Researchers:
The Myers Neuro-Behavioral Core Facility
Unit description:The Myers Neuro-Behavioral Core Facility provides researchers with state-of-the-art technology for performing neuro-behavioral tests in mice. Services: The Core Facility provides expertise in design, implementation, and analysis of behavioral experiments. The Core Facility includes five behavior rooms, which can operate simultaneously, and two animal maintenance rooms with IVC cages operating on a reversed light […] Read More >
Prof. Galit Yovel is the Head of the SCAN@TAU Center SCAN@TAU Center The Strauss Computational Neuroimaging Center George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences https://mri.tau.ac.il/about The center’s services SCAN@TAU center is a new MRI multidisciplinary research center at Tel Aviv University that offers cutting edge MR technologies and innovative, high-resolution imaging methods. The […] Read More >
MULTI SENSOR – Multi Modal Recording System for Behavioral Tracking
It is clear today that brain activity of a restrained (or sedated) animal is completely different from that of a freely behaving animal.That is why neuroscientists are seeking to find ways to study animals freely behaving on their natural grounds.TAU’s interdisciplinary research has led to the development of the MULTI SENSOR – Multi Modal Recording […] Read More >
Histopathological evaluation of hard tissues and biomedical devices in their tissue implantation surrounding, using a Plastic Embedding Technique
Plastic embedding is a method that allows histological examination of soft and hard tissues (e.g., blood vessels, bones, teeth, joints and skin tissue), containing solid medical devices of different sizes and made of various materials. In addition to the standard histological observations, such as necrosis, inflammation and fibrosis, this technique provides reliable data on size […] Read More >
Energy Conversion and Transmission Focus on: – Power Electronics: high efficiency conversion, dc/dc converters, dc/ac converters, control and dynamics of power systems, high power pulse generators, passive and active filters, transducers, sensors; – – Photovoltaic Systems – Piezoelectric Sensors and Transmitters – complete systems can be developed on piezoelectric bases, such as energy transmission to human tissues […] Read More >
Turbulence and Experimental Fluid Dynamics in Gases and Liquids
Our field is experimental fluid dynamics in gases and liquids Our systems are:1. Electro-optical techniques (visual and infrared), high speed imaging, image processing and object tracking algorithms and data mining2. Tracking, velocity/forces and surface mapping Potential services:1. Identification of contaminant sources (chemical) in air/water environment2. Flight and flows of birds and insects (odor navigation)3. Wakes […] Read More >
Laboratory of Experimental BiophysicsSchool of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Exact ScienceThe Center for NanoScience and NanoTechnology Services:Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS), Wide Angle X-ray Scattering (WAXS), Grazing Incident Small Angle X-ray Scatter (GISAXS) X-ray scattering provide structural information (shape and size) in non-destructive and stain free conditions. Small angle scattering is an ideal characterization […] Read More >
Department of Biomedical Engineering – Prof. Ofer Barnea Ofer Barnea is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Tel Aviv University and is the Director of the Ela Kodesz Institute for Biomedical Physics and Engineering. He was the chairman of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the chairman of the Israeli Chapter of the IEEE […] Read More >
The Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Laboratory has in-house facilities for experimental and numerical studies of tissue and whole body biomechanics as well as implant systems. EquipmentMaterial and tissue testing facilities: Computer- controlled uniaxial electromechanical material testing system (Instron 5544) with various load cells and jigs for tension, compression and bending (3,4-point) loading modes Computer-controlled pendulum impact […] Read More >
