Join us at the Israel Electrochemical Society (ISEL) Meeting on July 8, 2024, which will be held at the new Brain Research Center in the Safra Campus of Hebrew University
This dynamic event is tailored for electrochemists of all levels, from students to Professors and
industrial colleagues who are eager to delve into the exciting world of electrochemistry and listen to the recent developments. We aim to foster collaboration, exchange cutting-edge research, and ignite passion for advancements in electrochemistry and material science. Whether you are looking to expand your knowledge, network with like-minded individuals, or present your latest discoveries, this gathering promises to be an enriching experience. Do not miss this opportunity to be part of the vibrant electrochemistry community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of electrochemical science. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of innovation and discovery!
The theme of the 2024 ISEL meeting is “Electrochemistry as an Interdisciplinary Science” and
therefore will focus on the following:
Electrochemistry and Material Science
Hyphenated Electrochemical Technique
Applications of Electrochemistry
We expect that the meeting will provide an excellent opportunity to meet and discuss the different aspects of electrochemistry and listen to top-notch lecturers from Israel and abroad. An exhibition of vendors and short presentations about new instrumentation is also planned. The scientific program will be based on invited lectures as well as on submitted abstracts.
We encourage researchers and developers to submit their contributions (oral presentations and posters), and to attend the meeting.
Abstracts should be submitted by the link Submit Here before 30.5.2024, according to the instructions posted on Israelectrochemistry 2024 website. The abstracts will be reviewed by the organizing committee.
On behalf of the organizing committee, we look forward to seeing you!
Prof. Daniel Mandler, Conference chair
Prof. Daniel Sharon, Conference chair
Abstract Submission
Due to the limited capacity of our auditorium halls, we can
no longer accept additional attendees to the meeting
(>240 participants and 100 posters).
Yet, registration and payment to the ISEL 2024 can be done
only at the conference's physical site on Monday morning.
We welcome participants from academia, industry, government, and the instrumentation fields!
Lectures, flash talks (10-15 min), and posters (vertical, 60 cm x 90 cm) are welcome.
Fill out the abstract template and send it in as a PDF file to the following link:
Please, submit your registration and abstract before 07.06.24.
Use the Abstract Template
Payment
Payment by credit card only.
| Before 07.06.24 | after 07.06.24 | |
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Students and junior researchers (before PhD) |
250 NIS | 300 NIS |
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Senior researchers (with PhD, academia and industry) |
300 NIS | 400 NIS |
Group registration
Please register first as individuals at "abstract submission".
Then, please fill in the form below and send it to mail
We will be in touch with you ASAP after receiving the form.
Cancellation Policy
Until 31.5.2024 – Full refund minus 10% overhead. After 1.6.2024 – no refund.
Notification of cancellation should be sent in writing only to the conference mail
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Israel Electrochemical Society Meeting Program
| 8:30-09:30 | Arrival and Refreshments | |
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| 9:30-9:45 |
Opening and Greetings Prof. Daniel Mandler, the Hebrew University Prof. Asher Cohen, President of the Hebrew University Prof. Lital Alfonta, President of the Israel Electrochemical Society Prof. Doron Aurbach, Bar Ilan University |
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| 9:45-10:45 |
Chairperson: Prof. Lital Alfonta Plenary Lecture: Prof. Yair Ein-Eli |
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| 10:45-11:15 | Coffee Break+Posters | |
| 11:15-12:45 | Session 1 - Brain Hall | Session 2 - Earth Science Hall |
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Chairperson: Prof. Daniel Sharon |
Chairperson: Prof. Malachi Noked |
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| 11:15-11:35 |
Ben-Gurion University |
Bar Ilan University |
| 11:35-11:50 |
Ariel University |
L15-Roni Cohen Vaza Ben-Gurion University |
| 11:50:12:10 |
L2-Invited lecture The Hebrew University |
L5-Invited lecture Technion |
| 12:10-12:25 |
Bar-Ilan University |
Weizmann Institute |
| 12:25-12:45 |
L3-Invited lecture Bar Ilan University |
L6-Invited lecture Bar Ilan University |
| 12:45-14:30 | Lunch+Posters | |
| 14:30-15:40 | Session 3 - Brain Hall | Session 4 - Earth Science Hall |
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Chairperson: Dr. Arie Borenstein |
Chairperson: Dr. Netanel Shpigel |
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| 14:30-14:40 |
Company-C1-Bruker |
Company-C4-Qlight |
| 14:40-14:50 |
L17-Pavel Savchenko The Hebrew University |
L20-Akanksha Joshi Bar Ilan University |
| 14:50-15:00 |
Company-C2-Tetra Sense |
Company-C5-Dr.Golik |
| 15:00-15:10 |
Weizmann Institute |
L21-Shakked Schwartz Weizmann Institute |
| 15:10-15:20 |
Company-C3-Bioanalytics |
L22-Roy Marrache Tel Aviv University |
| 15:20-15:30 |
L19-Meghna Khadka Ben-Gurion University |
L23-Mamta Sham Lal Bar Ilan University |
| 15:30-15:40 |
L24 - Ortal Breuer Bar Ilan University |
L25 - Edi Mados Tel Aviv University |
| 15:40-16:00 | Coffee Break+Posters | |
| 16:00-17:00 | Session 5 - Brain Hall | Session 6 - Earth Science Hall |
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Chairperson: Prof. David Eisenberg |
Chairperson: Dr. Ronen Gottesman |
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| 16:00-16:20 |
Ariel University |
Tel Aviv University |
| 16:20-16:40 |
Technion |
L11-Invited lecture The Hebrew University |
| 16:40-17:00 |
L9-Invited lecture Ben-Gurion University |
L12-Prof. Yosi Shacham-Diamand Reichman University |
| 17:00-17:30 |
Awards in honor of Baruch Zinger, Israel Rubinstein and Judith Rishpon Closing remarks |
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Posters
| Poster Number | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| P1 |
Technion |
Bringing order to the Bio-mess. From Diverse Waste Coffee to Reproducible Carbon Catalyst |
| P2 |
Tel Aviv University |
Protective Ion-Conducting Ceramic Coating for Improved Performance of High-Voltage Cathodes |
| P3 |
Sami Shamoon College |
Development of an electrochemical sensor for several heavy metals detection in parallel, using DPN technology |
| P4 |
Sami Shamoon College |
Dip-Pen Nanolithography-based Fabrication of Meta Chemical Surface for Heavy-Metal Detection via Electrochemical Methods: Role of PMMA in Sensor Sensitivity based on DFT Calculation |
| P5 |
Sami Shamoon College |
Development of a sensitive and specific 2-AA sensor for detecting Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
| P6 |
The Hebrew University |
Chiral Molecular Coating of LiNiCoMnO2 Cathode for High-Rate Capability Lithium-ion Batteries |
| P7 |
Ben-Gurion University |
Specific Biosensor of an Amino Acid |
| P8 |
The Hebrew University |
The Effect of the Capping Agents of Nanoparticles on Their Redox Potential |
| P9 |
Ariel University |
Photoelectrochemical Water Oxidation Reaction for Coated and Meta-Chemical Surface Electrodes with Na3[Ru2(μ-CO3)4] |
| P10 |
The Hebrew University |
Unveiling a Promising 2D-Heterostructure Material: Revolutionizing Electrode Binders for Enhanced Energy Storage Performance |
| P11 |
The Hebrew University |
Development of Nanoparticles-Based Sensors Using the NAIM Approach |
| P12 |
The Hebrew University |
Selective detection of nanomaterials: Gold nanorod imprinted matrices |
| P13 |
Tel Aviv University |
Synthesis and Characterization of Aucore-Irshell Nanoparticles for Oxygen Evolution Reaction Catalysis |
| P14 |
Ariel University |
Facile hydrothermal synthesis and electrochemical properties of Copper Telluride nanoparticles in aqueous electrolyte |
| P15 |
Ariel University |
Modified Successive Ionic Layer and Adsorption Reaction (SILAR) to introduce Vertically grown SnS nanosheets |
| P16 |
Technion |
NO2 Reduction on FeN4 S2 Catalysts: effect of buffer on activity and selectivity |
| P17 |
Bar Ilan University |
Metastable peroxide species enable efficient OER in non-alkaline Zn-air batteries |
| P18 |
Weizmann Institute |
Designing an Artificial Solid Electrolyte Interphase for Lithium Titanate Anodes in Sodium-Metal Batteries |
| P19 |
Shakked Schwartz Weizmann Institute |
Elucidating Lithium-ion Surface Adsorption on Electrode Materials using 7Li Dark-State Exchange Saturation Transfer NMR Spectroscopy |
| P20 |
The Hebrew University |
Establishing Benchmarks: Evaluating the Efficiency of Lithium Metal Electrodeposition in PEO-Based Solid-State Electrolytes |
| P21 |
Ben-Gurion University |
Microelectrode Arrays for In Situ Electrochemical Analysis of Neurochemicals |
| P22 |
Ben-Gurion University |
Development of electrochemical heavy metals microsensors using Dip-Pen Nanolithography (DPN) |
| P23 |
Bar Ilan University |
Challenges and progress in postmortem analysis for all-solid-state batteries X-ray photodegradation and ssNMR utilization |
| P24 |
Bar Ilan University |
Kinetic Analysis of the Oxygen Reduction Reaction Electrocatalysis Using Advanced Transient Voltammetry |
| P25 |
Weizmann Institute |
The effect of Current Density on Dendrite Formation and SEI Composition in Polymer Lithium Metal Batteries |
| P26 |
The Hebrew University |
Can Nanoplastic Be Imprinted and Detected Selectively? |
| P27 |
Ben-Gurion University |
Electrochemical-Optical Microfluidic Platform for Spatiotemporal Monitoring of Biofilm Growth and Functionality |
| P28 |
The Hebrew University |
High Entropy Oxides for Electrocatalytic Reactions: Advantages and Disadvantages |
| P29 |
Bar Ilan University |
The effect of polydentate ethers on the structure and electrochemistry of bridge Magnesium phenyl Aluminates. The novel approach for synthesis of the MgCl+ and Mg2+ cationic electrolytes |
| P30 |
Weizmann Institute |
Tracking Dendrites and Solid Electrolyte Interphase Formation in Composite Electrolyte using Solid State NMR Spectroscopy |
| P31 |
Nuclear Research Center |
Measurement of the Charge Density During the Reduction of Gold (Hydr)oxides Formed at Different Experimental Conditions |
| P32 |
The Hebrew University |
Optimizing Electrolyte Composition to Enhance the Rechargeability of Iron Metal Anodes |
| P33 |
Bar Ilan University |
To what extent do anions affect the electrodeposition of Zn? |
| P34 |
The Hebrew University |
Assessment of confined water in Prussian blue electrodes
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| P35 |
Tel Aviv University |
Ionogel Polymer Electrolytes for Flexible Lithium batteries |
| P36 |
Ben-Gurion University |
Systematic Study of Pre-Processing Electrochemical Signals Generated by Electrochemical Sensors |
| P37 |
The Hebrew University |
N-Heterocyclic Carbene as a Primer Coating for Corrosion Protection on Iron |
| P38 |
Tel Aviv University
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Sodium Metal Deposition and Stripping in Carbonate Electrolytes |
| P39 |
The Hebrew University |
Characterization of a single nano-cavity by Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy (SECM) |
| P40 |
The Hebrew University |
Delving into the self discharge of Polyimide |
| P41 |
Weizmann Institute |
Examining the Impact of Alumina Coating on Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LCO) Subject to High Potential Cycling |
| P42 |
Bar Ilan University |
Neutral Acyl Silanes vs. their Anion Radical Li salts as Electrolyte Additives for Lithium-Metal Batteries |
| P43 |
Bar Ilan University |
Ruthenium-based coating of carbon using atomic layer deposition for non-alkaline Zn-air batteries |
| P44 |
Bar Ilan University |
Effect of Novel Amino Acyl Silane Additive on the performance of Lithium-Metal Batteries |
| P45 |
Tel Aviv University |
Graphene Electrodes – Processing and Characterization |
| P46 |
Ariel University |
An approach to Electrochemical Ammonia synthesis using Concentrated Electrolytes |
| P47 |
Tel Aviv University |
Understanding Energy Barriers in Composite Solid Electrolytes |
| P48 |
Technion |
Ammonia from Air; |
| P49 |
Tel Aviv University |
Synthesis and Characterization of Aucore-Irshell Nanoparticles for Oxygen Evolution Reaction Catalysis |
| P50 |
Bar Ilan University |
Tailored P/O type Phase dependent Ni and Co-free Cathode for Sodium-Ion Batteries |
| P51 |
Ben-Gurion University |
Effect of deposition methods on catalyst morphology as a key for improving catalytic performance and stability during ECO2rr to Formate |
| P52 |
Ben-Gurion University |
Electrochemical Signals Dependency on Oxidative Stress Generated from Ex-Vivo Cancer Tumors |
| P53 |
Bar Ilan University |
LixSiyOz Coating for LiCoO2 Cathode Materials using Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Computational Modelling |
| P54 |
Bar Ilan University |
Atmospheric Influences on Zinc Electrodeposition in Zinc-Air Batteries |
| P55 |
The Hebrew University |
Understanding the underlying mechanism of cycling performance of anode free Zn batteries |
| P56 |
Ariel University |
Efficient C-N coupling in the direct synthesis of urea from CO2 and NO3 on Bi2S3 nanoparticles |
| P57 |
The Hebrew University |
High Entropy Oxides for Photoelectrocatalytic Applications |
| P58 |
Technion |
Bubble Release from Tunable Porous Carbons |
| P59 |
Ben-Gurion University |
Covalently Synthesized Alginate-Pyrrole Hydrogel as a 3D Printable Electroconductive Ink |
| P60 |
The Hebrew University |
Soft Robotic Actuators Based on 2D Materials |
| P61 |
The Hebrew University |
The Detection of Polysulfides via Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy |
| P62 |
Bar Ilan University |
Improving the Performance of LiNi0.9Co0.05Mn0.05O2 via Atomic Layer Deposition of ZnxOy Coating |
| P63 |
Bar Ilan University |
High Performances of Sodium All-Solid-State Batteries Using Zeolite Additive |
| P64 |
Bar Ilan University |
Silicon Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries Based on a New Polyimide Binder |
| P65 |
Tel Aviv University |
Enhanced Control of Ratchet-Based Ion Pumps via Potentiostatic Signals |
| P66 |
Technion |
Templating Macroporous Channels in Carbon by Custom-Designed ZnO Rods: A Gateway to New Applications |
| P67 |
The Hebrew University |
Electrochemical treatment for the removal of micropollutants from recycled water |
| P68 |
Weizmann Institute |
NMR-Powered Direct Probing Tool for Solid-Electrolyte Interphase Lithium-Ion Permeability |
| P69 |
Ariel University |
Palladium-embedded Laser-induced graphene for efficient formic acid oxidation |
| P70 |
The Hebrew University |
Monosaccharide-derived enantiomeric discrimination in SWCNT-based sensors |
| P71 |
Ariel University |
Investigating the best degree of laser graphitization of copper-based nanomaterials for CO2 electro-reduction. |
| P72 |
Bar Ilan University |
Electrochemistry of Very High Concentration Magnetite/Maghemite Aqueous Colloids |
| P73 |
Bar Ilan University |
self-discharge in flowless zn-br2 batteries and its mitigation |
| P74 |
Ben-Gurion University |
Halophilic microbial-assisted sea water electrolysis for decarbonized hydrogen production |
| P75 |
Bar Ilan University |
NMR study of PTFE Nanospheres Impregnated in Glass Fiber Separators for long-lived Lithium and Sodium metal batteries |
| P76 |
Bar Ilan University |
27Al Solid-State NMR Structural Study of the Surface Layers of Different Li-Ion Battery Cathode Materials Formed by Atomic Layer Deposition of LiAlxZnyOz |
| P77 |
Technion |
Quantitative Operando Optical Imaging and Processing Pipeline for Nickel Hydroxide Electrodes |
| P78 |
Ariel University |
Cerium Ferrite Composites: A New Frontier in Electrochemical Reduction of Nitrates to Ammonia |
| P79 |
Tel Aviv University |
Electrophoretic Deposition of Battery Materials |
| P80 |
Bar Ilan University |
Single Atom Pt on Carbon Nanotubes for Selective Electrocatalysis |
| P81 |
Tel Aviv University |
Ratchet driven ambipolar transport through nanopores with charged surfaces. |
| P82 |
Tel Aviv University |
LFP cathode/current collector microfiber-meshes with bi-and interlayered architectures for Li-ion battery |
| P83 |
Bar Ilan University |
Atomic Layer Deposition of SixZnyOz thin film coatings for Improved Electrochemical Performance of NMC811. |
| P84 |
Weizmann Institute |
On the Chemistry of Electrofreezing of Super-Cooled Water as Induced by an Al electrode |
| P85 |
Weizmann Institute |
Three-terminal resistivity switching device based on reversible oxygen ion migration at room temperature |
| P86 |
Technion |
The Impact of Flow on Electrolyte Resistance in Single-flow Batteries |
| P87 |
Technion |
Evaluation of Mn doped perovskite-type oxides as electrolyte materials for hydrogen conversion |
| P88 |
Technion |
Role of Graphene Underlayer on the Hole Transfer at Hematite's Surface for Water Splitting Applications |
| P89 |
Bar Ilan University |
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy as Applied to Energy Storage Systems: Exploiting its Advantages, Overcoming its Challenges |
| P90 |
Technion |
Nickel Hydroxide Catalysts for the Nitrogen Cycle |
| P91 |
Bar Ilan University |
Computational Insights into Improving Sodium-Ion Battery Performance with Nb-Doped, Cobalt-Free P2-type Na0.67Ni0.33Mn0.67O2 |
| P92 |
Ben-Gurion University |
Elucidating the Mechanisms Involved in Cr (VI) Removal by Activated Carbon Cloth |
| P93 |
Bar Ilan University |
Advanced flexible thin films coatings by Molecular Layer Deposition for improved high-capacity anodes |
| P94 |
Technion |
Quantum-Chemical Studies and Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Liquid Electrolyte in Rechargeable Silicon RedOx Batteries |
| P95 |
Bar Ilan University |
Rational Design of Oxygen Vacancy-containing Metal Oxide Electrocatalysts for Selective CO2 Conversion |
| P96 |
Sami Shamoon College |
Pattering of Meta-Chemical Surfaces using Dip-Pen Nanolithography: Electrodes for Precise Electrochemical Heavy Metal Sensing |
| P97 |
Ben-Gurion University |
Electrochemically Controlled Mucus Redox Model Using Oxidative and Reductive Mediators |
| P98 |
Ariel University |
Revisiting the charging mechanism of α-MnO2 in mildly acidic aqueous zinc electrolytes |
| P99 |
Bar Ilan University |
A bifunctional electrocatalyst for alkaline seawater splitting using ruthenium doped nickel molybdenum phosphide nanosheets |
| P100 |
Bar Ilan University |
Stabilizing LaNiO3 as an Acid Stable Electrocatalyst for Oxygen Evolution Reaction |
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The event will take place at the new Brain Research Center in the Safra Campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Transportation, Parking, and Internal Shuttling Service
Reaching the Safra Campus is simple and recommended by public transportation although it can also be reached by car. We highly recommend taking the train to the Navon railway station in Jerusalem, crossing Jaffa Street, and taking the 68 line that drives into the Safra Campus. Get off at either the "Academy of Music" station or the next one "Safra Campus/Institute for Life Sciences" and within a 5-minute walk you can reach the new Brain Research Center.
Those arriving by car can use the invitation letter to enter the campus. Bear in mind that parking places are available below the Brain Research Center but are limited. There are a few parking lots that are within a 5-10 min walk from the conference site.
Visiting Jerusalem is always special and we recommend you also to visit the new National Library that is located nearby and can be reached with bus 66 that leaves from the entrance of the campus. Other recommended spots to visit are the Botanical Garden, and obviously, the Israel Museum.
See you at the ISEL 2024 Meeting on July 8, 2024!
The new Brain Research Center
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Awards for Excellent Lectures Contributed by the Baruch Zinger Family
Pavel Savchenko - The Hebrew University
Rifael Z. Snitkoff-Sol - Bar Ilan University
Edi Mados - Tel Aviv University
Roni Cohen Vaza - Ben-Gurion University
Awards for Excellent Posters Contributed by the Israel Rubinstein Family and Judith Rishpon Family
Shiri Dishon - Weizmann Institute
Ayan Maity - Weizmann Institute
Amreen Bano - Bar Ilan University
Nadav Maimon - Weizmann Institute
Orly Aminov - Bar Ilan University
Noa Soffer Lugassy - Technion
Roman Kapaev - Bar Ilan University
Daniel Freidzon - Weizmann Institute
Shakked Schwartz - Weizmann Institute
Noam Shlush - Ben-Gurion University
The Baruch Zinger Award
Dr. Baruch Zinger was born in Haifa on November 21st 1950. He graduated from the Hebrew Reali High School, and in 1968 began his military service in the paratrooper unit of the Nahal Brigade, which was sent to kibbutz Revivim in the Negev.
After completing his service, he studied chemistry as an undergraduate at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. When the Yom Kippur War broke out, Baruch took part in the fierce battles at the Suez Canal and in the city of Suez.
In 1980 he completed his Ph.D. under the supervision of Professor James Becker, at the Ben-Gurion University in Beer Sheva.
In 1981 Baruch took a post-doctoral position with Professor Larry Miller at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, starting a collaboration that would continue over the next 20 years with yearly visits and 2 sabbaticals.
In 1985, after returning to Israel, Baruch joined the staff of the Soreq Nuclear Research Center, where he held key positions until his death.
"Dr. Baruch Zinger was a scientist at the Soreq Nuclear Research Center, where he headed several projects of national importance, in the field of conducting polymers, to name but one. His contribution to these projects was considerable and brought about important breakthroughs. Baruch was a researcher with a great range of knowledge in many different areas, and was a very creative thinker. He initiated and headed innovative and original projects, which won great renown in the international scientific community. "
Prof. David Behar, The Nuclear Research Center, Nachal Soreq.
Throughout his life, wherever he went, Baruch’s humility and unassuming nature, his friendliness and human warmth captured the hearts of all those around him, making many friends, both in and outside the scientific community.
He embodied a rare combination of wisdom, talent and creativity in his scientific endeavors, and beyond those was also keenly interested in literature, poetry, and art. Above all, he loved the music and the songs of Israel. He was an expert on Hebrew Songs across the generations, sang in a choir, and planned to extend his musical education academically when he retired.
Baruch Zinger was murdered on December 2nd 2001 by two Palestinian terrorists, while on his way to pick up his son, who was on leave from his army unit. His unexpected death was a terrible blow to the hundreds of people who knew him in his native Israel and around the world.
The Baruch Zinger Memorial Fund was founded on July 3rd 2003 by Baruch’s family, friends, and colleagues. The Fund aims to preserve the memory of Dr. Baruch Zinger by supporting young science students and researchers and advancing scientific education. The Fund grants yearly scholarships to undergraduate chemistry students, and awards prizes to graduate students and postdocs through the Israeli Electro-Chemical Society. In addition, the Fund organized science-enrichment programs for high school students
This is the first time the award is being given, dedicated in memory of our beloved Judith Rishpon, a professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at Tel Aviv University – and by her training, an electrochemist.
The truth is, if we had asked Judith whether she agreed to call the award after her name, she would undoubtedly have refused adamantly. Her humility was her way of life, a value she lived by – so much so that even when she passed away about a year and a half ago, our neighbors did not know that Judith was a professor.
Therefore, awarding this prize is also a good opportunity to share a bit about the woman she was.
Judith was born in September 1945 in Petah Tikva. Her father, Prof. Ze'ev Teva, was one of the founders of Kaplan Hospital in Rehovot, so her love for science and humanity was never unfamiliar to her. In 1969, she completed her bachelor's degree in Chemistry at the Hebrew University and her master's and Ph.D. at the Weizmann Institute under the guidance of Prof. Israel Miller. She completed her Ph.D. in 1978 on electrochemical methods for studying the penetration of proteins and peptides into lipid monolayers.
During her years at the Weizmann Institute, Judith instructed at science youth camps, where she met the camp director, Moshe Greenspan. Moshe wanted to marry Judith, but she set one condition: that he complete his doctorate, which had been prolonged due to his educational activities. Moshe had to agree, and the two married in 1972. The young couple chose a common and new family name – Rishpon. After completing her doctorate, Judith did a post-doctorate in the Soil Department of the Faculty of Agriculture, and then Judith and Moshe, with their young children Amir and Ayelet, moved to the United States. Judith worked as a researcher at NASA's Ames Research Center in California, interpreting the findings from the Viking probe regarding Martian soil. In 1980, the family returned to Israel, to their home at Weizmann Institute, and Judith was accepted as a researcher at the School of Chemistry at Tel Aviv University; four years later, she moved to the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, established by Prof. Ephraim Katzir after his retirement from the presidency.
Judith's main research was in the field of analytical chemistry, focusing on diagnostics based on biosensors. She worked alongside excellent researchers at Tel Aviv University: Ehud Gazit, Itai Benhar, Yossi Shaham, and Amihay Freeman. As part of her work, she developed advanced analytical methods, such as detecting cancer cells in biopsy samples by monitoring enzymatic activity levels, determining glucose levels using advanced techniques in fermentation processes, and determining bacterial levels in suspension, and quantitatively determining inflammation by measuring the level of CRP using carbon nanotubes. Judith's research attracted the interest of senior researchers in the field – at Cambridge University, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and her electrochemist colleagues, the late Eliezer Giladi, and Emmanuel Peled and Adam Heller, may they live long. For three decades, Judith battled lung cancer, living this period with one lung. Despite this, she never stopped her research work and engaged in student supervision and teaching. Over the years, many of her students became senior researchers in academia and industry, and this was her greatest pride.
We miss Judith greatly, every day and at every turn. We draw encouragement and optimism from the award in her name and hope it will promote research excellence in her spirit and values – humility, kindness, and love of humanity, with the understanding that the role of science is to help humanity.
With best wishes for success to the winners and with immense longing,
Moshe, children Amir and Ayelet, and grandchildren Evyatar and Lily
Israel Rubinstein passed away at the age of 70 on 21 October 2017 in Rehovot, Israel. Israel completed his PhD in Tel-Aviv University (1975-1979). He then joined the laboratory of Prof. Allen Bard (U. Texas, Austin) for postdoctoral studies (1979-1981). After two years at GE Research Center in Schenectady, NY, he moved in 1983 to the Weizmann Institute (WIS), Rehovot, Israel, becoming a full professor in 1996. Israel joined the Electrochemical Society in 1983 and was named a Fellow in 2002.
After joining the WIS, Israel’s main scientific focus was on polymer- and monomolecular layer-modified electrodes. During this early period, he published a series of seminal papers on the electrochemistry of modified electrodes. In the early 1990s, Israel, in collaboration with Prof. Gary Hodes, pioneered the field of epitaxial deposition of semiconductor nanoparticles on single-crystal surfaces. In further studies, Israel and Dr. Alexander Vaskevich, who joined his group, turned to the development of plasmonic nanostructures based on gold island films. They were able to demonstrate the high sensitivity of the optical properties of these films to the adsorption of very few molecules, establishing thereby a general platform for applications in biosensing and environmental monitoring.
Many of Prof. Rubinstein's students become leaders in their fields in academic research and the high-tech industry both in Israel and abroad. Israel was among the founding faculty members of the Department of Materials and Interfaces of the WIS, established in 1991. He served on the advisory board of several international and national scientific organizations and served as chairperson of numerous national and international conferences.
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