Outstanding Scientist

THE ICS PRIZE FOR THE OUTSTANDING SCIENTIST

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Prof. Michael Urbakh

Tel Aviv University

2019

For his pioneering contributions to the field of nanotribology, particularly for the introduction of new ways to control frictional properties of sliding interfaces.

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Prof. Ashraf Brik

Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

2019

For his seminal contributions to the chemical synthesis of modified proteins, which led to better understanding of their properties and function in health and disease.

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Prof. Uri Banin

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

2018

For his pioneering discoveries in the chemistry and physics of semiconductor and hybrid semiconductor-metal nanocrystals and their applications in nanotechnology for displays, photocatalysis and biology.

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Prof. Ron Naaman

Weizmann Institute of Science

2018

For his discovery of the chiral induced spin selectivity (CISS) effect and for

his work on the interaction of electrons with bio-molecules.

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Prof. Gershom (Jan M. L.) Martin

Weizmann Institute of Science

2017

For developing novel computational methodologies that lead to new insights into the structures and activities of molecules and materials.

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Prof. Dan Meyerstein

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Ariel University

2017

For his pioneering contributions to inorganic chemistry and their consequences to metals in biological systems.

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Prof. Daniella Goldfarb

Weizmann Institute of Science

2016

For developing methodologies of pulsed high-field EPR spectroscopy, and applying them to diverse problems in chemistry and biology, such as the molecular structure and dynamics of mesoporous materials and metalloproteins.

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Prof. Emanuel Peled

Tel Aviv University

2015

Inventor and developer of the Solid-Electrolyte-Interphase (SEI) model for non-aqueous alkali-metal batteries. This model, which was cited over 15,000 times, constitutes a paradigm change in the understanding of lithium batteries and has thus enabled the development of safer, durable, higher-power and lower-cost lithium batteries for portable and EV applications.

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Prof. Yoram Cohen

Tel Aviv University

2015

Established the experimental MRI unit of Tel Aviv University, served as Head of the Strauss Center for Computational Neuro-Imaging and was Head of the School of Chemistry. His research ranges from supramolecular chemistry in solution and molecular capsules to the applications of advanced MRI techniques for studying structure and pathologies in the central nervous system with special emphasis on diffusion NMR and MRI.

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Arie Zaban

Bar Ilan University

2014

For his outstanding invoative and prolific contribution to renewable energy and particulary to photovaltic cells, batteries, and materials science for energy applications.

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Ronny Neumann

Weizmann Institute of Science

2014

For his work in the field of catalytic oxidation, which has resulted in major achievements in ‘Green Chemistry’, particularly in the usage of benign oxidants and water as a solvent, for selective oxidation of a great array of organic compounds, and in reductive chemistry of CO2 as well as in the quantitative conversion of cellulose and hemicellulose to synthesis gas (CO and H2).

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Zeev Gross

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

2013

For disclosing the large potential of corrole metal complexes as mediators for important processes in human health and catalysis.

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Aharon Gedanken

Bar Ilan University

2012

For his prolific contributions to spectroscopy and to the fabrication of new nanomaterials using sonochemistry, microwave dielectric heating, sonoelectrochemistry and RAPET. He used his methods and materials to encapsulate biologically active compounds in microspheres and formed composite materials of antiviral and antibacterial activity.

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Ilan Marek

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

2012

For his creative contributions to the development of new methodologies in organic synthesis. His one-pot reactions using readily available starting materials, which lead to high regio- and stereo-specificity, allow for efficient synthesis of complex materials.

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David Cahen

Weizmann Institute of Science

2011

For his seminal contributions to the chemistry and physics of photovoltaic materials and devices, such as solar cells, and for providing means for controlling their optical and electronic properties.

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Doron Aurbach

Bar Ilan University
2011

For his seminal research on non-aqueous electrochemistry, development of rechargeable magnesium batteries, and for the development of novel spectro-electrochemical tools for the study of reactive electrochemical systems.

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Jacob Klein

Weizmann Institute of Science

2010

For his discoveries and seminal contributions to the physical chemistry of soft matter and interfaces, providing fundamental insight on processes such as biological lubrication.

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David Avnir

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

2010

For his discoveries and pioneering studies on entrapment of organic compounds in sol-gel materials.

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Lia Addadi

Weizmann Institute of Science

2009

For advancing the field of biomineralization and for the impact of their studies on the field of material sciences. Professors Addadi and Weiner provided fundamental understanding of the mechanisms by which living organisms create crystals, showing that these processes occur by the conversion of amorphous states to crystalline arrays.

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