funds

Institutes and Endowment Funds for Research

• The Max and Betty Kranzberg Institute for Electronic Devices
• The Center for Nanostructuring
• The Stephan Meadow Fund for Experimental Aerodynamics
• The Gordon Center for Energy Studies
• The Ela Kodesz Institute for Cardiac Physical Sciences and Engineering, directed by Prof. Ofer Barnea
• The Wolfson Applied Materials Research Center
• The Nicholas and Elizabeth Slezak Super Center for Cardiac Research and Medical Engineering
• The Bertold and Sonia Badler Research Fund for Technological Development in Cardiology
• The Tamara Glanz Research Fund in Visual Technology
• The Harold Tanenbaum Fund in Biomedical Engineering
• The Yitzhak and Chaya Weinstein Research Institute for Signal Processing

The Max and Betty Kranzberg Institute for Electronic Devices

Inaugurated in 1981, the Institute conducts research and development of devices for the detection and amplification of light, infrared radiation and penetrating radiation, useful in nuclear medicine and night vision; devices for computer memories; the development of solar collectors and solar cells suitable for the commercial production of electricity; and research on new sources for short electromagnetic waves, important for communications.

The Center for Nanostructuring

Joint with the Faculty of Exact Sciences, the Faculty of Life Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine

The Stephan Meadow Fund for Experimental Aerodynamics

The Fund helps maintain an innovative laboratory in experimental aerodynamics. The Fund is used to maintain and update equipment and develop new experimental techniques and testing facilities. Among other functions, the laboratory prepares skilled engineers for key research positions in Israel Aircraft Industries, Raphael and other aeronautic firms.

The Gordon Center for Energy Studies

A study program offered by the Center aims to provide the skills and manpower required by the energy industries and governmental bodies.

The Center offers such courses as Solar Energy and Reservoir Geophysics, Fuel Cells, Energy Management and Photovoltaics, given by prominent scientists in their respective fields. It also supports research programs in energy ­ related fields within the University leading to higher degrees in graduate programs.

The Ela Kodesz Institute for Cardiac Physical Sciences and Engineering directed by Prof. Ofer Barnea

The Ela Kodesz Institute for Cardiac Physical Sciences and Engineering was established in 1993. The center promotes research in diversified subjects such as coronary flow and regulation; electrical activity of the heart; modeling and simulation of cardiac systems, imaging and ultrasound technologies and diagnosis; lasers and optical fibers.

The Wolfson Applied Materials Research Center

The Center features state-of-the-art analytical tools, comprehensive characterization systems under one roof, and a team of highly professional staff members backed by eminent professors in diverse areas of material science.

Research at the Center is carried out in five general areas: electronic and opto-electronic materials, structural materials, biological materials, and environmental materials.

The Nicholas and Elizabeth Slezak Super Center for Cardiac Research and Medical Engineering

Research teams associated with the Super Center are engaged in the following areas:

• Cardiovascular system analysis
• Biomechanics of heart, muscle, blood vessels and lung
• Biotelemetry
• Experimental models of cardiac surgery and invasive procedures
• Laser and fiber optics
• Digital process of biological signals
• Mathematical and physical models of cardiac systems
• Medical imaging

The Bertold and Sonia Badler Research Fund for Technological Development in Cardiology

The Bertoid and Sonia Badler Research Fund for Technological Development in Cardiology was established by Dr. Sonia Badler of Caracas Venezuela. The fund aims to improve existing technologies and develop new methods which are related to non-invasive cardiac diagnosis, valvular flows, minimally invasive coronary procedures and assisted circulation.

The Tamara Glanz Research Fund in Visual Technology

The fund was established to support research in new technologies and modalities of vision. The models and technologies which are being developed with the aid of the fund are the basis for new devices and prostheses for vision improvement, orientation and motion.

The Harold Tanenbaum Fund in Biomedical Engineering