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Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

The Hebrew University Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology mission is to support the fabrication and characterization of nanoscale devices and materials for both academic and industrial users. We do this by maintaining a state-of-the-art well-equipped cleanroom facility and advanced characterization instruments with a wide range of capabilities, all operated by our highly professional staff, who are who are experts in their field. On top of being a core facility center, the nano Center provides a platform for research collaborations, encourages Interdisciplinary approach between its faculty members, Initiates and produces various events to promote knowledge and research in Nano and train the next generation of scientists by M.Sc. track with specialization in Nano. 

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M.Sc. Study Programs

Our vision is to nurture our students to become a major force in shaping the future of Israeli science and technology both in academia and in industry. A special graduate study program towards a M.Sc. degree in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology has been developed in our center, to educate and prepare outstanding students towards a successful research and industrial careers in those cutting-edge fields.

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Call for proposals – 3D competition 2024

28.01.2024

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Dear Nano community,

We are looking forward to the annual Nano center's conference.
Following the academic school year schedule, we are considering holding the conference in early May (and will not be held on April 17-18). An exact date will be announced as soon as possible.

Call for proposals – 3D 
For the second time, we are holding the 3D Nano-Art competition!
This is your opportunity to design and present a 3D model based on your research, and win a 3D printer
 
3D printing enables freedom in creating complex models, not accessible by conventional manufacturing techniques, limited only by imagination. In this competition, we welcome you to explore your creativity in developing an artistic impression based on your research as a 3D-printed structure. Any creative ideas are welcome. Emphasis will be placed on the value added by 3D printing, relevance to your research, functionality, and, of course, creativity and aesthetic value.
 
A few possible examples are –
 Converting a 2D microscope image to a 3D printed model, highlighting the 3D nature of this sample.

  • A 3D representation illustrating complex concepts of your research - molecular structures, photonic crystals, devices, and more.
  • Additional original ideas are encouraged.

Submission process:

Initial submission of a concept by: February 10, 2024.

  • The concept will include: a sketch or a picture of the idea and a brief description of the initial design of the structure (up to 100 words).
  • It is recommended to set a 30 minute meeting with the 3D printing center staff to consolidate an initial idea before the submission – huji3dpc@mail.huji.ac.il  |  02-6585719.
  • 10 works will be selected and awarded the opportunity to present in the upcoming Nano Center conference.
  • Each selected work will receive, free of charge, three hours of design work with the center's 3D unit team, to develop your concept into a 3D model as well as 250 ILS worth of 3D printing
  • Available printing materials are: plastic and plaster.
  • Additional time or printing is available at researcher's standard prices. The printing funds are usually enough for FDM prints.
  • The works selected will award the students with a presentation of the 3D printing center's capabilities, and a short course on 3D CAD using SolidWorks.

Please note:

  • The competition 3D models will be presented during the conference.
  • It is possible to propose a project built on previously submitted and developed work - provided that it has a development compared to the previous model.
  • A special committee will judge the works.
  • The prize for the first-place winner - a 3D printer.
  • Kindly be aware that submitting your 3D Printed Nano Art provides the HUCNN with full rights to use it for PR publications after the event. HUCNN is eligible to publish works, fully acknowledging the person who submitted the artwork. The material may be published in prints and/or may be found on the center's website.

Please submit the Initial submission by e-mail to karinc@savion.huji.ac.il 

Thanks to the team of the 3D unit for managing, designing, and leading the competition -
Matan Divald
Yuval Yanushpolsky
Dr. Yariv Pinto
 

 

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Nano Center Call for Proposals for Multi-Disciplinary Joint Research

16 January 2024

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Central themes in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology are multidisciplinarity and collaboration. The Hebrew University Center for Nanoscience & Nanotechnology as a center of scientific and technological excellence fosters top-notch cross-disciplinary research from different faculties and fields including chemistry, physics, engineering, life sciences, agriculture, pharmacy, and medicine.
In order to further promote joint multi-disciplinary research in the Nano Center we will fundcross-disciplinary research which is aimed to encourage and increase collaborations between members of our Nano Center coming from deferent institutes and fields of research. We invite proposal applications, from groups consisting of two Nanocenter members coming from different institutes (e.g. Chemistry and Physics), for joint research in fields related to all areas of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
Funding will be given for one year and will consist of scholarships for 2 PhD students per research (one from each Nano Center member group), at the level of 100% for each approved research proposal. Few proposals (~3) will be funded. 

Eligibility Criteria:

  •  Every joint multi-disciplinary research submission must be a collaboration between two Nano Center members, from deferent fields and different institutes. (click here for Nano Center's members info)
  • The approved funding will cover 2 100% PhD scholarships, one for each of the two Nano members submitting the research proposal.
  • Each Nano Center member can submit only one proposal. 
  • Progress report to the Nano Center and donors will be required at the end of the year.
  • Applications sent last year and not yet funded can be resubmitted

Required Documents for Submission:

1. Abstract for the submitted Joint research (up to 1 page)

2. Name of 2 PhD students who will work on the joint project and receive the scholarship (one from each lab) – if know at this time.     Please note: 

- Scholarship funding can begin up to two months from the date of approval and it will not be possible to transfer funding to another student in the laboratory during the funding period.

- The PhD student cannot receive other financial support from the Nano Center.

3. PI and Students CV's including list of publications if applicable (for each student and 10 selected publications for each PI).

4. Commitment letter from each PI stating that: 

“The PI is committed provide the student with a matching of at least 100% for the one-year duration of the funded project”.

Application Process: 

The joint research applications should be sent by one of the PI's via e-mail to Karin Cohen: Karinc@savion.huji.ac.il no later than February 1, 2024.

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Dan Maydan Prize in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2023

November 12, 2024

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The Hebrew University's Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology hereby invites nominations of candidates for the Dan Maydan Prize in Nanoscience Research 2024 for outstanding mid-career scientist in in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 

About the prize:
The $10,000 Dan Maydan Prize in Nanoscience Research is awarded annually to an outstanding mid-career scientist, from Israel or abroad, for significant academic achievements in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. The prize enables an interchange of knowledge between the Center’s scientists and Nano-scientists worldwide 

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Nominations are to be made by recognized scientists and academic leaders. Self-nominations are not allowed.
  • Candidates should have received their doctorate from 1.1.2007 onwards.
    Maternity leave extension – 12 months for each child after the PhD.
  • Candidates should be affiliated with an academic research institution.
  • Candidates should be significant emerging scientific leaders in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology with outstanding track record of a major discovery in the field, and current ground-breaking research activity in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. 

Nominations process:

  Applications by recognized scientists and scientific leaders nominating suitable candidates should be submitted as PDF files to the HUCNN by email to
  huj-nano@savion.huji.ac.il  no later than March 14 , 2024 and should include:

  • Cover page with the following info: 

           Name of applicant including contact details
           Name of nominator including contact details
           Names of recommenders including contact details 

  • CV (including relevant personal information, candidate’s contact information, and up to 10 most significant publications in nanotechnology)
  • List of publications and summary of bibliographic citation data of the candidate
  • Short citation of the reason for awarding the prize to the candidate (up to 250 words)
  • Award justification by the nominator: Summary of main research achievements in nanoscience and nanotechnology (1-2 pages)
  • At least two additional letters of recommendation (in addition to the award justification)

Selection Committee:
A selection committee, of at least three members, headed by the founding director of the HUCNN (Prof. Uri Banin) and the current director of the HUCNN (Prof. Hadar Steinberg) will review all potential candidates and select the most suitable for the award. 

Award ceremony: 
The Prize will be awarded to the laureate at a ceremony in 2024 at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Edmond J. Safra Campus, Jerusalem, Israel.
The prize laureate will be invited to Jerusalem for a week as a guest of the Hebrew University nanoscience community, giving academic lectures and seminars as well as engaging and interacting with faculty members, students and technical-scientific staff.  


 

 

 

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