Analytical chemistry and Materials' R&D, early-stage product development: translating ideas to working POCs. 1. Polymers, Electrospinning, Fibers, and application of polymers to various fields.2. Gas analysis, VOC analysis, GCMS, IMS, Gas sensors, Breath diagnostics, solid phase microextraction ( SPME ), and Thermal desorption.

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Initiated and led the development and commercialization of a patent-pending functional membrane for improved VOC's detection. Enabling novel diagnostic processes:- leading ideation stage and building a concept for a valuable product- market analysis, identifying industry key players and trends- Building a go-to-market strategy- product-oriented R&D plan - iteration, iteration, iterationA member of the Technion task force (March - April 2020) for developing technological… Show more Initiated and led the development and commercialization of a patent-pending functional membrane for improved VOC's detection. Enabling novel diagnostic processes:- leading ideation stage and building a concept for a valuable product- market analysis, identifying industry key players and trends- Building a go-to-market strategy- product-oriented R&D plan - iteration, iteration, iterationA member of the Technion task force (March - April 2020) for developing technological solutions against covid-19. Helped in conceptualizing and building the POC for the 'Maya' stickerLeading several R&D projects as an applied researcher in the "NanoEngineering group". In charge of collaboration with various partners from industry and government agencies.Electrospinning specialist - developed fibrous structures systems for several applications: * Protein-based fibers for food applications* Nonwoven membrane for material valve replacement* Encapsulations of beads in fibers for agriculture application* A membrane for sampling airborne analytes Show less

NanoSpun Technologies develop a novel encapsulation platform of various biological elements in a proprietary fibrous polymeric structure. The hybrid physical structure enables the improvement of biotechnological processes. (e.g. bacteria, yeast, mammalian cells, enzymes).Responsibility: Build the scaffolding needed for creating new collaborations. Addressing all the critical formative stages • Coordinated BD and R&D activities, needs and constraints• Characterized… Show more NanoSpun Technologies develop a novel encapsulation platform of various biological elements in a proprietary fibrous polymeric structure. The hybrid physical structure enables the improvement of biotechnological processes. (e.g. bacteria, yeast, mammalian cells, enzymes).Responsibility: Build the scaffolding needed for creating new collaborations. Addressing all the critical formative stages • Coordinated BD and R&D activities, needs and constraints• Characterized technical barriers and optional solutions • Identified novel applications • Identified and contacted potential partners and clients • Managed technological collaborations with multinational partners• Presented the company and its technology in various platforms - supporting BD activities Show less

Developed a novel technology (hands-on) for encapsulating biological elements inside polymeric fibers. Led various R&D projects as a group leader (up to 3) and as an independent researcher. Experienced R&D project manager in a multidisciplinary and rapidly changing environment. . Focused on developing the core platform technology and novel applications for different biotech-based markets – mostly fermentation processes for production of protein and bio-chemicals, water and air… Show more Developed a novel technology (hands-on) for encapsulating biological elements inside polymeric fibers. Led various R&D projects as a group leader (up to 3) and as an independent researcher. Experienced R&D project manager in a multidisciplinary and rapidly changing environment. . Focused on developing the core platform technology and novel applications for different biotech-based markets – mostly fermentation processes for production of protein and bio-chemicals, water and air purification.Skills:Electrospinning - extensive hands-on experience: • Development of proprietary polymeric formulation. • Fiber production and characterization. • Production scale up. Microbiology – hands-on experience in fermentation processes and basic microbiological techniques. Development of chemical and biological assays. Example of demonstrated success:Leading the development of a robust enzyme encapsulation process inside polymeric fibers and production of an active non-woven fabric. From concept to production readiness. Show less

Develop a device for improved phosphate clearness during hemodialysis treatment. Part of a 2 person team hired to validate the technological concept on which the company was founded.

Leading 3 POC Projects related to detection of renal failure Research for thesis under the NA-NOSE© project in cooperation with AMIT Institute

Building and operating various experimental systems in a research laboratory at the Technion