Celebrating Scientific Excellence: Faculty Research Day 2026 Recap

Last week, the faculty hosted its central annual event – Faculty Research Day 2026. The conference highlighted the extensive and exceptional scientific work being conducted within our walls, bringing together academic faculty, researchers, students, and staff for a day dedicated to innovation, inspiration, and academic excellence.

Throughout the day, participants gained deep insight into the faculty’s frontline research through a series of captivating lectures delivered by our faculty members. Alongside the lectures, an impressive poster exhibition showcased no less than 68 research works by graduate students, presenting groundbreaking developments at the forefront of science.

The highlight of the event was the official ceremony recognizing outstanding academic achievements and presenting awards to our exceptional researchers and students.

Congratulations to the Outstanding Poster Competition Winners:

  • Eman Nassar – from Prof. Ashraf Brik’s research group

  • Neta Ben-Ari – from Assoc. Prof. Saar Rahav’s research group

  • Sean Adler – from Dr. Ori Green’s research group

  • Akanksha Dubey – from Dr. Ofer Neufeld’s research group

Congratulations to the Prestigious Schulich Prize Winners for 2026:

  • Noam Orbach – from Distinguished Prof. Ilan Marek’s research group

  • Tamer Saiaede – from Prof. Moris Eisen’s research group

  • Anna Orieshyna – from Assoc. Prof. Nadav Amdursky’s research group

  • Dina Shpasser – Faculty Teaching Fellow

The Faculty is immensely proud of all the winners and their remarkable achievements, which serve as a source of inspiration for our entire academic community.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the faculty members, researchers, presenters, students, and the many partners who took part, supported, and contributed to the tremendous success of this day. Our unique faculty spirit, which combines uncompromising research with a warm, cohesive community, was demonstrated at its absolute best.

🔗 Click here to view the full photo album and key moments from Faculty Research Day 2026