7 Prof. Ehud Banin, Udi, as he is known affectionately by his colleagues and friends, began his job as the director of the Institute for Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials on October 8, 2023, one day after the brutal and horrific massacre of Israeli citizens on Israeli Land by Hamas terrorists. He and the many multicultural and multi-faceted scientists working in BINA, are unified not only in their determination to win this war and bring back the hostages but in their belief that science and technology will continue to better our civilization. We asked Prof. Udi Banin to share his vision of the future as he takes the helm of the Institute for Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials As an early recruit and proponent of The Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences and Bar-Ilan University’s Institute for Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials, I credit BINA with shaping my current research of nanotech applications in the diagnosis and fight against infectious diseases. Now, as I step into the hard-to-fill shoes of Prof. Dror Fixler as BINA’s next director, I am filled with excitement at this exceptional opportunity to lead BINA into the future. In guiding the trajectory of BINA, my objectives span across a multi-dimensional landscape. Firstly, at the cornerstone of our pursuits lies the paramount mission of advancing scientific knowledge and upholding a standard of excellence that distinguishes our center. This endeavor hinges upon our ability to attract and recruit individuals of exceptional caliber, Leading BINA into the Future: A Vision of Innovation, Education, Collaboration, and Community Engagement A new BINA’s Director whose collective expertise will continue to propel us forward. Equally vital is our commitment to the continuous enhancement and maintenance of our state-of-the-art equipment center, enabling us to remain at the forefront of technological innovation and discovery. In parallel, I am deeply invested in cultivating an environment that thrives on innovation and the seamless transfer of technology. While rooted in a firm appreciation for fundamental scientific exploration, I recognize the unique capacity of interdisciplinary collaboration to ignite breakthroughs. Thus, I envision our center as a beacon for innovation, fostering an ecosystem where pioneering ideas are transformed into practical solutions that address pressing challenges across diverse domains such as healthcare and sustainability. Our role extends beyond mere facilitation; we are poised to actively support and guide researchers and students in realizing the full potential of their innovations. Moreover, I see substantial promise in expanding our educational initiatives. While BINA is an institute rather than a traditional faculty, our evolving role within the larger academic landscape suggests a commitment to training the next generation of experts. One such avenue could involve crafting courses accessible to external students, enabling them to grasp the intricacies of cutting-edge equipment usage. This initiative, in turn, ensures the cultivation of adept professionals who can harness the potential of advanced scientific tools.
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