BIU Researchers Secure NIS 23 Million in ISF Grants for 2023-24
These grants will propel research across various fields, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, public health, mental health, sustainable energy, and environmental quality
The ISF, Israel's premier funding body for cutting-edge basic research, has recognized the exceptional scientific excellence of Bar-Ilan's diverse research community. This substantial financial boost will not only advance innovative studies but also facilitate the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment for the university's laboratories.
Among the grant recipients are some of Bar-Ilan's brightest minds:
Prof. Yonatan Aumann and Prof. David Sarne from the Department of Computer Science are exploring human-computer interfaces in advisory systems, aiming to enhance user satisfaction in applications like navigation and stock trading.
Prof. Moti Fridman from the Faculty of Engineering is pushing the boundaries of quantum temporal optics, developing novel tools to measure ultra-fast quantum events.
Dr. Shimrit Daches from the Department of Psychology is investigating the role of depression in positive emotion dynamics, with potential implications for improving mental health interventions.
Dr. Maayan Katzir from the Conflict Management and Negotiation Program is introducing an innovative approach to conflict resolution by integrating need-based emotion regulation in interpersonal conflicts.
Prof. Ronit Irshai from the Gender Studies Program is examining sexuality and gender in contemporary Orthodox Jewish law, exploring the intricate relationships between holiness, gender, and the human body.
Other notable projects include research on long-term commitment mechanisms in intergenerational dilemmas, brain mechanisms of real-life attention, decoding Arabic language structure in children, unconventional superconductivity theory, and developing multi-elemental material systems for sustainable energy.
This impressive array of funded projects showcases Bar-Ilan University's commitment to advancing knowledge across disciplines and its significant contribution to Israel's scientific landscape. As these researchers embark on their groundbreaking studies, the university community eagerly anticipates the innovative discoveries and societal impacts that will undoubtedly emerge from these well-deserved grants.