The research in our group lies at the broad interface between nanomaterials science and biotechnology. This rapidly advancing research area is commonly termed as nano-biotechnology. Our research includes the basic study of structure-property relationships of nanomaterials and application of this knowledge in development of innovative materials and functional materials systems. We are interested in nanostructured materials such as porous Silicon and their interface with soft matter e.g. hydrogels, biomolecules, and living cells. Understanding these interfaces allows us to rationally design biosensors for detection of biological and chemical toxins, new drug delivery platforms, and functional responsive materials.
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We are hiring – Research scientist
The Lab of Multifunctional Nanomaterials at the Department of Biotechnology and Food Engineering at the Technion is searching for a Ph.D research scientist for leading an international project on antimicrobial surfaces for food packaging.
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We are hiring!
The Lab of Multifunctional Nanomaterials at the Department of Biotechnology and Food Engineering at the Technion is searching for a Ph.D research scientist for leading an international project on antimicrobial surfaces for food packaging.
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We are hiring! – Post Doc opening
NanoPack for Safe Food Packaging! EU Awards €7.7 Million to NanoPack Project to Introduce Nanotechnology-Based Antimicrobial Packaging to Enhance Food Safety and Reduce Waste
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Ziloni N., Rosenberg M., Holtzman L., Schori H., Shefi O., Segal E. Prolonged Controlled Delivery of Nerve Growth Factor using Porous Silicon Nanostructures, Journal of Controlled Release, published online.
Massad-Ivanir N., Shtenberg G., Raz N., Gazenbeek C., Budding D., Bos M.P, Segal E., Porous Silicon-Based Biosensors: Towards Real-Time Optical Detection of Target Bacteria in the Food Industry, Scientific Reports, 6, Article number: 38099 (2016)
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K Urmann, S Arshavsky-Graham, JG Walter, T Scheper, E Segal., Whole-cell detection of live lactobacillus acidophilus on aptamer-decorated porous silicon biosensors, Analyst 141 (18), 5432-5440 (2016)
Ude C., Ben-Dov N., Jochums A., Li Z., Segal E., Scheper T., Beutel S., Online analysis of protein inclusion bodies produced in E. coli by monitoring alterations in scattered and reflected light, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 100 (9), 4147-4159 (2016).
Shemesh R., Krepker M., Nitzan N., Vaxman A., Segal E., Active packaging containing encapsulated carvacrol for control of postharvest decay, Postharvest Biology and Technology, 118, 175-182 (2016)