Hadar Steinberg is a Full Professor working the Racah institute of physics since 2013. His research involves the study of electronic and optical effects in two-dimensional (2D) materials, based on a specialized methods for fabricating intricate electronic devices by assembling layers as thin as a single atom.

Prof. Steinberg is interested in a range of topics. These include fundamental problems in superconductivity, such as the role of spins and magnetism in superconducting phases, and the ability to manipulate information at the quantum level. He has spearheaded the development of novel atomic-scale transistors, which can be used as ultra-sensitive local probes, and has developed a new type of sensor for anti-matter particles. His research is funded by competitive grants, including the ERC, ISF, DFG, MOST, the Israeli atomic energy commission, and others.

Since 2023, Prof. Steinberg serves as the academic director of the Hebrew University Center for Nano Science and Technology, a research facility of 25 employees. In this role, he oversees the procurement, deployment and management of critical research infrastructure – including electronic microscopes, a range of characterization and fabrication tools. These are used by over 130 research groups at the university and by high-tech companies across Israel.