NANO.IL.2026 Tutorials Day
Join Our NANO.IL.2026 Tutorials Day which offers 8 Workshops in Various Fields of Nanotechnology.
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The workshops will be held at the: Edmond J. Safra Campus (Givat Ram), The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
The purpose of the workshops is to provide knowledge, especially for engineers, and also for those who do not come from the field but are interested in learning more about it and harnessing their skills in the nanotechnology field, each in their own domain.
The following workshops will be delivered by the leaders in the fields. The duration of each workshop shall be three hours. There will be a morning session, lunch break and afternoon session of workshops.
Workshop Topics
Workshop 1 - Nanotechnology - Introduction and Overview
Time: 10:00–13:00
Hall: A
Workshop Chair/Moderator: Prof. Uri Banin (HUJI)
Speakers
- Prof. Uri Banin (HUJI)
- Prof. Avi Schroeder (Technion)
- Prof. Uriel Levy (HUJI)
Workshop Summary
This workshop introduces fundamental concepts of nanotechnology and its promise across research and applications. Topics include nanoscale materials and devices, nanomaterials for diverse technologies, nanomedicine, and nanophotonics.
Workshop Summary (detailed):
This workshop provides a structured introduction to nanotechnology for both newcomers and researchers seeking a broader overview. It begins by explaining why nanoscale systems behave differently from bulk materials, and how these differences enable entirely new classes of devices and applications. Participants will gain perspective on how nanomaterials are designed, engineered, and integrated into technologies ranging from energy and catalysis to medicine. The workshop also highlights nanophotonics as a key enabling domain—showing how light can be manipulated at sub-wavelength scales to support sensing, imaging, and future optical computing platforms. Together, the three talks create a coherent “nano landscape” bridging fundamentals and real-world impact.
Format: Three coordinated talks forming one continuous tutorial session.
Additional Information:
Talk Titles:
- Small is different: Nanomaterials from science to applications — Uri Banin
- Nanotechnology in the future of medicine: Principles for targeting therapeutic nanotechnologies to the brain — Avi Schroeder
Nanophotonics: Science and applications — Uriel Levy
Workshop 2 - AI in the Industrial Nano World and Beyond
Time: 10:00–13:00
Hall: Hall B
Workshop chair/moderator: Eyal Farkash (Accenture Israel)
Speakers:
- Eyal Farkash (Accenture Israel)
- Liam Galin (CEO, Scallium)
- Shir Shalom (CPA, Phoenix Financial)
- Ehud Shaviv (MERCK Electronics)
- Dr. Tal Patalon (Founder & CEO, Medana)
- Dr. Marina Lisitsin (AI Research Lead, ICL)
Workshop summary:
A practical workshop on AI fundamentals and multidisciplinary industrial applications, including infrastructure, governance, health, and industrial use cases.
Workshop Summary (detailed):
This workshop is a practical look at how AI is actually being used today in business and research. We’ll start by breaking down the basics of AI, how companies are using it right now, and where the tech is headed next. From there, we’ll dive into a series of short, high-energy talks that cover the “big picture” of the AI world: -The Tech: The hardware and systems needed to make large AI models work. -The Organization: How to get your team ready and manage the risks that come with Generative AI. -The Impact: How AI is solving real problems.
We’ll wrap things up with specific examples of AI in action, specifically in chemistry, farming, and the environment. You’ll leave with a better “gut feeling” for how the tech works and a clear plan for how to start using it in your own work.
Format:
Introductory session + series of short TED-style talks.
Additional Information:
Intended Audience: Moderate AI background
Workshop 3 - Nano Materials and Nano Mechanics
Time: 10:00–13:00
Hall: Hall C
Workshop chair/moderator: Dan Mordehai (Technion)
Speakers:
- Assaf Ya’akobovitz (Ben-Gurion University)
- Dan Mordehai (Technion)
Workshop summary:
Tutorial on nanomaterials and how nanoscale dimensions change mechanical behavior, including characterization and modeling methods.
Workshop Summary (detailed):
Nanomaterials exhibit mechanical behaviors that can differ dramatically from their bulk counterparts due to size effects, high surface-to-volume ratio, and nanoscale defect dynamics. This workshop builds a coherent understanding of these effects and their relevance to device performance and reliability. The first part focuses on 2D materials (few atomic layers thick), including fabrication approaches such as exfoliation and growth, applications, and why mechanical characterization is essential. It introduces key measurement techniques such as indentation, buckling, bulge testing (pressurized cell), and resonance methods. The second part expands to nanowires and nanoparticles, discussing fabrication and mechanical testing, microstructural origins of size/shape effects, and the use of computational tools such as molecular dynamics and dislocation dynamics to predict nanoscale mechanics.
Format:
Two-part tutorial (2D materials mechanics + nanowires/nanoparticles mechanics), including experimental and computational perspectives.
Additional Information:
Key Topics:
- 2D materials mechanics and testing methods
- Nanowires/nanoparticles fabrication and characterization
- Size/shape effects in deformation
Simulation methods for nanomechanics
Workshop 4 - 3D Printing - From Design to Fabrication
Time: 10:00–13:00 (includes reception segment starting 09:30)
Hall: Hall D
Workshop chair/moderator: Ziv Sadeh (SU-PAD)
Speakers:
- Ziv Sadeh (SU-PAD)
- Arie Kalo (Laser Modeling)
- Nadav Hirsh (Hirsh Models)
- Dr. Lior Debbi (Technion)
- Asaf Ishai (Indus 3D)
- Michael Librus (SynergyRM)
- Yaniv Hirshzon (Stratasys)
- Prof. Oren Regev (Ben-Gurion University)
Workshop summary:
Broad overview of polymer additive manufacturing methods, with dedicated nano printing and nano application segments.
Workshop Summary (detailed):
This workshop provides a structured overview of additive manufacturing (3D printing) with emphasis on polymer printing technologies and the design-to-fabrication workflow. Participants will learn the major printing methods, their material/process constraints, and the tradeoffs that determine suitability for industrial use cases—such as resolution, speed, surface finish, mechanical performance, and scalability. The session also includes nano-focused content, presenting nano printing approaches and nano-enabled applications that bridge industrial additive manufacturing and research-grade fabrication. The workshop is led by experienced industry practitioners and includes academic speakers addressing nano-specific technologies and applications.
Format:
Agenda-driven session with multiple short talks, including a reception segment and a coffee break.
Additional Information:
Agenda Highlights:
- Industry trend review
- Powder-based technology, SLA, FDM, Polyjet, DLP
- Nano printing and nano applications
- Coffee break and networking time
Workshop 5 - Nano Photonics
Time: 14:00–17:00
Hall: Hall D
Workshop chair/moderator: Prof. Avi Zadok (Technion)
Speakers:
- Prof. Avi Zadok (Technion)
- Prof. Haim Suchowski (Tel Aviv University)
- Dr. Boris Desiatov (Bar-Ilan University)
Workshop summary:
Technical introduction to integrated photonics for optical communications and quantum photonics, including silicon and lithium niobate platforms.
Workshop Summary (detailed):
Modern data centers and high-performance computing require massive communication capacity that increasingly depends on optical links. This workshop introduces integrated photonics as the enabling technology for meeting these demands under strict constraints of size, power, cost, and robustness. It begins with silicon photonics, presenting the state of the art as well as key limitations that motivate hybrid integration with additional materials. The workshop then explores quantum integrated photonics as a platform for scalable quantum technologies. Finally, it introduces thin-film lithium niobate photonic integrated circuits, which offer unique capabilities for high-performance modulation and nonlinear photonics. The session is designed for non-specialists who want a structured technical overview, with time for open discussion.
Format:
Three 45-minute talks, each followed by open discussion.
Workshop 6 - Nano for Quantum Information / Computing
Time: 14:00–17:00
Hall: Hall A
Workshop chair/moderator: Nadav Katz (HUJI)
Speakers:
- Nadav Katz (HUJI)
- Amit Finkler (Weizmann Institute of Science)
- Liron Stern (HUJI)
Workshop summary:
Nano-enabled quantum technologies tutorial covering superconducting quantum devices, spin qubits, and atomic quantum sensors.
Workshop Summary (detailed):
Quantum technologies depend critically on nanofabrication, nanoscale materials engineering, and nanoscale characterization. This workshop provides a nano-centric overview of quantum information science and quantum sensing. It begins with superconducting quantum processors, emphasizing the role of surface oxides, nanoscale defects, and characterization methods in improving qubit performance and enabling error correction beyond threshold. It then introduces spin-based quantum information processing, including solid-state spin qubits in platforms such as color centers and quantum dots, and explains how nanotechnology enables scalable control and measurement. The final part focuses on atomic quantum sensors—especially atomic clocks—covering interrogation schemes, stability limits, and dominant noise sources, while pointing to emerging interfaces between quantum sensing and nanophotonics (e.g., micro frequency combs and on-chip light generation).
Format:
Three speaker tutorial session, each covering a major quantum platform area.
Additional Information:
Focus Areas:
- Superconducting qubits and nano defects
- Spin qubits and solid-state quantum platforms
- Atomic clocks, coherence, stability limits
- Nano-photonics interfaces for compact quantum sensing
Workshop 7 - AI in Academy
Time: 14:00–17:00
Hall: Hall B
Workshop chair/moderator: Ehud “Udi” Tsemach (HUJI)
Moderators:
- Amir Erez (HUJI)
- Ehud “Udi” Tsemach (HUJI)
Workshop summary:
Practical session on using generative AI to accelerate research workflows and build tools/apps with reduced coding barriers.
Workshop Summary (detailed):
This workshop demonstrates how generative AI is lowering the barrier to building working applications and conducting computational research. The first part presents scientific case studies showing how AI can support the full research pipeline: sharpening the research question, generating simulations, producing and analyzing figures, deriving results, and suggesting improvements. The second part presents a real-world example of building and deploying a secure bot platform for teaching and learning—starting from zero programming background. Participants will gain a methodological toolkit for AI-enabled development, including how to translate domain expertise into architectural prompts and how metacognitive practices (structured reflection, strategic pausing, holistic debugging) can accelerate progress through technical roadblocks.
Format:
Two-part workshop with applied demonstrations and practical methodology.
Additional Information:
Takeaways:
- Rapid research prototyping with AI
- Practical frameworks for AI-assisted development
- Metacognition tools: strategic pausing, holistic debugging
Translating domain expertise into architectural prompts
Workshop 8 - Nano Safety & Regulation
Time: 14:00–17:00
Hall: Hall C
Workshop chair/moderator: Dr. Moshe Oron (Ex KiloLambda)
Speakers:
- Dr. Ronit Justo-Hanani (Tel Aviv University)
- Dr. Moshe Oron (Ex KiloLambda)
Workshop summary:
State-of-the-art nanosafety tutorial covering exposure risks, nanoparticle properties, and evolving standards/regulation frameworks.
Workshop Summary (detailed):
This workshop addresses nanosafety as a necessary foundation for responsible nanotechnology research and industrial adoption. It reviews engineered nanoparticles (1–100 nm scale) and explains how their unique physicochemical properties—size, shape, surface area, charge, solubility, oxidant generation potential, and agglomeration—can influence biological interaction and health outcomes. The session emphasizes key exposure pathways, particularly inhalation of airborne nanoparticles and their deposition in the respiratory tract, and discusses evidence regarding nanoparticle translocation into the bloodstream and organs. It also surveys the evolving global landscape of regulation and standardization (including ISO and IEC efforts), emphasizing that interim best-practice approaches are essential until harmonized standards mature.
Format:
Two-speaker tutorial with a regulation/standards segment followed by nanosafety practice and industry experience.
Additional Information:
Session Breakdown:
- Regulation & standards overview — Ronit Justo-Hanani (60 min)
- Nanosafety practices in industrial settings — Moshe Oron (45 min + 45 min)
Workshop 9 - Entrepreneurship in Nano
Time: 14:00-17:00
Hall: Hall E
Workshop chair/moderator: Shuki Yeshurun (Entrepreneur) & Shir Elkayam- Luzzatto (Peres Academic Center)
Speakers:
- Shuki Yeshurun (Entrepreneur)
- Shir Elkayam- Luzzatto (Peres Academic Center)
- Osher Shapira, AWZ Ventures
- Oded Shoseyov, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Elad Shamir, Kinneret Innovatoin Center
- David Rokach, SOSA Innovation Hub
- Ilan Levin, Stratasys
- Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) Representative
Workshop summary:
Exploration of the current deep-tech startup ecosystem with focus on nanotechnology commercialization, resilience, and ecosystem coordination.
Workshop Summary (detailed):
This workshop examines “Start-Up Nation 4.0” in the context of deep-tech and nanotechnology entrepreneurship during a period of uncertainty. Nanotechnology is highlighted as a strategic innovation domain characterized by scientific depth, long development cycles, and significant capital needs—making coordination between academia, industry, entrepreneurs, and government essential. Participants will explore how entrepreneurial ecosystems adapt under disruption: shifts in investment patterns, changes in founding team structures, and the resources required for early-stage venture continuity. The session also addresses public and institutional mechanisms that support long-term value creation and commercial resilience while maintaining scientific excellence.
Format:
Workshop-style session led by the chair, with thematic discussion on entrepreneurship and ecosystem strategy.
Additional Information:
Key Themes:
- Venture continuity under uncertainty
- Deep-tech funding and investment shifts
- Founder/team structure and execution risk
- Government and institutional support tools
Workshop 10 – What's up in Nanoelectronics - computation, sensing, and bio-convergence
Time: 14:00–17:00
Hall: Hall E
Workshop chair/moderator: Yosi Shacham (Tel Aviv University / RUNI)
Speakers:
- Yosi Shacham (Tel Aviv University / RUNI)
Workshop summary:
Overview of nanoelectronics trends in computation, sensing, and bio-convergence, including neuromorphic systems and nanobiosensors.
Workshop Summary (detailed):
This workshop surveys the evolving nanoelectronics landscape shaped by deep integration of novel devices, quantum materials, intelligent sensing, and biological systems. On the computation side, it covers progress beyond classical limits through advanced CMOS circuits, heterogeneous integration, and neuromorphic computing architectures based on memristors and spintronics—enabling energy-efficient processing and edge AI. It also addresses the packaging and integration challenges required to scale these technologies, including 3D integration and HBM. In sensing, the workshop highlights next-generation nanobiosensors and nanoscale silicon devices, along with 2D materials such as graphene and carbon nanotubes, enabling selective real-time biomarker detection. The final theme—bio-convergence—focuses on organic bioelectronics and how nano-enabled systems can become part of diagnostic and therapeutic feedback loops supporting proactive personalized healthcare.
Format:
Single-speaker technical tutorial session.
Additional Information:
Key Domains Covered:
- CMOS + post-CMOS computation
- Neuromorphic nanoelectronics
- Advanced packaging and 3D integration
- Nanobiosensors and 2D material sensing
- Organic bioelectronics and bio-convergence
