Milestones, papers & people.
Defenses, publications, conferences, field visits, and the occasional day at sea.
Naama Kaner’s first MSc research seminar
Congratulations to Naama Kaner on delivering her first MSc research seminar! Naama recently joined the Side2Dairy project, which aims to develop alternative food products from agricultural…
Annual W2R Lab Retreat
A day away from the lab, sailing on the Mediterranean. Science is a team effort, and our group is a great reminder that we’re better together than we are individually.…
The Annual Conference on Science and the Environment
Another Annual Conference on Science and the Environment has come to an end, and I would like to thank the Israel Society of Ecology and Environmental Sciences (ISEES)…
New publication
Excited to share our latest publication: Hydrothermal transformation of mixed plastic–lignocellulosic waste: selective biomass conversion, polymer–char structuring, and…
Reconnect, reflect, and recharge…
Returning to the lab after such a challenging period is not something to take for granted. Before jumping back into routines, experiments, and deadlines, we took some…
Warm congratulations to Osama Khoury on the successful defense of his PhD dissertation at the Technion!
Osama’s research focuses on phosphorus recovery from municipal sewage sludge using hydrothermal treatment – a valuable contribution to the fields of circular economy and…
Good luck Elazar!
Congratulations to Elazar Volk on successfully delivering his first seminar presenting his PhD proposal! Elazar’s doctoral research will focus on the relationship between…
Happy New Year
As we welcome the New Year, I want to thank my lab for an exceptional year of hard work, creativity, and achievements. Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and successful…
Congratulations, Orr meromi!
I am proud to congratulate Orr Meromi on the successful defense of her MSc thesis! Orr’s research focused on Constructed Wetlands as a Sustainable Treatment for Dairy…
From Landfilling to Green Energy
From Landfilling to Green Energy 🌱⚡ On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Technion will host a study day dedicated to solid waste management, exploring the full spectrum…
Well Done Yaron!
Congratulations to Yaron Blumental on delivering his first MSc seminar today! His work, conducted under my supervision and in collaboration with ICL, explores the…
Visit in Evron Solid Waste Site
Today we wrapped up an inspiring and highly informative tour at the Evron site of solid waste management in the Western Galilee, as part of my Technion course on Advanced…
DDD2025
What a great session we had at the DDD Conference – Unlocking the Potential of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) for a Sustainable Future — an inspiring exploration of how the…
Well done, Osama!
Big congratulations to Osama Khoury on delivering an excellent final PhD presentation! Osama’s research, co-adviced by Prof. Sabrina Spatari and myself, stands out for…
Agricon2025
Privileged to work with such an outstanding group of students and postdocs, all dedicated to tackling global challenges including wastewater irrigation, soil…
Side2Dairy
Privileged to be a part of this consortium and collaborate with so many smart people on this important topic 💪🏽…
Lab Fun Day
We set sail from Haifa Bay for the annual retreat of the Waste to Resource Lab. A fantastic day on the water, and a small way to say thank you to my incredible team for…
New BARD project
Exciting News! I’m honored to share that our proposal “Embedding resource recovery within hydrothermal processing of agricultural waste for closed loop recovery” has been…
An Israeli delegation of NPP-SOL Project
An Israeli delegation of NPP-SOL Project – represented by Roy Posmanik and Elazar Volk – visited the Italian case study in Arborea and Monserrato (Italy) to observe the…
Faculty Research Day
We had the privilege of participating in the at the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Technion. Our lab proudly presented cutting-edge research at the…