Prof. Ori Cheshnovsky

Methods for the observation and characterization of individual nano-objects.

• Super resolution microscopy for the observation and chemical characterization of nano-objects and nanostructures. Special emphasis on label-free methods avoiding the labeling of the objects with fluorescent dyes. The methods are well tailored for nano-material research. We are making use of photo-induces thermal profiling to enhance resolution.

• Development of methods to measure light absorption and light extinction in individual nano-objects and nanoparticles.

Characterization nanoparticles in the search for direct band gap photovoltaic materials. The major focus is on finding Ge/Si core multi-shells nanowires with enhanced photovoltaic yields in the infrared.

• B.Sc., Chemistry, Tel Aviv University, 1967-1970

• M.Sc., Chemistry, Tel Aviv University, 1970-1972

• Ph.D., Tel Aviv University, 1972-1979

• Research fellow, Harvard University USA, 1979-1981

• Lecturer, Tel Aviv University, 1981-1986

• Senior lecturer, Tel Aviv University, 1986-1990

• Associate professor, Tel Aviv University, 1990-1995

• Full professor, Tel Aviv University, 1995-Present

• Research associate, Rice University, USA, 1986-1987

• Chairman, the school of Chemistry, Tel Aviv University, 2001-2004

• Director, the center for nanoscineces and nanotechnology, Tel Aviv University, 2004-2012

• Weizmann Fellowship, Harvard University, Post-Doctoral Fellowship, 1986-1987

• Bat-Sheva de Rothschild Fellowship, Distinguished young scientist, 1986-1990

• Allon Fellowship, Distinguished young scientist, 1990-1995

• The Sackler Chair for Clusters and Nanoparticles, 2004-Present

• The Weizmann Prize in Exact Sciences, 2007

• Fellow of the American Physical Society, 2008