For the last several years my research has focused on microbial ecology and the role of microorganisms in safeguarding environmental quality. In Israel, the availability of water and water quality are vital issues. Practical approaches are needed to prevent the contamination of available water resources and to design recycling schemes for wastewater reuse. My current research activities focus primarily on studying ecophysiology and molecular genetics of the chemolithotrophic nitrifying bacteria. The activity of these bacteria is crucial to wastewater (municipal and industrial) purification. The other part of the studies is concerned with bacteria involved in the biodegradation of the environmentally hazardous halo-organics for the remediation of polluted sites.

B.Sc. 1979 Ben Gurion University, Department of Biology
M.Sc. 1982 Ben Gurion University, Department of Biology

Advisors: Profs. Chanan Itai and Nurit-Roth Bejerano

Title: Control of stomata movement by phytochrome

Teaching Diploma 1982 Ben Gurion University, Department of Education
Ph.D. 1987 Ben Gurion University, Department of Biology

Advisors: Profs. Chanan Itai and Nurit-Roth Bejerano

Title: Phytochrome involvement in regulation of stomatal movement: Effect of light on membrane properties