معرفی
Hadas Mamane Steindel serves as Full Professor at Tel Aviv University's School of Mechanical Engineering since 2023, concurrently holding leadership roles as IUVA Vice-President for EMEA and UN IUVA Sustainable Development Goals Chair. She directs the Environmental Engineering Program and co-developed the Developing Countries MSc program with Social Sciences faculty.
Her academic credentials include a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (Technion, 1995), M.Sc. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Technion, 1999), and Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Duke University, 2005).
Professor Steindel's research pioneers sustainable water solutions through three core initiatives: UV-LED disinfection systems development, AI-driven water quality monitoring for resource-limited settings, and biodegradable membrane alternatives to plastic filtration. Her work bridges engineering innovation with practical applications in global water security.
Major recognitions include:
- Rector's Award for Innovation and Creativity in Teaching (2025)
- Global Water Intelligence's Top 25 Female Water Tech Founders (2021)
- Merage DeserTech Competition Winner for SoLED water technology (2021)
- Sustainil Competition 3rd Place for Environmental Startups (2021)
- SPARC Award for water purification research (India, 2019)
- Tel Aviv University Teaching Excellence List (2016)
She actively shapes academic policy through the Gender Equality Committee (2014-2017) and curriculum development, including leadership of the Master's non-thesis program at PSES. Her international engagement spans visiting positions at IIT Madras and multi-year collaborations with Indian research institutions.
