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Dr. Racheli Wakshlak obtained her PhD in Chemistry

from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and specializes

in materials science, particularly in ceramic and glass materials.

Her research focuses on the intersection of chemistry and materials

science with the realms of craft, art, and design.

According to Dr. Wakshlak, adopting an interdisciplinary approach

allows for a more comprehensive understanding of processes

and phenomena, leading to novel discoveries that may not

emerge within individual disciplines.

In her current research, she explores the Implementation

of advanced ceramic materials technology into traditional

ceramics and glass production methods. Specifically,

she is developing kiln-free glasses and glazes using the sol-gel

technology, thereby expanding the range of colors and effects

that can be achieved.
Her objective is to revolutionize traditional creative practices

by introducing innovative solutions to address environmental

challenges such as the climate crisis, energy scarcity, and the

toxicity of metal colorants. These issues pose significant obstacles

to traditional practices, necessitating adaptation and change

within the artisanal and industrial sectors.

Dr. Wakshlak is a lecturer of various courses at Hadassah

Academic College including Physical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry,

and of Ceramic and Glass Technology courses at Bezalel Academy

of Arts and Design.

Dr.  Saleh Abu-Raya Obtained his B.Sc. degree (in Biology), M.Sc. (Endocrinology), and PhD (Pharmacology), from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Dr. Abu-Raya teaches several courses at Hadassah Academic college since 2000  as part of the graduate programs, in the Department of Optometry: ( General Pharmacology, Ocular Pharmacology), Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences: (Pharmacology, Endocrinology, Seminar), Department of Biotechnology: (Pharmacology and Drug Metabolism, Physiology of the Endocrine System).

Other Activities of Dr. Abu-Raya at Hadassah Academic College: 

• Member of the Teaching Committee of the Medical Laboratory Sciences Department
• Academic advisor for third year students in the Medical Laboratory Sciences Department
• Academic advisor for students from Arab society

Dr. Abu-Raya has published many papers in the international scientific journals on the fields of: 

1)Phospholipase A2 and their involvement in exocytosis in PC12 cells.

2)Synthesis and release of prostaglandis under ischemic conditions.

3)  the neuroprotective effect of  Rasagiline, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, on 

NGF-differentiated PC12 cells against oxygen-glucose deprivation.

Contact: saleh@jmc.ac.il