Yael Mishael

Prof. Yael Mishael received her BSc in Chemistry (1996) and completed her PhD in Soil and Water both from Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2003). Upon completing her postdoc in environmental chemistry at the University of Indian-Purdue, she joined the department of Soil and Water Sci., at Hebrew University (2005). 

Yael is an Associate Professor of Soil Physical Chemistry at the Department of Soil and Water Sci., Faculty of Agri. Food and Environment of Hebrew University. Her scientific interests within the field of soil chemistry center on colloid and interface phenomena. Her approach has been to conduct basic science studies which serve as a basis for environmental application-oriented research. In her research she harnesses classical colloid and interface scientific knowledge to advance the design of composite materials, for environmental applications. She designs composite materials, focuses on characterizing these composites with an array of classical and advanced tools to better understand the nano- and micron composite structures and link between composite structure and performance. Material performance is optimized as a function of its application, including: pollutant adsorption from water; slow-release pesticide formulations; toxin removal from agricultural produce; disruption of parasite-plant interactions. 

Currently, Yael is the Director of HU Center for Sustainability. The Center for Sustainability brings together the Hebrew University's vast efforts to advance sustainability through research, education, and action — within Hebrew University, throughout Israel, and worldwide.

Research Interests: Material design for enviromental applications: water treatment; plant protection; plant nutrition.