Rafael Bar-Cohen Appointed President of Holon Institute of Technology
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Professor Rafael Bar-Cohen has been appointed the new president of the Holon Institute of Technology (HIT), replacing Professor Eduard Yakubov, who held the position since 2013. Bar-Cohen, formerly the VP for Innovation, will focus on developing academic and technological fields, research, and industry partnerships. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees expressed confidence in Bar-Cohen's leadership to advance the institute.
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- Professor Rafael Bar-Cohen is the new president of the Holon Institute of Technology (HIT).
- Bar-Cohen succeeds Professor Eduard Yakubov, who led the institute since 2013.
- Bar-Cohen previously served as HIT's Vice President for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Internationalization.
- His priorities include developing academic and technological fields and strengthening industry ties.
- The Chairman of the Board of Trustees welcomed the appointment and expressed confidence in Bar-Cohen.
Professor Rafael Bar-Cohen has been appointed the new president of the Holon Institute of Technology (HIT), succeeding Professor Eduard Yakubov. Bar-Cohen, who previously served as the Vice President for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Internationalization, will assume his new role immediately. He brings extensive academic and managerial experience, with a background in medicine, technology, and research.
In his new capacity, Bar-Cohen aims to lead HIT in developing its academic and technological fields, strengthening research and innovation, and deepening collaborations between academia and industry. His predecessor, Yakubov, who led the institute since 2013, is credited with expanding research and applied activities, enhancing industry and societal ties, and promoting HIT's international presence. Yakubov is expected to continue contributing his experience to the institute.
Pinchas (Pini) Cohen, Chairman of HIT's Board of Trustees, welcomed the appointment, expressing confidence in Bar-Cohen's ability to continue the institute's development momentum. Cohen highlighted Bar-Cohen's potential to strengthen academic-industry connections and advance new fields alongside academic excellence, research, and innovation.
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