Amihai Horesh Ph.D.
Researcher in the field of micro and nano acoustofluidic systems
Biography
Amihai Horesh is the head of the Acoustofluidics Lab at the Institute of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), Volcani Institute. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, where his doctoral research focused on the dynamics of thin films in multiphase fluid systems within microfluidic platforms, influenced by high-frequency acoustic fields.
Following his Ph.D., Amihai pursued a postdoctoral position in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, San Diego. His postdoctoral work concentrated on fundamental phenomena related to thin films and droplet manipulation under acoustic wave excitation in nanofluidic systems. He also investigated the thermal effects associated with acoustic excitation and atomization, with a primary focus on advanced space micro-propulsion technologies.
Amihai’s research interests lie in exploring and exploiting the interaction between acoustics and fluids at small scales, particularly the thermodynamic processes driven by these interactions. His work aims to bridge the gap between fundamental discoveries and real-world applications, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in areas such as space propulsion, precision agriculture, and fluid manipulation technologies.
Research Interests
Our group investigates the interaction between high-frequency ultrasound and novel fluids, combining cutting-edge engineering and fabrication techniques to address longstanding challenges across a diverse range of fields. By harnessing the power of acoustofluidics, we aim to manipulate fluids at the micro- and nanoscale with unprecedented precision, unlocking new possibilities in areas such as space propulsion, medical diagnostics, and agricultural technologies.
Our expertise in advanced micro- and nanofabrication methods allows us to design custom devices tailored to specific applications, while our discoveries in novel physical phenomena provide a deeper understanding of fluid dynamics and acoustic wave interactions. Through these efforts, we are paving the way for innovative solutions that have the potential to transform both fundamental research and real-world applications.
Research Areas
- Fluid Mechanics
- Acoustic streaming
- Applied Physics
- Thermodynamics