Ben earned his Ph.D. from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 2014, working with Prof. Alexander Vainstein. During this time, he identified and characterized novel genetic networks regulating the production and accumulation of specialized metabolites in flowers. Following his Ph.D., Ben conducted post-doctoral training with Dr. Mark Johnson at Brown University, where he specialized in plant sexual reproduction.
Ben’s research focuses on improving horticultural crop production through advanced genetic and physiological techniques, aiming to enhance plant resilience, productivity, and quality. He is passionate about translating basic research into practical applications to address challenges in the horticulture industry. Specifically, his work includes research on plant reproductive biology and flowering physiology in horticultural crops, which are critical factors for optimizing horticultural plant production.
