The beginning of an academic year is always a moment of renewal, hope, and looking forward — even as this year opens once more in the shadow of ongoing national challenges.

As the newly appointed President of Afeka – the Academic College of Engineering in Tel Aviv, I believe in the power of engineering to shape reality, and the academic community’s ability to generate enduring and meaningful impact on society. Afeka’s mission — to educate engineers who will lead and advance high-tech industries in Israel and across the globe — is the keystone of our institutional vision.

Engineering today is no mere profession. It is a critical tool for addressing local and global challenges alike. In a time when many of our students continue to serve in the military reserves or otherwise help to bolster Israeli society, our duty as an academic institution is to continue to ensure a high-quality, contemporary, relevant education — one that fosters technical excellence along with civic awareness and social responsibility.

Afeka upholds strict academic standards, integrating professionalism with values while fostering innovation through interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs, cutting-edge research, and long-term collaborations that bridge academia, industry, and the public sector.Crucially, Afeka embraces a global outlook: We strive to create engineers who can operate in an interconnected world, engage in international collaborations, and contribute to global innovation ecosystems. We are committed to fostering long-term academic and industrial partnerships — both in Israel and abroad — ensuring that engineering education remains globally relevant and socially responsive.

I am proud to lead Afeka at a time when engineering, education, and social responsibility must align to address national priorities and global trajectories. We are committed to strengthening our academic foundation, broadening our international perspective, and creating meaningful impact through knowledge, values, and innovation.

Prof. Yossi Rosenwaks
President