Office of the President

A Message from the President

For the 2025–2026 Academic Year

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

As the newly appointed President of Afeka – Tel Aviv Academic College of Engineering, I believe in the power of engineering to shape reality, and in the ability of an academic community 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 a central pillar of our institutional vision.

President of Afeka College

President of Afeka College

Professor Yossi Rosenwaks serves as the fourth President of Afeka – The Academic College of Engineering, Tel Aviv. An internationally recognized nanotechnology researcher and scholar, his expertise lies in the development of nanoscale molecular sensors based on transistor technology—an area at the cutting edge of modern science and engineering. Professor Rosenwaks exemplifies the synergy of scholarly excellence and technological entrepreneurship. He has authored over 200 articles published in leading peer-reviewed journals, and holds over 10 patents, several of which have led to the establishment of successful start-up ventures. He has been invited to speak at approximately 80 international conferences, and has chaired numerous key symposia. Throughout his distinguished academic career, Professor Rosenwaks has supervised over 70 graduate students. Nine of his former doctoral and master's students are now faculty members at prominent universities in Israel and abroad.

Engineering is one of the most powerful forces shaping Israel’s future. By educating innovative engineers with strong ethical foundations, we are strengthening not only our economy, but the resilience of Israeli society as a whole