We are delighted and proud to announce the selection of Dr. Smadar Shulami as a Technion Outstanding Employee for 2025 – a recognition that is truly and exceptionally well deserved.
The award committee justified Dr. Shulami’s selection for this prestigious honor by highlighting her outstanding contribution to the faculty and to the Technion as a whole – contributions that span numerous meaningful dimensions: research, teaching, infrastructure development, professional mentorship, and the training of students and fellows.
Beyond being an exceptional researcher with remarkable professional capabilities and an immense passion for scientific inquiry, Smadar radiates humility and generosity in every interaction. She offers her assistance with a smile, is readily available to anyone in need, and is widely known for consistently going above and beyond in every task she undertakes. Smadar combines uncompromising professionalism with rare humanity – a combination that is easy to admire and difficult to find.
In her role as the laboratory engineer of Prof. Ayelet Fishman, working in the laboratory of Professor Emeritus Yuval Shoham, and as the course coordinator and lead instructor of the course “Biological Reactors Laboratory”, Smadar leads independent research, writes research grant proposals and scientific papers, develops technological processes, and mentors generations of students and researchers. Many industry professionals and academics regard her as a central professional address, and she is widely considered an authority – and a recognized name -in the field of fermentation.
Smadar is, by every measure, an exceptional researcher, teacher, and professional leader: humble, dependable, endowed with an extraordinary work ethic, and driven by a constant pursuit of excellence. Her imprint is evident across every layer of the faculty, and we are truly fortunate to have her as part of our community.
