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HADAR BEN-YOAV
Tel: +1-240-478-2227| Email: [email protected] | Address: 329 Congressional Lane  Rockville, MD 20852, USA
 Highly talented and well-rounded innovator, manager, scientist, and inventor, with multi-disciplinary experience in
engineering, biological, and physical sciences.
 A creative leader with a results-driven approach to solutions development, grounded by 9 years of R&D experience in
Biochips, Sensors, Medtech, Biotech, Biomedical Engineering, Device Development, Electrochemistry, and Healthcare
Technology.
 Demonstrated management and leadership skills while orchestrating a scientific team and a high-quality translational product
research development.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND CONCEPT TO PRODUCT TRANSLATION
o Identify the need through market assessment and strategize the solution, design and develop the device systems,
evaluate regulatory standards with FDA, and integrate in clinical trials.
 RESEARCH GROUP MANAGEMENT AND GRANT FUNDS SECURING
o Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary group of undergraduate and graduate students, facilitate multi-institutional
projects, and conceptualize and direct grant writing.
 MICRO- / NANO-FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY AND SENSOR DEVELOPME NT, SPECIALTY IN IN-VITRO
AND IN-VIVO CLINICAL REMOTE MONITORING APPLICATIONS
o Design microfluidic device components, develop fabrication clean-room processes, integrate biological materials, test
device performance, apply sensing algorithms, and implement in clinical tests.
 P R O F E S S I O N A L E XP E R I E N C E
o Silicon-based device design (PROLITHTM, COMSOLTM, AutoCADTM, MATLABTM), fabrication (lithography, thin
film deposition, etching), biomaterials (biopolymers, DNA, human and microbial cells, biological fluids),
characterization (electron microscopy, electrical, electrochemical, and optical techniques), and signal processing.
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Institute for Systems Research, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
2011 - 2015
University of Maryland  College Park, MD, United States
Associate
Advisor: Reza Ghodssi.
Project: Point-of-care testing device for schizophrenia antipsychotic drug monitoring (Grant MII: $250k as a Co-PI; Grant
NIH $1.252MM).
Key Accomplishments:
 Translated an engineered system-level solution from concept to product through needs identification, technology
development, regulatory requirements evaluation, commercialization pathway establishment, and fundraising.
 Developed the mechanism, material, and fabrication process of an array of differential electrochemical micro-sensors.
 Integrated sensing technology with electronic and mechanical systems into a molecular monitoring platform.
 Initiated a multi-institute research of micro-systems development for brain health management.
Key Responsibilities and Contributions:
 Owned, managed, and secured grants for a multi-disciplinary project of 3 research teams from micro-systems,
biomaterials, and medicine (Total of $1.502MM).
 Identified the needs through market assessment among stakeholders, evaluated a regulatory standards pathway for
medical devices with the FDA, established a commercialization plan, and presented investments raising presentations.
 Lead and mentored a research team comprised of 9 engineering students responsible for R&D of advanced miniaturized
sensing systems.
WallSensor  Rockville, MD, United States
2012 – 2013
Co-Founder
WallSensor develops small wireless, battery-powered devices for detecting termites and other in-wall threats, and sending
real-time alerts to home and small business owners.
Key Responsibilities and Contributions:
 Managed device R&D, integrated off-the-shelf sensors for prototype testing, and developed sensing algorithms.
 Established commercialization plan and IP pathway.
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RAMOT at Tel Aviv University LTD.  Israel
2010 – 2011
Project Manager
Consulting an international technology provider on the subject of “Printed Electronics“.
Key Responsibilities and Contributions:
 Evaluating new concepts for printed and thin film electronics.
 Introduced a state-of-the-art overview of the field of printed electronics, i.e. technology, materials, manufacturing
methods, and market forecast.
 Surveyed the technological and commercial potential of various printed electronics technologies and applications.
Department of Physical Electronics, Tel Aviv University  Tel-Aviv, Israel
2006 - 2010
Doctoral Research Assistant
Advisors: Yosi Shacham-Diamand and Amihay Freeman.
Project: Low profile whole-cell biochips for in-field water toxicity monitoring.
Key Accomplishments:
 Established a new family of whole-cell biosensors for water toxicity detection.
 Integrated lab-on-a-chip devices with functional whole-cell biosensors, tested sensor performance with toxicants, and
utilized signal processing algorithms.
 Designed and developed the mechanism, material, and fabrication process of an arrayed electrochemical lab-on-a-chip.
Key Responsibilities and Contributions:
 Facilitated a multi-disciplinary project of 3 international research teams from bio-microelectronics, molecular genetics,
and water toxicity.
 Lead and mentored a research team comprised of 14 engineering and life sciences students responsible for R&D of
advanced miniaturized sensing systems.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
Tel Aviv University  Tel-Aviv, Israel
2006-2010
Master of Science in Biotechnology (cum laude)
Tel Aviv University  Tel-Aviv, Israel
2004-2006
Bachelor of Science in a Multidisciplinary Program of Physics and Biological Sciences
Tel Aviv University  Tel-Aviv, Israel
2001-2004
PATENTS
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Inventor, United States 20110155587 A1 Patent, “System and method for detecting a substance in liquid”.
Inventor, United States Patent under review, “Viral nanoarrays and sensors comprising the same”.
Inventor, United States Patent under review, “Analytical micro-devices for mental health treatment monitoring”.
Inventor, International Patent Application as part of the Patent Cooperation Treaty under review, “Integrated and
standalone label and reagent-free microfluidic devices and microsystems for differential white blood cell counts”.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
 Highly motivated, resourceful, and problem solving individual with exceptional capabilities to multi-task, establish priorities,
work in fast-paced environment, highly efficient in time management, and can meet deadlines under pressure.
 Possessing outstanding diplomatic and collaborative communication abilities including oral and written communication
skills, have written scientific publications and presented in multiple international meetings.
 Teaching assistant and developing curriculum for multiple engineering courses. University of Maryland, Tel Aviv
University.
 Professional affiliation with the Maryland/Israel Development Center (Life Science Committee member) and BioAbroad.
 Initiating and leading community activities and a community website for 300+ Israeli families in the area of Rockville, MD.
PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
 30 Journal publications, 10+ Conference publications, 1 Book chapter in engineering, and 30+ Presentations at international
conferences.