Amichai
Berman

Amichai Berman is a PhD candidate in plant biology. His research focuses on developing CRISPR-based gene-editing tools to better understand how plants sense and respond to water availability. He aims to uncover genes that play key roles in water-sensing mechanisms. This work could help address agricultural challenges related to drought and water use by revealing how plants sense and adapt to changing environments.

Amichai is helping to address agricultural challenges related to drought and water use by revealing how plants sense and adapt to changing environments.

Amichai earned his BSc from the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and completed his MSc in the same lab where he is now pursuing his PhD. Originally from the Jerusalem area, he lives in Ra’anana with his wife and son. During his military service, he served as an officer, training combat medics, and later volunteered in a student village in Lod, focusing on community engagement. He enjoys hiking, astronomy, woodworking, and family time.