Ezra
Ben Abu

Ezra Ben Abu is a PhD student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology under the supervision of Prof. Amir Gat. His research focuses on leveraging viscous flow and multistable structures that can change their shape in multiple ways in applications such as energy harvesting and storage, refrigeration cycles, heat pumps, search and rescue operations, and minimally invasive surgical procedures. Ezra has invented a novel structure that can twist and change its shape in multiple ways. He has also succeeded in miniaturizing this structure to reach the smallest micro-scale dimensions.

His research contributions have the potential to make a substantial impact and have already shown promise in revolutionizing fields such as green energy, soft robotics, and medical devices.

Ezra was born and raised in Holon and currently lives in Haifa with his fiancé. He has a BSc in mechanical engineering from Afeka – The Academic College of Engineering in Tel Aviv and is currently following a direct PhD track. For almost a decade, Ezra has trained in Muay Thai, a martial art that assists him in balancing various aspects of life. In the past year, he has volunteered at Latet, the largest NGO combating poverty and food insecurity in Israel. In his free time, Ezra enjoys being with his fiancé, family, and friends, reading, watching movies, and listening to podcasts.