Sapir
Weitz Sobelman

Sapir Weitz Sobelman is a PhD student in the Department of Physics at Bar-Ilan University under the supervision of Prof. Beena Kalisky.

Sapir’s research focuses on the relationship between magnetism and unconventional superconductivity.

She performs local sensitive magnetic measurements using a scanning SQUID technique on various materials systems such as Van der Waals materials, Kagome lattice structures, and Josephson junction arrays. Sapir aims to utilize the high sensitivity of the scanning SQUID system to provide valuable insights into these complex systems and their quantum behaviour. By gaining a better understanding of non-trivial superconductivity and finding ways to control it, Sapir hopes that her research will contribute to advancing quantum technology.

Sapir grew up in Eshchar, a small community village in central Galilee, and currently lives with her husband and daughter in Givat Shmuel. She was attracted to science and driven to better understand the universe around us from a young age. She obtained her BSc in Physics at Bar-Ilan University and continued on to an MSc under the supervision of Prof. Kalisky. In parallel to her academic path, Sapir has always strived to contribute to society through diverse volunteering initiatives. From an early age, she was active in the scouts and volunteered at the local library. She currently takes part in social initiatives, including encouraging young girls to study science. In her free time, she enjoys being with family and friends, travelling, and reading.