Professor Yossi Rosenwaks serves as the fourth President of Afeka – The Academic College of Engineering, Tel Aviv. An internationally recognized nanotechnology researcher and scholar, his expertise lies in the development of nanoscale molecular sensors based on transistor technology—an area at the cutting edge of modern science and engineering.

Professor Rosenwaks exemplifies the synergy of scholarly excellence and technological entrepreneurship. He has authored over 200 articles published in leading peer-reviewed journals, and holds over 10 patents, several of which have led to the establishment of successful start-up ventures. He has been invited to speak at approximately 80 international conferences, and has chaired numerous key symposia.
Throughout his distinguished academic career, Professor Rosenwaks has supervised over 70 graduate students. Nine of his former doctoral and master's students are now faculty members at prominent universities in Israel and abroad.

Among his notable academic and administrative appointments:

• Among his notable academic and administrative appointments:
• Senior chair Professor  at Tel Aviv University, leading the nanoelectronics field.
• Director of the Wolfson Materials Research Center and the Gordon Center for Energy (2005–2008).
• Chair of the Department of Physical Electronics at Tel Aviv University (2011–2014).
• Founder and Director of Tel Aviv University’s Renewable Energy Center (2011–2017).
• Dean of Tel Aviv University’s Faculty of Engineering (2014–2022).
• Member of the Israeli Council for Higher Education since 2022, serving in senior committee roles.
• Managing Director of Fraunhofer Innovation Platform (FIP) at Tel Aviv University

President Yossi Rosenwaks is steadfast in his vision: To merge academic rigor with engineering practice, and position Afeka as a leading institution in training the next generation of engineers and innovators. By continuously cultivating relations with industry and society, Prof. Rosenwaks wishes to produce graduates who not only shape and secure Israel’s technological future, but also lead global knowledge economies.