2016 Honorary Doctorate Recipients

Prof. The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO

In acknowledgement of your significant contribution to the fields of psychiatry and mental health; in tribute to your public service and leadership in building understanding between peoples of all backgrounds; and for your support and friendship to the Jewish People, Israel, and Technion.

Prof. Jacques Lewiner

In recognition of your significant contributions to the field of physics; in tribute to your passion for innovation and your many patents; and with gratitude for your profound dedication to the State of Israel, Israeli academia, and the Technion.

Dov Moran

In recognition of your outstanding contributions to the growth of high-tech industry in Israel; in tribute to your groundbreaking inventions that strengthen Israel’s global position as a nation of innovation and creativity; and with gratitude for your inspirational support for young entrepreneurs and for being a role model to Technion alumni.

Ed Satell

In admiration of your tremendous vision, leadership, and enthusiastic support of the American Technion Society; with appreciation for your generous contributions to the advancement of the Technion; and in tribute to your dedication and commitment to the future of Israel.

Dr. David J. Skorton

In recognition of your exemplary leadership in higher education; and with gratitude for your visionary leadership in creating the partnership between Cornell and Technion, pioneering a new paradigm for higher education at Cornell Tech and the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute.

Prof. Edwin L. (Ned) Thomas

In acknowledgement of your breakthrough contributions to the fields of nanotechnology and the structure and properties of materials; in tribute to your application of nanocomposite systems to useful solutions from medicine to security; and with gratitude for your support of the Technion and the State of Israel.

Eyal Waldman

In acknowledgement of your vision and determination to build a large company to strengthen Israel’s economy; in tribute to your contribution to Israel’s innovation and creativity; and in honor of your consistent support of science and engineering education for youth.