| 33 | favor. I studied well for the defense, and I think I did just as I wanted," Shai reflects. Shai also used his expertise in physics and engineering to propose ideas during his military service. While stationed in the north, he recognized the difficulty of identifying incoming enemy aircraft—small, agile, and flying low enough to evade radar. Drawing on his scientific background, Shai suggested solutions to address these technological challenges, combining his experience in the field with his knowledge of optics and engineering. With his promising work in SBS, coupled with his innovative thinking even in the heat of military service, Shai Ben-Ami is making strides in both the lab and the field. Beyond the support of his team at Bar-Ilan University, who helped keep his research afloat during his absences, Shai is quick to emphasize the role of his family in enabling his success. "It’s really important to mention all the support and help I got from my wife, Rotem, and my family at home," he says. "I couldn’t have done anything without that support. My wife faced a very difficult time alone with our oneand-a-half-year-old daughter Romi during my long absences." Shai’s resilience and ability to balance his responsibilities as a researcher, teacher, and soldier demonstrate his dedication to both his country and his academic pursuits. With his promising work in SBS, coupled with his innovative thinking even in the heat of military service, Shai Ben-Ami is making strides in both the lab and the field.
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