Sustainable and Safe Reuse-Oriented Sewage and Agriculture Biosolids
Research Project Title: Sustainable and Safe Reuse-Oriented Sewage and Agriculture Biosolids
Funding source: MERC–USAID, USA.
Grant Amount: 538,912 $
Project Period: 4 Years, October, 2022 – October 2026
Aim of the project: This project will give a comprehensive strategy to manage and maximize the profitability of biosolids by suggesting upgrading conventional treatments.
Investigator(s) and Institution (s):
- (PI) Dr. Nidal Masalha, The Galilee society- Institute of Applied Research
- Luna Al-Hadidi, NARC, Jordan.
- Roy Posmanik, ARO.
Treatment of poultry manure to produce adsorbent for ammonia and odor hazards-a circular economy-based approach to reduce the environmental pollution of the poultry industry
Research Project Title: Treatment of poultry manure to produce adsorbent for ammonia and odor hazards – a circular economy-based approach to reduce the environmental pollution of the poultry industry.
Fund: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Grant Amount: 870,000 ₪
Project Period: 3 Years. June 2023 – May 2026
Investigator(s) and Institution(s):
- )Pi( Nidal Masalha, The Galilee society- Institute of Applied Research.
- )CoPI(: Dr. Yael Laor, ARO.
- Roy Posmanik, ARO.
Aim of the project:
The aim of this research is to focus on the main objective of developing a poultry litter sorbent with enhanced ammonia adsorption properties, which will be used to mitigate ammonia emissions and odors when incorporated into poultry litter. The resulting litter produced in this process will have high agricultural value.
Olive Mill Wastewater transformation from pollutant to water resource, sun protection paste and compost.
Research Project Title: Olive Mill Wastewater transformation from pollutant to water resource, sun protection paste and compost.
Fund: MERC-USAID, M40-019
Grant Amount: 647,131$; GS amount 148,601$
Project Period: 15 August 2022 – 25 July 2025
Investigator(s) and Institution (s):
- (PI) Dr. Manal Haj-Zaroubi, The Galilee society- Institute of Applied Research.
- Hassan Azaizeh, Department of Environmental Sciences, Tel Hai College.
- Nurit Argov-Argaman, Faculty of Agriculture ,the Hebrew University
- Mohammad Sanad Abu-Darwish, University of Technology, Aqaba, Jordan
- Mohammad Yasin, University of Technology, Aqaba, Jordan.
Aim of the project:
The project aims to produce natural olive pomace powder to protect the skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays, thereby contributing to reducing environmental pollution caused by the disposal of olive pomace into the environment.
Development of a Simulation System for Assessing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Orchards
Project Research Title: Development of a Simulation System for Assessing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Orchards.
Fund: The Israel Innovation Authority
Grant Amount: 700,000 NIS (Total two years), 350,000 per year for each PI.
Project Period: June 2022 – Mai 2024
Investigator(s) and Institution(s):
- Keren Yanuka-Golub, The Galilee society- Institute of Applied Research
- Shiri freilich, Newe-Ya’ar Research Center (ARO).
Aim of the Project:
The project’s main objective is to develop microbiome-based management methods for assessing carbon cycle and greenhouse gas emissions in water reservoirs. The management methods rely on genomics-based algorithms to identify additives that selectively stimulate microbial communities within the endogenous population, enhancing specific metabolic activities while suppressing undesired traits. The research outcomes will be practical additives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from water reservoir systems, which patents will protect.
Investigating Greenhouse gases emissions in Plant Invasion Hotspots as a Model for aquatic ecosystem restoration and Management
Research Project Title: Investigating Greenhouse gases emissions in Plant Invasion Hotspots as a Model for aquatic ecosystem restoration and Management
Fund: Israeli Ministry of Science and Technology
Grant Amount: 747,815 ₪
Project Period: (3 years) January 2023 – December 2025
Investigator(s) and Institution(s):
- (PI) Keren Yanuka-Golub, The Galilee Society Institute of Applied Research
- Maor Matzrafi (Co-PI), Newe-Ya’ar Research Center (ARO).
Aim of the project:
This research examines the relationship between adjacent root-associated microbial populations and greenhouse gas emissions through laboratory experiments and field trials in conjunction with invasive and native plants. The research results will demonstrate how proper restoration and management of wetland ecosystems can be an applied strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to the global goal of mitigating these gases.
Development of an educational program in the field of renewable energy, efficiency, and energy saving for high school students in the Arab society in Israel.
Research Project Title: Development of an educational program in the field of renewable energy, efficiency, and energy saving for high school students in the Arab society in Israel.
Fund: Israeli Ministry of Energy
Grant Amount: 197,625 NIS
Project Period: January 2023 – December 2025
Investigator(s) and Institution(s):
- Muhammad Hugerat (PI) The Galilee Society Institute of Applied Research – the Science Education Center
- Sare Asli (Co-PI) , The Galilee Society Institute of Applied Research – the Science Education Center
Aim of the project:
- Examine, scrutinize, and explore the attitudes, perceptions, beliefs, and difficulties faced by pre and in service teachers, and middle school students regarding teaching renewable energy, its types and energy saving.
- Developing advanced “educational units” in the renewable energy topics, its types and energy saving for middle school students in the Arab community.
Intensive saline aquaculture systems coupling electrochemical ammonia recovery, disinfection, and nutrient utilization
Research Project Title: Intensive saline aquaculture systems coupling electrochemical ammonia recovery, disinfection, and nutrient utilization.
Fund:MERC–USAID, USA.
Grant Amount: 605,556 $.
Project Period: 4 Years. Status: Approved.
Investigator(s) and Institution(s):
- (PI) Dr. Nidal Masalha, The Galilee society- Institute of Applied Research
- Luna Al-Hadidi, NARC, Jordan.
- Dr. El Shaer, H. M. , DRC, Egypt
- Dr. Ronen, A. , Ben Gurion University of the Negev (BGU)
- Dr. Zilberg, D. , Ben Gurion University of the Negev (BGU)
Aim of the project:
This project focuses on saline recirculation aquaculture systems coupled with hydroponics agriculture and aims to develop a technology that enables utilizing saline water, recovering ammonia as a fertilizer, minimal use of water, limited waste discharge, and producing a high fish and plants yield with high quality.
