Sustainable and Safe Reuse-Oriented Sewage and Agriculture Biosolids
Funding source: MERC–USAID, USA.
Grant Amount: 538,912 $.
Project Period: 2022 – 2026.
Aim of the project: This project will give a comprehensive strategy to manage and maximize the profitability of biosolids by suggesting upgrading conventional treatments.
Investigator(s) and Institution (s):
- Dr. Nedal Masalha (PI), The Institute of Applied Research, The Galilee Society.
- Dr. Luna Al-Hadidi, NARC, Jordan.
- Dr. Roy Posmanik, ARO.
Treatment of poultry manure to produce adsorbent for ammonia and odor hazards - a circular economy-based approach to reduce the environmental pollution of the poultry industry
Aim of the project:
The aim of this research is to focus on the main objective of developing a poultry litter sorbent with enhanced ammonia adsorption properties, which will be used to mitigate ammonia emissions and odors when incorporated into poultry litter. The resulting litter produced in this process will have high agricultural value.
Fund: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Grant Amount: 870,000 NIS.
Project Period: 2023 – 2026.
Investigator(s) and Institution(s):
- Dr. Nedal Masalha) Pi(, The Institute of Applied Research, The Galilee Society.
- Dr. Yael Laor) CoPI(, ARO.
- Dr. Roy Posmanik, ARO.
Olive Mill Wastewater transformation from pollutant to water resource, sun protection paste and compost
Aim of the project:
The project aims to produce natural olive pomace powder to protect the skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays, thereby contributing to reducing environmental pollution caused by the disposal of olive pomace into the environment.
Fund: MERC-USAID, M40-019.
Grant Amount: 647,131$; GS amount 148,601$.
Project Period: 2022 – 2025.
Investigator(s) and Institution (s):
- Dr. Manal Haj-Zaroubi (PI), The Institute of Applied Research, The Galilee Society.
- Prof. Hassan Azaizeh, Department of Environmental Sciences, Tel Hai College.
- Dr. Nurit Argov-Argaman, Faculty of Agriculture, the Hebrew University.
- Prof. Mohammad Sanad Abu-Darwish, University of Technology, Aqaba, Jordan.
- Dr. Mohammad Yasin, University of Technology, Aqaba, Jordan.
Development of a Simulation System for Assessing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Orchards
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.
Fund: The Israel Innovation Authority.
Grant Amount: 700,000 NIS GS amount 350,000 NIS.
Project Period: 2022 – 2024.
Investigator(s) and Institution(s):
- Dr. Keren Yanuka-Golub (PI), The Institute of Applied Research, The Galilee Society.
- Dr. Shiri freilich (PI), Newe-Ya'ar Research Center (ARO).
Investigating Greenhouse gases emissions in Plant Invasion Hotspots as a Model for aquatic ecosystem restoration and Management
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.
Fund: Israeli Ministry of Science and Technology.
Grant Amount: 747,815 NIS.
Project Period: 2023 –2025.
Investigator(s) and Institution(s):
- Dr. Keren Yanuka-Golub (PI), The Galilee Society Institute of Applied Research.
- Dr. Maor Matzrafi (Co-PI), Newe-Ya'ar Research Center (ARO).
(Industry water-utility for a smarter water society. (ULTIMATE
Aim of the project: The project aims to purify and reuse wastewater (industrial and municipal), in addition to extracting and utilizing energy and reusing high-value compounds found in industrial wastewater.
Research Team: This is a joint research project between the Galilee Society, Ecobics, and the Israeli company Mekorot, on the one hand, and a number of industrial companies, leading water companies, water service providers, specialized small and medium-sized enterprises, research institutes, and networks of cooperation in the global water industry, on the other. The project is implemented by 28 partners from multiple countries. The research is funded by the European Commission, under the Horizon program.
Fund: Horizon 2020.
Grant Amount: 407,000 €.
Project Duration: 2020 – 2024.
Investigator(s) and Institution(s):
- Prof. Isam Sabbah, The Galilee Society Institute of Applied Research.
- Dr. Katie Baransi-Karkaby, The Galilee Society Institute of Applied Research.
- European partners.
Water-Energy Research Center (Israel-US CoWERC)
Research Team:
This is an American-Israeli research project to establish a water and energy research center, funded by the BIRD Foundation. The project is led by researchers from Ben-Gurion University, the Technion, the Galilee Society's Center for Applied Research, and water companies, in collaboration with researchers from Northwestern University, the Oregon National Laboratory-Yale University, and several American companies in the water and energy sectors.
Aim of the project:
The project aims to develop and study new technologies, based on systems analysis, to develop methods for desalination, treatment, reuse, and recovery of energy from wastewater.
Fund: Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development.
Grant Amount: GS part 295,848 $.
Project Duration: (2020 – 2025).
Investigator(s) and Institution(s):
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), Technion Research & Development Foundation LTD., Mekorot, Fluence Corporation, Maagan Michael Kantor, The Galilee society- Institute of Applied Research (Prof. Isam Sabbah and Dr. Katie Baransi-Karkaby). USA part includes: Northwestern University, Argonne National Laboratory, Yale University, Evoqua Water Technologies LLC., Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Hampton Roads Sanitation District, CycloPure, Inc.
Upgrading waste-derived biogas production through big-data, genomic driven community engineering
Research Team:
This is a joint research project between the Galilee Society's Center for Applied Research, Volcani Institute, and Braude College, funded by the Ministry of Science.
Aim of the project:
The project aims to improve biogas production by using big data and microbial engineering.
Fund: Ministry of science and technology, cleantech.
Grant Amount: 800,000 NIS, GS part: 77,805 NIS.
Project Duration: 2020 – 2023.
Investigator(s) and Institution(s):
- Dr. Shiri freilich (PI) – Newe-Ya'ar Research Center.
- Prof. Isam Sabbah (PI) – Braude College.
- Dr. Katie Baransi-Karkaby (PI), The Institute of Applied Research, The Galilee Society.
Conversion of Wastewater Treatment Sludge to Biofuels and High Added Value Products
Research Team:
This is a joint research project between the Galilee Society's Center for Applied Research, the University of Haifa, Tel Hai College, and the Regional Center for Agricultural Reform and Rural Development in the Near East (CARDNE) in Jordan. The project is funded by the American MERC Foundation for four years.
Aim of the project:
The research aims to treat solid waste remaining after the treatment of domestic wastewater, which is considered low-value waste, by breeding a type of insect on this waste. The insects will analyze and decompose the waste, resulting in insects that are rich in natural fats and proteins. The fats can be converted into biodiesel through chemical or biological methods, and the proteins can be used as animal feed or fish food.
Fund: MERC-USAID.
Grant Amount: 682,500 $. GS part: 133,500 $.
Project Duration: 2021- 2025.
Investigator(s) and Institution(s):
- Dr. Yoram Gerchman (PI), University of Haifa.
- Prof. Hassan Azaizeh, The Institute of Applied Research, The Galilee Society.
- Aid Yunis, Tel-Hai College.
- Dr. Abeer Balawneh, CARDNE, Jordan.
