Ilya Pittel

Ilya Pittel, PhD, holds significant expertise in business development within the fields of Ag-Tech, Food-Tech, Environmental, and Veterinary Sciences. Currently serving as Vice President of Business Development at Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University since May 2019, Ilya facilitates partnerships between innovative researchers and the global entrepreneurial community. Ilya also holds various board positions at multiple organizations, including BioArmix, Everly Bio, Medium Well, Wonder Veggies, Forsea, MELODEA Bio Based Solutions, Prevera, Pilpel Seeds, and AquiNovo, Ltd., focusing on advancing technologies and innovations in agriculture and health sectors. Ilya's academic achievements include a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biophysics, Pharmacology, and Structure of Ion Channels from Bar-Ilan University, complemented by a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree from the same institution.