People
The Arnon Lab is brand new at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev — and right now, it's just me! I am actively recruiting students and postdocs at all levels. If you are excited about DNA nanotechnology, self-assembly, and building materials that bridge molecular precision with macroscale function, I'd love to hear from you.
Join UsPrincipal Investigator
0000-0003-2915-5930Dr. Zohar Arnon
Assistant Professor, Avram and Stella Goldstein-Goren Department of Biotechnology Engineering
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Zohar completed his B.Sc. in Physics and Biology and his Ph.D. with Distinction in Biotechnology, both at Tel Aviv University. His doctoral work in the laboratory of Prof. Ehud Gazit focused on peptide and protein self-assembly, revealing how simple molecular building blocks can self-assemble into complex structures with unique functional properties.
He carried out postdoctoral training at Columbia University with Prof. Oleg Gang, where he developed expertise in DNA nanotechnology and programmable self-assembly, spatially arranging molecules in 3D superlattices with nanoscale precision.
Zohar joined BGU in 2026, where his lab focuses on engineering programmable bionanomaterials using DNA origami, protein and peptide self-assembly, and external physical fields. He is also an editor and author of the forthcoming textbook The Art of Molecular Programming.
Lab Mascot
Xavi
Chief Morale Officer & Lab Mascot
Arnon Lab, BGU
Xavi is a senior member of the Arnon household and an honorary affiliate of the Arnon Lab. His responsibilities include providing moral support during long experiments, supervising weekend work from the comfort of a sunny spot, and ensuring that the PI maintains a healthy work-life balance.
Expertise: napping, sun optimization, unconditional enthusiasm.
We Are Recruiting
Undergraduate Students
Interested in hands-on research experience? We welcome motivated undergrads to join ongoing projects and get a feel for life in a nanotechnology lab.
M.Sc. & Ph.D. Students
We have exciting open projects at the interface of DNA nanotechnology, biophysics, and materials science. Backgrounds in biology, chemistry, physics, or engineering are all welcome.
Postdoctoral Researchers
We are looking for creative and independent researchers to lead projects and help shape the direction of the lab. Funding opportunities are available.