Samer Srouji Appointed Full Professor

Congratulations to Prof. Samer Srouji on his appointment as a full professor!

Prof. Srouji, an expert in oral and maxillofacial surgery, has an impressive record in both the medical and academic fields. He graduated with honors from the Hebrew University in dentistry and specialized in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Rambam Medical Center. He also conducted research at the Technion, and in 2017 was appointed Associate Professor at the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine.

Prof. Srouji founded the Department of Oral, Facial, and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel and established advanced laboratories, including a 3D printing lab and a tissue engineering lab - leaders in their field in Israel. He has developed innovative methods for tissue and bone reconstruction.

Prof. Srouji carries out research in tissue engineering and clinical research in reconstructive surgery and facial trauma. He has published groundbreaking studies on tissue regeneration, including the integration of stem cells and nano-material scaffolds for bone healing, gaining international recognition as a leading expert and he is a sought-after speaker at international conferences. In addition, he has led collaborations with international research institutions and founded the Galilee College of Dental Sciences, Israel's third-largest institution for dental specialization. He holds patents in his name and has received competitive research grants totaling over one million dollars.

Prof. Srouji teaches medical students as part of their clinical rounds in the ENT and Oral & Maxillofacial departments. His department was recognized as an Outstanding Teaching Department in 2019. In particular, he teaches a unique medical 3D course - Introduction to Tissue Regeneration and 3D Printing, an innovative course for medical studies in Israel.