Israeli scientist nabs 'Nobel Prize' of engineering

Professor Hagit Messer-Yaron of Tel Aviv University has been awarded the 2024 IEEE Medal for Environmental and Safety Technologies, often referred to as the "Nobel Prize" of engineering. Her research focuses on utilizing existing cellular network infrastructure to monitor environmental phenomena, such as weather and precipitation.

This innovative approach leverages changes in signal intensity within cellular networks to provide reliable meteorological data without the need for additional equipment. Messer-Yaron's work addresses critical challenges related to climate change and big data processing, garnering international recognition and interest in its applications across various regions, including Europe and Africa.

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