Silvia Bezer, PhD

I cannot imagine my life without doing chemistry, without being involved in the world of molecules and their chemical transformation. Chemistry is everywhere and every step I take towards understanding it fascinates me. I feel privileged because I have a chance to explore and understand the magic of chemistry. As I take step after step towards my career goal  I feel that it brings me closer to becoming a good, confident scientist.

My passion for chemistry started since I was a little girl when my father tried to answer my incessant questions of “What?” and “Why?”. His explanations always began with “This is science my dear!”. I became convinced that science was interesting and fascinating. When I grew up and started to study sciences, my father offered me books that would satisfy my curiosity, a curiosity which grew at the same pace with my knowledge.

What I have learned through my research programs is that science is very interesting but at the same time it is a very demanding activity. It made me understand that the greatest success may be achieved when one reaches a balance between personal and collaboration efforts, between personal and family life, between responsibility as a scientist and a citizen.

I am fortunate that I have chosen this path, which I am passionate and excited and what I do may one day improve the life of those surrounding me makes my work days more interesting and complete.