I remember Shlomo as incredibly enthusiastic about research
and always excited by new data. He was the happiest and most energetic man, and
I don’t think I ever once saw him tired. I never quite figured out his endless
source of energy, but I think it had something to do with his love for life,
family and his work.
As a mentor, Shlomo was very hands-on and involved at every
stage of research. I’m sure many others have also received an email response
from him late in the night; it’s clear that he worked hard from the start to
finish of each day. Though, as busy as he was, he always made himself available
if you needed to meet or just ask a simple question. He would, of course, be
sending emails and saving documents as you walked into his office, but the moment
you sat down, he gave you all of his attention.
Shlomo was also always willing to be challenged—if you
disagreed with him, he was ready to rally with you until you both saw
eye-to-eye. He was always very encouraging, and I think it was these kinds of discussions
that really strengthened me as a researcher and my ability to express my ideas.
He was warm and humble, and you’d never know how successful he was by just
talking to him.
Shlomo showed me what it meant to be truly excited by what
you do, and I hope to carry some of that enthusiasm as I continue in my career
and life. I miss you very much, Shlomo.
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