Daniel Weihs, an influential figure in Israeli science and aerospace engineering, holds the prestigious Louis and Lyra Richmond Chair of Life Sciences at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.

Born in China to Austrian parents who escaped during World War II, Weihs later settled in Israel, embarking on a prominent academic career.

A Technion alumnus thrice over, he transformed his educational foundation into a lifelong tenure, educating generations since 1973 and achieving the rank of Distinguished Professor Emeritus.

Weihs shaped the institution's direction through various leadership roles, including as Dean and Provost, and actively heads its Autonomous Systems Program.

His expertise has been recognized nationally as Chairman of Israel's Committee for Space Research and internationally as a member of prestigious engineering and science societies.

With over 150 publications, Weihs is a respected voice in aeronautics and marine science, contributing significantly to Israel's technological landscape.

He was elected as member of the Euorpean Academy of Engineering in 2023.