Meet the Expert: Dr. Mel Rosenberg, Professor Emeritus Tel Aviv University, inventor, children’s book author

When I was young, I dreamed of being a children’s book writer and musician. Instead I became a scientist and inventor. My Ph.D. dealt with the ability of certain microorganisms to adhere to oil droplets. I went on to invent a two phase oil-water mouthwash which in turn led me to study the causes and treatment of bad breath. In my forties, I began to publish my children’s books, and to perform as a jazz musician and singer. Nowadays I give lectures and courses on a variety of subjects and teach others to be successful international speakers.

As a scientist, I spent most of my career as a microbiologist at Tel Aviv University studying how to measure, diagnose and treat bad breath. I published and almost perished, having smelled the breath, armpits and feet of well over 5,000 people. Maybe 10,000, but who’s counting?

As an inventor I failed quite often, causing some explosions and surviving one test crash. But I did manage to invent a two-phase mouthwash which became popular in the UK, the US and elsewhere.

Dr. Mel smelling “something”                                              Dr. Mel on how to use mouthwash correctly

Dr. Mel is also a jazz musician and a children’s book author. Here is an example of one of his amazing books:

And  a link to his podcast about children’s book writing:  https://podtail.com/en/podcast/new-books-in-children-s-literature/ourboox-a-conversation-with-mel-rosenberg/

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Higlighted book for this episode! 

Dog Breath: The Horrible Trouble with Hally Tosis by Dav Pilkey (Author, Illustrator)

Book List: 

Human Anatomy for Kids: A Junior Scientist’s Guide to How We Move, Breathe, and Grow by Kristie Wagner (Author)

Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! by DK (Author), Smithsonian Institution (Contributor)

All about Teeth (Healthy Teeth) by Mari Schuh (Author)