The Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS) at MIT is a pioneering research initiative dedicated to addressing global challenges in water and food security. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, J-WAFS develops innovative solutions that range from atmospheric water harvesting to AI-driven ecosystem monitoring. Below is a selection of recent news highlights from the lab.
Recent News
- Augmenting citizen science with computer vision for fish monitoring – MIT Sea Grant collaborates on a deep learning system for fish monitoring (March 25, 2026).
- Ultrasonic device dramatically speeds harvesting of water from the air – A new system extracts drinking water in minutes (November 18, 2025).
- 3 Questions: How AI is helping us monitor and support vulnerable ecosystems – PhD student Justin Kay discusses AI for ecosystem monitoring (November 3, 2025).
- MIT engineers solve the sticky-cell problem in bioreactors – Electrochemical bubbles detach cells, aiding algae growth and cell therapies (October 15, 2025).
- Optimizing food subsidies: Applying digital platforms to maximize nutrition – An algorithm improves food assistance in the Global South (October 14, 2025).
- Palladium filters could enable cheaper, more efficient generation of hydrogen fuel – Novel membranes separate hydrogen at high temperatures (October 1, 2025).
- Would you like that coffee with iron? New microparticles for food fortification – Iron and iodine microparticles fight malnutrition (August 13, 2025).
- MIT chemists boost the efficiency of a key enzyme in photosynthesis – Rubisco enhancement improves carbon capture (July 7, 2025).
- How J-WAFS Solutions grants bring research to market – Nona Technologies exemplifies real-world impact (May 6, 2025).
- Rohit Karnik named director of J-WAFS – Mechanical engineering professor takes the helm (February 28, 2025).
For the full list of articles and updates, visit the J-WAFS topic page on MIT News.