Dr. Rohit Karnik

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Biography

Rohit Karnik is a Professor and the Director of the Abdul Latif Jameel Water Food Systems Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses on the development and application of advanced separation processes and sensors. With a substantial background in membrane separations, heat and mass transfer, and water resource recovery, he aims to create sustainable solutions for pressing global challenges. His contributions to the field include work on molecular self-assembly and the tuning of nanopores in various materials, particularly in highly selective transport mechanisms with atomically thin graphene membranes. Karnik's innovative approach integrates principles from mechanical engineering and materials science to address critical issues in water management and food systems.

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