Our Team Rohit Karnik, PhD Director Rohit Karnik is the Abdul Latif Jameel Professor of Water and Mechanical Engineering and director of J-WAFS, where he shapes research agenda and priorities. Daniela Giardina, PhD Executive Director As executive director for J-WAFS, Daniela Giardina works closely with faculty director Rohit Karnik to develop and manage the lab’s activities, priorities, and strategy. John H. Lienhard V, PhD, PE Senior Advisor and Founding Director of J-WAFS John H. Lienhard V is a senior advisor to J-WAFS as well as the founding director of J-WAFS. Renee J. Robins Senior Advisor and Founding Executive Director of J-WAFS Renee J. Robins is a senior advisor to J-WAFS as well as the founding executive director of J-WAFS. Greg Sixt, PhD Director, Food and Climate Systems Transformation (FACT) Alliance and Research Manager for Climate and Food Systems Greg Sixt is leading a collaborative team of researchers to develop a research agenda at the nexus of food systems and climate change adaptation. B. Nicholas Pasinella Senior Research Administrator B. Nicholas Pasinella manages J-WAFS' finances and various other project needs. His responsibilities include financial projections, reporting and analysis, among others. Longzhen Han Director of External Relations Longzhen Han works with corporate, government, and non-profit partners to directly support and engage with MIT research through J-WAFS’ Research Affiliate program. Carolyn Blais Pinter Senior Communications and Program Manager Carolyn Blais Pinter manages J-WAFS' communications efforts and initiatives, and coordinates the call for proposals process. Mia Jeffries Communications and Project Assistant Mia assists in the creation and dissemination of communications produced by J-WAFS, and supports research, analysis, reporting, social media outreach, and event management. Kenneth Strzepek Climate, Water, and Food Specialist Kenneth Strzepek is a climate, water, and food specialist for J-WAFS. Chotiwat Jantarakasem Chotiwat Jantarakasem helps scope problems and identify research opportunities that address the pressing needs for access to clean water and sufficient food.
