Funded Researchers
Timothy M. Swager is the John D. MacArthur Professor of Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is known for innovations in organic chemistry, polymers, and analytical science. A number of his contributions have focused on the development of materials and methods that allow for ultra-trace detection of chemicals and biological species. He has collaborated with Griffin in the development of dynamic nuclear polarization methods with the development of a number of hyperpolarization agents.
J-WAFS-funded projects
- Development of transduction methods for the detection of arsenic in water
- Detection of pathogens using dynamically reconfigurable liquid colloid particles
- Active materials for heavy metal extraction from water
News
- J-WAFS celebrates 10th anniversary of supporting water and food research across MIT
- MIT's innovation and entrepreneurship network advances J-WAFS projects
- J-WAFS PI designs sensor for detecting harmful water chemicals
- J-WAFS announces 2023 seed grant recipients
- J-WAFS spinout company reveals new food safety technology
- J-WAFS PI designs recyclable light-powered catalysts to aid manufacturing processes
- Developing electricity-powered alternatives to carbon-intensive industrial processes
- Climate Grand Challenges flagship projects include multiple J-WAFS PIs
- Multiple J-WAFS PIs chosen as MIT Climate Grand Challenges finalists
- Combatting food contamination