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International Atmospheric Water Harvesting Association
Balancing water quantity, quality and energy requirements


Energy-Efficient Greenhouse Climate Control Using M-Cycle Evaporative Cooling and Desiccant Dehumidification
Original Authors : Hafiz Muhammad Umar Raza, Muhammad Sultan, Muhammad Aleem, Muhammad Wakil Shahzad, Muhammad Ahmad Jamil, Takahiko Miyazaki, Uzair Sajjad, Muhammad Farooq, Zhaoli Zhang Original paper is accessible at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2025.110321 Greenhouse farming is increasingly positioned as a practical response to climate volatility and the growing need for year-round food production. Yet the same controlled environment that protects crops al
Amin Mojiri
4 days ago4 min read


💧 Moments with Atmospheric Vapor | New Episode 🚀
Are you passionate about Atmospheric Water Harvesting (AWH) or thinking of launching a startup in this space ? This conversation is for you 👇 🎙️ In the latest episode of “Moments with Atmospheric Vapor” , I sit down with Adam Gushgari , Portfolio Manager for Water Research and Innovation , to explore: 🔹 The future of the AWH market 🔹 Innovation trends shaping water-tech startups 🔹 Challenges and opportunities in scaling AWH solutions 🔹 How research, industry, and entre
Amin Mojiri
Dec 14, 20251 min read


🌍 Exciting News for the Global Water Community! 💧
The recorded session of “The 2nd Advancement in Atmospheric Water Harvesting Webinar– Shaping the Future of Water Sustainability Across the Middle East, Africa, UK, and Europe” is now live on the IAWHA YouTube Channel. ▶️ Watch the full event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66KjlL0-fEA&list=PLEITvtM1GzcK8UF78LmR0eQgmxb7z2idP&index=2 🎙️ Keynote Speakers Included: 🏛️ Regents’ Professor Paul Westerhoff (Arizona State University, U.S.), 🔬 Dr. Lucia Cattani (SEAS-SA, Swit
Amin Mojiri
Nov 28, 20251 min read


Designing Hydrogel Sorbents for Efficient Atmospheric Water Capture: A Purpose-Oriented Approach
Original Authors : Xingbang Zhao, Han Fu, Amin Mojiri, Paul Westerhoff, and Lenore L. Dai Original paper is accessible at: https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202507990 Atmospheric Water Harvesting (AWH) is rapidly gaining prominence as a decentralized and climate-resilient freshwater solution, particularly for arid regions where conventional water sources are declining. While sorption-based systems have historically relied on materials such as zeolites, silica gels, and metal–organ
Amin Mojiri
Nov 23, 20254 min read


🌍💧 Join us for The 2nd Advancement in Atmospheric Water Harvesting Webinar!
Theme: Shaping the Future of Water Sustainability Across the Middle East, Africa, UK, and Europe 🗓 Date: Friday, November 21, 2025 📍 Online via Microsoft Teams 🔗 Register https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a2db1cea-7ee2-4bac-bae6-a8f4a2f4e2ed@41f88ecb-ca63-404d-97dd-ab0a169fd138 ✅ Free for Atmospheric Water Harvesting Association Members ✅ Association membership is also free https://www.iawha.org/iawha-membership 🎤 Keynote & Invited Speakers: Professor Paul Weste
Amin Mojiri
Nov 8, 20251 min read


Turning Air Conditioner Condensate into a Sustainable Water Resource for Large Buildings
Original Authors: Amr Elbrashy, Kambiz Vafai, Abdullah Elshennawy, Manar Ayman, Ahmed Elgebaly, Maher Rashad Original paper is accessible at: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-025-04203-9 This pioneering study explores a sustainable and underutilized water source: condensate water produced by air conditioners (ACs) . Conducted at Horus University in New Damietta, Egypt, the research examines how 113 AC units across 3000 m² of campus infrastructure can generate thousands of li
Amin Mojiri
Nov 2, 20254 min read


🌍 The 2nd Advancement in Atmospheric Water Harvesting Webinar
💧Join us on Friday, November 21, 2025, for an exciting global event shaping the future of sustainable water innovation! 🕕 Time: ⏰ 5:30 AM Arizona ⏰ 7:30 AM Washington DC ⏰ 12:30 PM UK ⏰ 3:30 PM Saudi Arabia 💧 Free registration for all IAWHA.org members — and becoming a member is also free!🔗 Reserve your spot now: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a2db1cea-7ee2-4bac-bae6-a8f4a2f4e2ed@41f88ecb-ca63-404d-97dd-ab0a169fd138 💌 For questions, contact amojiri@asu.edu
Amin Mojiri
Oct 19, 20251 min read


The Role of Metal–Organic Frameworks in Adsorption-Based Atmospheric Water Harvesting
Original Authors : Ahmed A. Hassan, Mohammed Ezzeddine, Mohamed G.M.Kordy , Mohamed M.Awad Original paper is accessible at:...
Amin Mojiri
Oct 11, 20253 min read


🌍💧 Excited to share the latest episode of Moments with Atmospheric Vapor!
In this session, we had the privilege of hosting Mark Molinaro, CEO of SkySpigot , to explore the future of Atmospheric Water Harvesting...
Amin Mojiri
Sep 15, 20251 min read


Third International Atmospheric Water Harvesting (AWH) Summit
We’re thrilled to invite you to the Third International Atmospheric Water Harvesting (AWH) Summit taking place at Arizona State...
Amin Mojiri
Sep 10, 20251 min read


Developing Performance Indicators for MOFs in Atmospheric Water Harvesting
Original Authors : Muhammad Anique Azam, Mubashir Ali Siddiqui, Haider Ali Original paper is accessible at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.129660 Introduction Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as promising materials for atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) due to their high surface area, tunable pore sizes, and selective adsorption capabilities. However, the performance of MOF-based atmospheric water generators (AWGs) has often been reported without a unified
Amin Mojiri
Sep 7, 20252 min read


Optimizing Sorbent Coatings for Compact Atmospheric Water Harvesting
Original Authors: Nathan Ortiz and Sameer Rao Original paper is accessible at: https://doi.org/10.3389/frwa.2025.1606252 Atmospheric...
Amin Mojiri
Aug 24, 20252 min read


Integrated Design Tools for Advanced Atmospheric Water Generators in Building-Scale Water–Energy Nexus Solutions
Original Authors: Lucia Cattani, Roberto Figoni, Paolo Cattani, Anna Magrini Original paper is accessible at: https://doi.org/10.3390/en1...
Amin Mojiri
Aug 10, 20252 min read


📢 IAWHA Executive Committee Election Results
The International Atmospheric Water Harvesting Association (IAWHA) is pleased to announce the results of the 2025–2027 Executive...
Amin Mojiri
Jul 31, 20251 min read


Moments with Atmospheric Vapor, Chris Kay, President of WAHA
🎙️ New Podcast Episode Just Dropped! 🚰 Moments with Atmospheric Vapor – Featuring Chris Kay, President of WAHA. In this episode,...
Amin Mojiri
Jul 27, 20251 min read


🌍✨ IAWHA Board Election 2025–2026 Is Now Open! 🗳️🌿
We’re excited to announce that voting for the International Atmospheric Water Harvesting Association (IAWHA) Executive Committee is...
Amin Mojiri
Jul 17, 20251 min read


Toward a Universal Understanding of Adsorption: A Breakthrough in Isotherm Modeling
Original Authors: Kim Choon Ng, Muhammad Burhan, Muhammad Wakil Shahzad and Azahar Bin Ismail Original paper is accessible at:...
Amin Mojiri
Jul 6, 20252 min read


New Podcast Episode is Live!
🎙️New Episode Alert! 💧🌍 Excited to share the latest episode of our "Moments with Atmospheric Vapor" series — featuring Matt Jore, CEO...
Amin Mojiri
Jun 16, 20251 min read


Board Election: Polls will open soon (July 17)!!
T he International Atmospheric Water Harvesting Association (IAWHA) is dedicated to advancing the science, technology, and policy of...
Amin Mojiri
Jun 2, 20252 min read


Green Hollow Fiber Membranes for Energy-Efficient Dehumidification in HVAC Systems
Original Authors: Lakshmeesha Upadhyaya, Abaynesh Yihdego Gebreyohannes, Muhammad Wakil Shahzad, Usman T. Syed, Sandra L. Aristizábal,...
Amin Mojiri
May 19, 20252 min read
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