Joseph Mooney
Engineer-entrepreneur building atmospheric water and thermal systems
Summary
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Solar-driven atmospheric water harvesting in the Atacama Desert through physics-based optimization of a hygroscopic hydrogel device
August 1, 2025Peer-reviewed article on optimizing hygroscopic hydrogel devices for solar-driven atmospheric water harvesting in arid environments.
In Situ X-ray Microscopy Unraveling the Onset of Salt Creeping at a Single-Crystal Level
July 1, 2025Experimental study using in situ X-ray microscopy to image initial salt-crystal pinning and the mechanisms that initiate salt creeping at the air–liquid–solid interface, with implications for desalination, anti-fouling, and material durability.
Developing sustainable tech to deal with a growing global water crisis (feature / interview)
June 1, 2022Interview and feature discussing solar-water desalination research, decentralized water systems, and motivation to improve global water access.
Hobbies
Competitive swimmer and former scholarship athlete; served as a beach lifeguard. ul
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