Varanasi Research Group at MIT

The Varanasi Research Group at MIT solves problems in diverse fields, emphasizing real-world applications and scale-up.

[Varanasi Research Group at MIT @mitvaranasilab]

Our work on electrochemical bubbles for on-demand enzyme-free cell detachment is out in @ScienceAdvances . The bubbles create local shear that lifts cells without damage, enabling scalable, cell harvesting for photobioreactors to biomanufacturing.
https://t.co/Lx17H5wxfm

[Lisa Su @LisaSu]

Such an honor to celebrate with the MIT Class of 2026 today. Congratulations to all the graduates and their families.

MIT has had a lasting impact on my life. Very special to be back on campus today.

[MIT MechE @MITMechE]

Professors Kripa Varanasi (right) and Ahmad Bahai, plus seven additional MIT alumni, have been elected to the National Academy of Inventors for 2025. https://t.co/XAHKcopQHq

[Varanasi Research Group at MIT @mitvaranasilab]

We presented our work on precancerous cell properties and learned about new advances in early ovarian cancer detection at the Tina’s Wish Symposium!

[Varanasi Research Group at MIT @mitvaranasilab]

@MITMechE @mitenergy @mit_nano @MIT

[Varanasi Research Group at MIT @mitvaranasilab]

Our work on electrochemically generated bubbles for on-demand cell detachment is on the cover of Science Advances this week! Bubbles create local shear to lift cells gently, enabling scalable, biocide-free cell and foulant detachment for biomanufacturing and photobioreactors.

[Varanasi Research Group at MIT @mitvaranasilab]

Our work on electrochemically generated bubbles for on-demand cell detachment is on the cover of Science Advances this week! Bubbles create local shear to lift cells gently, enabling scalable, biocide-free cell and foulant detachment for biomanufacturing and photobioreactors.

[Varanasi Research Group at MIT @mitvaranasilab]

Recently, research completed by the Varanasi Research Group was published as a cover in the June 2025 issue of ACS Energy Letters! Check out the article at https://t.co/vDbPkShn4o #MyACSCover @ACSPublications @mitmeche

[Varanasi Research Group at MIT @mitvaranasilab]

Our work on enhancing CO2 capture and electrochemical release by separating carbonate & hydroxide streams has been featured as a Cover @ACSPublications #MyACSCover @MITMechE @mitenergy @mit_nano

[MIT MechE @MITMechE]

Using nanoscale filtering membranes, MechE researchers have added a simple intermediate step to carbon capture systems that makes the process of removing carbon dioxide from the air more efficient. https://t.co/r90vwB2pwV

[MIT CEE @MIT_CEE]

Prof. Benedetto Marelli and a team of researchers kept vegetables fresh without refrigeration by injecting them with melatonin using biodegradable microneedles. https://t.co/h5yohggJZ5

[Varanasi Research Group at MIT @mitvaranasilab]

@MIT_CEE Congratulations @benmarelli for the amazing and impactful work

[Varanasi Research Group at MIT @mitvaranasilab]

@ProfZhaoMIT @CarlosMPortela @MITMechE Congrats @CarlosMPortela

[Varanasi Research Group at MIT @mitvaranasilab]

Our new work CO2 capture and electrochemical release is out in @ACSEnergyLett . We boost efficiency 6× by separating carbonate & hydroxide streams using nanofiltration. This cuts DAC costs by 20–30% and enhances flexibility. @MITMechE @mitenergy
https://t.co/ybI33ku0XI

[Varanasi Research Group at MIT @mitvaranasilab]

Thank you @mit100k for the 100K award to our lab start-up CoFlo Medical
@MITMechE @MIT @MITEngineering

[MIT Sloan School of Management @MITSloan]

CoFlo Medical’s device could expand access, reduce cost, and reduce injection time for biologic drugs for cancer and autoimmune diseases. @mit100k https://t.co/PShtQUSuYk

[Varanasi Research Group at MIT @mitvaranasilab]

CoFlo Medical won the top prize at MIT 100K Launch! Developed in the Varanasi Lab this tech enables subcutaneous delivery of biologic drugs, expanding global access & care. Founders Simon Rufer PhD’25, Vishnu Jayaprakash PhD’22, Prof. Kripa Varanasi. More: https://t.co/Hx66e6vdpo

[Varanasi Research Group at MIT @mitvaranasilab]

@AlbanSauret Thanks so much

[Varanasi Research Group at MIT @mitvaranasilab]

@JenniferALewis1 @AgZen_official @DCVCBio @materialimpact Thanks so much

[Varanasi Research Group at MIT @mitvaranasilab]

Delighted to share that our spin-off @AgZen_official has raised $10M in venture financing from @DCVCBio and @materialimpact to support rapid commercial deployment of these technologies that can improve the control of chemical inputs into agriculture.
https://t.co/MiNRI6KEgh

[Varanasi Research Group at MIT @mitvaranasilab]

We are excited to share that our work on cloaked drops has been published in Soft Matter. Cloaked drops increase the retention of agricultural sprays on crop surfaces, enhance crop protection, and reduce agrochemical runoff. Check it out: https://t.co/5k2QFrgD18 @MITEngineering

[Varanasi Research Group at MIT @mitvaranasilab]

Excited to share that our work on cloaked drops to increase retention of agricultural sprays on crop surfaces to enhance crop protection and reduce agrochemical run-off is published in Soft Matter @RoySocChem
https://t.co/KUnmTuCTla