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Meet the Speakers
Revolutionary Ideas in Sustainability
Opening Plenary | Monday, September 14
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Eastern
From Policy to Performance: Sustainability Enhancing Growth in Life Sciences
Jacob is a senior architect and
lab planner who has devoted his career to the design of intuitive environments for scientific discovery. He focuses on creating inspiring spaces for colleges and universities. He is particularly interested in the evolution of science education and how it is changing the design of academic laboratories.
Jacob Werner
Ellenzweig
Julie is Cambridge’s first Chief Climate Officer. She and her team work across City departments to eliminate fossil fuel use by 2050, ensure our people and places are prepared for extreme weather, and lower the bar for other communities to do the same. She has also worked for the Mystic River Watershed Association and was Executive Director of the Boston Harbor Association.
Julie Wormser
City of Cambridge, Massachusetts
Alison is a former research
astrophysicist who is dedicated to saving our home planet by bringing energy efficiency to lab buildings. Alison has worked in consulting and lab owner's roles and is I2SL's Labs2Zero Program Director and Vice President of the Board. She has bachelor's and master's degrees in physics and a PhD in astrophysics.
Alison Farmer
I2SL
Brian is Boston's first Chief Climate Officer. While overseeing the Environment, Energy and Open Space Cabinet, he is charged with spearheading the Mayor's climate agenda while advancing Boston's commitment to sustainability, resilience, and environmental justice. Brian is a nationally recognized leader in climate change and sustainability strategy with over two decades of leadership experience.
Brian Swett
City of Cambridge, Massachusetts
Chad is the head of Life Science, Americas for Siemens Industry, Inc. He leads development and deployment of go-to-market sales and operational strategies and the growth of the Siemens Life Science solution/service portfolio. He supports Siemens field offices and implements standardized processes and best practices to meet the changing needs of life science lab users and emerging market developments.
Chad House
Siemens
As Associate Provost for Science Initiatives at Yale’s West Campus, Chris leads development of research, faculty recruitment, campus expansion, and sustainability. He is responsible for research programming, facilities, and lab modernization to expand Yale's science and engineering capacity. He manages strategic capital investments and collaborates with scientific research organizations.
Chris Incarvito
Yale University
Session A | Monday, September 14
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern
A1 System Optimization | Designing for High-Performing Lab Systems
Tom is a design director at HDR whose passion for sustainability pushes firm-wide initiatives and new strategies in the design and planning of advanced research environments. He continually pushes the boundaries to make the built environment better for humans and the planet.
Tom Smith
HDR
Sean is Principal and Mechanical Engineer at Cator, Ruma & Associates (Denver). He has 30+ years designing sustainable labs, including BSL-3, and applies lessons learned to practical, operations-focused design. He is Treasurer of I2SL and past president of the I2SL Colorado Chapter.
Sean Convery
Cator, Ruma & Associates
AJ is a licensed architect and
facilities leader specializing in the planning, design, and delivery of complex research and healthcare environments. As Director of Projects & Planning at KUMC, he oversees capital development initiatives that advance the institution's academic, clinical, and research missions.
AJ Woodworth
Kansas University Medical Center
Justin is a Sustainability Regional Lead who partners with architects and engineers to solve design challenges through building performance analysis. He guides clients in achieving sustainability goals using energy, envelope, daylighting, and CFD studies. He has a Ph.D. in Architectural Sciences and an Energy Modeling certificate.
Justin Shultz
Stantec
Ryan joined Cator, Ruma in 2017
and has 17 years of experience in mechanical design and project management. He focuses on design of energy-efficient systems for complex facilities, including higher education, manufacturing, and labs. He is an officer on the board of the Colorado Chapter of I2SL.
Ryan Lee
Cator, Ruma & Associates
A2 Sustainable Design | Case Studies in Local Lab Repurposing
Peter has managed numerous
large-scale, urban projects within the science and technology, academic, corporate, and retail spheres, including the adaptive reuse of historic structures. He specializes in high-performance lab and office design integrating iterative energy modeling and parametric analysis to drive envelope performance.
Peter Zmuidzinas
Elkus Manfredi Architects
John is the Director of Capital
Projects within Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Office of Physical Resources and Planning, where he has led complex, large-scale renovations and new construction projects in higher education and research environments.
John Hollister
Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Office of Physical Resources and Planning
Steve is an expert at navigating
technical challenges, energy code updates, and sustainability goals. His experience includes delivering projects for universities, medical schools, and multi-tenant lab buildings. He also led the design of an all-electric net carbon zero lab building and an office-to-lab conversion.
Steve Dube
Elkus Manfredi Architects
Kate is a registered architect
with Jacobs. She has nine years of experience in all phases of design and construction, primarily within the research and healthcare markets.
Kate Mahesh
Jacobs
Stephanie is a Senior Associate
at Payette. Her work has centered around building reuse projects that span across typologies from research, academic and museum programs. She has led transformative projects that focus on sustainability, including Harvard University's Goel Quantum Science and Engineering Building.
Stephanie Balsam
Payette
Will is an Associate/Project
Manager at Arup Boston. He has provided fire/life safety code consulting, performance-based design, and fire effects/egress modeling on international projects. He has over 10 years of experience delivering code solutions for laboratory projects.
Will Wong
Arup
A3 Decarbonization | Campus and Community Planning for Decarbonization
Adrian, Principal and Sciences
Market Leader at SMMA, leads lab planning and design for complex multi-phase projects, focusing on sustainable, resilient, and adaptable facilities. He is also a co-director of the "Guidelines for Laboratory Design" course at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Adrian Walters
SMMA
Anthony is the Associate Vice
President for Facilities and Campus Stewardship at Yale. With more than 19 years of leadership experience, he leads all Facilities operational units, ensuring their continued operation to the university and a campus stewardship organization that focuses on resiliency and renewal of campus infrastructure.
Anthony Kosior
Yale University
Martine, Principal and Director
of Sustainable Design at SMMA, is a leading expert in sustainable design, net zero energy, and LEED certification. She works with clients, including utility providers and state entities, to provide advice on sustainability, resiliency, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction strategies.
Martine Dion
SMMA
As Associate Provost for Science Initiatives at Yale’s West Campus, Chris leads development of research, faculty recruitment, campus expansion, and sustainability. He is responsible for research programming, facilities, and lab modernization to expand Yale's science and engineering capacity. He manages strategic capital investments and collaborates with scientific research organizations.
Chris Incarvito
Yale University
As Director of Engineering &
Energy Management at Yale University's Office of Facilities, Julie leads a team and portfolio of initiatives in support of Yale's energy and stewardship goals. She has extensive technical experience with high-performance building and energy systems, and is committed to sustainability innovation, education, and advocacy.
Julie Paquette
Yale University
A4 Sustainable Science | Green Labs in Action
Graeme is Senior Technical
Officer and DGSA at RCSI. He co-chairs the Green Labs Steering Group and, with John O'Brien, led RCSI to become the first Irish university with all labs accredited by My Green Lab. He leads sustainable laboratory governance and waste reduction initiatives.
Graeme Kelly
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Rachel is a PhD candidate
in Biophysics at Stanford University and a Sustainable Stanford Fellow, combining research experience in laboratory operations with data analytics expertise to lead an initiative to decarbonize process steam across campus research facilities.
Rachel Porter
Stanford University
John is Head of Laboratory
Operations in the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences at RCSI. He co-chairs the Green Labs Steering Group and, with Dr. Graeme Kelly, led RCSI to become the first Irish university with all laboratories accredited by My Green Lab. He leads lab strategy, operations, and sustainability initiatives.
John O'Brien
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Kai is a tenured professor of
physics and the Dean of Research and Lab Infrastructure at Duke Kunshan University, providing comprehensive support for faculty teaching and research. He previously served as the Chair of the Division of Natural and Applied Sciences.
Kai Huang
Duke Kunshan University
Session B | Monday, September 14
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern
B1 System Optimization | Improving Fume Hood Management
Dawn is CEO of BICASA North
America. She is a former SEFA Board member and currently serves on the I2SL Greater Los Angeles Chapter board, She is the Vice President of Sustainable Labs Canada, a My Green Lab Ambassador, and a strong advocate for sustainability in laboratory environments.
Dawn Jacobs
BICASA North America
Steve has spent over 20 years
in technology start-ups and turnarounds with a background in nuclear engineering. He is a co-founder of Measured Air Performance, which develops innovative monitoring solutions for dramatic energy savings in lab ventilation with focuses on lab exhaust fans and fume hoods.
Steven Graves
Measured Air Performance
Gordon is the President of
I2SL and an inventor of many widely applied technologies that have had a significant impact on lab sustainability and energy efficiency such as sash-sensing VAV fume hood and laboratory airflow controls, the electronic venturi airflow valve, and demand-based control of lab ventilation. He founded two companies.
Gordon Sharp
I2SL
Alison is a former research
astrophysicist who is dedicated to saving our home planet by bringing energy efficiency to lab buildings. Alison has worked in consulting and lab owner's roles and is I2SL's Labs2Zero Program Director and Vice President of the Board. She has bachelor's and master's degrees in physics and a PhD in astrophysics.
Alison Farmer
I2SL
B2 Sustainable Design | Historically Adaptive Lab Spaces
Steve is an Ellenzweig Principal
and Sustainability Director. He focuses on incorporating high levels of sustainability and resilience into complex renovations, new construction, and campus infrastructure projects at research institutions and has lectured extensively on integrating best lab design practices and decarbonization.
Steve Mahler
Ellenzweig
Mike is a registered architect
and Principal at EwingCole with a focus on healthcare and S&T design. Mike helps guide teams through the total development of complex projects. He utilizes his experience in design and construction to coordinate across projects and guide them to a successful outcome.
Michael Ramus
EwingCole
Sr. Building Performance Analyst Harshana specializes in energy analysis for high-performance design, LEED, and T24 compliance. Her expertise spans laboratories, research institutions, and higher education. With a focus on sustainability, she manages implementation of advanced design strategies in new construction and existing building retrofits.
Harshana Thimmanna
SmithGroup
Amelia is a Senior Associate
and Sustainability Manager at Ellenzweig. In addition to her work delivering sustainable campus renovations and new construction for multiple clients, she works with project teams to incorporate decarbonization across the firm's practice, supporting its dedication to the AIA 2030 Commitment.
Amelia Thrall
Ellenzweig
As an AIA, LEED AP, and
Principal Project Planner at UCLA Capital Programs, Todd has completed 61 LEED certifications, including 22 at Platinum level and several labs. He teaches at UCLA and serves on the UC-wide Green Buildings Working Group, UCLA's Sustainability Committee, and Decarbonization Task Force.
Todd Lynch
UCLA Capital Programs
Dan is a Principal of EwingCole
who focuses on engineering design for cleanrooms and laboratories. He approaches each project with a philosophy rooted in precision, sustainability, and adaptability, understanding that cleanrooms and laboratories must support highly controlled conditions. Dan is a registered PE.
Daniel Hazell
EwingCole
A Senior Principal with the
Los Angeles office of SmithGroup, Gabriel has over 30 years of experience and brings a collaborative approach to lab projects, balancing budget, scope, and sustainability. Gabriel is recent Chair of the AIA LA Historical Resources Committee and inaugural Chair of the newly formed Adaptive Reuse Committee.
Gabriel Cervantes
SmithGroup
B3 Decarbonization | Heat Recovery in Action
Jonas is Innovation Manager
for Konvekta Switzerland, where he focuses on development of new applications and designs related to high-performance energy recovery systems. He holds a BSc. in energy and environmental engineering and an MSc. in data science and has over 10 years of experience in the HVAC industry.
Jonas Keller
Konvekta AG
Bio coming soon.
Archit Kulkarni
Atelier Ten
Dorrie is an engineer at
Systems West Engineers specializing in high-performance lab HVAC and central utility plant design. She was a key contributor in Oregon State University's Cordley Hall renovation, using energy modeling, hydronic systems, and heat recovery to advance decarbonization and achieve LEED Gold equivalent performance.
Dorrie Matthews
Systems West Engineers
Bio coming soon.
Ed Stockbine
Ballinger
Ari is a PE and Associate
Principal at BR+A Consulting Engineers. His work focuses on pushing the boundaries of efficiency and electrification for hard-to-heat and high-energy building typologies in the healthcare, research, commercial, and institutional sectors.
Ari Greenberg
BR+A Consulting Engineers
Bio coming soon.
Noah Biklen
TenBerke
B4 Sustainable Science | Lab Sustainability and Ethics
Lindsey is the Green Labs
Coordinator at the University of Texas at Austin, where she has overseen the Green Labs program since 2019. She is the co-lead of the I2SL Lab Materials Management Working Group and is a on the board of the I2SL Texas Chapter. Working under the EHS group, she has gained experience as a lab safety specialist.
Lindsey Yazbek
University of Texas at Austin
Star founded the University
of Georgia Sustainable Science and Green Labs program. She is an I2SL Board member, HEASC fellow, certified human rights consultant, founding member of SPLC's Lab Guidance Action Team, and recipient of the Phil Wirdzek Emerging Leaders Award and the 2023 I2SL Outstanding Green Labs Program Award.
Star Scott
University of Georgia
Session C | Monday, September 14
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern
C1 System Optimization | Strategic Upgrades for Energy and Cost Savings
Steve is a Principal at
Vanderweil with over 20 years of experience in project management and the design of HVAC & P/FP systems. His focus is on the Science & Technology sector and pushing innovative solutions to ensure projects are highly sustainable, high-performing, and reduce the carbon footprint of the projects.
Steven Karl
Vanderweil Engineers
Christian is a Mechanical
Engineer at Clark & Enersen with seven years of HVAC experience. He designs mechanical and plumbing systems for a diverse portfolio of projects focusing on lab HVAC performance, reliability, and energy efficiency, including the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Christian Denton
Clark & Enersen
Greg has more than 20 years
of mechanical engineering and project management experience at Vanderweil, with a focus in the science and technology sector. His experience as an engineer, contractor, and project manager provides critical insight into the internal and external aspects required for successful project delivery.
Greg Tombari
Vanderweil Engineers
Sarah is a Project Developer
and Energy Engineer with over 20 years of experience. She is a licensed PE and Certified Energy Manager with a background combining HVAC design and energy conservation. She leads the team at Siemens performing technical audits, developing the scope of work, and determining savings.
Sarah Grady
Siemens
Pete is Director of
Commissioning at Iconergy CEG, leading commissioning standards, project delivery, and quality control. Since 2006, he has managed commissioning, retro-commissioning, and monitoring-based commissioning for new construction, renovations, and energy performance projects for public and private clients.
Peter Salmon
Iconergy CEG
Sarah is a Project Developer
and Energy Engineer with over 20 years of experience. She is a licensed PE and Certified Energy Manager with a background combining HVAC design and energy conservation. She leads the team at Siemens performing technical audits, developing the scope of work, and determining savings.
Zach Hurwitz
Siemens
C2 Sustainable Design | Smart Design That Pays Off
Brad entered the industry
determined to improve building energy performance. In 20 years at Ballinger, this passion still motivates him to innovate ways of ratcheting up performance while engineering outstanding environments for learning and discovery at institutions such as Johns Hopkins University and the University of Pennsylvania.
Bradford Crowley
Ballinger
Mike is a PE, FPE, LEED AP,
and IMEG's Vice President of Innovation. A mechanical engineer, he is responsible for leading IMEG's strategic vision, development, implementation, and promotion of transformational innovation initiatives. He has 20+ years of experience in project design, including R&D facilities.
Mike Lawless
IMEG
Jason's work reveals a deep
appreciation of context. He is driven by the belief that there is commonality in seemingly disparate points-of-view and has spent the past 15 years exploring design solutions that bring resonance to diverse perspectives for clients such as Iowa State University and Carnegie Mellon University.
Jason Ciotti-Niebish
Ballinger
A leader in the science and
sustainability practices at CannonDesign, Punit brings extensive experience in the integration of systems, spaces, and experiences for his clients. He generates innovative, sustainable solutions for complex scientific facilities at all scales. Punit is the current president of the I2SL St. Louis Chapter.
Punit Jain
CannonDesign
Brandon is a PE, LEED AP,
and Director of Science & Technology at IMEG. He has 20+ years of experience and partners with R&D clients to align strategy, sustainability, and infrastructure with evolving research needs. A frequent speaker, he focuses on sustainable design and the future of R&D facilities.
Brandon Fortier
IMEG
C3 Decarbonization | Energy Distribution Solutions
Kashyap is an experienced
mechanical engineer with over 40 years of experience delivering high-performance, sustainable buildings. His work spans laboratories, life sciences, campuses, district energy, using integrated whole-building life-cycle approach to support low-carbon, resilient outcomes. Kashyap has won many ASHRAE awards.
Kashyap Desai
Vedic Sanskruti
Katie is Director of Energy &
Sustainability at AHA Consulting Engineers. A recognized leader in greenhouse gas reduction, energy efficiency, and decarbonization consulting for the commercial and life science real estate sectors, she helps clients translate ambitious sustainability goals into measurable results.
Katie Raymond
AHA Consulting Engineers
Aaditya is an Associate
Sustainability Consultant in Ottawa who supports decarbonization for complex building portfolios, including laboratories, through whole building energy simulation, net zero retrofit planning, district/community scale energy analysis, and life cycle assessment of embodied carbon.
Aaditya Patel
Stantec
Charlie has dedicated the
past decade to building performance optimization and decarbonization. As a Senior Vice President at WSP, Charlie focuses on strategies to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and leverage incentives for retrofit projects.
Charlie Marino
WSP
Dan has worked in the energy
and sustainability field for decades and is currently a senior associate with AHA Consulting Engineers. He works on all aspects of high-performance buildings and develops decarbonization studies, energy audits and LEED certifications.
Dan Whittet
AHA Consulting Engineers
Victor is experienced in
thermal energy network design, applying innovative approaches to optimize energy distribution for decarbonization of complex facilities. His work reflects a deep understanding of sustainable infrastructure.
Victor Sanchez
WSP
C4 Sustainable Science | Shut-the-Sash and Beyond
Ansh is a sophomore
studying Physics who works with Caltech Green Labs to cut energy use in wet labs, starting with fume hood efficiency. Using sensors and control logic, he reduces sash-open time and avoids high face-velocity operation, lowering HVAC demand. He builds practical technology that helps labs adopt more sustainable daily habits.
Ansh Tiwari
Caltech
Henock has been working
to save energy and emissions at the University of Chicago since 2024, including science laboratories used for research and instruction. Prior to working at the university, Henock was a program manager for utility incentive programs and also worked as a energy efficiency consultant.
Henock Kidanu
University of Chicago
Rohan is a junior studying
Physics at Caltech who works with Caltech Green Labs on reducing energy consumption in wet lab environments. He is passionate about sensors, robotics, and IoT applications, especially when they solve real-world sustainability challenges.
Rohan Bhattarai
Caltech
Bio coming soon.
Tim Shinnick
Grumman|Butkus Associates
David is an Associate at
Grumman Butkus Associates who has worked on energy efficiency and decarbonization projects at GBA including major portfolios of hospitals, university buildings, labs, and hotels. He has been an active member of ASHRAE, chair of TC 9.6 and SSPC 211, and on the Building Energy Performance Technical Committee.
David Eldridge
Grumman|Butkus Associates
Bio coming soon.
Heather Beaudoin
Grumman|Butkus Associates
Session D | Tuesday, September 15
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Eastern
D1 System Optimization | Ventilation Standards and Strategies
Kelley is a mechanical PE
and a Design Director at Henderson Engineers. She has spent much of her career working on complex, technically challenging projects including labs. She is a past chair of ASHRAE Technical Committee 9.10, Laboratory Systems. She also teaches laboratory HVAC and plumbing design for Tradeline.
Kelley Cramm
Henderson Engineers
Brandon is a PE, LEED AP,
and Director of Science & Technology at IMEG. He has 20+ years of experience and partners with R&D clients to align strategy, sustainability, and infrastructure with evolving research needs. A frequent speaker, he focuses on sustainable design and the future of R&D facilities.
Brandon Fortier
IMEG
Jim is a PE and principal in
product development at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. He is a member of ASHRAE's Guideline 36 committee, leads the working group on the ANSI Laboratory Ventilation standard, and is a member of ASHRAE Technical Committee 9.10 on Laboratory Systems. He has a B.S. in mechanical engineering from MIT.
Jim Coogan
Siemens Smart Infrastructure
Jim Blount, AIA, LEED AP is
a principal, senior lab programmer/planner and Life Sciences Market Sector Leader specializing in research and engineering facilities for academic institutions and life sciences companies. He is a past president of the New England Chapter of the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL).
James Blount
Ellenzweig
Brad has 35 years of designing
lab exhaust systems and a PE license in Colorado and Florida. He developed methods to minimize energy use for exhaust systems using VAV technologies implemented in 400+ labs in the United States, Canada, and the UK. Brad is Secretary of the I2SL Board and active in the Labs2Zero program.
Brad Cochran
CPP Wind Engineering
D2 Sustainable Design | Specifying Sustainable Materials
Julia is an AIA, LEED AP BD+C,
and WELL AP responsible for maintaining Hanbury's focus on sustainability, resiliency, and wellbeing. Julia's value-driven approach helps guide projects in a positive and collaborative process that ideally exceeds project goals, but also uncovers new design and program opportunities.
Julia Janaro
Hanbury
Jon works closely with
clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions for technically complex research facilities. With a holistic approach to sustainability and collaboration, he guides project teams in creating high-performing environments that advance client missions, enhance occupant well-being, and optimize energy efficiency.
Jon Riddle
HGA
An award-winning interior
designer, Ammi (CID, IIDA) thrives in creating vibrant research environments. Her passion lies in exploring architectural theory's impact on placemaking. Rooted deeply in community, Ammi blends her expertise with commitment to community enrichment.
Ammi Chaveas
Hanbury
Raisa collaborates with design
teams throughout project planning and design to ensure sustainability goals are fully integrated and meet client expectations. With expertise in sustainable operations frameworks, she provides insights on environmental performance, operational sustainability, and high-performance building strategies.
Raisa Saif
HGA
Nathan combines design
and planning expertise to co-create innovative laboratory environments. With a strong understanding of workflows, safety standards, and regulatory compliance, he excels in transforming complex scientific needs into functional spaces that foster collaboration, research, and discovery.
Nathan Uibel
Perkins and Will
D3 Decarbonization | Strategic Approaches to Decarbonization
Patrick currently serves as the
Director of Life Science Solutions at Thrive Buildings. Prior to joining Thrive, he has held leadership roles across a number of SaaS, cleantech and cybersecurity technology companies. Pat holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova and an MBA from Saint Joseph's University.
Patrick Kelly
Thrive Buildings
As VP of S+T, Bill leads
with a proactive mindset and informed approach to construction. He is highly technical, creative and works with partners to develop strategies to elevate outcomes while meeting budgets and deadlines. Bill has degrees in Chemistry and Architecture.
Bill Olson
Columbia Construction
An Associate Principal
Vanderweil, Steve has spent two decades delivering complex MEP/FP systems for commercial and institutional facilities including lab, manufacturing, healthcare, and mission-critical environments. His work focuses on high-performance building systems, energy efficiency, resiliency, and long-term operational reliability.
Steve Lahti
Vanderweil Engineers
Hana brings 28 years of
experience specializing in the design of laboratories and process facilities from small entrepreneurial and innovative companies to industry leading pharmaceutical R&D labs. She offers an understanding of the functional needs of lab and office design that is flexible, productive, and aesthetically pleasing.
Hana Kolton
Jacobs
Olivia is an architect at
Payette with seven years' experience specializing in lab facilities. Her work focuses on reducing embodied carbon in new construction and fit-out projects. She is a key team member of Payette's Building Science research and Kaleidoscope, an award-winning embodied carbon tool.
Olivia Humphrey
Payette
D4 Sustainable Science | Green Labs Lessons Learned
Craig has over 25 years of
higher education experience and is a Biosafety Coordinator at the University of Florida. His primary responsibilities include reviewing projects involving biohazard materials, conducting facility reviews, inspecting laboratories, and providing biosafety trainings.
Craig Moneypenny
University of Florida
Ryan is a PhD and Senior
Sustainability Specialist, Green Labs
& Zero Waste at Johns Hopkins University. He is co-lead of I2SL's Lab Materials Management Working Group. He leads the JHU Green Labs Program and uses his research background to support JHU's campuses in fostering a culture of sustainability in research and teaching labs.
Ryan Weeks-Rutan
Johns Hopkins University
Shailendra holds a PhD, MPH,
and MBA and is a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager with 20 years of combined experience in EH&S and research. He is the EH&S Senior Director at the University of Florida, where he leads a team of nearly 95 safety professionals and subject matter experts.
Shailendra Singh
University of Florida
Lindsey is the Green Labs
Coordinator at the University of Texas at Austin, where she has overseen the Green Labs program since 2019. She is the co-lead of the I2SL Lab Materials Management Working Group and is a on the board of the I2SL Texas Chapter. Working under the EHS group, she has gained experience as a lab safety specialist.
Lindsey Yazbek
University of Texas at Austin
Alisha is the Sustainable Labs
Manager at the University of Pennsylvania and manages Penn's Green Labs program. She works in a dual role in both Penn Sustainability and Environmental Health and Radiation Safety to promote safety and sustainability in the lab.
Alisha Ramirez
University of Pennsylvania
Session E | Tuesday, September 15
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern
E1 System Optimization | Getting EUI Under Control
Alison is a former research
astrophysicist who is dedicated to saving our home planet by bringing energy efficiency to lab buildings. Alison is I2SL's Labs2Zero Program Director and also serves as Vice President of I2SL. She has worked in both consulting and lab owner's roles, specializing in energy modeling, analytics, and control systems.
Alison Farmer
I2SL
Greg is an Associate Principal
at CPP and has been working with lab exhaust systems for over 15 years. He has implemented and commissioned VAV lab exhaust systems around the globe. His experience with HVAC, controls, and dispersion modeling combine to provide insight into the design and operation of these systems. Greg is a PE in CO.
Greg Gross
CPP Wind Engineering Consultants
Eli works on the University
of California (UC) San Francisco Facilities Services Energy & Water team, where he develops and implements projects and programs to reduce energy and water consumption. Before that, he was the Facilities Manager for the College of Environmental Design at UC Berkeley.
Eli Perszyk
University of California San Francisco
E2 Sustainable Design | Occupant Well-Being
As Director of Safety, Health and Environment for AstraZeneca R&D Boston, Grace fosters a culture where wellbeing and sustainability drive scientific excellence. She is leading the move to the new Kendall Square Center, guiding WELL v2 certification and LEED Platinum operations while advancing safe, healthy, low-carbon performance.
Grace Rosario
AstraZeneca
Kimberly is an AIA, LEED AP
BD+C, WELL AP, and a licensed architect with 20 years of experience in design, technical delivery, and project performance. She leads Flad's national sustainability efforts, focusing on helping clients meet sustainability and wellness goals in high-performance environments.
Kimberly Reddin
Flad Architects
Bio coming soon.
Liam Lowry
Flad Architects
Mickey is an AIA, LEED AP
BD+C, LFA, CPHC in Payette's Building Science Group with 10+ years' experience as an architect. He uses his experience to explore material health, reduce embodied carbon, and promote circular economy in architecture. Mickey is currently a member of AIA National's 2030 Commitment Working Group.
Mickey Chapa
Payette
A licensed engineer with
20 years of experience, Brandon is an expert in HVAC, BMS, process, plumbing, and fire protection systems. Brandon facilitates the process of getting critical biotech equipment online, collaborating with department leaders and end users to deliver high-quality facilities that support scientific discovery.
Brandon Fishman
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Laurie is an AIA and Associate
at Payette specializing in complex academic and research environments. Since 2020, she has contributed to the design and execution of landmark projects including Ragon Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, and the case study lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Laurie Booth
Payette
Leveraging 19 years of
experience in sustainable design, Erin works directly with clients and design teams to develop and implement sustainability goals at all scales. She helps clients apply resource conservation and well-being practices for high-performance designs, managing LEED, WELL, Fitwel and other industry certifications.
Erin Ezell
HOK
E3 Decarbonization | Hot Takes on Heat Pumps
Hilary is an Associate Principal
at Arup with 24 years of international experience delivering sustainable solutions for complex buildings. She led Northeastern's LEED Platinum Lab EXP and is working on the all-electric Alfond Center for the Roux Institute. She is Vice President of the I2SL New England Chapter and a PE in five states.
Hilary Williams
Arup USA
Ari Greenberg, PE is an
Associate Principal at BR+A Consulting Engineers. His work focuses on pushing the boundaries of efficiency and electrification for hard-to-heat and high-energy building typologies in the healthcare, research, commercial, and institutional sectors.
Ari Greenberg
BR+A Consulting Engineers
Romeo Michael is a Senior
Associate at BR+A Consulting Engineers, leading decarbonization and campus energy planning for higher education and institutional clients. His work focuses on cost-effective electrification, long-term implementation planning, and aligning emissions goals with infrastructure and budget constraints.
Romeo Michael
BR+A Consulting Engineers
Stephane is an Associate
Principal specializing in building controls and smart building integration for high-performance labs and mission-critical facilities. His expertise includes BMS, airflow and environmental controls, and complex system coordination to advance reliable, safe, and energy-efficient lab operations.
Stephanie Audrin
Arup USA
Jacob Knowles is BR+A's
Chief Sustainability Officer, leading the firm's sustainability consulting and engineering efforts. He has advanced nearly 100 million sq ft of net-zero and carbon-neutral projects, earning industry honors including AIA COTE Top Ten, I2SL Go Beyond, Lab of the Year, and ASHRAE Technology Awards
Jacob Knowles
BR+A Consulting Engineers
Gabby is an Associate on the
Sustainable Design team at BR+A Consulting Engineers, where she has worked for 5 years. She works on energy modeling, building code compliance, and sustainability support for commercial and university laboratories, and hospitals. She graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in mechanical engineering.
Gabrielle Peralta
BR+A Consulting Engineers
Michelle Fennell is an
Associate Principal at BR+A with 18 years of experience in the fields of HVAC engineering, energy, project management and sustainability. Michelle was named of one Engineering Systems 20 to Watch Women in HVAC and one of Consulting Specifying Engineer's 40 under 40.
Michelle Fennell
BR+A Consulting Engineers
Tom McGee is the Vice
President of Operations for Konvekta USA, specializing in the design, implementation, and optimization of high-performance energy recovery systems. He previously served as Energy Manager at the University of Denver and has over 30 years of HVAC industry experience.
Tom McGee
Konvekta USA
Andrew Hall serves as
Senior VP of Preconstruction for John Moriarty & Associates, Inc. As Precon Lead, Andrew is responsible for overseeing the preconstruction process, from pre-conceptual to final GMP Contract, including oversight of all estimating and procurement. Andrew has overall preconstruction responsibility for JMA's Boston office work.
Andrew Hall
John Moriarty & Associates
E4 Sustainable Science | Sharing and Reusing Equipment
Hilary is an Associate Principal
at Arup with 24 years of international experience delivering sustainable solutions for complex buildings. She led Northeastern's LEED Platinum Lab EXP and is working on the all-electric Alfond Center for the Roux Institute. She is Vice President of the I2SL New England Chapter and a PE in five states.
Lucas Wheeler
University of Colorado-Boulder
Shannon is the Sustainability
Program Coordinator for the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She helps connect UAB research labs with resources to make research more efficient. Since 2025, she has helped manage the UAB Green Labs program and pilot their resource sharing platform, UAB Green Marketplace.
Shannon Harris
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Tasha is the Green Labs
Coordinator at Caltech. Her goal is to develop simple and equitable sustainable practices that do not compromise research objectives and incorporate them into Institution policy. She holds two Bachelor's degrees and a Master's degree from the University of Calgary.
Tasha Cammidge
Caltech
Emily is the Sustainability
Lead at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She has been working with Green Labs since 2020 and helped the Green Labs Program save over $1 million since 2020. She helped create UAB Green Marketplace.
Emily Colpack
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Session F | Tuesday, September 15
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern
F1 System Optimization | Retrofits to Realize Savings
Tom is President and CEO
of 3Flow, with 30+ years advancing laboratory ventilation safety, energy efficiency, and sustainability. He serves on the Board of I2SL and is a member of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Hall of Fame at North Carolina State University.
Thomas Smith
3Flow
Aaditya is a sustainability
consultant with more than seven years on Stantec's Carbon Impact Team in Ottawa. He specializes in whole-building energy modelling, CFD analysis, and lifecycle assessments to support decarbonization of new and existing buildings across commercial, residential, healthcare, lab, and federal sectors.
Aaditya Patel
Stantec Consulting Ltd.
Drew is a Senior Associate and
Senior Project Manager at WB Engineers + Consultants. With over 10 years at WB, he leads complex laboratory and base building upgrades, managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance projects on schedule and within budget.
Drew Zahradka
WB Engineers+Consultants
Raymond Doyle, PE, LEED AP,
is the National Life Sciences Practice Leader at WB Engineers + Consultants. Ray advises on all life science design projects & manages the corporate life science accounts. He was a contributor to The National Institutes of Health Design Requirements Manual.
Raymond Doyle
WB Engineers+Consultants
A leader in high-performance
and sustainable buildings with over 40 years of experience, Kashyap has strategic leadership, policy influence, and integrated whole-building life-cycle design expertise. His portfolio spans complex global projects and is complemented by recognized industry awards and community leadership.
Kashyap Desai
KDCL Consulting
Kristen O'Gorman, AIA,
NCARB, LEED GA, is a Principal at SCB with a diverse portfolio of life sciences, adaptive reuse, and commercial projects. She has helped lead the growth of the firm's science and technology practice and specializes in delivering complex, high-performance laboratory environments.
Kristen O'Gorman
SCB
Chad is Facilities Manager for
Solvias North America with 30+ years of experience in facilities development and operations. He has led expansions from 10,000 to 200,000+ SF and provides strategic oversight in capital planning, operational efficiency, and lifecycle facility management.
Chad Melton
Solvias
F2 Sustainable Design | Climate and Energy Resilience
Jessie, an Ellenzweig Senior
Associate, LEED AP, and CPHC and has been responsible for project coordination of numerous sustainable science teaching and research facilities. She is dedicated to harmonizing architectural ambition, a healthy environment, and high-performance building systems to achieve long-term sustainability.
Jessie Lin
Ellenzweig
Elsa is Associate Center
Director for Basic Science at Moffitt, overseeing multiple academic research departments. An expert in cancer biology and drug discovery, she leads high-impact research in lung cancer and metabolism. She holds a PhD from UW-Madison and degrees from MIT, where she also completed postdoctoral work.
Elsa R. Flores
Moffitt Cancer Center
Chris is an Ellenzweig Senior
Associate with 19 years of architectural experience in the design and coordination of complex building typologies. He has focused on academic science teaching and research facilities across many campuses, implementing sustainable design and decarbonization strategies throughout the firm's projects.
Christopher Hardy
Ellenzweig
Walt is the Managing Director
of Thrive Buildings, where he leads the development of high-performance building projects. With his extensive experience, Walt helps clients plan and execute projects that meet energy efficiency and healthy building goals. He holds a BS and a BA in Business and Philosophy from Carnegie Mellon University.
Walt King
Thrive Buildings
Mario is an architect with over
25 years of experience in science and technology design. Specialized in lab planning, he transforms traditional layouts into flexible, transparent environments for research and healthcare. He holds a Master's from Harvard University and a Bachelor's from the University of Miami.
Mario Abanto
DLR Group | Tsoi Kobus Design
F3 Decarbonization | All-Electric Case Studies
With 13+ years of experience,
Blaine is a Project Manager and Lead Mechanical Engineer specializing in complex life science, cleanroom, and government facilities. Excelling in design/build delivery, he provides expert leadership to guide owners through intricate project execution.
Blaine Conner​
Affiliated Engineers
James is a design professional
with 20+ years of experience on international and domestic projects, ranging from large mixed-use developments to detailed building and interior design. He focuses on integrating design and sustainability, with recent work including two Penn State science buildings and the 650,000 sf Wadsworth Center.
James Mallory
HOK
Jeff is Registered Professional
Engineer, LEED Accredited Professional, and Certified Energy Manager with over 20 years of experience in life sciences, biopharma, mission-critical, and central plant projects. He specializes in practical, innovative, decarbonization-focused mechanical design and multidisciplinary project leadership.
Jeff Wegner
Air Treatment Corporation
As Vanderweil's Director of
Sustainable Design and Building Performance Group Leader, Patrick translates his passion for sustainability and background in architectural engineering into integrated, innovative designs that push towards a zero-carbon future. His work has been recognized with awards from USGBC, ASHRAE, I2SL, AEI, and more.
Patrick Murphy
Vanderweil Engineers
F4 Sustainable Science | Sustainable Lab Procurement
Star founded the University
of Georgia Sustainable Science and Green Labs program. She is an I2SL Board member, HEASC fellow, certified human rights consultant, founding member of SPLC's Lab Guidance Action Team, and recipient of the Phil Wirdzek Emerging Leaders Award and the 2023 I2SL Outstanding Green Labs Program Award.
Star Scott​
University of Georgia
Greg is VP of Business and
Product Development at Diversified Biotech, Inc., where he leads the development, commercialization, and industry adoption of Planet-Safe®, plant-based cultureware designed to reduce Scope 3 emissions. He oversees product strategy focused on replacing traditional single-use plastics in life science applications.
Gregory Kwak
Diversified Biotech
Lindsey is the Green Labs
Coordinator at the University of Texas at Austin, where she has overseen the Green Labs program since 2019. She is the co-lead of the I2SL Lab Materials Management Working Group and is on the board of the I2SL Texas Chapter. Working under the EHS group, she has gained experience as a lab safety specialist.
Lindsey Yazbek
University of Texas at Austin
Matej has held laboratory
roles in CGT, working on CAR-T, CAR-Treg, and macrophage biology. He later transitioned into commercial life sciences, supporting researchers with technical solutions and workflow optimization. He is now Founder and CEO of Wasteless Bio, a circular marketplace advancing sustainable research practices.
Matej Metkovic
Wasteless Bio
Session G | Tuesday, September 15
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Eastern
G1 System Optimization | The Case for System Improvement
Simon is a mechanical engineer
with a passion for sustainability and a proven track record in driving energy efficiency initiatives in lab buildings. From leading energy savings implementation projects to collaborating with stakeholders for optimal results, Simon takes a practical approach to reducing energy use in labs.
Simon vonNieda​
GreenerU
Jason is a facilities and
sustainability leader with over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He specializes in HVAC, utilities, and sustainability engineering and has led enterprise energy and water management programs. He is a CEM and CMVP.
Jason Beneker
Kite Pharma
Chris has more than 17 years
of varied experience in the energy efficiency arena. Chris has led the implementation of energy efficiency programs across multiple sites in the New England area.
Chris Lewis
GreenerU
Kristy is a Senior Industrial
Hygienist with over 25 years at UVA and manages the University's Industrial Hygiene Program. She ensures safe lab environments with expertise in ventilation, fume hoods, air quality, exposure assessments, and ergonomics. She is a Certified Industrial Hygienist.
Kristy Davis
University of Virginia Office of Environmental Health and Safety
As a Senior Energy and
Sustainability Engineer and licensed Mechanical PE, Sophia drives energy saving improvements across UVA's buildings, with a focus on lab buildings. She leads energy conservation efforts that cut emissions and increase efficiency, working with stakeholders to ensure buildings operate at peak sustainability.
Sophia Phillips
University of Virginia Office for Sustainability
G2 Sustainable Design | Strategic Approaches to Sustainable Design
Matt is an AIA, NCARB, and
LEED AP BD+C who fosters a collaborative design process focusing on the delivery of complex projects with strict technical and regulatory requirements. He supports teams to deliver high-consequence, mission-critical science facilities that inspire innovation and discovery for federal agencies and industry research.
Matthew McCord​
Flad Architects
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Tim has nearly 30 years of
owner, consulting, and engineering expertise, including 12 years as the Ops Chief for DHS S&T Labs and 5 years leading Merrick's life sciences practice in the UK/EU. His unique perspective includes DHS S&T labs with BSL-3/4 in-vivo and as an owner-consultant for multiple flagship UK labs.
Tim Burke
Merrick & Co
Zane has an MBA and PMP
and leads strategic campus planning, real property acquisitions, and infrastructure development at Idaho National Laboratory, supporting the nation's lead nuclear research mission across an 890 square mile site and facilities that power scientific discovery and innovation for the Department of Energy.
Zane Mickelsen
Battelle Energy Alliance / Idaho National Laboratory
Brendan prioritizes building
positive client relationships by listening to clients to understand their needs and key drivers, educating them on the latest innovations, and providing quality deliverables. He has assisted in the green certification of 35 projects including Living Building Challenge, LEED Platinum, and net zero energy projects.
Brendan Gardes
Newcomb & Boyd
Doug joined SWC in 2019 and
has over 25 years of experience as a technical facilities management professional. He provides strategic, operational, and safe maintenance and management of SWC's building services and plant, leads the Building Operations team, and works closely with UCL Engineering Management and stakeholders.
Doug Ward
Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour
Suyash is a Senior Sustainability Consultant with Newcomb & Boyd who supports clients in decarbonization and sustainability through practical, data-driven solutions. LEED AP and BEMP certified, Suyash has worked on 50+ high performance projects spanning science-technology, higher education, workplace and hospitality.
Suyash Vidwans
Newcomb & Boyd
G3 Decarbonization | Making the Most of Mass Timber
Rose Mary is a Principal
acoustician at Acentech. She has worked with architects and owners on numerous award-winning projects, not only to achieve excellence in design but also in sustainability. She has given guest lectures and conference talks on various acoustics topics, most notable on the topic of mass timber.
Rose Mary Su​
Acentech
Taylor is a PE and Senior
Associate at BR+A Consulting Engineers, where she works on a range of project types including teaching labs, research labs, clean rooms, and healthcare facilities. Taylor continues to design innovative solutions as she leads the firm's engineering services in Denver.
Taylor Teed
BR+A Consulting Engineers
James is a noise and vibration
Consultant at Acentech. His background in music and years of academic research in structural and geotechnical engineering materials' behavior and integrity fuels his excitement for his engineering consulting role.
James Viglas
Acentech
Dan is a Principal in Perkins
Eastman's Boston studio and a leader in high-performance academic design. With nearly three decades of experience, he advances net zero and LEED projects integrating carbon reduction, building systems, and design excellence. He teaches sustainable design and presents nationally.
Dan Arons
Perkins Eastman
Laurel is an Associate at ZGF
Architects in Denver. She is passionate about integrating sustainable materials, energy-efficient systems, and biophilic design principles. Laurel has had the pleasure of working on a variety of projects from small adaptive reuse to multi-acre embassies to most recently higher education lab buildings.
Laurel Baker
ZGF Architects
Thomas is Assistant Director
of Facilities and Infrastructure at the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences at UMass Amherst. He oversees computing infrastructure and facilities, including the Physical Computing Makerspace, and brings an operational perspective to sustainable, human-centered research environments.
Thomas Burns
University of Massachusetts Amherst
G4 Sustainable Science | Data-Driven Decision-Making
Christina is the Director
of Communities at My Green Lab. As a part of the Standards and Technical Resources team, she supports My Green Lab's programs to ensure their continued rigor and relevance. She has been in the laboratory sustainability field since 2015.
Christina Greever-Wilson​
My Green Lab
Bio coming soon.
Pramod Pandey
University of California, Davis
Kathi is the Chief Client
Solution Officer at Azenta Life Sciences and a former President of ISBER. She has over 30 years of experience leading biorepository programs and advising government, academia, and pharmaceutical firms on the design of repositories, quality systems, and optimal methods for preservation of biological materials.
Katheryn Shea
Azenta Life Sciences
Abdullah is a computer
engineering graduate from the University of California Davis whose interests lie in building applied AI systems that translate research into practical, real-world impact.
Abdullah Al Rawi
University of California, Davis
Session H | Wednesday, September 16
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Eastern
H1 System Optimization | Improving Lab Energy Performance
Jeff is Genentech's Energy
Manager, leading emissions reduction, energy optimization, and site resiliency initiatives. He drives the Zero Emissions Roadmap and integrates sustainability into capital planning and operations. He led the Building Energy Refresh program from approval through results validation for Building 43.
Jeff Skacel​
Genentech
Deirdre is a PE, a licensed
Professional Mechanical Engineer, and the Energy and Sustainability Manager at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. She works to optimize Berkeley Lab's electricity, gas, and water consumption through an ISO 50001-certified energy and water management system and an in-house ongoing commissioning team.
Deirdre Carter
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Justin is co-founder and
CEO of EcoCosm, an energy engineering firm specializing in lab and biotech facilities. His team has delivered retro-commissioning and energy upgrades across tens of millions of square feet of biotech, exceeding savings projections by 20 percent. He led the retro-commissioning scope and implementation for Building 43.
Justin Tiedemann
EcoCosm
Alison Farmer is a former
research astrophysicist who is dedicated to saving our home planet by bringing energy efficiency to lab buildings. Alison is I2SL's Labs2Zero Program Director and also serves as Vice President of I2SL. She has worked in both consulting and lab owner's roles, specializing in energy modeling, analytics, and control systems.
Alison Farmer
I2SL
Leslie focuses on improving
the energy efficiency of Stanford University buildings, including labs. She has a multidisciplinary background in mechanical engineering and energy policy. She has a B.A. degree in Engineering from Brown University and an M.A. degree in Energy and Resources from U.C. Berkeley.
Leslie Kramer
Stanford University
Tom is President and CEO
of 3Flow, with 30+ years advancing laboratory ventilation safety, energy efficiency, and sustainability. He serves on the Board of I2SL and is a member of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Hall of Fame at North Carolina State University.
Thomas Smith
3Flow
H2 Sustainable Design | Vivarium Design and Ventilation
Laura researches and proposes
new and unique solutions to energy and water conservation. She moves the industry forward as a peer reviewer for technically complex projects and collaborates with users, lab planners, and manufacturers to reduce the associated water and energy use and environmental impact of scientific equipment.
Laura Halverson​
Affiliated Engineers
Miguel is a senior energy
consultant with a wide range of project experience, including institutional, health care, and laboratory buildings. He is highly skilled at using energy modeling to help projects achieve sustainability goals such as LEED and Passive Haus certification, net-zero carbon, and building energy codes and incentive programs.
Miguel Lopez
RWDI
Brooks Stout has over 20 years
of operational experience with project procurement, project design, project management, and supervising personnel. At AEI, he is responsible for the management and implementation of laboratory-related engineering efforts and cleanroom design.
Brooks Stout
Affiliated Engineers
Dianthé is a member of
RWDI's CFD Team, providing solutions for challenges related to both indoor and outdoor airflow. With 10 years of experience doing CFD for building aerodynamics, she has worked on a wide variety of interesting projects around the globe including labs, vivariums, cleanrooms, and other specialized indoor environments.
Dianthé van Weerden
RWDI
H3 Decarbonization | Embodied Carbon Best Practices
Jacob is a senior architect
and lab planner who has devoted his career to the design of intuitive environments for scientific discovery. He focuses on creating inspiring spaces for colleges and universities. He is particularly interested in the evolution of science education and how it is changing the design of academic laboratories.
Jacob Werner​
Ellenzweig
Tavis is Director of Science &
Technology at Arrowstreet, leading high-performance research and life science facilities. He advances sustainable lab design strategies that reduce carbon, improve energy performance, and support discovery. Tavis has helped deliver over two million square feet of adaptable, resilient research environments.
Tavis Frankel
Arrowstreet
Kate is Director of Building
Performance at Arrowstreet. With 20+ years of experience, she advances high-performing, low-carbon buildings that deliver measurable social and environmental impact. A leader in net zero energy and embodied carbon, she serves on the Board of Built Environment Plus and speaks nationally on sustainable design.
Kate Bubriski
Arrowstreet
H4 Sustainable Science | Consolidation, Community-Building, and Cost Savings
Since 1998, David has worked
across IWMS, CMMS and a range of operational technologies supporting corporate, education, military, government, healthcare, and membership-based organizations. David focuses on helping clients work more efficiently, effectively, and with greater satisfaction.
David Kornegay​
Johnson Controls
Ron has over 30 years of
experience in mechanical and HVAC design. He is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Architectural Engineering, and a registered engineer and LEED® Accredited. His experience includes corporate, healthcare, higher education laboratories, corporate offices, and interior fit-outs.
Ron Edwards
Affiliated Engineers
Bernard is among the world's
experts in global HVAC strategy, having lived, learned, and worked on three continents (North America, Europe, APAC), across his 25+ year career at Johnson Controls.
Bernard Clement
Johnson Controls
Steven founded LabReNew
as a nonprofit dedicated to changing how research labs use their energy, water, and waste without effort. LabRenew is working towards a research environment that is carbon-neutral, energy-efficient, and pollution-free. They have saved over 80 tons of CO2 in 2025 by working with small labs in the Cambridge market.
Steve Miller
LabReNew
George, AIA, brings more than
30 years of experience planning instructional laboratories, R&D environments, and vivarium facilities for academic and corporate clients. His interest in laboratory design began while spending time in his father's chemistry lab, where he saw firsthand how space influences scientists and their work.
George Kemper
Hanbury
Session I | Wednesday, September 16
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern
I1 System Optimization | Automation and AI
Robert is an Associate Principal
at Arup, leading project management for Science and Industry in the East Region. With 20+ years' experience, he delivers complex capital programs for life science and industrial clients and leads R&D modernization programs integrating automation and future business needs without disrupting operations.
Robert Raynes​
Arup
Stef is a seasoned lab planner
and interior designer with over 16 years of experience across science and technology, manufacturing, corporate interiors, and higher education. Her work is characterized by a thoughtful balance of functionality resulting in vibrant, future-focused environments tailored to each client's vision.
Stef Plant
Jacobs
Edward is a PE and senior
engineering and facilities leader with 40+ years of experience across Merck, Jefferson Health, Raytheon, and complex laboratory, healthcare, and pharmaceutical environments. He specializes in system reliability, safety, compliance, and operational transformation.
Edward Sampey
Introba
Victoria is an Architectural
Designer at Jacobs and a certified ActiveScore & ModeScore AP, LEED AP BD+C, and Fitwel Ambassador. Victoria specializes in planning and designing laboratory environments, analytical approach to design, operational efficiency, and is passionate about sustainable design.
Victoria Martine
Jacobs
Rushil Desai is an engineer
at Introba focused on sustainable high-performance HVAC and building systems. He supports load modeling, equipment selection, and coordination across disciplines to deliver efficient, resilient, and well-integrated mechanical designs.
Rushil Desai
Introba
I2 Sustainable Design | Teaching Lab Case Studies
Wes is a Professional Mechanical Engineer with 12 years of experience designing HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and refrigeration systems with a special focus on complex laboratory and science and technology facilities. Wes leads projects from planning and preliminary design phases through construction and occupancy.
Wes Schlichting​
Dunham Associates
Z Smith, PhD, FAIA, LEED
Fellow, WELL AP, is Principal and Director of Sustainability and Building Performance at EskewDumezRipple, winner of the 2014 AIA Firm Award. His built work includes academic, laboratory, and residential buildings earning LEED Gold and Platinum certification, and winners of the AIA COTE Top Ten award.
Z Smith
EskewDumezRipple
Jackie excels at translating client
needs into inspiring, sustainable spaces, balancing schedule and budget. Her expertise guides higher education and science projects, resulting in functional, beautiful facilities that foster innovation and wellbeing.
Jacquelyn Peck
BWBR Architects
Laura Devine, AIA, is an Associate
at Payette, winner of the 2019 AIA Firm Award. She has served as the Project Manager for the Cape Cod Community College Frank & Maureen Wilkens Science and Engineering Center, one of their first built projects to be all -electric, use cross-laminated timber construction, and operate as a net zero building.
Laura Devine
Payette
Jason's work reveals a deep
appreciation of context. He is driven by the belief that there is commonality in seemingly disparate points of view and has spent the past 15 years exploring design solutions that bring resonance to diverse perspectives for clients such as Iowa State University and Carnegie Mellon University.
Jason Ciotti-Niebish
Ballinger
Brad entered the industry
determined to improve building energy performance. In 20 years at Ballinger, this passion still motivates him to innovate ways of ratcheting up performance while engineering outstanding environments for learning and discovery at premier institutions such as Johns Hopkins University and the University of Pennsylvania.
Bradford Crowley
Ballinger
I3 Decarbonization | Electrification in Special Cases
Joe Angles is Director of
Property & Risk at Coloplast, a medical device manufacturer. His responsibilities include the development and execution of sustainable capital projects. With over 10 years of experience, Joe partners with experts and executors to solve complex business challenges.
Joe Angles​
Coloplast
Kristen Fritsch AIA LEED
Fellow WELL AP has been implementing initiatives related to energy efficiency, material transparency and embodied carbon. She advises and assists design teams with optimizing project strategies, certifications, and performance analysis. She is the Chair of the BE+ Board of Directors and USGBC LEED Materials TAG Vice Chair.
Kristen Fritsch
Elkus Manfredi Architects
Nick Edwards is a Principal at
Michaud Cooley Erickson, working with life science, medical device, and pharmaceutical organizations on complex capital projects. He helps owners align operational growth, regulatory requirements, and long-term sustainability objectives to deliver resilient, future-ready facilities.
Nick Edwards
MCE
Jacob Knowles has championed
100 millon square feet of carbon-neutral projects integrating sustainability, resiliency, and expertise in critical infrastructure for healthcare, life sciences, and higher education. He is a BE+ board member and advisor to the City of Boston and Massachusetts on the development of Zero Net Carbon Zoning and Net Zero Stretch Code.
Jacob Knowles
BR+A Consulting Engineers
Devanshi Dadia is an Associate
in Atelier Ten's New York office and co-leader of the firm's Energy Analysis practice, specializing in sustainable and architectural design with a strong focus on building energy performance.
Devanshi Dadia
Atelier Ten
Founding Principal of The
Green Engineer, Inc., Chris Schaffner, an MIT-educated engineer, brings 35 years of expertise in decarbonization energy-intensive environments, including high-performance labs and hospitals. As a member of the LEED Energy and Atmosphere TAG and ASHRAE SSPC 90.1 he actively shapes industry energy efficiency standards.
Chris Schaffner
The Green Engineer
I4 Sustainable Science | Supporting Safe and Sustainable Labs
Dhruv is an undergraduate
student double majoring in environmental studies and economics who is passionate about using economic strategies to drive sustainable change. He is eager to explore innovative solutions to environmental challenges and contribute to a greener, more resilient future.
Dhruv Nayar​
University of Colorado Boulder
Marly is an EHS Program
Safety Officer at Boston Children's Hospital and sustainability liaison advancing safer lab practices. She partnered with 30 labs to eliminate methylene chloride, supported WCPP enrollment to strengthen worker protections, and aligns GreenLabs initiatives with EHS metrics to reduce risk while supporting research.
Marly Thomas
Boston Children's Hospital
Lillith is an undergraduate
CU Boulder Green Labs Student Assistant studying environmental engineering, with minors in energy engineering and engineering management. In the future, she aims to work in renewable energy engineering. She is passionate about sustainability and recycling.
Lillith Fleischauer
University of Colorado Boulder
Victoria Ramirez is a Teaching
Laboratory Manager at the University of South Florida, Sarasota–Manatee. With 20 years of experience, she integrates her educational background in biology and passion for reducing plastic pollution into sustainable lab curriculum and design, earning USF's first My Green Lab certification.
Victoria Ramirez
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
Chuck is Manager of Research
Facilities at Boston Children's Hospital and leader of the BCH Green Labs Program, driving practical sustainability in research. He co-chairs the E.A.R.T.H. Environmental Sustainability Employee Lead Group, which includes both research and clinical sides of the hospital.
Charles Blanchette
Boston Children's Hospital
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