Dedicated to advancing sustainable laboratories globally.
January 29, 2026
Education Month Partner Updates and Preview
2026 Sustainable Lab Priorities in Canada, the UK, and Europe
10:00-11:00 am ET
Kevin is Architecture49's National
Sector Leader for Science & Technology who has been involved in research laboratory projects as a project manager, project architect and laboratory planner. He is a member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and a Board member and President of Sustainable Labs Canada.
Kevin Humeniuk
Architecture 49
As Managing Partner, Phil
leads growth and direction and is Partner lead for Science and Technology and Education sectors. He has extensive experience leading wide-ranging multidisciplinary design teams on complex projects from small laboratory refurbishments to large scale masterplans and new state-of-the-art research facilities.
Phil Macdonald
Oberlander Architects
An architect since 1998, Miguel
has been a laboratory designer since 2003, completing more than 75 specialized projects in scientific buildings, laboratories, pharmaceutical production units, animal facilities, cleanrooms, and healthcare. He is a Board member of EGNATON, European Association for Sustainable Laboratories.
Miguel Pinto
UEGNATON/Pharma Arquitetos
I2SL Program Updates
12:00-1:30 pm ET
Alison is a former research astrophysicist who is dedicated to bringing energy efficiency to lab buildings. She is Vice President of the I2SL Board of Directors and received the I2SL Go Beyond Award in 2018. Alison holds bachelor's and master's degrees in physics from the University of Cambridge (England) and a Ph.D. in astrophysics from Caltech.
Alison Farmer
I2SL
Lindsey is the Green Labs
Coordinator at the University of Texas at Austin where she has overseen the Green Labs program since 2019. She has a background in Geosciences and Environmental Studies. Working under the Environmental Health and Safety group, she has also gained experience as a lab safety specialist.
Lindsey Yazbek
University of Texas at Austin
Gordon is the President of I2SL
and the inventor of many important, 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.
Gordon Sharp
I2SL
Ryan is a Ph.D. and the Senior Sustainability Specialist for Green Labs/Zero Waste at Johns Hopkins University. 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 and promoting JHU's commitment to zero waste.
Ryan Weeks-Rutan
Johns Hopkins University
Kathy has a Ph.D. in chemistry and
15 years of lab experience. She created and manages the University of Colorado Boulder Green Labs Program, is an I2SL Board member, and chairs the I2SL University Alliance Group, which partners on green lab efforts and drives change in systems to benefit environmental sustainability at research institutions.
Kathy Ramirez-Aguilar
University of Colorado Boulder
February 5, 2026
Using BIM, Digital Twins, and AI for Lab Design, Modeling, and Performance
10:00-11:30 am ET
Xia is a senior architect and
lab design manager at Beijing Dynaflow Lab Solutions Co., Ltd.
Xia Yuanquian
Dynaflow
Krigh is the Design Technology
Leader for H.H. Angus & Associates, responsible for developing the firm's Digital Delivery Strategy and managing the design technology standards, resources and tools across the firm. His work includes generative artificial intelligence, BIM, smart buildings, prefab construction, and digital twins.
Krigh Bachmann
H.H. Angus & Associates
Bernd is the Managing Director of EGNATON with over 25 years of experience as a consultant for industrial goods marketing, communication and sales at an international level. He specializes in plant engineering, energy technology, building technology, automation, and accompanying digitization solutions.
Bernd Gmeiner
EGNATON
Best Practices for Improving Energy Performance in Lab Systems and Equipment
1:00-3:00 pm ET
Tim specializes in retro-commissioning and commissioning work and building analysis for healthcare and higher education clients, including critical facilities that require precise temperature and relative humidity control. He has 16 years of experience and is a co-developer of Grumman/Butkus Associates’ Trend Sumoâ„ and Energy Sumo™ software.
Tim Shinnick
Grumman/Butkus Associates
Mario's experience includes
HVAC system design, commissioning, lifecycle cost and energy analysis for labs and pharmaceutical production. He is also a LEED AP, a member of the technical committee of the Belgian Cleanroom Workgroup, and board member of EGNATON.
Mario Don Porto Carero
Johnson & Johnson
Henock is the Campus Energy
Manager at the University of Chicago, with responsibilities including energy and project management, strategy and planning, and student engagement. He supported the development of the UChicago Smart Labs program and manages laboratory energy projects to advance the university's greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.
Henock Kidanu
University of Chicago
Patrick currently serves as the
Director of Life Science Solutions at Thrive Buildings. Prior to joining Thrive, Pat has held leadership roles across a number of SaaS, Cleantech and Cybersecurity technology companies. Pat holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova and an MBA from Saint Joseph’s University.
Patrick Kelly
Thrive Buildings
February 12, 2026
Sustainable Action by UK and European Research Funders
11:00-1:00 pm ET
Anne Marie has been the
Sustainability Officer at NWO, the Dutch Research Council, since 2023, where her role is the alignment between strategic objectives, operational practices, and sector‑wide sustainability standards. She has been engaged with Science Europe’s Working Group on Greening Research since 2024 and is co-chair of the working group.
Anne Marie Beaufort
Dutch Research Council (NWO)
Tom is a Senior Governance
and Finance Manager specializing in environmental sustainability policy. He works to ensure robust frameworks that drive accountability and transparency in the grant funding process. His role focuses supporting policy development and fostering collaboration across stakeholders to achieve long-term environmental goals.
Tom Ivison
CRUK
Ina is responsible for sustainability
issues at the Austrian Science Foundation. She has degrees in economics and gender studies and training in sustainability. At the Foundation, she is primarily involved in implementing and evaluating the sustainability strategy and is active in the Science Europe Greening Research Working Group.
Ina Matt
Austrian Science Foundation
Martin is the Associate Director
of Environmental Sustainability at UKRI. He developed the LEAF programme and is currently leading UKRI’s SPARKHub. He initiated sustainable science and laboratory programmes at Edinburgh, King’s College London, and UCL, and co-founded the GreenED programme as well as the UK’s Network for Sustainable Research.
Martin Farley
UKRI
​Jo is Head of UKRI Sustainability (Engagement and Policy) and a chartered environmentalist. She has worked in sustainability for 20 years in environmental, energy, fuel poverty, and community development roles. Jo has been instrumental in bringing stakeholders together for the concordat on environmental sustainability of research practice in the UK.
Jo Allatt
UKRI
Gauging the Impact of Scientific Products and Processes
1:30-3:15 pm ET
Bio coming soon.
Anna Lentz
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Alexis is a gynecological
pathologist and infectious disease pathologist in the Lyon Sud Hospital (France) department of surgical pathology. His current research is focused on estimating the carbon footprint of techniques used in the pathology department and implementing eco-responsive approaches in the surgical pathology department.
Alexis Trecourt
Lyon Sud Hospital
Jan studied Molecular Biology in Hamburg, Germany. He received his PhD at the Medical University of Luebeck in Germany based on genome-wide gene expression profiling. He has worked at Eppendorf HQ in Hamburg since 2005 and is currently working as a Global Marketing Manager for Cold Storage and sustainability.
Jan-Hendrik Bebermeier
Eppendorf SE
Lindsey is the Green Labs
Coordinator at the University of Texas at Austin where she has overseen the Green Labs program since 2019. She has a background in Geosciences and Environmental Studies. Working under the Environmental Health and Safety group, she has also 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
February 19, 2026
Accessible and Human-Centric Labs: User and Designer Perspectives
10:00-11:30 am ET
Andrea is the ADA Coordinator
for Facilities at Cornell University, serving as the leader for ADA compliance. She advocates for accessibility, addressing barriers and integrating universal design in construction and renovation projects. A former Project Director for the Northeast ADA Center, she has led disability education programs for 35 years.
Andrea Haenlin-Mott
Cornell University
Chris is committed to
designing research and higher education spaces that enhance health, performance, and innovation. With 25+ years of experience, he embraces each institution's mission, delivering high-performance lab solutions designed to evolve with changing research, foster partnerships and promote well-being, working to inspire discovery.
Christopher Jahn
CannonDesign
Innovative Design Breathes New Life Into Vancouver Bio Innovation Building
1:00-2:30 pm ET
Dominic is the Senior Director
of Operations and Innovation Centres for Admare and has been leading the new Innovation Centre in Vancouver. He has worked with Admare for a number of years out of Montreal and is extremely passionate about the Life Science industry.
Dominic Vachon
​Admare Bio Innovations
Naomi, an Architect AIBC, AAA,
OAA, MRAIC, and LEED AP, has over 30 years of experience, including 16 years as Principal-in-Charge. Her portfolio specializes in programming and design of sophisticated science facilities. Naomi’s experience includes labs with intricate technology and infrastructure needed to support their specialized functions.
Naomi Gross
Chernoff Thompson Architects
Russell is one of the founding
partners of Chernoff Thompson Architects and has been working on science facilities for decades. He brings this extensive knowledge for laboratory planning into every project that he does.
Russell Chernoff
Chernoff Thompson Architects
Marcin is a senior leader with
Canadian Turner Construction and brings over 18 years of experience in the construction industry. He specializes in healthcare, life sciences, and complex new builds, with a strong track record of delivering technically demanding projects across North America.
Marcin Kucharski
Canadian Turner Construction Company
Kevin is a principal and S&T
lead for Introba in Canada. He has 18 years of experience in the industry, much of that within the laboratory design sector. He has a passion for supporting the development of the life sciences sector in Canada.
Kevin Shea
Introba
February 26, 2026
Award-Winning Decarbonization Strategies Part 1: Heat Recovery
10:00-11:30 am ET
Bio coming soon.
Dave Swanson
DLR Group
Bio coming soon.
Adam Acree
Cator Ruma
Chirag is a senior principal
and regional leader of HOK's Science + Technology practice in Atlanta. He oversees the programming and design of new and renovated science, research and education facilities across the Southeast. He has expertise in the design of engineering labs, bioscience and biomedical research labs, and BSL-3 facilities.
Chirag Mistry
HOK
Award-Winning Decarbonization Strategies Part 2: Existing and New Construction
1:30-3:00 pm ET
Punit is leader in the science
and sustainability practices at CannonDesign who brings extensive experience in the integration of systems, spaces, and experiences to 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
Abdo is a Facilities Operations
Manager at Gilead Sciences, specializing in mechanical systems optimization for reliability and utility efficiency across a four million sq. ft. campus. He is a Certified Energy Manager and drives programs to achieve multimillion dollar savings and support campus growth while meeting sustainability targets.
Abdo Boukhalil
Gilead Sciences