Hannah Van de Kerkhof
Sustainability Officer The Hubrecht Institute, The Netherlands
Hannah van de Kerkhof is dedicated to advancing sustainability in science and society, focusing on actionable solutions to the climate crisis. She leads the development and coordination of Hubrecht Institute?s sustainability strategy, with a particular emphasis on transforming laboratory and research environments to be future-proof, efficient, and environmentally responsible.
Seminars
Thursday 16th April 2026
Panel: Embedding Sustainability in LabOps Without Compromising Speed
9:00 am
A practical discussion on how LabOps teams can cut energy, waste, and consumables while maintaining scientific speed, featuring real-world examples of sustainability initiatives that boost both environmental impact and operational performance without adding burden to scientists.
- Learn practical approaches to reduce energy, waste, and consumables while keeping experiments and workflows moving efficiently
- Discover how to engage scientists and teams in sustainable practices without adding burden or slowing productivity
- See real examples where sustainability initiatives improved both environmental impact and operational performance
Thursday 16th April 2026
Green Lab Design: Energy, Airflow Consumables & Waste Streams
10:00 am
- Understanding how HVAC, ventilation, and heat-load strategy dramatically affect energy use, safety, and operating cost
- Exploring smart lab layouts, modular spaces, and material choices that reduce waste and footprint from day one
- Applying decision frameworks to optimise consumables, storage, and waste streams in high-intensity research labs
