Impacts and Benefits

• Guided MCN to receive the highest My Green Lab certification, making it the first Monash University laboratory to achieve this.
• Implemented systems to reuse plastic containers, optimised cleanroom operations, and increased community engagement in sustainability initiatives, leading to significant reductions in waste and energy consumption.
• Led MCN’s Green Impact team, achieving multiple awards including Platinum, Most Labs Actions, Overall Monash Winner, and Diamond Green Impact certification.

Leadership and Engagement

• Co-founded MCN’s sustainability team and founded ANFF’s Sustainability Expert Working Group, inspiring sustainable practices in micro and nanofabrication facilities across Australia.
• Organised international meetings and workshops, creating a global network of sustainable cleanrooms and presenting outcomes at conferences across the USA.
• Launched “Labs who Care,” a community-driven initiative to encourage other laboratories to join the sustainability movement, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility.

Wider Societal Impact

• Raised awareness and knowledge about sustainability in scientific research, inspiring a global movement towards sustainable laboratory practices.
• Demonstrated that resource-intensive facilities, such as cleanrooms, can reduce their environmental footprint, balancing scientific advancement with environmental responsibility.
• Fostered a cultural change within MCN and beyond, embedding sustainability as a core value and strategic goal, influencing national and international practices.