Waterloo Filtration Institute

Dr. SKANJI is the Director at ZAACK, IGIENAIR Group’s RDI for Indoor Air Quality Services. She is a chemical engineer with a Master’s from University Pierre et Marie Curie in Paris and a PhD in NMR Spectroscopy from the “Institut Chimique des Substances Naturelles”, Ecole Polytechnique. Her thirst of knowledge was further exemplified during her young-long internship at L’Oréal’s bioanalytical department, where she honed her skills and insights into cutting-edge scientific practices. Her dedication to unraveling the complexities of organic and analytical chemistry showcased her commitment to pushing the boundaries of scientific research and understanding.

With her role at ZAACK, she attests to her leadership prowess and her pursuit of excellence in the realm of Indoor Air Quality Services. Her contributions continue to shape air quality research and development landscape, elevating industry standards. She focuses on developing and producing innovative systems to monitor and control indoor air quality, using her chemistry skills. Combined with IGIENAIR services, as well as her experience in the field, monitoring allows her to carry out complete diagnoses of the IAQ within a building.

Drake University graduate and experienced educator with 20 years teaching in public schools and the Head Start and Early Head Start Early Childhood Programs. Lisa is currently the Business Development and Marketing Manager for FilterPro USA. Lisa is a dedicated consultant for the education of others regarding the importance and impactfulness of implementing technologies to mitigate indoor air pollution. Additionally, Lisa is serving as the Fellowship Coordinator for SAFE Indoors ASAP, a nonprofit project sponsored by the Mission-Next Foundation 501(c)(3), committed to ensuring indoor air quality as a basic human right. She is focused on educating education’s decision makers on the importance and non-negotiability of quality indoor air.

Lisa Greenfield is an experienced indoor air quality expert and educator of almost two decades. She is deeply committed to creating healthier and safer shared indoor spaces. Her passion for promoting optimal indoor environments extends beyond the classroom, as she believes that all shared spaces should prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of their occupants.

Mr. Song, currently the Chief Executive Officer of Shanghai Hongli Purification Science and Technology Co., Ltd, Shanghai, China, boasts an impressive career spanning over two decades in industrial filtration and separation, with a specialization in process water treatment. His dedication to the field is reflected in his active roles within professional organizations. He is a member of the Filtration and Separation Professional Committee of the Chemical Industry and Engineering Society of China (CIESC), the Director of the China Filtration Society (CFS), and a member of the Special Committee for Resource and Environment Construction in the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Jiusan Society.

Mr. Song's notable contributions extend to the development of the Surface Layer Filtration Theory and Technology. He completed his education at East China University of Science and Technology's Department of Chemical Engineering in 1997. He has three patents and more than 15 publications. Mr. Song received the third prize for technological invention from the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation in 2012 and the China Technology Market Association Golden Bridge Award for Outstanding Project in 2016.

Fadia is an Electrical Engineer by profession and the Head of the Engineering Industries Division at Jordan Standards & Metrology Organization. She received her BSc degree in electrical engineering from Yarmouk University - Jordan.

She has extensive experience implementing Green Energy via energy efficiency and renewable resources. She is responsible for transposing the EU Energy Efficiency legislation into Jordanian Technical Regulation and adopting its related harmonized standards. Fadia is an expert in Good Regulatory Practices, the Regulatory Impact Assessment “RIA”, and Good Standardization Practices. She has contributed to many projects in Jordan and MENA region for energy efficiency to mitigate climate change and preserve natural resources. She is a member of many international and regional technical committees taking care of the circular economy, consumer protection, and the safety/performance of household appliances.

Dr. Shirmohammadi is the R&D manager of Termeh Mask Co., a key face mask manufacturer in Turkey and Iran. He has more than 20 years of experience (academic and industrial) in air filtration systems and respiratory masks. Mehdi is a recognized expert in textile fibers, high-efficiency filter media, and antibacterial adsorbents, involved in co-leading standard development committees at the ISIRI in writing standards for respiratory masks. 

During his air purification research, he worked through the chain of air cleaning processes from polymers, textile fibers, filter media, filter elements, filtration systems, testing instruments, and standardization. He has been focused on antimicrobial adsorber filter media since 2010 and has some patents and publications. Mehdi received his Ph.D. in Textile (chemistry and fibers sciences) from IAU, Iran. He is a Certified Filtration and Separation Specialist (CFSS) for air filtration, awarded as WFI’s Student of the Year in 2022.