ECO-PATH: Modular Environmental Assessment of Clinical Care Pathways
A modular LCA framework for clinical care pathways at Erasmus MC, with initial work in urology and gastroenterology.
Projects
Selected projects that show the main research line across sustainable healthcare, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical devices, high-control facilities, and industrial ecology.Circularity and LCA of Cataract Surgery
Detailed LCA comparing single-use and reusable phacoemulsification instruments for circular procurement in ophthalmic surgery.
ICU Sustainability and UV-C Disinfection
LCA and workflow assessment of UV-C disinfection for unused ICU consumables.
Sustainable Microfluidic Devices for Healthcare Applications
Comparative LCA of microfluidic healthcare devices, with attention to material substitution, electrodes, fabrication, and end-of-life options.
Life-GreenAPI: Sustainable Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
LCA and LCC across lab, pilot, and industrial scales for greener API development and pharmaceutical process routes.
Sustainability Transition for Dutch Government Laboratories
System assessment and implementation roadmap for procurement, energy transition, laboratory waste, and organizational change.
Cleanroom Energy and Infrastructure Sustainability
Scenario-based LCA of cleanroom energy systems and low-carbon facility strategies.