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Jeffrey Lee Schantz

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I am a design leader with 35+ years designing landmark facilities for colleges and universities, research institutions, federal agencies, biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients around the world.

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I am a design leader with 35+ years designing landmark facilities for colleges and universities, research institutions, federal agencies, biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients around the world. My work spans convergence science, engineering, high containment biosafety labs, public health, nanotechnology, academic medical centers, animal facilities, materials science, cleanrooms and teaching labs, with a focus on spaces that support interdisciplinary research and education. I’m passionate about turning complex scientific goals into adaptable, high-performance environments while mentoring teams to deliver lasting value.

Based in Boston, I lead and advise on master planning, facility requirements, and operations for transformative research and education campuses. I enjoy collaborating with clients across academia, government and industry to create spaces that accelerate discovery, safeguard people and inspire innovation.

  • Joined December 2025

Skills· 1

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Life Sciences
  • Healthcare
  • Government
  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Manufacturing

Projects · 1

Portfolio of selected projects

  • Architect
  • Designer
  • Project Manager

Work experience· 11 roles

Founder · Research Workplace Design PLLCJul 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

Founder directing a practice focused on landmark facilities for higher education, research institutions, federal agencies, biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients worldwide; specializes in convergence science, high containment biosafety, cleanrooms, teaching labs.

Strategic Director for Science + Technology · E4H Environments for HealthFeb 2020 – Jul 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Directed health sciences and technology practice; integrated design strategies for research and healthcare campus environments.

Visiting Lecturer · Massachusetts College of Art and DesignJan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

Visiting lecturer; MassMaker Studio, Thesis Advisor.

Senior Principal - Sector Leader of Science + Technology · EYP IncMar 2015 – Nov 2019 · 4 yrs 9 mos
Principal - Laboratory Planning Practice · Jacobs EngineeringDec 2011 – Feb 2015 · 3 yrs 3 mos
Grant Reviewer · National Institutes of HealthSep 2009 – Nov 2014 · 5 yrs 3 mos
Senior VP Science + Technology · HOKJul 2004 – Dec 2011 · 7 yrs 6 mos
Principal/Partner · Lord Aeck SargentJun 1997 – Aug 2004 · 7 yrs 3 mos

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts · Massachusetts College of Art2030 – 1982
Master of Architecture · Massachusetts Institute of Technology2030 – 1985

Certifications and awards

NCARB Architecture License2030 – 2025

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