August 18, 2025 – Dublin, Ireland – The iAIR Institute is proud to announce that our Principal, Dr. John McKeon, has been appointed Vice President of ASHRAE Ireland for the 2025–2026 term

The appointment was highlighted in Building Services Engineering magazine, which profiled the newly elected board members who will guide the Chapter over the next year. As Vice President of ASHRAE Ireland, Dr. McKeon joins President Howard Neville (Arcadis) and fellow officers Conor Murray, Alexandru Frant, Michael Geraghty, Karen McNevin, Donal Finn, Gary O’Sullivan, and Edith Blennerhassett.
ASHRAE Ireland plays a vital role in advancing collaboration, innovation, and sustainable building practices across the country. Its mission strongly aligns with the iAIR Institute’s focus on evidence-based research and solutions that promote healthier indoor environments.
Dr. McKeon commented:
“It is a privilege to contribute to ASHRAE Ireland’s work at a time when healthy and sustainable buildings are more important than ever. I look forward to working with my fellow officers and members to continue strengthening the Chapter’s role in advancing science, innovation, and industry collaboration.”
The iAIR Institute congratulates Dr. John McKeon on his appointment as Vice President of ASHRAE Ireland and all newly elected officers, and extends sincere thanks to outgoing team members for their exceptional leadership over the past year.
Explore Dr. McKeon’s Work with ASHRAE Through Airmid Healthgroup
For deeper insights into Dr. John McKeon’s contributions to ASHRAE and the advancement of indoor air quality standards, explore recent articles from our colleagues at the world-leading GLP and ISO-accredited contract research laboratory Airmid Healthgroup:
- Dr. John McKeon at ASHRAE 2025: Shifting Indoor Air Quality Standards from Static to Strategic
- Scientific Validation at the Core: Airmid Highlights from Knauf’s Phoenix High-Profile Event
- From Compliance to Outcomes: Airmid at ASHRAE 2025
- ASHRAE Ireland: Not Just an AGM, a Benchmark for the Industry
- ASHRAE Indoor Air Quality: Dennis Knight Explores the Future at Airmid Healthgroup
- ASHRAE President Meets Thermal Juggernaut: Lessons in Passive Building Design and Aerobiology from Trinity College Dublin’s Museum Building
- Airmid Healthgroup Hosts ASHRAE Ireland Seminar on Building Decarbonisation
- Reflections on the ASHRAE Winter Meeting: Infectious Aerosols, Standard 241, and Healthy Buildings
About ASHRAE Ireland
ASHRAE is a leading global professional organization in the fields of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R). With over 55,000 members worldwide, ASHRAE is a primary source of technical and educational information, as well as opportunities for professional growth in the art and science of building systems. Visit https://ashrae-ireland.org for more.
