Rodolfo Perez, Ph.D.

Rodolfo Perez operates at the vital intersection of structural data, environmental chemistry and global public health policy. As a core lead within IWBI’s Standard Development team, Rodolfo orchestrates the evolving criteria for two of the most heavily regulated and contested, high-stakes vectors in the built environment: Materials and Water. Unassuming and deeply practical, he specializes in translating complex toxicology and infrastructure engineering into high-value, market-ready corporate roadmaps.

With a professional foundation forged in municipal public health engineering, Rodolfo approaches building standards with a strict defensive mindset. He manages the critical boundary where environmental claims meet potential litigation, ensuring that corporate communications around sensitive contaminants like phthalates, PFAS and heavy metals remain chemically flawless and scientifically calibrated to prevent public panic. Behind his standard development work lies an extensive data-engineering portfolio. Rodolfo architected the foundational framework and interface for the WELL at scale review system, transforming raw assets into automated and highly reliable compliance pathways.

A passionate advocate for international diversity, Rodolfo treats buildings as dynamic, living systems that must adapt to local environments rather than conform to rigid templates. Whether advising global manufacturing syndicates on supply chain equity or leading business development strategies across Latin America, his mandate remains constant: substituting data metrics for guessing games and ensuring that true sustainability is both structurally safe and commercially viable.

When he steps away from his data models, Rodolfo can usually be found scouting for the perfect cup of coffee and snapping photos of New York City, when not traveling abroad. It helps maintain his connection to Chile, where his heart still lives.