Biography

Allister Poulos is an interdisciplinary researcher pursuing a Master of Applied Science in Mining Engineering at Queen’s University. He specializes in the application of Life Cycle Assessment and Material Flow Analysis to evaluate the environmental impacts and cumulative energy demand associated with electric vehicle battery recycling pathways in Canada. In 2024, Allister joined the Green Mining Value Chain Lab led by Dr. Qian Zhang to investigate how critical mineral value chains enable scalable renewable energy development pathways. Allister earned his Bachelor of Science with Honours in Environmental Science from Queen’s University, where he also completed a minor in Political Studies and a Certificate in Urban Planning. His professional experience includes work in municipal government, where he contributed to carbon accounting frameworks, community-driven climate action plans, and policy development for climate change mitigation. His academic and professional achievements have been recognized through several national and international awards, including the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada USRA, the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology, and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship. In addition to his research, Allister has demonstrated leadership in climate action initiatives and excellence in athletics, having developed and coordinated a community-based climate action program in Kingston, Ontario, and having achieved Academic All-Star status as a member of the Queen’s Men’s Varsity Rugby Team.