Elizabeth Johnson

Elizabeth Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining at Queen's University, affiliated with Smith Engineering. She holds a cross-appointment as Associate Professor in the Department of Geological Science and Geological Engineering within the Faculty of Arts and Science. Her research focuses on sustainability policy in the extractive sector, social risks mitigation, and fostering environmental stewardship and social responsibility in mining industries. She directs the Graduate Diploma program in Social Performance Management.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mining Engineering (Queen's University)
• LLM in Natural Resources and Corporate Governance (Queen's University)
• MPA in Environmental and Mining Policy (Queen's University)
• M.Ed. in Sustainability and Communication in Engineering (Queen's University)
• B.Sc. in Computer and Information Science (Queen's University)
• B.A. in Art History and English Literature (Queen's University)
• B.Ed. in Education (Queen's University)

Affiliations:

• Queen's School of Graduate Studies Indigenous Knowledge, Curriculum & Research Working Group
• International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)
• Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Environment and Social Responsibility Society
• Mining Industry Human Resource Council of Canada Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board

Her teaching includes EERL 801: Resource Life Cycle, emphasizing values-driven education in engineering and policy. No specific grants or awards are listed in the provided materials, though her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability challenges in resource sectors.