Maxime Polleri

Maxime Polleri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology within the Faculty of Social Sciences at Laval University. He is an anthropologist of technoscience with specialized expertise in nuclear issues, disaster governance, and misinformation studies. His research is significantly enhanced by his affiliations with the Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) at Stanford University and the MITATE Lab, an international research program on nuclear crises.

His research interests span the anthropology of technoscience, nuclear issues, disaster studies, contamination governance, citizen science, and misinformation. With regional expertise focused on Japan, his work examines how different groups navigate radiological risks and post-disaster recovery processes.

Professor Polleri's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on nuclear governance, disaster recovery, and the social dimensions of radiation. His work bridges anthropology with practical policy concerns, particularly evident in his analysis of Fukushima recovery efforts and contemporary nuclear issues including the Ukraine reactor situation. His research trajectory shows increasing attention to misinformation dynamics in scientific and environmental contexts.

• Grant from the Faculty of Social Sciences' Research Results Dissemination and Promotion Program (2025-2026) for his book 'Radioactive Governance: The Politics of Revitalization in Post-Fukushima Japan'

Professor Polleri actively supervises graduate students and integrates his research on nuclear disasters, radioactive waste management, and misinformation into his teaching. His current projects examining radioactive waste storage in Ontario and AI's role in shaping nuclear discourse provide rich opportunities for student involvement in cutting-edge anthropological research with significant policy implications. His work with the MITATE Lab facilitates international collaboration on nuclear crisis management.