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Michelle Adams is a Professor at the School for Resource and Environmental Studies (SRES) within Dalhousie University's Faculty of Science, specializing in industrial sustainability and resource management. She maintains active roles as a Research Fellow at the Verschuren Centre for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment and a Licensed Member of Engineers Nova Scotia.
Her academic background includes:
- BEng from the Royal Military College of Canada
- MASc from the Royal Military College of Canada
- PhD from Dalhousie University
Professor Adams' research integrates green technologies and renewable energy with regional socio-economic contexts to advance industrial ecology. Her work emphasizes practical applications in carbon-intensive jurisdictions like Nova Scotia, focusing on industrial symbiosis, resource efficiency, and public engagement in sustainability transitions. This interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering, policy, and community development.
Analysis of her publications reveals consistent themes: sustainable energy strategy development in regional contexts, academic-industry collaboration for SME innovation, and eco-efficiency programming in global industries. Her Nova Scotia case studies demonstrate methodological rigor in participatory policy design, while international work (e.g., Colombia's Ecopetrol S.A.) highlights cross-cultural capacity building.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Faculty of Management Award for Exceptional Interdisciplinary Endeavors in Scholarly Research
She contributes to national discourse through the Council of Canadian Academies Expert Panel and teaches pivotal courses including ENVI5044/BUSI6044 (Patterns for Sustainable Industrial Development) and MGMT3702 (Resource/Environmental Problem Solving). Her industry partnerships span government (Nova Scotia Department of Energy) and multinational corporations, focusing on real-world implementation of sustainability frameworks.
At the Verschuren Centre, she collaborates on energy transition initiatives, leveraging her engineering expertise to develop context-specific solutions for Atlantic Canada's resource sectors.
