Thomas Stringer

Thomas Stringer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. He specializes in the economic and sustainability aspects of infrastructure, with particular focus on energy systems, transportation in remote communities, and socio-economic impacts of technology. His research bridges engineering and social science disciplines to address climate resilience in northern regions and the Global South.

Education:

• B.Eng. in Operations and Logistics Engineering - École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
• MBA - Université Laval
• Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering - Polytechnique Montréal
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Civil Engineering - University of British Columbia

Research Focus: Dr. Stringer's work centers on sustainable infrastructure development with three primary themes: (1) Energy transition policies and decarbonization pathways, particularly in remote northern communities; (2) Socio-economic impacts of transportation infrastructure with emphasis on gender equity and regional development; (3) Sustainable materials lifecycle analysis including polymer degradation and recycling technologies. His research employs interdisciplinary approaches combining engineering analysis with policy evaluation.

Publication Trends: Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on renewable energy integration in remote communities, infrastructure policy analysis in post-pandemic contexts, and sustainable materials development. Geographic emphasis includes Canada's northern regions, Mexico, and the Philippines, with methodological approaches ranging from case studies to materials science experimentation.

Affiliations: Member of the Research Group on Management and Globalization of Technology (GMT) at Polytechnique Montréal.

Student Advising: Actively recruiting graduate students for projects related to sustainable infrastructure and energy transition.