Alison Mark

Alison Mark is a skilled Defence Scientist at Defence Research and Development Canada since December 2020, with extensive experience in research and consultancy. Prior to this role, Alison operated as a Consultant and Researcher at Alison F Mark Consulting from May 2018 to September 2020. Previous positions include Research Associate at Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy, enhancing sample quality and client engagement, and Research Scientist at the Max-Planck Institute for Solid State Research, where Alison managed research programs and collaborated on complex sample evaluations. Earlier in the career, roles included Research Engineer at the University of Manchester, Editor for the Incite newsletter, Research Assistant at Queen's University, Independent Consultant Engineer at Parker and Associates, Design/Manufacturing Engineer at Pro-Med Equipment Pty. Ltd., and Project Manager for the Queen's University Solar Vehicle Team. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Materials Science, a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, all from Queen's University.