Allen Shi, MSc, PhD candidate (he/him)

-Allen is interested in reusing waste materials (biomass or municipal waste) for profitable purposes as well as contributing to the fixation of carbon in materials for a sustainable circular economy. Prior to joining Yale, he was a PhD student at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he developed an ecologically friendly method for manufacturing porous materials using Pickering foam templates. He obtained a master’s degree in Polymer, Colorants, and Fine Chemicals from the University of Leeds and spent over three years developing non-solvent adhesive products for BASF.

-Outside of the lab, Allen loves traveling and reading to gain insight into other cultures and people around the world. He also enjoys outdoor activities (e.g. swimming, hiking, golfing, and wakesurfing).