
Chipo Ruth Sitotombe
Masters Candidate, Energy Engineering
Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences, Tlemcen, Algeria
Research: Modelling and Optimization of Urban Energy Systems for Integration of Renewable Energy Generation: Case of Sub-Saharan Africa
Thematic Area: Renewable Energy
Mentor: Dr. William Blyth
Read: Testimonial | Thesis

Kelvin Rugira
Masters Candidate, Energy Policy
Pan African University, Tlemcen, Algeria
Research: Key Factors Influencing Access to Finance for Scaling up Clean Modern Energy in Rural Areas of Rwanda
Thematic Area: Energy Policy
Mentor: Dr. Joanne JM Lee
Read: Testimonial | Thesis

Collins Ouma Oduor
Masters Candidate, Soil Science
University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Research: Managing Soil Organic Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Emission through Establishment of Pasture Enclosures in West Pokot County, Kenya
Thematic Area: Sustainable Land Use
Mentor: Dr. Alexandre Strapasson
Read: Testimonial | Publication

Philip Manyi Omenge
Doctoral Candidate, Natural Resources and Peace
Egerton Univesity, Njoro, Kenya
Research: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment in Conflict Identification and Prevention for Renewable Energy Projects in Kenya
Thematic Area: Sustainable Energy (Policy and Risk Management)
Mentor: Prof. Jatin Nathwani
Read: Testimonial | Publication

Natei Ermias Benti
Doctoral Candidate, Environmental Science
Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Research: Off-Grid Renewable Energy Systems for Rural Primary Energy Supply in Ethiopia
Thematic Area: Rural Electrification (Technology)
Mentor: Prof. Marta Molinas
Read: Testimonial

Harrington Chuma
Masters Candidate, Disaster Management
National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Research: Exploring Use of Stakeholder Responsibilities’ Sharing Strategy for Human Wildlife Conflict Management in Hwange District, Zimbabwe
Thematic Area: Community Engagement
Mentor: Dr. Kirsten Davies
Read: Testimonial

Enoch Bessah
Doctoral Candidate, Environmental Management
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Research: Impact of Climate and Land Use Change on Hydrological Ecosystem Services
Thematic Area: Climate Change Mitigation
Mentor: Dr. Alexandre Strapasson
Read: Testimonial | Thesis | Publication

Hermela Lakew
Masters Candidate, International Trade and Finance
Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Research: Macroeconomic Consequences of Climate Change: Impacts on International Trade Flows for Ethiopia
Thematic Area: Climate Change
Mentor: Francois Le Scornet
Read: Testimonial

Gosbert Msogoya
Masters Candidate, Geomatics
Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Research: Assessment and Prediction of Land Use Land Cover Dynamics in Kilombero District, Tanzania
Thematic Area: Energy and Climate Change Mitigation, Bioenergy and Sustainable Land Use
Mentor: Dr. Alexandre Strapasson
Read: Testimonial

Agbor Ruth Ifeanyichukwu
Masters Candidate, Geography and Planning (Remote Sensing option)
University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Research: Protected Areas and Incentives for Community Participation in Forest Management for Carbon Credits
Thematic Area: Forestry and Climate Change
Mentor: Dr. Pradipta Halder

Chinenye Lilian Okafor
Doctoral Candidate, Environmental Resource Management
Lagos State University, Lagos, Nigeria
Research: Application of 2006 IPCC Guidelines of Estimating Greenhouse Gases Emissions from Commercial Road Passenger Transport Activities in Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos State
Thematic Area: Climate Change Impact and Mitigation
Mentor: Dr. Michael MacCracken

Azizat Olusola Gbadegesin
Doctoral Candidate, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Research: Optimal Resource Scheduling of Hybrid Minigrids
Thematic Area: Microgrid Technology
Mentor: Xavier VALLVE

Baa Enokenwa Ojong.E
Doctoral Candidate, Environmental Science
Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa
Research: Gender Differentiated Use of Natural Resources in Coping/Adapting to Climate Change and Other Stressor in the South West and East Regions of Cameroon
Thematic Area: Gender and Climate Change
Mentor: Prof. Bipasha Baruah

Avordeh Timothy King
Doctoral Candidate, Mathematical Modeling of Systems
University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani, Ghana
Research: Dynamic Assessment and Modelling of Residential Peak Electricity Demand Response in Ghana
Thematic Area: Energy Access (Market), Demand Response and Utility Energy Efficiency
Mentor: David Gibson

Wycliff Nyakundi Nyamao
Doctoral candidate, Environmental Science
Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya
Research: Assessment of the Impacts of Mangrove Conservation Strategies on the Livelihood of Tudor Creek Communities in Mombasa, Kenya
Thematic Area: Climate Change
Mentor: Dr. Pradipta Halder

Frank Bannor
Doctoral Candidate, Economics
University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Research: Adaptation to Climate Change: Evidence from South African Farmers
Thematic Area: Climate Change
Mentor: Dr. Huong Ha

Caroline A. Ouko
Doctoral Candidate, Environmental Policy
University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Research: Governance Dilemma and Sustainable Provision of Ecosystem Services in Mt. Marsabit Forest, Kenya
Thematic Area: Environmental Policy and Governance
Mentor: Prof. Evelia Rivera-Arriaga

Emmanuel Yeboah Asuamah
Masters Candidate, Sustainable Energy Management
University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani, Ghana
Research: Estimation of RE Resources and Evaluation of Severity of Shading Hotspot in PV Modules towards Productive Use of Energy in Off-grid Communities in Ghana
Thematic Area: Sustainable Energy Policy, Off-grid Electrification, Energy Access
Mentor: Dr. Athanasios Dagoumas

Melania Chiponda
Doctoral Candidate, Development Studies
Women’s University in Africa, Harare, Zimbabwe
Research: A Feminist Interrogation of the Rural Electrification Programme in Zimbabwe
Thematic Area: Energy Access
Mentor: Prof. Ellen Morris

Bundala Ntogwa Ng’habi
Doctoral Candidate, Environment
The Open University of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Research: The Climate Change Management Models: The Redesign of the Human Activities
Thematic Area: Climate Change and Environment Nexus
Mentor: Luca Petrarulo

Bowen Banda
Doctoral Candidate, Disaster Risk Sciences
North West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
Research: Alternative Guidelines for Integrated Development Planning in Zambia: Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction
Thematic Area: Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction, Development Planning
Mentor: George Charley Granvorka

Martin Njoroge Kimani
Masters Candidate, Environmental Science
Egerton University, Nakuru, Kenya
Research: Understanding Barriers to Renewable Energy Technology Adoption by Rural Households in Kenya
Thematic Area: Energy Access
Mentor: Dr. Hisham Zerriffi

Were David
Doctoral Candidate, Water Management (Aquatic Ecosystem Specialty)
Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Research: Carbon Storage and Fluxes in Tropical Freshwater Wetlands: Implications for Climate Change Mitigation
Thematic area: Climate Change
Mentor: Ashley Cooper

Alexander Olatunde Akolo
Doctoral Candidate, Energy Studies (specializing in Energy Economics)
Centre for Petroleum, Energy Economics and Law (University of Ibadan), Ibadan, Nigeria
Research: Scaling Up of Off-Grid Projects in Nigeria: The Case of Mini-Grids
Thematic Area: Sustainable Energy and Climate Change
Mentor: Gregory Leng

Chinyere Peace Nnabugwu
Doctoral Candidate, Applied Physics
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
Research: Design and Modelling of Captive Photovoltaic Power for Economic Activities in Unilorin Using Renewable Energy Deployment System (Reeds)
Thematic Area: Solar Energy Technology
Mentor: Prof. Dr. Eng. Ahmed Hamzah H. Ali

Elia Mwanga
Doctoral candidate, Law
University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Research: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems into Formal Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies: Legal Challenges and Prospects
Thematic Area: Environment and Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
Mentor: Abdelkader Allali

Aniagor Chukwunonso Onyeka
Doctoral Candidate, Chemical Engineering
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Research: An Approach Towards Oily Wastewater Remediation via Stage-Wise Integration of Ionic-Liquid-Supported Membrane Separation and Fixed-Bed Adsorption
Thematic Area: Water and Air Remediation
Mentor: Dr. Giovanni Palmisano

Abreham Berta Aneseyee
Doctoral Candidate, Environmental Science
Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Research: Analysis of Biogas Technology for Household Energy, Sustainable Livelihoods and Climate Change Mitigation in Gurage Zone, Ethiopia
Thematic Area: Renewable Energy Engineering Application and Climate Change Mitigation
Mentor: Dr. Ioannis Tsipouridis

Tlhomamo Nthaba
Masters Candidate, Development Practice
University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
Research: Adoption of Climate Smart Innovations by Smallholder Farmers in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
Thematic Area: Climate Change Mitigation
Mentor: Dr. Ioanis L. Tsipouridis

Faith Milkah Wakonyo Muniale
Doctoral Candidate, Environmental Science
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), Kakamega, Kenya
Research: Harnessing Ecosystem Services and Climate Change Adaptation by Vulnerable Rural Communities of Kenya and Tanzania through Conservation Agriculture
Thematic Area: Environmental and Climate Change
Mentor: Prof. Akiça Bahri

Enock Lumuliko Chambile
Doctoral Candidate, Electrical Power Systems
University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
Research: Impact of Electrical Power Systems on the Environment: The Case of
Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania
Thematic Area: Energy Impact on the Environment
Mentor: Prof. Donatien Njomo

Manjong Nelson Bunyui
Masters Candidate, Energy Engineering
Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences, Tlemcen, Algeria
Research: Modelling Sustainable Energy Transitions for Urban Cities: Case of Sub Saharan Africa
Thematic Area: Renewable Energy
Mentor: Kirsty Hamilton

Opio Innocent Miria
Doctoral Candidate, Low Carbon Alternative Fuels
Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
Research: Biochar Slurry as an Alternative Fuel for Internal Combustion Engines for Electricity Generation in Sub-Saharan Africa
Thematic Area: Low Carbon Future and Climate Change
Mentor: Prof. Venkata Ramayya

Hanene Rahali
Doctoral Candidate, Sociology
University of Sfax, Tunisia
Research: A Sociological Perspective on Household Energy Consumption in Tunisia
Thematic Area: Sociology of Energy Access
Mentor: Dr. Xavier Lemaire

Mutabaruka Alexis
Masters Candidate, Energy Policy
Panafrican University, Institute of Water and Energy Sciences including Climate Change, Tlemcen, Algeria
Research: Assessment of Socio-Economic Impact of Rwanda Rural Electrification Strategy on Livelihood Transformation: Case Study of Rulindo District
Thematic Area: Rural Electrification
Mentor: Dr. Debora Ley
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