Veronica Ngunzi | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Veronica Ngunzi | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Tutorial Fellow at Kenyatta University, Kenya

Veronica Kavila Ngunzi is an experienced professional and educator with over a decade of expertise in renewable energy systems, energy efficiency, and program management. She has an in-depth understanding of Kenya’s power sector, including energy planning, socio-economic data analysis, and the role of development finance in advancing clean energy access. Her work focuses on sustainable energy solutions for critical sectors such as healthcare and agriculture, integrating technical expertise with community empowerment initiatives. She is skilled in energy auditing, hybrid systems design, and capacity-building programs, making significant contributions to the transition to clean energy in Kenya and beyond.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Renewable Energy Technology (Ongoing) – Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya (2021 – Present)
  • Ph.D. in Agricultural Processing Engineering (Ongoing) – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2020 – Present)
  • M.Sc. in Energy Management – University of Nairobi (2015)
  • B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering (Double Degree, Second Class Upper Division) – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2018)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management (Upper Credit) – Kenya Institute of Management (2012)
  • B.Sc. in Biomechanical and Processing Engineering (Second Class Upper Division) – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2009)

Professional Experience 💼

Academic Roles

  • Tutorial Fellow, Kenyatta University, Department of Energy Technology (2020–Present)
    • Teaching and supervising courses in Energy Management, Thermodynamics, and Project Management.
    • Leading research on renewable energy solutions for healthcare and community-focused applications.
    • Guiding students on projects related to Kenya’s energy sector.

Research & Consulting

  • Research Assistant, Free Appropriate Sustainability Technology (FAST) Research Group, Western University Canada (2023–2024)

    • Conducted research on hybrid renewable energy systems for industrial applications.
    • Collaborated with global teams to develop scalable, sustainable clean energy solutions.

  • Energy Consultant (Freelance) – Kenya (2015–2023)

    • Conducted energy audits for industrial and agricultural facilities.
    • Designed hybrid renewable energy systems for critical sectors.
    • Engaged stakeholders to align energy solutions with national planning goals.

Leadership & Advisory Roles

  • Mentor, Women in Energy Empowerment, Accelerating Women’s Empowerment in Energy Program (2024 – Ongoing)

    • Mentoring women in STEM and renewable energy careers.
    • Conducting workshops to promote gender equity in the energy sector.

  • Technical Advisor & Project Team Leader, Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy (2023)

    • Led the implementation of a hybrid solar PV and wind energy system with battery storage.
    • Achieved semifinalist recognition for innovative clean energy solutions.

  • Project Lead, Strathmore Energy Research Centre (SERC) & GIZ (2015–2017)

    • Led a bioenergy analysis project for 30 tea factories, identifying energy-saving opportunities.

  • Trainer, Ministry of Energy Kenya & UNDP (2017)

    • Developed and implemented a solar water heating training manual for Kenyan industries.

  • Researcher, Ministry of Higher Education Science & Technology (2012–2016)

    • Conducted research on biogas resource assessment and purification for household applications.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Renewable energy systems (solar PV, biogas, hybrid systems)
  • Energy efficiency and sector planning
  • Sustainable energy solutions for healthcare and agriculture
  • Socio-economic impacts of clean energy adoption
  • Gender and community empowerment in energy access

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Semifinalist, Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy (2023)
  • UNESCO Mentorship Recognition, Accelerating Women’s Empowerment in Energy (2024)
  • Research Grant Recipient, Free Appropriate Sustainability Technology (FAST) Research Group

Conclusion🌟

Veronica Kavila Ngunzi is a dedicated researcher, educator, and renewable energy specialist committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions in Kenya and beyond. With expertise spanning energy policy, hybrid systems, and socio-economic data analysis, she has played a pivotal role in shaping inclusive and impactful energy transitions. Through research, mentorship, and technical innovation, she continues to drive progress in clean energy accessibility and gender equity in the sector.

Publications 📚

📄 Optimization of economics of biomass fuel mix for boilers in tea processing through response surface methodology
📚 Heliyon (2024-12) | 🏛️ Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e40875
✍️ Contributors: Veronica K. Ngunzi, Christopher L. Kanali, Gareth M. Kituu, Erick K. Ronoh

📄 Modeling, simulation and performance evaluation of a PVT system for the Kenyan manufacturing sector
📚 Heliyon (2023-08) | 🏛️ Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18823
✍️ Contributors: Veronica Ngunzi, Francis Njoka, Robert Kinyua

📄 Analysis of Energy Cost Savings by Substituting Heavy Fuel Oil with Alternative Fuel for a Pozzolana Dryer: Case Study of Bamburi Cement
📚 American Journal of Energy Engineering (2015) | 🏛️ Journal article
🔗 DOI: 10.11648/j.ajee.20150306.13
📖 ISSN: 2329-1648

Adil Israr | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Adil Israr | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Balochistan University of Information Technology, Pakistan

Dr. Adil Israr is an Assistant Professor at Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS) in Quetta, Pakistan. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Zhejiang University, China, where he focused on renewable energy provision and energy-efficient strategies for sustainable 5G infrastructure. His research includes performance analysis of communication systems and sustainable energy solutions for modern networks.

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

Dr. Adil Israr earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Zhejiang University, China, in 2023, where his thesis focused on renewable energy provision and energy-efficient strategies for sustainable 5G communication infrastructure. Prior to this, he completed his M.S. in Telecommunication Engineering at Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS) in 2015, with a thesis on performance analysis of downlink linear precoding in massive MIMO systems. His undergraduate degree in Telecommunication Engineering was also obtained from BUITEMS in 2009.

💼 Professional Experience :

Dr. Israr has been serving as an Assistant Professor at Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS) in Quetta, Pakistan, since 2016. He initially joined the university as a Lecturer in 2010 and has been a part of the institution for over a decade. His roles have involved teaching, research, and academic development in the field of electrical and telecommunication engineering.

📚 Research Interests : 

Dr. Israr’s research interests focus on advancing sustainable energy solutions and optimizing communication networks. He explores innovative strategies for integrating renewable energy into 5G infrastructures 🌱📶, performs emission-aware analyses for mobile networks 🌍⚡, and develops energy-efficient operational models for next-generation communication systems 📊🔋. His work aims to contribute to the development of greener and more efficient technologies for modern telecommunications.

📝 Publication Top Notes :

    1. Israr, A., Yang, Q., & Israr, A. (2024). Cost-efficient microgeneration renewable energy provision dimensioning for sustainable 5G heterogeneous network. Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, 39, 101493. doi: 10.1016/j.segan.2024.101493
    2. Israr, A., Yang, Q., & Israr, A. (2024). Renewable microgeneration cooperation with base station sleeping-mode strategy for energy-efficient operation of 5G infrastructures. Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, 38, 101358. doi: 10.1016/j.segan.2024.101358
    3. Israr, A., Yang, Q., & Israr, A. (2023). Emission-aware sustainable energy provision for 5G and B5G mobile networks. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Computing, 8(4), 670–681. doi: 10.1109/TSUSC.2023.3271789
    4. Israr, A., Yang, Q., & Israr, A. (2023). Renewable energy provision and energy-efficient operational management for sustainable 5G infrastructures. IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, 20(3), 2698–2710. doi: 10.1109/TNSM.2023.3244618
    5. Israr, A., & Israr, A. (2023). Optimal free space optical fronthaul framework for 5G CRAN. International Journal of Information Technology (Singapore), 15(6), 3327–3334. doi: 10.1007/s41870-023-01371-y
    6. Yang, S., Ding, Q., Wang, Q., … Lu, P., & Israr, A. (2023). Data quality improvement method for power energy consumption analysis in customer-side management. Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies, 169, 668–674. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-27304-4_67
    7. Israr, A., Yang, Q., & Israr, A. (2022). Power consumption analysis of access network in 5G mobile communication infrastructures — An analytical quantification model. Pervasive and Mobile Computing, 80, 101544. doi: 10.1016/j.pmcj.2022.101544
    8. Israr, A., Yang, Q., Li, W., & Zomaya, A. Y. (2021). Renewable energy powered sustainable 5G network infrastructure: Opportunities, challenges and perspectives. Journal of Network and Computer Applications, 175, 102910. doi: 10.1016/j.jnca.2020.102910
    9. Zheng, W., Sun, K., Zhang, X., … Israr, A., & Yang, Q. (2020). Cellular communication for ubiquitous Internet of Things in smart grids: Present and outlook. In Proceedings of the 32nd Chinese Control and Decision Conference, CCDC 2020, 5592–5596. doi: 10.1109/CCDC52028.2020.9164273
    10. Israr, A., & Yang, Q. (2020). Resilient and sustainable microgeneration power supply for 5G mobile networks. In Renewable Energy Microgeneration Systems: Customer-led energy transition to make a sustainable world, 213–228. Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-48609-4_14