Interdisciplinary research from a diverse team

23 institutions across 5
countries working together to bring about a just transition

International coordinators across research themes including gender equality, cookstove electrification, policy and capacity building. Academic leads and impact partners are in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique.

Project Co-investigators and Researchers

  • Smiling woman with dark hair and light skin against a black background.

    Prof. Vanesa Castán Broto

    Professor of Climate Urbanism,
    Urban Institute,
    The University of Sheffield

  • A woman with long blonde hair smiling outdoors with green bushes behind her.

    Dr Vicky Simpson

    Research Project Manager,
    Urban Institute,
    The University of Sheffield

  • Portrait of a man with short black hair, wearing a beige shirt, looking directly at the camera.

    Dr Getachew Bekele

    Associate Professor,
    School of Electrical & Computer Engineering/Addis Ababa University

  • A man with short gray hair and medium skin tone, wearing a light-colored blazer over a white shirt, standing indoors against a dark background.

    Dr Carlos Shenga

    Director and Founder,
    Centre for Research on Governance and Development

  • Mrs Lorraine Howe

    Mrs Lorraine Howe

    Research Director,
    Centre for Research on
    Governance and Development

  • Close-up of a man with a gray cap, short beard, and mustache, standing outdoors near a green window frame.

    Dr Domingos Macucule

    Senior Lecture, Faculty of Architecture and Physical Planning, Eduardo Mondlane University

  • A middle-aged man with gray hair and a beard, smiling, wearing a light gray zip-up jacket over a black shirt, against a plain white background.

    Prof Ed Brown

    Prof. of Global Energy Challenges, MECS Research Director and Co-Director STEER Centre, Loughborough University

  • Smiling woman with short gray hair wearing a pink coat and a patterned scarf outdoors with autumn trees in the background.

    Dr Sarah Wykes

    Senior Research Associate in Energy Planning, Loughborough Centre for Sustainable Transitions: Energy, Environment and Resilience (STEER)

  • Close-up of a man with dark curly hair, brown eyes, and a serious expression, wearing a light-colored shirt against a plain white background.

    Solomon Teklemichael

    Teaching faculty and researcher sustainable energy solutions
    Mekelle University

  • A portrait of a woman with curly hair styled up, wearing a peach-colored top, pink lipstick, and a gold necklace, against a plain light gray background.

    Ass. Prof Fana Filli Nurhussien

    Head Center of Energy, Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University

  • Dr Chrispin Gogoda,

    Head of Energy Systems Department, Lecturer in Renewable Energy Systems, Mzuzu University

  • A young man with short hair and a goatee, wearing a red and navy plaid shirt, looking directly at the camera against a plain white background.

    Chris Hara

    Mzuzu University

  • Front view of a man with short curly hair, wearing a navy blue jacket over a white shirt with small dark patterns, against a plain white background.

    Dr Mulualem Gebreslassie

    Project Co-Lead (UK), School of Engineering and Built Environment at Sheffield Hallam University 

  • Close-up of a young woman with blonde hair and blue eyes, smiling outdoors on a sunny day, wearing a colorful floral top.

    Dr Jiska de Groot

    Senior Researcher Climate and Development at the University of Cape Town’s African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI)

  • Dr Debbie Sparks

    Senior Researcher in climate change at the African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) at the University of Cape Town (UCT)

  • A woman with long dark hair, smiling, wearing a sleeveless pink shirt, sitting against a stone wall.

    Dr Ruth Massey

    Research Officer. African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) at the University of Cape Town (UCT)

  • A smiling woman with curly blonde hair, wearing a navy blazer and a white top, taking a selfie against a plain white wall.

    Sofia Saguate

    Researcher co-lead, Faculty of Architecture and Physical Planning, Eduardo Mondlane University

  • A man with red hair and beard smiling outdoors, with mountains and a clear sky in the background.

    Dr Aran Eales

    Research Associate, The University of Strathclyde

  • Dr Christabel Yollanda Kambala

    Dr Christabel Yollanda Kambala

    Associate Professor Public and Environmental Health Sciences, Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences

  • Dr Tatu Mtwangi-Limbumba

    Dr Tatu Mtwangi-Limbumba

    Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Human Settlements Studies, Ardhi University Tanzania

  • Prof Wilbard Kombe

    Prof Wilbard Kombe

    Professor Emeritus, Institute of Human Settlements Studies, Ardhi University Tanzania

  • A middle-aged man with dark skin, short curly black hair, wearing a beige and black patterned shirt, standing against a plain white wall.

    Estomih Sawe

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
    TaTEDO-Sustainable Energy Services Organization

  • A middle-aged woman with short braided hair wearing a green blazer and a patterned shirt against a plain white wall.

    Ms Mary Swai

    Sustainable Bio-Energy and Climate Change Department Manager, TaTEDO-Sustainable Energy Services Organization

  • A man with dark skin and short black hair, wearing glasses and a light-colored shirt, against a blue background.

    Mr Jensen Shuma

    Senior Manager, Resource Mobilization, Monitoring and Information Management, TaTEDO-Sustainable Energy Services Organization

  • A woman wearing glasses with braided hair in a bun, dressed in a black blazer and shirt, standing against a plain white wall.

    Ms Donata Didas

    Monitoring and Evaluation,
    TaTEDO-Sustainable Energy Services Organization

  • Dr Sangita Thebe Limbu

    Dr Sangita Thebe Limbu

    Research Associate,
    Urban Institute,
    The University of Sheffield

  • Dr Rihab Khalid

    Dr Rihab Khalid

    Research Associate, MECS programme, Loughborough University

  • Dr Guday Emirie

    Dr Guday Emirie

    Associate Professor, Department of Sociology & Social Anthropology, Addis Ababa University

  • Amare Assefa

    Mr Amare Assefa

    Lecturerer, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Technology and Built Environment, Addis Ababa University

  • Akatew Haile Mebrahtu

    Mr Akatew Haile Mebrahtu

    Head of Thermal and Energy Systems Chair, Ethiopian Institute of Technology-Mekelle, Mekelle University

  • Dr Serena Saligari

    Dr Serena Saligari

    Research Associate, Loughborough University

  • Postdoctoral Research Assistant

    Dr Rossanie Daudi Malolo

    Postdoctoral Research Assistant, WASHTED, Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences

  • Lindah Mwale

    Lindah Mwale

    Research Assistant, Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences

  • Dr Harshit Vallecha

    Research Associate, School of Engineering and Built Environment, Sheffield Hallam University

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