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Joyce Chivunga is a Lecturer in Energy Sciences at the Malawi University of Science and Technology since December 2016. She also serves as Vice President of the Renewable Energy Industries Association of Malawi (REIAMA). Her academic journey includes a BSc in Renewable Energy Technologies (First Class) from Mzuzu University (2015) and an MSc in Electrical Engineering (4.0 GPA) from Oklahoma State University (2018), supported by Fulbright and International Peace Scholarships. She transitioned from the sugar industry into academia, focusing on energy systems and renewable technologies.
Education:
- BSc Renewable Energy Technologies (First Class), Mzuzu University, Malawi (2015)
- MSc Electrical Engineering (Energy and Power focus), Oklahoma State University, USA (2018)
Her research interests center on renewable energy technologies, sustainable energy systems, and power engineering. She has received numerous awards, including the Commonwealth Scholarship (2020) and multiple accolades from Oklahoma State University and Malawi institutions. Joyce actively contributes to energy policy and industry through her role in REIAMA.
Awards:
- Commonwealth Scholarship Award (2020)
- Fulbright Scholarship Award (2017–2018)
- Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Delta Awards (2018)
- Bill Hughes / Frontiers of Power Scholarship (2018)
- Multiple Best Student Awards from Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (2012–2014)
Her career bridges academic research and industry practice, with a focus on advancing renewable energy solutions in Malawi and beyond.
