Tonny Kukeera

Tonny Kukeera is a Lecturer in Innovation and Sustainable Business at Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester. He is affiliated with the Sustainable Consumption Institute (SCI) and Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIoIR). He holds a DPhil in Geography and Environment from the University of Oxford. His research focuses on sustainable energy transitions in developing regions, emphasizing business model innovation, climate adaptation entrepreneurship, and policy frameworks for renewable energy adoption. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable clean energy and climate action.

Key research themes include affordable clean energy pathways in low-income countries, entrepreneurship-driven low-carbon technology adoption, and agri-tech/electromobility innovations for climate resilience. His work employs systems thinking to address complex challenges in energy transitions and sustainable development.

His recent publications explore scaling renewable energy in Global South contexts, energy-enabled growth in refugee districts, and community-centric off-grid energy solutions. He collaborates widely with institutions in Africa and global organizations like the Danish Refugee Council. His research bridges theoretical understanding and practical policy solutions for equitable sustainable development.

Notable partnerships include work with the Sustainable Consumption Institute and Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to innovation and sustainability challenges.