During October 29-30, Dr. Mubenga had the honor of delivering the plenary lecture at University of Witwatersrand’s FEBE Faculty Research Seminar, a forum that brings together researchers, academics, and students to engage with timely and impactful research.

The seminar offered an important platform for the exchange of ideas and scholarly dialogue, with Dr. Mubenga’s lecture sparking thoughtful discussion among atte

ndees. The session highlighted the relevance of research that extends beyond academia and contributes to broader societal impact.

Below you will find her bio:

Professor Dr. Eng. Ngalula Sandrine Mubenga is a tenured Associate Professor at the University of Toledo (USA), where she earned her Bachelor’s (Cum Laude, 2005), Master’s (Best Thesis Award, 2008), and Ph.D. (2017) in Electrical Engineering. She is a licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio (2011) and a Senior Member of IEEE. Her research focuses on renewable energy, electric vehicles, battery management systems (BMS), and electricity regulation. She holds a U.S. patent for a BMS design tool and developed a hydrogen-powered electric hybrid vehicle. 

Prior to this role, from 2012 to 2017, Sandrine was the Manager of Electrical Engineering at the University of Toledo (USA) where she helped manage a $65 million budget and helped save $5 million through energy management.  From 2020 to 2025, she has led major reforms to increase electrification and renewable integration at the Electricity Regulatory Authority of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

A 2025 Fulbright U.S. Scholar at the University of the Witwatersrand, she is researching renewable energy solutions to mitigate load shedding and promote a just e

nergy transition with a particular focus on the regulatory framework. Her work has been recognized by Forbes Africa, BBC, France 24, Jeune Afrique, and Voice of America.

The full video and abstract are linked below.

YouTube video of lecture: https://youtu.be/MMp3SLZLKNI

Abstract: FEBE Faculty Seminar Mubenga Abstract