Dr. Sandrine Ngalula Mubenga is pleased to share a collection of photos and videos highlighting her 2025–2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar appointment at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg, South Africa.
During her Fulbright appointment, Dr. Mubenga taught Renewable Energy Engineering, conducted research on solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery energy storage, and net metering, and collaborated with students, faculty, utilities, industry partners, and policymakers. The experience fostered meaningful academic, research, and industry partnerships between South Africa, the United States, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Wits University, recently ranked the leading university in Africa, provided an exceptional environment for advancing renewable energy education and applied research.
Highlights of the Fulbright Appointment:
– Teaching ELEN4023A Renewable Energy Engineering
– Supervising student projects focused on renewable energy solutions across South Africa’s provinces
– Conducting research on residential solar PV, battery storage, and net metering
– Collaborating with City Power Johannesburg and other energy-sector stakeholders
– Engaging with Fulbright, Wits University, and University of Toledo partners
– Participating in guest lectures, presentations, outreach activities, and industry engagement
Watch Dr. Mubenga’s Fulbright experience: Renewable Energy in South Africa | Wits x Fulbright x University of Toledo x City Power -ELEN4023A
Watch a 5-minute highlight: https://youtu.be/kOw7dPqQh2U?feature=shared
Take a look at the photo gallery: Gallery – DrMubenga.com
The videos and photo gallery showcase classroom activities, student project presentations, research initiatives, stakeholder meetings, guest speakers, and collaborative engagements that took place throughout the Fulbright year.
Dr. Mubenga extends her sincere appreciation to the Fulbright Program, Wits University, the University of Toledo, City Power Johannesburg, colleagues, students, and collaborators whose support and partnership contributed to the success of this experience.