Dr. Mubenga is a professor of electrical engineering at the University of Toledo in the State of Ohio who divides her life between the United States and her native country, Congo-Kinshasa. After coming close to death from lack of electricity as a young woman growing up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Dr. […]
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Masters Candidate Boluwatito Salami Defends Thesis
University of Toledo: Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Department Dr. Mubenga is Pleased to Announce a Student’s Successful Defense of Thesis At 11:00am on 02/26/2021 Boluwatito Salami successfully defended the thesis, “The Efficiency Measuring Apparatus for Li-ion Battery Equalizers” Thesis Committee: Dr. N. Mubenga, Chair Dr. T. Stuart Dr. R. Molyet Abstract: Electric […]
Continue ReadingPublication of Paper on Bilevel Equalizers for Second Life EV Batteries
Bilevel vs. Passive Equalizers for Second Life EV Batteries Dr. Mubenga publishes paper titled, “Bilevel vs. Passive Equalizers for Second Life EV Batteries” in the Journal Electricity (ISSN 2673-4826). Authors: Ngalula Sandrine Mubenga, Boluwatito Salami, and Thomas Stuart Publication: Electricity 2021, 2(1), 63-76; https://doi.org/10.3390/electricity2010004 (registering DOI) Date of Publication: February 7, 2021 Abstract Once lithium-ion batteries degrade […]
Continue ReadingDr. Mubenga’s Work Recognized by “Christ in der Gegenwart”
Preface: The name of the German Language Magazine, “Christ in der Gegenwart” translates to English as “Christ in the Present” or “Being Christian in the present time.” This publication focus is on the role of faith that leads inspiring leaders of the world to do work that matters. “SANDRINE NGALULA MUBENGA: Leaders of The World” […]
Continue ReadingDr. Mubenga Featured as Inspiring Role Model in Children’s Book
Dr. Sandrine Ngalula Mubenga (Ph.D., PE) assistant professor of electrical engineering technology at the University of Toledo College of Engineering is featured in a new children’s book titled “Great Minds and Finds in Africa.” The 32-page STEM education book for elementary-aged readers was published as part of Rourke Educational Media’s Discoveries Around the World series. […]
Continue ReadingDr. Mubenga Delivers Keynote Address
Dr. Mubenga, Ph.D., PE, delivered the Keynote Address at the Inaugural Madison College Student Showcase Event Fall 2020 on December 1, 2020. The 3 day virtual event bgan on December 1, 2020 and runs through December 3, 2020 with programming daily from 8 AM to 10 PM. It will highlight the work of 90+ students from […]
Continue ReadingDr. Mubenga’s Humanitarian Work Profiled by BBC Afrique
UT Professor and Professional Electrical Engineer Dr. Sandrine Ngalula Mubenga’s humanitarian work in the nonprofit sector was recently profiled by the BBC. The topic was her work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The STEM DRC Initiative was initially founded by Dr. Mubenga (Ph.D. PE) as a 501(c)3) nonprofit organization to […]
Continue ReadingDr. Mubenga Interviewed at Inaugural UT Collegee of Engineering Town Hall Event
Toledo, OH: June 23, 2020: Dr. Ngalula Sandrine Mubenga, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at the University of Toledo (UT) was honored to be the guest of Dr. Michael Toole, Dean of the College of Engineering, at the inaugural College of Engineering Town Hall. The informal, virtual town hall event was moderated by Jennifer Hall, […]
Continue ReadingOpportunities & Challenges for Transition to Green & Renewable Energy in Africa
In this Interview of June 30, 2020 by the Next Einstein Forum, Dr. Sandrine Mubenga explores opportunities & challenges for transitioning to green & renewable energy in Africa. Is Africa ready to take advantage of the energy transition to come? Dr. Sandrine Mubenga gives her point of view Next Einstein Forum: According to several experts, the 4 th industrial […]
Continue ReadingElectrical Engineer Leading Charge to Build Ventilators in the Congo
As reported by UToledoNEWS Electrical Engineer Leading Charge to Build Ventilators in the Congo Feeling powerless to help her native country in Africa amid the coronavirus pandemic, an electrical engineer at The University of Toledo found a way for people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to build their own breathing machines from […]
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