Ngalula Sandrine Mubenga is a Congolese engineer, professor of electrical engineering technology, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and government official leading electrification initiatives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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 Mubenga in 2016 | |
| Born | Ngalula Sandrine Mubenga |
| Alma mater | University of Toledo (PhD) |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | University of Toledo |
| Thesis | A Lithium-Ion Battery Management System with Bilevel Equalization. (2017) |
| Website | sminpowergroup |
Early life and education
editMubenga was born in Kinshasa and is the daughter of a United Nations diplomat. She grew up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, France, Senegal and the United States. At age 17, she was hospitalized with appendicitis, and needed surgery, but the city had run out of power, nearly causing her death.[1] Mubenga studied electronic engineering at the University of Toledo and graduated in 2005. She has three kids and a husband. Her master's research considered hybrid vehicles that included hydrogen fuel cells.[2] In 2011, she became a licensed engineer.[3] Her doctoral research, also at the University of Toledo, involved the development of a bilevel equaliser, and was the first to combine an active and low-cost passive equaliser.[1][4] The equaliser could be used to extend the battery life of lithium-ion batteries.[1][5]
Research and career
editHer research considers sustainable energy. After earning her doctorate she was appointed as an assistant professor at the University of Toledo.[1]
Mubenga founded the SMIN Power Group in 2011, which develops renewable energy solutions for people in Africa.[3] Alongside their work in engineering, SMIN provides financial support to African students who study science and work on initiatives to tackle climate change.[3] Mubenga launched the STEM DRC initiative, which looks to encourage African young people to become inspired by science and engineering.[6][7]
Awards and honors
editHer awards and honors include:
- 2009 Democratic Republic of the Congo Nkyoi Mérite[2][8]
- 2010 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Toledo Young Engineer of the Year Award[9]
- 2017 Africa's Most Influential Woman in Business[10]
- 2017 Appointed to Board of Directors of Société Nationale d'Électricité (SNEL)[11]
- 2018 DesignNews Most Important Black Women Engineers[12]
- 2018 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Engineer of the Year[13][14]
- 2020 Appointed Director General of the Electricity Regulatory Agency in the DRC[15]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "University of Toledo engineer finds power from near-death experience". Toledo Blade. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
- ^ a b "Ngalula Sandrine Mubenga | NEF Global Gathering 2018". Retrieved 2020-02-17.
- ^ a b c "Ngalula Mubenga". www.utoledo.edu. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
- ^ "UToledo engineer creates solution to cheaper, longer lasting battery packs". EurekAlert!. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
- ^ Murray, Charles (2018-02-20). "New Battery Management Technology Could Boost Range, Longevity of Big Packs". Design News. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
- ^ ""J'ai mis en place une bourse pour inciter les jeunes congolaises à s'intéresser aux métiers scientifiques" (Sandrine Mubenga)". Actualite.cd (in French). 2019-03-11. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
- ^ "Stem DRC initiative: soixante-trois bourses d'études d'excellence attribuées | adiac-congo.com: toute l'actualité du Bassin du Congo". www.adiac-congo.com. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
- ^ Iris, Shiny. "My Title". Afroculture.net. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
- ^ "IEEE Toledo Section". IEEE. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
- ^ "MIW Regional Digital Magazine 2017". Issuu. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
- ^ Rédaction, La (2017-07-13). "URGENT – Joseph Kabila nomme des mandataires de 10 entreprises publiques [Ordonnances] | Zoom Eco" (in French). Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ Wiltz, Chris (2018-03-05). "10 of the Most Important Black Woman Engineers". Design News. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
- ^ "USA: Sandrine Ngalula Mubenga lauréate du prix " Ingénieur de l'année "". 24hcongo (in French). 2018-11-22. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
- ^ rédaction, La (2018-12-25). "Société : Parmi les dix congolais honorés en 2018, figure Jean-Claude Tshipama, CEO Broadband Africa chez Eutelsat". Scoop RDC (in French). Retrieved 2020-02-17.
- ^ "RDC : Sandrine Ngalula Mubenga nommée directeur général de l'Autorité de régulation du secteur de l'électricité (ARE)". 7sur7.cd (in French). 2020-07-17. Retrieved 2021-06-25.