The Namibia University of Science and Technology – NUST has appointed Dr Andreas Elombo as the Director of the Namibia Energy Institute (NEI).
Elombo is an engineering scientist with a background in electrical engineering. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford, a Master of Science (Cum Laude) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Stellenbosch, and a Bachelor of Science (with 1st Class Honours) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cape Town.
The NEI is housed at NUST, and it is dedicated to energy research, education, and training, addressing energy challenges in Namibia and the broader Southern African region.
It focuses on key areas such as renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency, energy policy and regulation, and sustainable energy systems.