Keynote

June Lukuyu is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington affiliated with the UW Clean Energy Institute, and a fellow with the Energy for Growth Hub, African Tech Futures Lab, and Kigali Collaborative Research Center. Her work centers on developing practical solutions for creating sustainable, inclusive, and integrated energy solutions for underserved communities using transdisciplinary approaches. Her expertise supports policymakers seeking equitable, community-focused energy transitions that combine technical and socio-economic perspectives. Dr. Lukuyu holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, an MSc in Renewable Energy Systems Technologies from Loughborough University, a BS in Engineering Science from Smith College and certification in Data, Economics, and Development Policy.