Collen Zalengera is a PhD student researching on novel methods and approaches to the implementation of renewable energy systems projects to enhance systems sustainability and sustainable livelihoods; and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in the developing countries.
Collen's area of interests are:
1. Sustainable energy options and sustainable livelihoods for developing countries
2. Holistic approaches to reduce the energy poverty of developing countries
3. Transition pathways for the future energy challenges and complexities
5. Community based decentralised energy supply systems
5. Technology diffusion in the developing countries
5. Technology Transfer and Indigenous knowledge
6. Climate change adaptation and mitigation
His PhD research is funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
Expertise
Energy Conservation and Sustainability
Renewable Energy Systems
Solar Energy Engineering
Solar thermal systems
solar thermal power
Bioenergy
Wind power
Keywords
Renewable energy
Climate change
Sustainability
Sustainable Livelihoods
Developing Countries
1. EMPLOYMENT
Employer: Mzuzu University (Malawi) from 2007 to date
Position: Lecturer in Renewable Energy Systems Technology
Responsibilities held:
- Project Coordinator for an Emission Mitigation Biogas Project funded by Malawi British High Commission
- Project Coordinator for a Community Sustainable Technologies Project; a partnership project between Mzuzu University and Empower of Australia
- Project Coordinator for a Profit from Waste Project funded by GIZ (formerly known as GTZ)
- Member of National Wind Energy Technical Team for Malawi
- Member of the National Solar Energy Technical Team for Malawi
- Member of National Steering Committee for Biogas as an Alternative Fuel to Firewood.
2. PROFESSIONAL AFFILITATIONS
- Associate Member of Institute of Engineering and Technology, UK
- Member of Malawi Institution of Engineers
3. INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS
- Renewable Energy Engineer for “ Sustainable and Energy Efficient Development for Informal Settlements in Mozambique” (An Award Winning Project at the 2011 World Engineers Conference in Geneva, Young Engineers’ projects)
- Examiner of the Commonwealth Essay Competitions on “Science and Technology” in 2010
- Examiner of Commonwealth Essay competition on “ Women as Agents of Change” in 2011
4. SOCIAL BODIES
- Member of the Royal commonwealth Society, UK
- Member of Canon Collins Scholars Alumni Group
- Member of the Commonwealth Scholars Alumni Group
- Member of Action for Southern Africa, UK
View all Mr Zalengera’s publications in the central publications database
Selected Publications
Leyel, Y.; Slukan, V. Zalengera, C.; Chuquelane, EPA,; Schutz, S., Asrat, M. Matta, T (2011) Sustainable and Energy Efficient Development in Informal Settlements in Mozambique, 2011 World Engineers Convention , Geneva
Zalengera, C., (2010) Role of Renewable Energy for Sustainable Livelihood: A Case Study for Developing Countries; Malawi in particular, MSc Thesis, Loughborough University, UK.
Zalengera, C., Community Energy Solutions Examples in Malawi: Renewable Energy as an Option for Rural Electrification, Presented at the Malawi-Scottish Partnership Energy Conference, 4th April, 2011, Sunbird Capital Hotel, Malawi
Zalengera, C., Impact of Renewable Energy on Sustainable Livelihood in Malawi, Presented at the COMESA/ SADC Youth Conference on Climate Change, 17th - 19th November 2010, Cresta Hotel, Malawi
Zalengera, C., Sustainable Livelihood Approach in Spearheading Science & Technology and Empowering the Youth, presented at the Commonwealth Scholars Science and Technology Network Conference 11th -14th March 2010 at Cumberland lodge in London, United Kingdom.
Zalengera, C., Climate Change and Environment, contributed to the Royal Commonwealth Conversation in November 2009, in the United Kingdom.
