Notes on energy,
mobility & policy

Long-form writing and selected academic research on the systems, economics and engineering behind Africa's energy transition.

Selected research

Technical reports

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2024

Field report

Circular Energy Systems

Industrial Attachment Report: Home Biogas Kenya

A two-month technical attachment report covering anaerobic digestion, domestic and institutional waste-to-energy systems, digester sizing, installation practice, gas utilisation and bio-slurry management.

  • Biogas
  • Anaerobic digestion
  • System sizing
  • Waste management

Single-author academic report

2025

Research thesis

Post-Harvest Engineering

Effect of Evaporative Cooling Storage on Tomato Quality and Shelf Life

A comparative study of evaporative-cooled and ambient tomato storage, tracking microclimate, weight loss, colour, firmness, soluble solids and acidity across a 15-day observation period.

  • Evaporative cooling
  • Food quality
  • Post-harvest loss
  • Experimental analysis

Co-authored undergraduate research

2022

Field report

Industrial Engineering

Industrial Attachment Report: Farmer's Choice Limited

A three-month industrial report examining production flows, mechanical and electrical maintenance, refrigeration, material handling, quality systems, ergonomics, and occupational health and safety.

  • Plant maintenance
  • Refrigeration
  • Quality systems
  • Industrial safety

Single-author academic report