Lewis Waswa holds a bachelor and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Nairobi and Stellenbosch University in South Africa respectively. He has worked extensively in the energy sector for several firms including Atkins Global, Solargen Technologies and the Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies (CRSES). His areas of professional experience  include mini-grid and mini-grid design, energy and water solutions, metering, and energy monitoring, as well as distributed energy resource integration on the low voltage networks. Lewis is a recipient of the prestigious Mandela Rhodes scholarship for the class of 2018. He  is currently a doctoral candidate at Stellenbosch University, where his research is mainly focussed on planning active distribution networks. During his free time, he enjoys reading, travelling, and playing soccer.