Junior Mbangala is a Belgian Congolese scholar, writer, speaker, economist and urban geographer PhD student at the University of Oxford. 

Junior is an academic, passionate about addressing environmental issues and promoting social justice. His research focuses on energy poverty, urban complexity, evolutionary economic geography and social network analysis. Fluent in English, French, Lingala and Spanish, his knowledge facilitate effective communication across cultures.  

Inspired by Kate Raworth, he aspires to be a leader for global change worldwide, while contributing to academia. Currently, he is working as a Policy Analyst at the World Trade Organization while pursuing a PhD in Sustainable Urban Development at the University of Oxford. Additionally, he has collaborated with Dr. Brenda Boardman at the University of Oxford, known for developing the first definition of fuel poverty, enriching his understanding and contributions to the field.