Education
Junior Mbangala earned his B.A. in Economics in Belgium. He graduated from a double master's degree in Public Policy & Human Development at Maastricht University and United Nations University in 2023. He graduated from a master's degree in Environmental Change and Management at the University of Oxford in 2024.
PhD Candidate
Born in Liège, Junior Mbangala is a Belgian economist and PhD Researcher, specializing in energy optimization and the transition to sustainable solutions.
He's studying a PhD in sustainable urban development at Kellogg College, University of Oxford. He believes in a future where energy needs are met responsibly and sustainably.
Social Justice
Junior is also a consultant for the Manhattan Neighborhood Network where he promotes environmental justice and advocates for social change.
Speaker
Junior hosts lectures, conferences, workshops and talks. See conference HYRCE in access to electricity in Sub Saharan Africa for more. Junior has contributed to various initiatives across Europe and Latin America, including working with NGOs, public institutions, and international organizations. He also participates in and chairs sessions at academic and policy conferences.
Consultant
With his multidisciplinary background and international experience, Junior offers a unique perspective in his consulting work, combining expertise in environmental sustainability ans urban energy , social justice, and international cooperation. His consultancy engagements range from short-term collaborations to long-term strategic projects, with a focus on areas such as sustainable development, energy transition, and community empowerment.
Engagement & Research Interests
Doughnut Economics, Energy Poverty, Public Policy, New Economic Thinking, Environmental Economics, Urbanization and Climate Change, Climate Diplomacy, Global Governance, International Development, Urban Complexity, Systems Thinking, Urban Dynamics and Social Network Analysis,
" Economics is the mother tongue of Public Policy " - Kate Raworth
Contact me today to discuss sustainable energy and human development.