Mbeo Ogeya is a Senior Research Associate, Energy. He will support the energy programs leading activities around Energy systems modelling including but not limited to Energy, Water and Food nexus, Energy Transition in Africa and low carbon development pathways. Mbeo brings on board analytical skills in modelling and qualitative research which will be an asset in synthesizing modelling results to enhance decision making for project partners and strategic partnership.

Prior to joining WRI, Mbeo worked as a research consultant supporting programs on energy transition, energy efficiency, oil and gas in Africa, bioenergy and capacity building at Africa Energy Commission (AFREC). He also worked at Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) - Africa Center where he contributed to numerous research activities, amongst others, around Energy, Water and Food Nexus modelling in Rwanda, energy balance statistics and scenario modelling for the Union of Comoros, Green to Scale technologies in Eastern Africa, Renewable Energy and Climate Nexus in Ghana, Burkina Faso, Niger and Togo. He has contributed immensely on mini-grid development across Africa producing research results for policymakers and developers.

Mbeo has over 15 years’ experience in energy and climate change research (mitigation and adaptation), project planning and management and capacity building. He is pursuing his PhD in System of Innovation, and Sustainable Development looking the coevolution of grid and off grid electricity. He holds a Master of Science degree in Energy Management and a bachelor’s degree in industrial chemistry from the University of Nairobi.

In his spare time, Mbeo likes listening to gospel and rumba music and likes adventuring.