PhD in Energy Technology

The program is designed to train scholars, innovators, and leaders who can anticipate and respond to the evolving energy landscape in Kenya, Sub-Saharan Africa, and globally.

Program Overview

The PhD in Energy Technology is founded on the recognition that the energy sector is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by the global shift towards low-carbon development, digitalization, and sustainable energy security. At its core, the program is designed to train scholars, innovators, and leaders who can anticipate and respond to the evolving energy landscape in Kenya, Sub-Saharan Africa, and globally.

By grounding students in both technological depth, energy economics, energy finance and policy relevance, the program produces graduates who are capable of bridging the gap between laboratory innovations, large-scale infrastructure deployment, and sustainable energy governance.

Duration of Study: 36 months by Research and Thesis

Key focus areas of the PhD in Energy Technology

  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • Energy economics, Energy Finance and energy management
  • Hydrogen economy and power-to-X systems (green hydrogen, synthetic fuels).
  • Advanced energy storage systems (next-generation batteries, supercapacitors, compressed air, flow batteries).
  • Smart grids and digital energy systems (AI-enabled demand response, IoT, blockchain-based energy trading).
  • Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) linked with industrial decarbonization.
  • Microgrids and decentralized energy solutions for rural and off-grid electrification.
  • Fusion research and small modular nuclear reactors as potential long-term pathways.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of PhD programs in Energy Technology can pursue careers in:

  • Academic and research institutions
  • Government agencies and policy think tanks
  • Energy consulting firms
  • Renewable energy companies
  • International organizations focusing on sustainable development
  • Consultancy

 

Entry Requirements

  • Holders of a Master’s degree in Energy Technology, Science, Energy economics, Energy finance, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Environmental Engineering, Physics, or related fields from JKUAT
  • A holder of a Master’s degree or equivalent academic qualifications (as stated in 6a) another recognized or any other institution recognized by the JKUAT Senate.
  • A candidate who is registered for Sc. and whose registration has been upgraded. 

You can reach us through:

Email:  director@ieet.jkuat.ac.ke,  applications@ieet.jkuat.ac.ke

Call / WhatsApp: +254 740 852 600