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Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Name: Gbenga Apata
Location: 69 Kingsway Ave, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, 2092 Johannesburg Business School Johannesburg Business School
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Email:听aoluwagbenga@uj.ac.za
About Dr. Gbenga Apata
Gbenga is a Post Doctoral Research Fellow at the DSI/NRF Trilateral Chair in Transformative Innovation, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and Sustainable Development, based at the College of Business and Economics (东京热). Trained as an Electrical Engineer, he holds a Masters degree in Electronics and Microelectronics from the Tomsk Polytechnic University, Russia, and a doctorate in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Research Interest:
His research work focuses on alternative and renewable energy solutions, specialising in innovation in energy systems, energy economics, energy policy, and energy transitions, especially in Africa.
Besides his academic work:
Gbenga is an active member of the Randburg Rotary Club where he is actively involved in community development projects and giving back to the community.
Publications
- Apata, O., Bokoro, P. N., & Sharma, G. (2023). The Risks and Challenges of Electric Vehicle Integration into Smart Cities. Energies, 16(14), 5274.
- Apata, O. (2023). Overview of Current Development and Research Trends in Energy Storage Technologies. Energy Storage Technologies in Grid Modernization, 1.