Ngalula Sandrine Mubenga
- Associate Professor, Engineering Technology , College of Engineering
Overview
overview
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Tenured Associate Professor in the department of Engineering Technology at the University of Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Mubenga has taught 770 students. Research interests include battery energy storage, renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, electricity regulation and energy efficiency. Developed the Bilevel Equalizer and the fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle. Teaching experience at the University of Toledo includes Network Analysis, Electric Power Systems, Embedded Systems Designs, Digital Logic Fundamentals, and Independent Research. Holds a provisional patent.
Experienced Electrical Engineer with area of expertise in regulation, renewable energy systems, photovoltaic systems design and integration, energy management, project management, distribution planning & protection, and arc flash mitigation. Over 10-year experience in electrical engineering and holds a Professional Engineer license in Ohio, USA since 2011.
Designed/approved/interconnected 50MW of solar photovoltaic systems (see Fig1). Former founder and CEO of SMIN Power Group, LLC, a solar developer. Helped manage an energy budget totaling $65 million for the University of Toledo as Manager, Electrical Engineering in Facilities and Construction for 5 years, which resulted into saving $5 million.
Senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). Named 2018
Engineer of the Year, and 2010 Young Engineer of the Year by the IEEE Toledo Section. Founder and Past-Chair of the IEEE Toledo Graduate of the Last Decade Group-now known as young professional. Served as the General Conference Chair for the 2017 IEEE PES & IAS PowerAfrica Conference in Ghana, which raised $21,000 and attracted attendees from 33 countries.
Earned multiple awards and honors including being appointed as a Member of the Board of Directors for the Société Nationale d’
Electricite (SNEL), the national electric utility company in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Service includes the DRC Electricity Regulatory Authority; commissioner for the State of Ohio as a member of the New African Immigrant Commission appointed by Governor DeWine from 2021 to 2023; board member of Imagination Station in Toledo, Ohio since 2022.
Publications
selected publications
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Article (Faculty180)
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2022Capacity Measureaments for Second Life EV Batteries. Electricity MDPI.
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2021Bilevel vs. Passive Equalizers for Second Life EV Batteries. Electricity. 2:63-76.
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2019
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2017A Bilevel Equalizer for Large Lithium Ion Batteries. Batteries. 3.
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Article (Web of Science)
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2019A Bilevel Equalizer to Boost the Capacity of Second Life Li Ion Batteries. BATTERIES-BASEL. 5.Full Text via DOI: 10.3390/batteries5030055
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2017A Bilevel Equalizer for Large Lithium Ion Batteries. BATTERIES-BASEL. 3.Full Text via DOI: 10.3390/batteries3040039
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Conference Poster (Faculty180)
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Dissertation (Faculty180)
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Lecture or Panel Discussion (Faculty180)
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2020Women in Power Breaking the Glass Ceiling. IEEE PES and IAS PowerAfrica Conference.
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Other Scholarly Work (Faculty180)
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2015New Energy Dashboard Showing Real Time Energy Use!. University of Toledo, SEED Initiative blog,.
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2014Building Automation Team Saved UT 1.4Million Dollars in FY14. University of Toledo SEED Initiative blog.
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2008A Renewable Energy System for Fuel Cell Vehicles. University of Toledo Master Thesis.
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Presentation (Faculty180)
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2019
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2016
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Press (Faculty180)
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2022Rene Mendy of BBC Smart Money interviewed Dr. Mubenga “Sweet spot: revitalizing the sugar sector in Kenya Also, vroom vroom: we look at electric vehicles in the DRC”.
Feb. 15, 2022. See minute 14:55 at video clip available at
BBC World Service TV - Smart Money, Sweet spot: revitalizing the sugar sector in Kenya. BBC. -
2021Billau, C, 2021, “UToledo Technology Gives Second Life to Used Batteries From Electric Vehicles”, published by UToday, Engineering, and retrieved online March 22,2021 at
UToledo Technology Gives Second Life to Used Batteries From Electric Vehicles | UToledo News
http://news.utoledo.edu/index.php/03_09_2021/utoledo-technology-gives-second-life-to-used-batteriesfrom-electric-vehicles. UTNews. -
2021Interview by Mieves, J, “SANDRINE NGALULA MUBENGA: Köpfe aus der einen Welt, published by Christ in der Gegenwart” on January 3, 2021
Heads from one world: Sandrine Mubenga | CHRISTIAN IN THE PRESENT (herder.de)
https://www.herder.de/cig/cig-ausgaben/archiv/2021/1-2021/koepfe-aus-der-einen-welt/. Christ in der Gegenwart. -
2021
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2020News Release by University of Toledo, “UTOLEDO ELECTRICAL ENGINEER LEADING CHARGE TO BUILD VENTILATORS IN THE CONGO”, Christine Billau, May 14, 2020
THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO – NEWS RELEASES» Blog Archive UToledo Electrical Engineer Leading Charge to Build Ventilators in the Congo | THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO – NEWS RELEASES
http://media.utoledo.edu/2020/05/14/utoledo-electrical-engineer-leading-charge-to-build-ventilators-in-thecongo. UT News. -
2019Interview by Voice of America- Africa, USA “Afrotech show” April 3, 2019
Nos invités | Dr. Sandrine Mubenga, professeur assistant à l'université de Toledo - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu8Jr8JAed4. Voice of America ( VOA), USA. -
2018Interview by Agence d’Information d’Afrique Central , Congo Brazza “ Energie Electrique: Sandrine Mubenga invente une nouvelle technologie revolutionnaire » Patrick Ndungini, March 13, 2018
Énergie électrique : Sandrine Mubenga invente une nouvelle technologie révolutionnaire | adiac-congo.com : toute l'actualité du Bassin du Congo. Agence d’Information d’Afrique Central , Congo. -
2018Interview from The University Network’s, USA: « Near Death Experience Inspires Hybrid Technology for Cheaper Longer Lasting Batteries” , Jack Schroeder March 17,2018
Near-Death Experience Inspires Hybrid Technology for Cheaper, Longer-Lasting Batteries | The University Network (tun.com)
https://www.tun.com/blog/hybrid-technology-for-cheaper-longer-lasting-batteries/. The University Network’s, USA. -
2016
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2016Interview with Makutano. The Pan-African Business Network held the 2nd Annual Sultani Makutano business networking Event in Kinshasa. On 16-17 September 2016, close to two hundreds of Congolese men and women, entrepreneurs, business executives, public sector leaders, artists and scholars came together for a unique event. The event took place at the Sultani HOTEL, located on L’Avenue de la Justice in Kinshasa. http://www.makutano.net/
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2013Bluntely. RTNC2.
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2013Expertise Scientifique. RTNC2.
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2013Jeunesse et Emploi. RTNC2.
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2013UT Students and City of Westerville Promoting Clean Technology. University of Toledo Sustainability Energy Efficiency and Design (SEED) Initiative blog,.
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2013Un Homme, Un Concept. CongoWeb TV.
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Proceedings (Faculty180)
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Proceedings Paper (Web of Science)
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2018A Bilevel Equalizer for Lithium Ion Batteries. 2017 IEEE NATIONAL AEROSPACE AND ELECTRONICS CONFERENCE (NAECON). 9-12.
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2015Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic in Island States: Challenges, Opportunities and Waste Management. 2013 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RENEWABLE ENERGY RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS (ICRERA). 1332-1336.
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Research Report (Faculty180)
featured in
- "Sandrine Mubenga, la spécialiste en Génie Electrique" By Patrick Ndungini Press (Faculty180)
- 5. Interview by Economico.cd, Dem. Rep.of the Congo “Sandrine Mubenga Lufungulo: Et si on Electrifiait l’Afrique?”, May 26,2017 http://www.economico.cd/2017/05/26/sandrine-mubenga-electrifier-afrique/ Press (Faculty180)
- 9. Interview with Kin Event TV channel, Dem. Rep. of the Congo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=104FH6OnHWc Press (Faculty180)
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Billau, C, 2021, “UToledo Technology Gives Second Life to Used Batteries From Electric Vehicles”, published by UToday, Engineering, and retrieved online March 22,2021 at
UToledo Technology Gives Second Life to Used Batteries From Electric Vehicles | UToledo News
http://news.utoledo.edu/index.php/03_09_2021/utoledo-technology-gives-second-life-to-used-batteriesfrom-electric-vehicles Press (Faculty180) - Bluntely Press (Faculty180)
- Expertise Scientifique Press (Faculty180)
- Guest appearance on France24 TV News, France, segment during COP21, commented on decision to allocate $2billion dollars for Africa transition towards green energy future, 12/2/2015 Press (Faculty180)
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Interview by 13 ABC TV Channel, USA “ Near Death Experience Leads UT researcher to her Life’s Work”, Lissa Guyton, March 15, 2018
Near-death experience leads UT professor to her life's work (13abc.com) Press (Faculty180) -
Interview by Africanshapers “USA Sandrine Mubenga laureate du prix ingenieur de l’annee » Patrick Ndungini, November 20, 2018
USA: Sandrine Ngalula Mubenga lauréate du prix « Ingénieur de l'année » - African Shapers
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Interview by Agence d’Information d’Afrique Central , Congo Brazza “ Energie Electrique: Sandrine Mubenga invente une nouvelle technologie revolutionnaire » Patrick Ndungini, March 13, 2018
Énergie électrique : Sandrine Mubenga invente une nouvelle technologie révolutionnaire | adiac-congo.com : toute l'actualité du Bassin du Congo Press (Faculty180) -
Interview by Design News, USA: “New Battery Management Technology Could Boost Range and Longevity of Big Packs “, Charles Murray, February 20, 2018
New Battery Management Technology Could Boost Range, Longevity of Big (designnews.com)
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Interview by Economico.cd, Dem. Rep.of the Congo “Le Ghana Reflechit a Electrifier l’Afrique”, February 9, 2017 http://www.economico.cd/2017/02/09/power-africa-2017-ghana-reflechit-a-electrifier-lafrique/
Press (Faculty180) - Interview by Jeune Afrique,” Sandrine Mubenga, genie electrique” Special RDC Edition, no 3063, p 120- 121, 22-28 September, 2019 Press (Faculty180)
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Interview by Mieves, J, “SANDRINE NGALULA MUBENGA: Köpfe aus der einen Welt, published by Christ in der Gegenwart” on January 3, 2021
Heads from one world: Sandrine Mubenga | CHRISTIAN IN THE PRESENT (herder.de)
https://www.herder.de/cig/cig-ausgaben/archiv/2021/1-2021/koepfe-aus-der-einen-welt/ Press (Faculty180) - Interview by NBC24 TV Channel, USA: “UT Researchers Develop New energy Storage Solutions “ Karaline Cohen, March 27,2018 http://nbc24.com/news/local/ut-researchers-develop-new-energy-storage-solution Press (Faculty180)
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Interview by The Next Einstein Forum, “Is Africa ready to take advantage of the energy transition to come? Dr. Sandrine Mubenga gives her point of view”, June 30, 2020
https://nef.org/lafrique-est-elleprete-a-tirer-profit-de-la-transition-energetique-dans-un-contexte-de-4ir/ Press (Faculty180) -
Interview by UTNews, USA: “UT Engineer Creates Solution to Cheaper Longer Lasting Battery Packs”, Christine Billau , March 6th, 2018.
UT engineer creates solution to cheaper, longer lasting battery packs | UToledo News Press (Faculty180) -
Interview by Voice of America- Africa, USA “Afrotech show” April 3, 2019
Nos invités | Dr. Sandrine Mubenga, professeur assistant à l'université de Toledo - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu8Jr8JAed4 Press (Faculty180) -
Interview by WTOL TV channel, USA: “ UT Professor brush with Death Inspires Energy Storage Invention”, Victoria Idoni, March 9, 2018
UT professor's brush with death inspires energy storage invention | wtol.com Press (Faculty180) -
Interview by the Toledo Blade, USA : “University of Toledo engineer finds power from near death experience”, Jay Skebba, March 10, 2018 Article and video available online at
University of Toledo engineer finds power from near-death experience | The Blade (toledoblade.com) Press (Faculty180) -
Interview from The University Network’s, USA: « Near Death Experience Inspires Hybrid Technology for Cheaper Longer Lasting Batteries” , Jack Schroeder March 17,2018
Near-Death Experience Inspires Hybrid Technology for Cheaper, Longer-Lasting Batteries | The University Network (tun.com)
https://www.tun.com/blog/hybrid-technology-for-cheaper-longer-lasting-batteries/ Press (Faculty180) - Interview with Makutano. The Pan-African Business Network held the 2nd Annual Sultani Makutano business networking Event in Kinshasa. On 16-17 September 2016, close to two hundreds of Congolese men and women, entrepreneurs, business executives, public sector leaders, artists and scholars came together for a unique event. The event took place at the Sultani HOTEL, located on L’Avenue de la Justice in Kinshasa. http://www.makutano.net/ Press (Faculty180)
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Jean Noel Ba-Mweze interviewed Dr. Mubenga for the DW (Voice of Germany) “ Une Congolaise developpe une voiture electrique”, Aug.18, 2021
Une Congolaise développe une voiture électrique – DW – 18/08/2021
https://p.dw.com/p/3z8cF Press (Faculty180) - Jeunesse et Emploi Press (Faculty180)
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News Release by University of Toledo, “UTOLEDO ELECTRICAL ENGINEER LEADING CHARGE TO BUILD VENTILATORS IN THE CONGO”, Christine Billau, May 14, 2020
THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO – NEWS RELEASES» Blog Archive UToledo Electrical Engineer Leading Charge to Build Ventilators in the Congo | THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO – NEWS RELEASES
http://media.utoledo.edu/2020/05/14/utoledo-electrical-engineer-leading-charge-to-build-ventilators-in-thecongo Press (Faculty180) -
Rene Mendy of BBC Smart Money interviewed Dr. Mubenga “Sweet spot: revitalizing the sugar sector in Kenya Also, vroom vroom: we look at electric vehicles in the DRC”.
Feb. 15, 2022. See minute 14:55 at video clip available at
BBC World Service TV - Smart Money, Sweet spot: revitalizing the sugar sector in Kenya Press (Faculty180) - SMIN Power Group Boss speaks of firms DRC Business amid political uncertainty” Press (Faculty180)
- UT Students and City of Westerville Promoting Clean Technology Press (Faculty180)
- Un Homme, Un Concept Press (Faculty180)
Contact
full name
- Ngalula Sandrine Mubenga
visualizations
Cumulative publications in Scholars@UToledo