Nondu Mndzebele

Nondu Mndzebele is from Eswatini and holds a Bachelor’s Honours degree in Global Energy, Environment and Resources from the University of Oklahoma. Her research focuses on data-driven approaches to energy access, climate adaptation, and equitable development, with a particular emphasis on rapidly urbanising, climate-vulnerable economies. She is interested in developing decision-support frameworks that integrate energy resilience with social inclusion to guide climate-smart and equitable investments. Through this programme, she aims to build a strong foundation in climate science, sustainable development, and energy systems, preparing her for doctoral research at the intersection of public policy and international development.