Vincent Mwale graduated with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Malawi in 2001, Master of Energy Technology from Mekelle University, Ethiopia in 2016 and currently finalising his PhD in Community Energy Resilience at Mzuzu University. His PhD research title is Harnessing the nexus between mini-grids and community energy resilience: A case of Bondo Hydro Mini-grid He has worked in the public and private sector within Malawi before joining Mzuzu University since December 2015. Mr. Mwale has published in peer-reviewed journals. His research interests focus in renewable energy innovations, small hydropower projects, small wind power projects, community energy resilience, and sustainable livelihoods