June Lukuyu

June Lukuyu is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington affiliated with the UW Clean Energy Institute, a co-investigator with the eGUIDE initiative and a fellow with the Energy for Growth Hub and Kigali Collaborative Research Center. Her work centers on developing practical solutions for creating sustainable, inclusive, and integrated energy solutions for underserved communities using transdisciplinary approaches. Her expertise supports policymakers seeking equitable, community-focused energy transitions that combine technical and socio-economic perspectives. Dr. Lukuyu holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, an MSc in Renewable Energy Systems Technologies from Loughborough University, a BS in Engineering Science from Smith College and certification in Data, Economics, and Development Policy.

• From Observing Power to Improving Power: Loss Localization in the Distribution Grid through Topology 
• Climate and Equity Considerations for Community-Based Demand Response Strategies in the Pacific Northwest
• Energizing Communities: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Sustainable Rural Electrification
• Evaluating Community-based Approaches for Mini-Grid Demand Estimation in Fiji 
• Centering Communities in Africa’s Transition to Electric Public Transportation: A case study of Kigali, Rwanda
• Investigating Barriers to Household Clean Energy Transitions in Informal Settlements in Nairobi
• Centering community needs and local governance: An integrated approach to decentralized electrification in East Africa

• Managing grid impacts from increased electric vehicle adoption in African cities. June Lukuyu, Rebekah Shirley, and Jay Taneja. Scientific Reports. vol. 14, page 24320, Oct 2024.

Current Graduate Students

• Ahana Mukherjee
• Eliane Nirere
• Kwame Donkor
• Miquilina Anagbah
• Aya Alayli