Career Profile
PhD candidate Godfrey Benjamin Zulu is a Zambian researcher, electrical power engineer, and lecturer currently serving at Mulungushi University and the Information and Communication University (ICU). He holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial Electrical Power Engineering and is presently pursuing a PhD in Renewable Energy Engineering at the University of Zambia.
He is a passionate educator and researcher with strong expertise in renewable energy systems, electrical power systems, information technology, and power generation in space environments. Since September 2024, he has been a Principal Dissertation Supervisor at ICU, where he actively mentors postgraduate students and contributes to strengthening research capacity in Zambia.
Mr. Zulu’s research focuses on advancing Zambia’s energy transition, promoting environmental sustainability, and exploring innovative solutions for future energy systems—including the integration of renewable energy in space exploration technologies. As an advocate for Africa’s participation in space exploration, he believes that space science and engineering represent a critical pathway for long-term human survival and technological advancement on the continent.
His professional experience spans both the higher education and telecommunications sectors, including serving as Head of Managed Services at Lusaka Telecom Solutions Group, where he provided strategic technical leadership. He is also a Full Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ) and works as an engineering consultant.
To date, Mr. Zulu has authored several peer-reviewed publications, including:
· Identification of PV Fault Classes Using Intelligent Method KNN (K-Nearest Neighbours)
· The Need for Solar-Powered Refrigeration Systems to Combat Climate Change and Poverty Alleviation in Developing Nations
· Design of a Highly Efficient Standalone Inverter (Off-Grid) Using Transistor IGBT/Diode in Place of a MOSFET
· The Synergy of Cognitive, Emotional, and Privacy Dimensions in Multi-User Virtual and Argumentative Reality
· The V-Angle and Rotor Ducts Influence on the Variable Reluctance Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine on Output Torque
He has also co-authored multiple additional works available on ResearchGate and Google Scholar.
Mr. Zulu remains committed to inspiring the next generation of engineers through innovative teaching, impactful research mentorship, and continued professional service. His long-term vision is to contribute to sustainable energy development in Zambia and Africa while championing the continent’s active involvement in space exploration, colonization, and future interstellar travel.