Karos Kaze

Background

I am a researcher specializing in energy transition, currently pursuing a PhD focused on the challenges and opportunities shaping equitable and sustainable energy systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. My research interests lie at the intersection of renewable energy resource governance, energy justice, and the role of extractive industries—particularly tin mining—in advancing global energy transition goals.

With a Master’s degree in Oil and Gas Law, I have a strong foundation in energy regulation, resource governance, and environmental policy. Prior to transitioning into academia, I gained valuable professional experience as a litigation lawyer, where I developed expertise in legal analysis, advocacy, and dispute resolution.

My interdisciplinary background enables me to approach energy transition issues from both legal and socio-economic perspectives, with a particular focus on fairness, inclusivity, and sustainability in resource-dependent communities. Through my research, I aim to contribute to policy discussions and practical solutions that promote just and inclusive energy futures.

Research opportunities

Energy justice and just energy transitions

Renewable Energy resource governance and legal frameworks

The role of mining in renewable energy supply chains

Environmental sustainability and community livelihoods

Policy and regulatory approaches to sustainable development

Accountability in the extractive industry

Critical Mineralds and Rare Earth Elements