Prof. Kanzumba Kusakana
Prof. Kanzumba Kusakana

NRF RATING
C2
POSITION
Full professor and Head of Department
QUALIFICATIONS
DTech Electrical Engineering.
MTech Electrical Engineering.
MBA Energy Management.
BSc Eng Electromechanical Engineering.
PORTFOLIO
Kusakana has 17 years’ experience in academia. He holds the position of Professor in Electrical Engineering and serves as the Head of the Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering Department at the Central University of Technology, Free State. He is widely recognized as a distinguished professional development short course instructor in South Africa, owing to his extensive technical expertise, consulting experience, and academic qualifications.
With a remarkable portfolio consisting of over 300 publications in respected journals, conference proceedings, and book chapters, Kusakana's current research focuses on small-scale renewable power generation and optimal energy management. These areas of study directly contribute to the advancement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing his commitment to sustainable development.
In addition to his research contributions, Kusakana serves as an associate editor for the IET Renewable Power Generation Journal, demonstrating his involvement in the scholarly community. His significant impact is evident by his H-index of 34, reflecting the substantial influence of his published work.
Kusakana is a senior member of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) and holds the esteemed title of Professional Engineer (Pr Eng), registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Furthermore, his achievements have been recognized by the National Research Foundation (NRF) through a favorable rating as a researcher.
Kusakana’ s impressive professional accomplishments, combined with his dedication to sustainable development and commitment to the field of electrical engineering, make him a highly respected and influential figure in academia and beyond.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Clean energy Technologies:
  • Renewable energy
  • Energy storage
  • Hydrogen and alternative fuels
  • Energy Logistic
  • Policies and Strategies
  • Waste to Energy
  • Energy Modeling
  • Simulation and Optimization
  • Economic, Social Impact and Sustainability
  • Smart Grid and Energy Management
PUBLICATIONS
Top publications:
  • Kusakana, Kanzumba, and Herman Jacobus Vermaak. "Hybrid renewable power systems for mobile telephony base stations in developing countries." Renewable Energy 51 (2013): 419-425.
  • Kusakana, Kanzumba. "Optimal scheduled power flow for distributed photovoltaic/wind/diesel generators with battery storage system." IET Renewable Power Generation 9, no. 8 (2015): 916-924.
  • Kusakana, Kanzumba. "Optimal scheduling for distributed hybrid system with pumped hydro storage." Energy Conversion and Management 111 (2016): 253-260.
  • Kusakana, Kanzumba, and Herman Jacobus Vermaak. "Hybrid diesel generator/renewable energy system performance modelling." Renewable energy 67 (2014): 97-102.
  • Kusakana, Kanzumba. "Techno-economic analysis of off-grid hydrokinetic-based hybrid energy systems for onshore/remote area in South Africa." Energy 68 (2014): 947-957.
BOOK(S) OR CHAPTER(S) IN BOOK(S)
  • Kusakana, Kanzumba. "Impact of different South African demand sectors on grid-connected PV systems’ optimal energy dispatch under time of use tariff." Sustainable Cloud and Energy Services: Principles and Practice (2018): 243-260.
  • Odufuwa, O. Y., K. Kusakana, and B. P. Numbi. "Performance of Solar-Thermal Organic Rankine Cycle (STORC) Power Plant with a Parabolic Trough System." In Transition Towards 100% Renewable Energy: Selected Papers from the World Renewable Energy Congress WREC 2017, pp. 311-323. Springer International Publishing, 2018.
  • Kusakana, K. "Optimal power flow of a battery/wind/PV/grid hybrid system: Case of South Africa." Smart Energy Grid Design for Island Countries: Challenges and Opportunities (2017): 447-465.
  • Kusakana, Kanzumba, Herman Jacobus Vermaak, and Bubele Papy Numbi. "Optimal operation control of hydrokinetic based hybrid systems." In Renewable Energy in the Service of Mankind Vol I: Selected Topics from the World Renewable Energy Congress WREC 2014, pp. 291-303. Springer International Publishing, 2015.
EXTERNAL PROFILES
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Contact Us
  • Prof. Kanzumba Kusakana
  • Tel: +27 (0)51 507 3241
  • kkusakana@cut.ac.za