Dr. Sosten Ziuku is the Director of Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy at the Ministry of Energy & Power Development in Zimbabwe. Dr. Ziuku is an expert in Renewable Energy, Energy Efficient and Decentralized Energy Systems. Dr. Ziuku holds a PhD (thesis title: Performance of an energy efficient solar house)) from Fort Hare University (South Africa); an MSc in Renewable Energy from the University of Zimbabwe and a Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Physics) Honours Degree from NUST.
Dr. Ziuku is an academic who has lectured at various tertiary institutions; has eight publications to his name, served as a consultant and has made notable presentations at international fora.He has managed several national projects such as the development of National Renewable Energy Policy (2019), Biofuels Policy (2019), National Energy Efficient Audit (2015), Mid-term Evaluation of Sustainable Energy Project (2014) and Fuel Economy Tests for Petrol (2012). Dr. Ziuku is a member of the Professional Associations and Publications, South African Institute of Physics as well as the Council for Measurement and Verification Professionals.