MUST continues to strengthen its contribution to evidence-based energy planning after its alumnus and part-time lecturer, Alfred Levison Kampira, who is attached to the Department of Engineering at MUST, participated in the 2026 Global Energy Modeling Platform (EMP-G).

Kampira served as an Assistant Trainer for the Open Source Energy Modeling System (OSeMOSYS) during the three-week international training held at International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP).

According to Kampira, who is also president of the MUST Alumni Association, the training demonstrated how energy modeling can transform energy planning and policymaking in Malawi by providing reliable data to support informed decision-making.

"For a long time, energy planning and energy-related policies in Malawi have often been developed in isolation. This has resulted in implementation challenges and less efficient energy systems," he said.

Kampira added that the knowledge and experience gained from the platform will benefit MUST, which is already integrating OSeMOSYS into its curriculum through Flatpack Bootcamp under Climate Compatible Growth program. 

The initiative supports universities in adopting and embedding open-source energy modeling tools into teaching and research.

The EMP-G is an annual program that equips participants with practical skills in open-source energy modeling to support sustainable energy planning across the world.

The 2026 program was supported by Climate Compatible Growth, ICTP, the World Bank, Sustainable Energy for All, and other partners.

Kampira's participation highlights MUST's commitment to producing graduates who contribute to solving national and global challenges through research, innovation, and evidence-based solutions. 

It also reflects the University's continued efforts to embrace digital tools and global best practices in addressing sustainable development challenges.