Jeremiah Thoronka
Founder
Optim Energy
Jeremiah Thoronka is an award-winning innovator and researcher in energy, environment, and climate change. In 2021, he was awarded the inaugural Global Student Award and the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work - Africa; cited for demonstrating exemplary excellence and for innovating clean energy systems, promoting locally sustainable solutions and youth involvement in energy and climate policy. He is currently pursuing an MSc degree in Sustainability, Energy and Development at Durham University as a Commonwealth Scholar.