Teles Machibya

Originally from Mwanza, Tanzania, Teles did his graduate work at the University of Arizona in electrical engineering and he has expertise in alternative energy, notably solar systems.  While deeply involved with energy poverty issues, Teles also teaches courses in both Swahili and Africana Studies at the University of Arizona. He is the lead person on the University of Arizona’s prospective Rural Empowerment project in Mwanza, Tanzania.