Sustainable Cities and Communities


Organized on 17 December 2023 through Connecting Humanitarian Experts Webinars

Description

Connecting Humanitarian Experts webinars are focused on humanitarian topics based on global Sustainable Development Goals. This webinar, supported by IEEE Smart Cities, is your gateway to sustainable cities and communities.

Speaker

Georges Zissis is a renowned expert in light source science and technology. A distinguished professor at Toulouse III University, he has dedicated his career to researching electrical discharges, lighting systems, and the broader impact of lighting on society. With a strong academic background and numerous awards, including the IEC Centenary Challenge and Energy Globe Award, Zissis is a leading figure in the field. He is actively involved in standardization, quality, and energy efficiency efforts in lighting, and his work has significantly influenced the industry and policymaking.

Prof. Toby Cumberbatch, an electrical engineer, dedicated his career to addressing the needs of impoverished communities. He taught at The Cooper Union from 1994 to 2018, focusing on Engineering for the Middle of Nowhere. Inspired by his childhood in West Africa, he founded SociaLite Lighting Systems in 2017. This nonprofit designs and installs lighting systems and micro-grids in areas without infrastructure. Complete systems provide light, audiovisual facilities, and general charging capabilities for cellphones, small tools, and devices for the measurement of health vitals. Cumberbatch continues to develop these technologies and support SociaLite’s work in Ghana and beyond.