Laban Kithinji KinyuaPh.D. (Area-based Global Studies)Research FellowInstitute of Asian, African, and Middle Eastern StudiesRosa Alexandra SantosMA CandidateGraduate School of Global Studies Youcef Souda PhD Candidate Graduate School of Science and Technologyfrom Kenyafrom Angolafrom Algeria9Approachconditions.My home country has the potential and incen-tive to maximize its natural resources and be-come a leader in renewable energy. However, challenges remain. My aim is to facilitate col-laboration in electric power development be-tween Algeria and Japan. I believe I can help bring Japanese expertise to Algeria by identify-ing investment and research opportunities for Japanese companies there. in Africa has been incredibly enriching, fur-ther enhancing my academic and professional development.I chose Sophia University for the high-quality English-language education with a liberal arts approach. It also offered the subject of economic and socio-cultural development which was my interest at the time, key themes in sub-Saharan African countries where promising paths for growth and progress are continually being inves-tigated. These opportunities at Sophia University have allowed me to stay connected with my home country while being in Japan. people from around the world would expose me to global perspectives. I study international busi-ness and development, focusing on business in-novation and digital transformation. I am par-ticularly interested in digital transformation by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and intend to compare the transformation processes of Japanese and international SMEs in my grad-uate studies.After my studies, I hope to work at an SME in Japan. Eventually, I would like to contribute my newly gained knowledge to minimizing the gaps between Angola and the other countries where I have lived. AFRICAN INTELLECTUALS AT SOPHIA UNIVERSITYBringing Japan’s Renewable Energy Expertise to AlgeriaI joined Sophia University as a PhD candidate under a Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) scholarship.I began my PhD program under Professor Masafumi Miyatake in the Faculty of Science and Technology, Program of Green Science and Engineering. My research focuses on the imple-mentation of bio-inspired intelligent algorithms in the control of photovoltaic (PV) systems for maximum power generation subject to varying Sophia University and My Academic GrowthSophia University has been instrumental in my academic growth, providing diverse opportuni-ties that have shaped me as an academic pro-fessional. The accomplished faculty and students have inspired me to remain in academia, and I have been able to hone my academic skills in data collection, communications, grant applica-tion, and workshop organization. The university also gave me the chance to travel overseas for conferences and research, allowing me to reconnect with the communities my re-search in Africa involves. Collaborating with two NGOs which support younger generations Expanding My Horizons and Contributing to AngolaMy experience living in Europe, Africa and the U.S. has broadened my horizons, and I deeply value the impact such diverse world cultures have had on me. I came to Japan on a scholar-ship from the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology seek-ing further international experience. Japan has always intrigued me. This interest in Japan has been a consistent thread in my life, from study-ing Japanese business models in college to ap-plying their strategies in my career as a manage-ment consultant.Sophia University attracted me because of its diversity. I was confident that studying with
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