Prior to joining SEI, Oliver worked for the German Development Institute (DIE) in Bonn and at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva.
He has a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Policy Studies from SPRU (Science & Technology Policy Research) at the University of Sussex. His doctoral work focused on ownership and knowledge in electricity reform in Ghana and Tanzania. He also has an MA in International Studies from the University Leeds and a BSc (Hons) in Physics from the University of Nottingham.
- Exploring household energy transitions in rural Zambia from the user perspective
- Narratives, data and assumptions used to model development scenarios and climate sub-scenarios for Rwanda
- Rethinking Southern Africa's energy crisis
- Powering Africa: unlocking opportunities for energy development in Southern Africa
- Energising Kenya's future: reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving development aspirations
- Connecting people - Kalenge village waits for electrification
- Building sustainable energy infrastructure in Africa is a careful balancing act
- Can county-level energy planning give the people a stronger voice? Lessons from Kenya
- SEI gathers experts in Nairobi to tackle barriers to energy access
- Can low-carbon options help expand energy access in Africa?