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Clifford Omari Ondieki

Electrical Engineer (M.Sc. Candidate 2025) | Power Systems & AI-Driven Grid Optimization | 🏆 IEEE Best Paper Award Winner | Python & NSGA-II | JKUAT (Anabin H+) IEEE, VDE, VDI Member

Clifford Ondieki , Electrical Engineer (M.Sc. Candidate 2025) | Power Systems & AI-Driven Grid Optimization | IEEE Best Paper Award Winner | Python & NSGA-II | JKUAT (Anabin H+)| Based in Germany | IEEE, VDE, VDI Member.

Clifford Ondieki is an electrical engineer and MSc candidate specialising in power systems, grid integration, and AI-driven optimisation for modern energy networks. Based in Germany, his work focuses on bridging academic research with real-world industry challenges across transmission, distribution, and e-mobility infrastructure.

Clifford is an IEEE Best Paper Award winner for his research on equitable EV charger deployment using multi-objective geospatial optimisation, combining Python, NSGA-II, and grid-aware modelling to address uncertainty, infrastructure constraints, and access equity. His research has been published in an IEEE peer-reviewed conference and has been shaped by direct engagement with industry professionals.

An active member of IEEE, VDE, and VDI, Clifford is passionate about reducing the gap between emerging engineering talent and industry needs. Through applied research, open technical dialogue, and participation in initiatives like the CWIEME Future Engineers Programme, he advocates for practical, data-driven approaches to grid modernisation, electrification, and sustainable energy systems.

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2026 Event Agenda Sessions

Bridging the Talent Gap: Clifford Ondieki’s Journey from Future Engineer to Industry Innovator

This success-story session showcases how Clifford Ondieki, IEEE award-winning electrical engineer and Future Engineers Programme participant, navigated the path from academia to industry readiness. Highlighting his work in AI-driven grid optimisation, Clifford illustrates how emerging talent can meet urgent industry needs across transformers, motors, generators, and T&D. The session underscores the critical role of CWIEME’s Future Engineers Programme in connecting skilled young engineers with a rapidly evolving sector.

Thursday 21 May 11:00 - 11:15 Central Grid

Add to calendar 05/21/2026 11:00 05/21/2026 11:15 Bridging the Talent Gap: Clifford Ondieki’s Journey from Future Engineer to Industry Innovator

This success-story session showcases how Clifford Ondieki, IEEE award-winning electrical engineer and Future Engineers Programme participant, navigated the path from academia to industry readiness. Highlighting his work in AI-driven grid optimisation, Clifford illustrates how emerging talent can meet urgent industry needs across transformers, motors, generators, and T&D. The session underscores the critical role of CWIEME’s Future Engineers Programme in connecting skilled young engineers with a rapidly evolving sector.

Central Grid Europe/Madrid

Venue

Messe Berlin, South Entrance, Messedamm 22, D-14055 Berlin, Germany

Opening times

Tuesday, 19 May | 09:30 – 17:30

Wednesday, 20 May 09:30 – 17:30

Thursday, 21 May | 09:30 – 16:00