Dossiya DAKOU Dossiya DAKOU

Sustainable Engineering & Climate Innovation Ingénierie Durable & Innovation Climatique

Engineering sustainable energy futures through AI-powered solutions. Bridging the gap between renewable energy, climate action, and equitable technology for African communities. Concevoir un avenir énergétique durable grâce à des solutions alimentées par l'IA. Combler le fossé entre les énergies renouvelables, l'action climatique et les technologies équitables pour les communautés africaines.

Dossiya DAKOU

Impact Across Africa Impact à travers l'Afrique

Driving sustainable change through engineering innovation and community-centered solutions Conduire un changement durable grâce à l'innovation technique et des solutions centrées sur la communauté

10+

Energy Projects Projets Énergétiques

From solar cold chains to AI-powered microgrids De chaînes de froid solaires aux micro-réseaux alimentés par IA

5000+

People Impacted Personnes Impactées

Through sustainable energy deployments Par le déploiement d'énergies durables

5+

Awards & Honors Prix et Honneurs

For climate-tech innovation Pour l'innovation climat-tech

Engineering Approach Approche Ingénierique

Blending technical excellence with sustainable principles for impactful solutions Allier l'excellence technique aux principes durables pour des solutions impactantes

Sustainability-First Durabilité d'Abord

Design balancing technical feasibility with environmental and social impact assessment Conception équilibrant la faisabilité technique avec l'évaluation d'impact environnemental et social

AI-Enhanced IA-Amélioré

Applying machine learning for optimized energy systems and predictive maintenance Application du machine learning pour des systèmes énergétiques optimisés et une maintenance prédictive

Community-Centered Centré sur la Communauté

Solutions developed with and for local users, ensuring adoption and long-term sustainability Solutions développées avec et pour les utilisateurs locaux, assurant l'adoption et la durabilité à long terme

About Me

Mastercard Foundation Scholar at Arizona State University pursuing a Master of Science in Engineering in Sustainable Engineering with a Bachelor of Physical Science in Renewable Energy and Energy Systems.

I believe engineering should serve both people and the planet. My journey sits at the crossroads of technology, social equity, and environmental justice.

I'm passionate about how AI and machine learning can help build smarter, more inclusive energy systems, with a focus on policies that ensure fairness, engineering that restores dignity, and research that includes marginalized voices.

Details

Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Contact

+250 796 892 820

ddakou@asu.edu

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Professional Experience

Policy Research Intern

May 2025 - July 2025

IOM - UN Migration

  • Conducted research on climate migration policies affecting West Africa region
  • Assisted in policy development for climate mobility solutions
  • Presented findings to UN stakeholders and local officials

Engineering Projects

Skills & Expertise

Technical Skills

Python Sustainable Engineering Cloud Architecture Data Science Machine Learning IoT Project Management

Soft Skills

Problem Solving Leadership Public Speaking Coordination Critical Thinking

Languages

English (Professional) 80%
French (Native) 100%
Waama (Native) 100%

Certifications

Project Management: Energy and Water Projects

Public Speaking Professional Certificate

Toastmasters International

IBM Cloud Advanced Architect Concepts

Presenting Technical Information with Stories

Awards & Honors

Best Green Innovation

MIME AUF BENIN 2023

Sustainable Energy Champion

Climate Innovation Challenge

Social Venture Challenge Winner

2024

Young Leader

Engineering Projects

Solar Cold Chain System

AI-powered refrigerated storage for agricultural produce

Solar PV IoT Python

Smart Microgrid (GEFE2)

Community-scale renewable energy integration

Energy Storage Machine Learning Load Balancing

Get In Touch

Contact Information

Location

Kigali, Rwanda

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