Issac Gbaba Participant 2023

Isaac Gbaba

Participant 2023

Institution: University of Rhode Island

Where are you from?
Providence Rhode island

What are your academic/technical/or energy justice interests?
As a Computer Science student interested in Machine Learning, my interests lie primarily machine learning. When it comes to energy justice, my interest lies in using machine learning to address the issues surrounding energy distribution and consumption. I want to develop models to optimize energy usage and ensure its distribution. Being from a country like Liberia which is per capital one of the poorest countries in the world I’ve seen firsthand how important access to energy having is.

Do you have any hobbies?
In my free time I love playing basketball. I also enjoy listening to and making music along with playing video games from time to time. another big hobby of mine is fashion.

What are you most excited about for this program?
I’m super exited to be in a environment with likeminded individuals. i want to soak in as much information I possibly can and also network as much as possible. .