The team behind STG consists of a core group of MIT-trained engineers joined by a group of dedicated students, industry consultants and advisors with experience in developing world markets. A team of talented engineers in Lesotho is continuing work on STG's first field prototypes.
Matt Orosz - President, Director (USA)
Matt holds an M.Sc. in Technology and Policy (MIT '06), an M.Eng. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (MIT '03), and a B.A. in Environmental Science (Dartmouth '00). Matt led the implementation of the World Bank sponsored work in Lesotho and continues to provide inspiration and leadership to the group. Matt is currently pursuing a doctorate in Environmental Engineering at MIT in energy systems integration.
Amy Mueller - Treasurer, Director (USA)
Amy Mueller holds an M.Eng. (MIT '03) and an S.B. (MIT '02) in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. A contributer to development of the technology since late 2004, Amy works primarily on the development of the electrical and electronic control systems. Amy also worked in Lesotho on the construction and installation of field trials, and she is currently pursuing her PhD in Environmental Engineering. In addition to her role as Treasurer, Amy also acts as the Technology Liaison for STG.
Elizabeth Wayman – Secretary, Director (USA)
Libby holds an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (MIT '06) and an S.B. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (MIT '04). She has extensive experience in thermodynamics and renewable energy systems. Libby's focus in Lesotho was on thermodynamic modeling and construction of a heat engine from locally available components.
Bryan Urban - Director (USA)
Bryan holds two degrees in Mechanical Engineering: S.M. (MIT '07), B.S. (Cornell '04), with expertise in heat transfer modeling, business, and entrepreneurship. In January of 2007 he led a 3-week market, customer, and government study for STG in Lesotho. As a Director, Bryan will pursue first-customers and partners, in addition to using weather data and computer models to help select regions most suitable for STG's technologies.
Motlatsi Sekhesa - Engineer (Lesotho)
Motlatsi is the lead engineer and entrepreneur promoting STG-type solar energy work in Lesotho. Motlatsi has a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology ('07) and a Certificate in Fitting and Machining from Lerotholi Polytechnic ('98). Motlatsi also runs a small enterprise constructing and selling cookstoves (Motlatsi Engineering Works).
Tumelo Makhetha - Engineer (Lesotho)
Tumelo was a key contributer in the design and construction of the mechanical trough systems. Tumelo has a B.Tech from the University of Johannesburg ('07), and he is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree at the Tshwane University Of Technology in Pretoria, South Africa.
Makoanyane Khakanyo - Engineer (Lesotho)
Makoanyane is the key engineer in charge of system maintenance in Bethel, Lesotho. He worked with the team from the US from November of 2006 through July 2007 on the construction of the solar systems. Before working with STG, Makoanyane studied mechanical systems and Fitting and Machining at Lerotholi Polytechnic.