Junior Mbangala earned his B.A. in Economics in Belgium. He graduated from a double master's degree in Public Policy & Human Development at Maastricht University and United Nations University in 2023. He graduated from a master's degree in Environmental Change and Management at the University of Oxford in 2024.

Currently, he is working as a Policy Analyst at the World Trade Organization while pursuing a PhD in Sustainable Urban Development at the University of Oxford.

Junior is a scholar, passionate about addressing environmental issues and promoting social justice. His research focuses on energy poverty, urban complexity, evolutionary economic geography and social network analysis. 

Fluent in English, French, Lingala and Spanish, his knowledge facilitate effective communication across cultures.  

Additionally, he has collaborated with Dr. Brenda Boardman at the University of Oxford, known for developing the first definition of fuel poverty, enriching his understanding and contributions to the field.

Inspired by Kate Raworth, he aspires to be a leader for global change worldwide, while contributing to academia. 

Junior is also a consultant for the Manhattan Neighborhood Network where he promotes environmental justice and advocates for social change.