Background
In 2009, Kumba acquired her Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone. Then in 2016, she attained her MSc in Sustainable Engineering at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and started her PhD at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in 2018. She served as a Programme Representative during her master's programme and is the current student representative for the High Value Research Theme.
Title of thesis: A Framework for the Repurposing of E-waste Within a Mass Manufacturing System
Her research interest is Repurposing of Electronic Waste which aims to support the transition of manufacturing practices towards a circular economy.