Lukhona Leni

Lukhona Leni is a Joint PhD researcher with Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the University of the Western Cape. Her doctoral research aims to develop a community-informed framework for digital sustainability that promotes inclusive innovation, working with and for marginalised communities in Cape Town. She also lectures on Information Systems at the University of the Western Cape. She contributes to the Designing for Social Justice Partnership (DSJP), a multi-institutional project that advances equity, co-creation, and institutional change through student–staff partnerships. Her master’s research explored addressing the digital skills gap in managing e-logistics within supply chain management. With a professional background in project management, business analysis, and collaborative research, she brings an interdisciplinary perspective to bridging technology, policy, and local knowledge systems in pursuit of just and inclusive digital futures.