Lessing Labuschagne

Professor Lessing Labuschagne is a seasoned scholar and research leader with a distinguished career in higher education and research management. He has served as the Executive Director of Research, Innovation, and Commercialisation at the University of South Africa since 2011, where he has played a pivotal role in transforming the university’s research and innovation. In recognition of his expertise in the field, he was awarded the designation of Senior Research Management Professional by the International Professional Recognition Council (IPRC) in 2021. In 2025, the Department of Research, Innovation, and Commercialisation received the SARIMA Organisational Excellence in Research Management award. Professor Labuschagne is also actively involved in several professional communities. He serves on the Board of Project Management South Africa (PMSA), is an International Academic Advisor to the PMWorld Journal, and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Research Management and Admi