Palesa Natasha Mothapo
Palesa Natasha Mothapo is scheduled to speak at International Network of Research Management Societies - INORMS on 29 April 2027.
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About
Palesa is an accomplished Scientist and Research Manager currently serving as Director: Research Support and Management at Nelson Mandela University, overseeing strategic research priorities, policies, research strategy, grants management, research business advancement, and research intelligence. She has expertise in securing research funding, leading high-impact transdisciplinary research initiatives, and establishing global university-industry research collaborations. She holds a PhD in Zoology and an MPhil in Science and Technology Studies from Stellenbosch University, along with certificate in Research Management and Leadership from George Mason University USA. She is currently busy with an MBA at Peking University, China. Palesa is passionate about fostering a culture of research excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship while driving impactful and policy-aligned research that serves people and planet. Palesa Natasha Mmankwe Mothapo, PhD | LinkedIn