Our Team

Prof. Richie Moalosi

Director

Mr Tinashe Phineas

Project Management Officer

Ms. Mavis Modise

Business Development Expert

Mr Tebogo Ketshabile

TechTransfer Projects & Partnerships

Ms. Maduo M. Bilton

Business Development Expert

Mr Alan Dintsi

Fabrication Master

1. Leads and manages the innovation initiatives, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship
2.  Oversees the development and implementation of programmes that encourage innovative research, support startup incubation, and facilitate industry partnerships

Prof. Richie Moalosi

Director

Identifies, creates, and fosters strategic partnerships and opportunities that drive the UniPod's growth and sustainability.

Ms. Mavis Modise

Business Development Officer

1. Bridges the gap between research and commercialisation.

2.Manages the process of identifying, protecting, and commercialising intellectual property (IP) developed within the UniPod

3.Fostering collaboration between researchers, industry, and investors.

Mr Tebogo Ketshabile

Technology Transfer & Partnerships Officer

Identifies, creates, and fosters strategic partnerships and opportunities that drive the UniPod's growth and sustainability.

Ms. Maduo M. Bilton

Business Development Officer

1. Oversees the planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of programmes and projects

2.Ensures that all initiatives align with UniPod's strategic goals and are delivered efficiently and effectively.

Mr Tinashe Phineas

Project Management Officer

1.Oversees the day-to-day operations of the fabrication labs within the UniPod.

2.Manages the lab’s equipment, providing technical support and training to users,

3. Ensuring a safe and collaborative environment for innovative projects.

Mr. Alan Dintsi

Fabrication Master