Saudin Jacob Mwakaje

Prof. Saudin Jacob Mwakaje is a prominent academic at the University of Dar es Salaam, serving as the Chief Corporate Counsel and Secretary to the Council. He is known for his advocacy on the importance of intellectual property rights (IPR) in enhancing research management in African universities. During the ARUA Distinguished Public Lecture, he emphasized the need for universities to actively protect their research outputs to prevent exploitation and ensure societal benefits from local innovations.