Prof. Ronald Bisaso is an Associate Professor of Higher Education at Makerere University and currently serves as the Deputy Principal of the College of Education and External Studies (CEES). With a distinguished career in academia and university leadership, he has made significant contributions to higher education research, management, and policy development. His work focuses on leadership and management in higher education, the role of universities in socio-economic development, and institutional reforms in education systems.

Prof. Bisaso holds extensive experience in research and academic administration. His scholarly contributions encompass topics such as organizational responses to public sector reforms in higher education, knowledge management in African universities, and the use of information technology for educational administration in Uganda and Botswana. His research has provided valuable insights into how universities can effectively adapt to changing governance and policy environments while maintaining their core mission of teaching, research, and community engagement.

Since assuming the role of Deputy Principal at CEES in 2022, Prof. Bisaso has played a key role in advancing graduate training and supervision at Makerere University. Under his leadership, CEES has recorded significant achievements in doctoral training, improving PhD completion rates and enhancing the quality of postgraduate research. Recognizing the challenges faced in postgraduate supervision, he has actively promoted initiatives aimed at strengthening mentorship, research capacity, and institutional support for graduate students and faculty.

Beyond his administrative role, Prof. Bisaso is deeply engaged in policy discussions on higher education in Uganda and the wider East African region. His expertise is frequently sought in shaping reforms that enhance the governance, funding, and academic integrity of universities. He has contributed to capacity-building programs aimed at improving institutional leadership and has participated in international collaborations focused on higher education innovation.

His contributions to Makerere University have been widely recognized, particularly in his efforts to foster an enabling academic environment for both students and faculty. As a scholar, he has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has presented at numerous international conferences on higher education and institutional management. His research continues to inform policy decisions that influence the development of universities in Africa and beyond.

Prof. Bisaso’s work extends to mentorship, where he has guided many young academics and researchers, inspiring the next generation of scholars in higher education studies. His leadership and scholarly influence have positioned him as a key figure in the transformation of higher education in Uganda, ensuring that Makerere University remains a center of excellence in research and teaching.

Through his unwavering commitment to academic excellence, policy innovation, and institutional development, Prof. Ronald Bisaso continues to shape the future of higher education, contributing to the growth and sustainability of universities in Africa.