Professor Emmanuel Ojo, a distinguished scholar and academic leader, currently serves as the Deputy Head of the Wits School of Education at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. In addition to this role, he holds the position of Chair of the Faculty of Humanities Transformation, Internationalisation, and Partnerships Committee.

Professor Ojo's research interests encompass the fields of higher education, economics education, interdisciplinary research, and sustainable development.

His exceptional contributions to academia have earned him recognition as a C2-rated researcher by the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa, a testament to his scholarly excellence and impact.

Actively engaged in global research endeavours, Professor Ojo plays a pivotal role in leading several collaborative projects. He serves as an African academic partner on the GROW research programme (Graduate Research on Worldwide Challenges), which is funded by the European Commission.

Furthermore, he holds the esteemed position of Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) for the African Engineering and Technology Network (AFRETEC) funded research project in collaboration with the University of Rwanda. Professor Ojo's dedication to advancing knowledge, fostering international partnerships, and driving transformative research initiatives positions him as a prominent figure in the global academic community.