Prof. Nazarious Rukanyangira (PhD) is a Distinguished Professor of Business Administration, accomplished academic leader, researcher, and business development expert with extensive experience spanning academia, industry, and consultancy. He currently serves as Research Coordinator at the Faculty of Business Administration & Management, Ndejje University, and Consultant/Head of Business Development (Projects & Partnerships) at the Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) under the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance.

Prof. Rukanyangira has held several senior academic and leadership positions, including Dean of the School of Business Administration at Nkumba University, professor  in Marketing, Head of Department, Chairperson of the Academic Staff Association, and Managing Director of Muni University Investments Ltd. He has also contributed to teaching, research, and institutional development across multiple local and international universities.

A prolific scholar, he has authored four books, published over 25 peer reviewed journal articles, presented six conference papers, and has 21 additional journal articles accepted for publication. His research and academic work have significantly contributed to the advancement of business and marketing scholarship. In addition, Prof. Rukanyangira serves as a reviewer for several reputable local and international peer reviewed journals, where he contributes to maintaining high academic and research standards in the fields of business, marketing, management, and entrepreneurship.

Prof. Rukanyangira is a highly experienced postgraduate supervisor and examiner. He has supervised over 10 PhD candidates to completion and is currently supervising several doctoral students, with some already submitted for examination. He has also examined more than 15 PhD theses and supervised over 80 Master’s students and 150 undergraduate dissertations to successful completion. In addition, he serves as an external and internal examiner for several universities in Uganda and internationally.

Beyond academia, he brings strong industry expertise, having held senior roles such as Director of Sales & Marketing at Guangzhou Dongsong Energy Group Ltd, Head of Sales & Marketing at Uganda Clays Ltd, Country Manager at Movit Products Ltd, and Head of Research & Business Development at Posta Uganda, among others. These roles have enabled him to effectively bridge theory and practice in business education and strategy.

He holds a PhD in Business Administration (Marketing) from Nkumba University, a Master of Science in Marketing from Makerere University, and a Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) from Uganda Christian University. He also holds a Diploma in SMEs Management and Development from Galilee International Management Institute (Israel), a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods, and additional professional certifications in procurement, logistics, and business modelling.

With a distinguished career marked by leadership, scholarship, mentorship, and practical impact, Prof. Rukanyangira continues to contribute significantly to the development of business education, research, academic publishing, and strategic partnerships in Uganda and beyond.