Stanley Liphadzi is the Research, Development& Innovation (RDI) Executive in the Water Research Commission (WRC) and the Adjunct Professor at the University of Venda. He leads the RDI portfolio that produces new knowledge and Innovations for the water and sanitation sector. Stanley has worked in academic and agricultural sectors before joining the WRC. He has held various positions in local and international organisations; and has authored and co-authored several journal publications and book chapters. He received a BSc degree from the University of Venda (RSA), MSc from the University of Pretoria (RSA), MBL from the University of South Africa (RSA), and PhD from Kansas State University (USA). Stanley is a Fulbright Scholar.