Prof. Makarius Mdemu is an Associate Professor of Natural Resource Management & Assessments at Ardhi University (ARU). He holds a Doctoral degree in Agricultural Sciences from the Centre for Development Research at the University of Bonn, Germany, and both Master's and Bachelor of Science degrees in Agricultural Engineering from Sokoine University of Agriculture.
Prof. Mdemu joined ARU in 2009 as a Lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, School of Spatial Planning and Social Sciences. He has played a leading role in training undergraduate and postgraduate students, conducting research, and delivering public service. He has also published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals.
He has held several senior leadership positions, including Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Planning, Finance and Administration (June 2020–January 2023) and Director of the Institute of Human Settlements Studies (IHSS) from 2016–2020 and again from February 2023 – June 2025.
Prof. Mdemu has served on various Boards within and outside Ardhi University. Beyond the University, he is a member of regional and professional associations and reviews articles for local and international journals. He has also served as a lead author for the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) and was a member of the expert group for the UNEP Global Environment Outlook.
Email: makarius.mdemu@aru.ac.tz
Mobile: 0765466058
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