About PRI

Our office

Partnership, Research & Innovation

At the heart of TUM's mission to drive transformative education and societal impact, the PRI Division serves as the university's engine for knowledge creation, collaborative engagement and sustainable development.
Vision

A Technical University of Global Excellence in Advancing Knowledge, Science and Technology.


Mission

To advance knowledge and its practical application through teaching, research and innovation to serve both industry and the community.

What we do

Our mandate

01

Advancing cutting-edge research

Across disciplines — marine and maritime sciences, engineering, health, business and social development.

02

Facilitating strategic partnerships

Building linkages with local and international institutions: government, industry, NGOs and universities.

03

Supporting innovation & commercialisation

Helping researchers translate ideas, inventions and outputs into products, services and ventures.

04

Coordinating industrial placements

Managing student attachments and internships across industry, government and the development sector.

05

Managing grants & funding

Identifying funding opportunities, supporting proposal development and managing scholarly collaborations.

The people

Meet the team

RU

Prof. Rahma Udu Yusuf

Registrar

PRI

MM

Dr. Mariam Maku Swaleh

Assistant Registrar

Research & Grants

MA

Ms. Muzny Ahmed Muses

Assistant Registrar

Innovation & Extension

KJ

Mr. Khamisi Juma Mkoka

Liaison Officer

Industrial Placement

AN

Ms. Anne Ndende

Office Administrator

 

Ready to collaborate with PRI?

Whether you are a researcher, an industry partner, or a student seeking placement — we would love to hear from you.

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