Dr. Martin Patrick Ongol is the Acting Executive Secretary of the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST), the national body responsible for coordinating scientific research and innovation. He holds a PhD in Applied Biosciences from Hokkaido University, Japan, and has over 25 years of experience in research, academia, and leadership in science. Dr. Ongol has authored more than 45 publications and served on key national and regional science and technology boards, including the National Agricultural Research Organisation and the East African Science and Technology Commission.
