Mophat is a Development Practitioner, social scientist and early career researcher.  He is a graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand (SA), where he completed his MA in Migration and Displacement and an Honours degree in Development Studies from the same institution. Mophat also graduated with a BA Hons in History and Development Studies from Midlands State University (Zimbabwe). Mophat has worked with various organisations such as World Vision, USAID, GOAL Zimbabwe on different developmental projects. His current study is on Exploring perceptions of decolonisation towards HE transformation at two South African Universities: A capabilities case analysis.

Research Interests: Decolonisation of Higher Education, capability and human development approach, equal access, participation and success of previously excluded groups in higher education and, migration.