Litha has 4 years of experience in IP management and the commercialisation of technology.  Her prior experience was focused on patent examination and IP for small businesses.

Litha holds a BSc(eng) in chemical engineering from UCT and is currently pursuing her LLB with UNISA. She has a keen interest in intellectual property management and looks forward to completing her patent board examinations. As part of the Technology Transfer team and focusing on the engineering portfolio of inventions, she is looking forward to being part of the journey to commercialise innovative research at Stellenbosch University.