Meet Our Team

The School of Surveying and Land Studies is supported by a dedicated team of academic and administrative staff who bring extensive expertise in surveying, GIS, land administration, property studies, and geospatial research. Our staff are committed to delivering quality education, fostering innovation, and guiding students towards becoming skilled and ethical land professionals.

Dr. Andrew Pai
Head of School

Designation: Head of School and Lecturer in Property Studies

Qualifications: PHD-M.Sc(QUT), Bach in Land Studies, Reistered Valuer, MPNGIVLA

Mr. Lewi Kari
Deputy Head of School

Designation: Deputy Head of School and lecturer in GIS

Qualifications: M.Phil (PNGUOT), Bachelor in Land Studies (PNGUOT)

Academic Staff
Dr Sujoy Jana

Designation: Lecturer in GIS

Qualifications: PhD (VU, India), MSc (VU, India), BSc (VU, India)

Dr Sailesh Samanta

Designation: Lecturer in GIS

Qualifications: PhD Geodesy (UNSW), MPhil Geodynamics (ANU), BAppSc (Surveying)(QUT), MGCA, FASPNG, FIAG

Dr Cathy Koloa

Designation: Lecturer in GIS

Qualifications: PhD (PNGUoT), MPhil (PNGUoT), BGIS (PNGUoT)

Dr Tingneyuc Sekac

Designation: Lecturer in GIS

Qualifications: PhD (PNGUoT), MPhil (PNGUoT), BGIS (PNGUoT)

Mr Glen Yali

Designation: Lecturer in GIS

Qualifications: 

Ms Camilla Yanabis

Designation: Lecturer in GIS

Qualifications: MPhil Geomatics (PNGUOT), BCart (PNGUOT)

Mr Wycliffe Antonio

Designation: Lecturer in GIS

Qualifications: MPhil Geomatics (PNGUOT), BCart (PNGUOT)

Dr Richard Stanaway

Designation: Lecturer in Surveying

Qualifications: PhD Geodesy (UNSW), MPhil Geodynamics (ANU), BAppSc (Surveying)(QUT), MGCA, FASPNG, FIAG

Mr Junior Mespuk

Designation: Lecturer in Surveying

Qualifications: MPhil (PNGUoT), BSVY (PNGUoT)

Mr Navua Kapi

Designation: Lecturer in Surveying

Qualifications: MPhil (PNGUoT), PGS Cert (PNGUoT), BSVY (PNGUoT)

Mr Noel Peya

Designation: Lecturer in Surveying

Qualifications: BSVY (PNGUoT)

Mr Edward Buidal

Designation: Lecturer in Surveying

Qualifications: B.Tech.Surv. (PNGUoT), Diploma Surveying (PNGUoT)

Dr Rosemary McVie Adu

Designation: Lecturer in Property Studies

Qualifications: PhD in Urban & Regional Planning (QUT Australia), Masters of Urban Development (QUT Australia), Graduate Certificate in Built Environment & Engineering (QUT Australia), Bachelor of Land Studies (PNGUoT PNG)

Mr Paulus Motoro

Designation: Lecturer in Property Studies

Qualifications: MPhil PS (PNGUoT), BPST (PNGUoT)

Mr Lepani Karigawa

Designation: Lecturer in Property Studies

Qualifications: MPhil PS (PNGUoT), BLST (PNGUoT)

Mr Jerry Mille

Designation: Lecturer in Property Studies

Qualifications: MPhil in Property (Land) Studies, (PNGUoT), Postgraduate Diploma in Education (UOG), Bachelors Degree in Land Studies & Technology (PNGUoT)

Mr James Seniela

Designation: Lecturer in Property Studies

Qualifications: MPhil PS (PNGUoT), BPST (PNGUoT), PGCSCT (PNGUoT)

Technical Staff
Alois Napitalai

Designation: Lab Manager

Qualifications: Diploma in Electronic Engineering (PNGUOT), Software and Computer Repair Tech, Full stack web developer

Matilda Naiawi

Designation: Survey Assistant

Qualifications: 

Joseph Yapakae

Designation: Senior Tech Officer

Qualifications: Diploma in Surveying (PNGUOT)

Maida Bonga

Designation: Tech Officer

Qualifications: BSVY (PNGUoT), Diploma (PSTC)

Heva Honeaki

Designation: Tech Officer

Qualifications: BSVY (PNGUoT), Diploma in Surveying (PNGUoT)

Resila Karipal

Designation: Technical Officer

Qualifications: BSVY (PNGUoT)

Glenda Yatu

Designation: Technical Officer – GIS

Qualifications: GIS (PNGUOT)

Administration Staff
Delilah Gaparo

Designation: Secretary (Admin Assistant 1)

Qualifications: National Certificate in Business and Office Administration.

Clara Nasusu

Designation: Senior Secretary

Qualifications: Basic Secretary Certificate, Stenographer Certificate (Goroka Business College)

Kali Kipu

Designation: Janitor