Meet Our Team
Our School boasts a dynamic team of academic and non-academic staff, each dedicated to nurturing the future generation of mining and mineral process engineers. Whether you’re a prospective student eager to learn about our program or a current student seeking guidance, our staff are committed to supporting your academic and professional growth. We invite you to explore our website and acquaint yourself with the passionate individuals shaping our institution. Thank you for considering the School of Mining Engineering for your educational journey. We eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you to our community!
Head & Deputy Head of School
Head of School
Designation: Head of School & Senior Lecturer
Mineral Processing Engineering
Research Fields:
Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Inorganic Chemistry, Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy
Email: wilson.kobal@pnguot.ac.pg
Deputy Head of School
Designation:
Deputy Head of School & Senior Lecturer
Mining Engineering
Research Fields: Mineral Economics, Taxation & Policy analysis, Exploration and mine planning management
Email: ken.ail@pnguot.ac.pg
Academic Staff
Designation: Professor
Mineral Processing Engineering
Research Fields:
Mineral Processing, Hydrometallurgy, Industrial Pollution Control Engineering, Surface Chemistry
Email: prasanna.ky@pnguot.ac.pg
Designation:
Senior Lecturer
Mineral Processing Engineering
Research Fields: Mineral Processing, Extractive Metallurgy, Environmental Engineering, Small-scale Mining
Email: john.witne@pnguot.ac.pg
Designation:
Senior Technical Instructor
Mining Engineering
Research Fields: Ore Reserve Estimation, Mine Design, Bulk Material Handling
Email: david.pakne@pnguot.ac.pg
Designation:
Lecturer
Mining Engineering
Research Fields: Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Geology, Reservoir Engineering, Drilling Engineering
Email: david.seteri@pnguot.ac.pg
Designation: Senior Technical Instructor
Mineral Processing Engineering
Research Fields:
Hydrometallurgical Extraction, Gold Extraction Methods, Safety Management Systems, and Process Engineering.
Email: francis.kisai@pnguot.ac.pg
Designation:
Tutor
Mineral Processing Engineering
Research Fields: Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Education, and Engineering Pedagogy.
Email: chinta.kasadimi@pnguot.ac.pg
Designation: Tutor
Mineral Processing Engineering
Research Fields:Ore Characterization, Process Optimization and Extractive Metallurgy.
Email: henry.hapon@pnguot.ac.pg
Designation: Tutor
Mineral Processing Engineering
Research Fields: Experimental Practical Physics, Embedded Systems, Energy Systems
Email: elemson.nurum@pnguot.ac.pg
Technical Staff
Designation: Laboratory Manager
Mining Engineering
Research Fields:
Catalysis and Reaction Engineering, Process Intensification and Optimization
Email: joseph.tera@pnguot.ac.pg
Designation: Principal Technical Officer
Mineral Process Engineering
Research Fields: Gold Metallurgy, Smelting Techniques, Heap and Vat Leach Process Optimization
Email: raymond.korova@pnguot.ac.pg
Designation: Senior Technical Officer
Mining Engineering
Research Fields:Advanced Mineral Processing Technologies, Sustainable Mining Practices
Email: hans.matarab@pnguot.ac.pg
Designation: Technical Officer
Mineral Process Engineering
Research Fields: Tailings Management and Rehabilitation Strategies, Ore Characterization Techniques for Gold Deposits.
Email: joicka.mosbi@pnguot.ac.pg
Designation: Technical Assistant
Mining Engineering
Research Fields:
Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Alluvial Mining, Drill & Blast and Mine Dewatering.
Email: owen.robola@pnguot.ac.pg
Designation: Technical Assistant
Mining Engineering
Research Fields: Drill & Blast, Rock Mechanics, AutoCAD, Geological Modeling.
Email: solomon.jonah@pnguot.ac.pg
Designation: Technical Assistant
Mining Engineering
Research Fields: Environmental Science, Ecology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Earth Sciences.
Email: samadin.mark@pnguot.ac.pg
Designation: Snr Technical Officer (ICT)
Mining Engineering
Research Fields: IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity Researcher, Thermal Drone Technology and Applications.
Administrative Staff
Designation: Executive Secretary
Mining/Mineral Process Engineering
Roles & Qualifications:
Certificate in Secretarial Studies (Lae Tech/Polytech): handle correspondence, prepare reports, and coordinate travel arrangements.
Email: padine.gaiwari@pnguot.ac.pg
Designation: Driver
Mining/Mineral Process Engineering
Roles & Qualifications: Logistics & Deliveries, Transporting Staff & Students, Vehicle Maintenance, Adherence to Schedule.
Email: macksy.vum@gmail.com
Designation: Janitor
Mining Engineering
Designation: Janitor
Mining /Mineral Process Engineering
Designation: Janitor
Mining /Mineral Process Engineering