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School of Applied Sciences – Our Staff

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Meet Our Team

The School is supported by a dedicated team of academic and professional staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Our staff bring diverse expertise and industry experience that enrich student learning and contribute to impactful research and innovation. Through mentorship, collaboration, and a strong commitment to academic standards, the School’s staff play a key role in shaping future scientists and supporting national development.

Head & Deputy Head of School
Dr. Lydia Yalambing
Head of School

Head of School

  • PhD (Food Science, UNSW)
  • MSc. (Nutrition King’s College, London)
  • BSc. (Food Technology, PNGUoT)
Dr. Jayson Wau
Deputy Head of School

Lecturer & Deputy head of school

  • PhD (James Cook University, Australia),

  • MPhil (PNGUoT),

  • BSc (PNGUoT)

Academic Staff
Prof. Dr. H.C. Ananda Murthy

Professor

Applied Chemistry Section

  • PhD (Visvesvaraya Technological University, Karnataka, India),
  • M.Phil. (Bharathidasan University, India),
  • MSc (Bangalore University, India),
  • BSc (Bangalore University, India)
Dr. Srikanth Bathula

Associate Professor

Applied Chemistry Section

  • PhD (Andhra University, India),
  • MSc (Andhra University, India),
  • BSc (Andhra University, India)
Dr. Janarthanan Gopalakrishnan

Lecturer

Applied Chemistry Section

  • PhD (Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India)
  • MSc (The American College, Madurai, India)
  • BSc (GTN Arts & Science College, India)
Mr. Reilly Nigo

Lecturer & Head of  Food Technology Section

  • Postgraduate Certificate (University of Cambridge, UK),
  • MSc (University of Reading, UK),
  • BSc (PNGUoT)
Mr. Justin Narimbi

Lecturer & NFTMC Laboratory Manager

  • MPhil (UNSW, Australia),
  • MSc (UNSW, Australia),
  • BSc (PNGUoT)
Dr. David Timi

Lecturer

Applied Chemistry Section

  • PhD (PNGUoT, PNG),
  • MPhil (PNGUoT, PNG),
  • BSc (PNGUoT, PNG)
Dr. Selvakumar Palaniappan

Senior Lecturer

  • Ph.D., (University of Madras, India)

  • M.Sc., (Periyar University, India)

  • B.Sc., (Periyar University, India)

Dr. Getachew Neme Tolesa

Senior Lecturer

  • PhD (University of KwaZulu-Natal),

  • MSc (KU Leuven and UGentKU Leuven & UGent),

  • BSc (Haramaya University)

Mr. Philip Kaupa

Lecturer

  • M.Phil. (PNG Unitech, PNG)
  • M.Sc. (Bharathiar University, India),
  • B.Sc. (PNGUoT, PNG)
Mrs. Soging Denano

Lecturer

Food Technology Section

  • MSc (University of Reading, UK),
  • BSc (PNGUoT)
Mr. Nigel Kaimur Kiaka

Lecturer

Food Technology Section

  • BSc (PNGUoT),
  • Postgraduate Diploma (Massey University, New Zealand)
Mrs. Rag Gubag Sipou

Lecturer

Food Technology Section

Ms. Dilkay Bau

Temporary Full-Time Lecturer

Food Technology Section

Ms. Salvina Ku

Part-time Lecturer

  • MPhil (PNGUoT),
  • BSc (PNGUoT)
Prof. Michael Oelgemoeller

Visiting Lecturer

  • PhD (University of Cologne, Germany),

  • Diploma (University of Münster, Germany)

Ms. Christine Hassor

Teaching Assistant

  • BSc (PNGUoT)
Ms. Milka Vincent

Teaching Assistant

  • BSc (PNGUoT)
Ms. Ruthia Kisi

Teaching Assistant

  • BSc (PNGUoT)
Mr. Ixzara Bakung

Teaching Assistant

  • BSc (PNGUoT)
Technical Staff
Mr. Jerry Sei

Laboratory Manager

  • MSc (Massey, NZ),
  • BSc (PNGUoT)
Mrs. Jacklyn Ghamug

Principal Technical Officer

Applied Chemistry Section

  • BSc (PNGUoT)
Mr. Philip Badawol

Senior Technical Officer

Applied Chemistry Section

  • Diploma (LTC)
Mr. George Tagi

Senior Technical Officer

Applied Chemistry Section

  • BSc (PNGUoT)
Mrs. Yvonne Pamao

Technical Officer

Applied Chemistry Section

  • BSc (PNGUoT)
Mr. Solomon Bulu

Senior Storeman

Applied Chemistry Section

  • Pre-Employment Tech. Training (Chem.)
Mr. Pelis Nehemiah

Principal Technical Officer

Food Technology Section

  • BSc (PNGUoT),
  • Diploma (LTC)
Mr. Sibron Bingmalu

Senior Technical Officer

Food Technology Section

  • BSc (PNGUoT)
Mr. Peter Beaiso

Technical Officer

Food Technology Section

  • BSc (PNGUoT)
Mr. Donald Bagui

Senior Technical Officer/Boiler

Food Technology Section

  • Diploma (PNG PTI)
Administration Staff
Mrs. Yamu Elisha Mulung

Executive Secretary

  • Basic Secretary Certificate,
  • Stenographer Certificate (LTC) Executive Secretary
Ms. Emmanuella Apimia

Junior Secretary

Mrs. Salome Kawambara

Janitor

Mr. Robin Moliki

Janitor