Meet Our Team
The School of Forestry at Papua New Guinea University of Technology is supported by a dedicated team of academic and professional staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. Our staff bring a wealth of expertise in forestry, environmental management, conservation, and sustainable resource use, contributing to the development of skilled graduates and impactful research. Through their commitment and experience, the School of Forestry continues to play a vital role in advancing sustainable forestry practices in Papua New Guinea and the wider region.
Head & Deputy Head of School
Head of School
Designation
Head of School
Qualification
Ph.D. UniMelb, AUS; MSc UWB, UK; BScF PNGUOT; DipFor, FORCOL; PGCSCT, PNGUOT)
Specialties
Forest Management and Planning; Forest Policy and Legislation; Project and Human Resources; Natural Forest Dynamics; Forest and Carbon Inventory and Assessment; Community Forestry
Deputy Head of School
Designation
Deputy head of school
Qualification
PGSCT Cert. (PNGUoT), Cert.IV in Prj.Mangt. (USP),Cert. Taxonomy Skills for Conservation,MSc (UPNG), BScH (UPNG), PGCert. Sci.Comm. (PNGUoT), Inter.Dipl.Herb.Tech.(RBGKew), BSc For. (PNGUoT)
Specialties
Botany, Ethnobotany, Ecology and Tropical Forest Assessments.
Academic Staff
Designation
Lecturer
Qualification
Ph.D., University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic; MSc., NGBRC & UPNG; BSc.H., UPNG; BSc., UPNG; Lecturer
Specialties
Entomology (Ant Ecology), Macroecology, GIS/SRS and Data Science.
Designation
Lecturer
Qualification
PhD candidate UniMelb, (Aust): MWoodSc, UniMelb (Aust); BScF PNGUOT
Specialties
Wood Science/Forest Products/Forest Industries/Timber Engineering
Designation
Lecturer
Qualification
Specialties
Forest Economics & Trade, Forest Product Marketing, Silviculture
Designation
Professor
Qualification
Dr, Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia; M.Agr., Nagoya University, Japan; BSc, Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia.
Specialties
Wood Science and Technology
Designation
Lecturer
Qualification
Ph.D.candidate THU, TW; IMPA NCHU, TW; MScF, PNGUOT; BScF, PNGUOT.
Specialties
Designation
Lecturer
Qualification
MSc, PNGUOT, BScF, PNGUOT, PGCSCT, PNGUOT.
Specialties
Forest Engineering, Surveying & GIS.
Designation
Lecturer
Qualification
MPhil. PNGUOT, BSc. PNGUOT.
Specialties
Technical Staff
Designation
Lab Manager
Qualification
Specialties
Designation
Senior Technical Officer 1
Qualification
BScF. PNGUoT
Specialties
Silviculture (Nursery & Plantation
Designation
Senior Technical Officer I
Qualification
MPhil Student (2024 – 2025), BSc. PNGUOT
Specialties
Forest Protection (Forest Fire, Pests and Diseases)
Designation
Technical Officer II – OIC IFTA
Qualification
MPhil student (2024-2025) PNGUOT, BScF (PNGUOT).
Specialties
Forest Entomology (Insects)
Designation
Asst. Technical Officer – IFTA
Qualification
Specialties
Designation
Technical Officer – ICT
Qualification
BSc. IT, PNGUOT.
Specialties
ICT
Administration Staff
Senior Secretary
Secretary
Storeman/Artisan
Utility/Handyman
Janitor
Janitor