SOST Staff

Division of Physical Sciences

Division of Biological Sciences

Division of Health Sciences

Division of Mathematics and Computer Science

Division of Agriculture and Rural Development

Division of Sports and Exercise Sciences

SCHOOL OF

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

AND TECHNOLOGY

OUR SOST STAFF MEMBERS

Executive Dean's Office Staff

Dr. Savitha De Britto: Executive Dean,

Dr Savitha De Britto obtained her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Karnatak University, Dharwad in India. She received her Master of Science (Microbiology and Plant Pathology), Bachelor of Education (Chemistry and Biology) and Bachelor of Science (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology) from Mysore University, Karnataka, India.
She has many years of teaching experience in the Secondary Education System in PNG before joining the Tertiary Education System with the University of Goroka in 2008 as a Lecturer in Biology. She later became HOD for Science in 2010, and HOD for Biological Sciences during the academic and administrative restructure in 2013.

email: debrittos@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 908

Mr. Charles Akunai: Executive Officer

Mr. Charles Akunai is an experienced secondary school teacher by profession who has been serving as the Executive Officer since 2013. He has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Goroka and is studying at the Divine Word University for a Masters in Public Administration qualification. He is an industrious officer who has also been active with other duties delegated by the University Management.

email: akunaicharles@gmail.com

phone: (675) 5311 993

Ms. Esther Lazirope: acting Executive Officer

Ms. Esther Lazirope is the acting Executive Officer during the period Mr Charles Akunai is on study leave. She is a young officer with a Bachelor of Environmental Health from the Divine Word University. She worked as an Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Officer (OHSE) before joining the University of Goroka as a Temporary Tutor with the Biological Sciences Division in 2020.

email: laziropee@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 993

Ms. Norah Kila: Professional Assistant

Ms. Norah Kila is an experienced Professional Assistant and has an Advanced Secretarial Certificate from Rabaul Secretary College. She also has several qualifications in the field of Professional Administration. Before joining SoST, she worked with NDOE and NRI as a Professional Assistant.

email: apak@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 973

Division of Physical Sciences

Head of Division's Office Staff

Mrs. Monica Sibiya: Acting Head of Division

Master of Science, James Cook University Australia, Bachelor of Natural Science Honors Degree, University of Goroka PNG, Postgraduate Diploma in Education, University of Goroka PNG, Bachelor of Science Degree, University of Papua New Guinea, PNG.

email: sibiyam@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 840

Ms. Serah Levekua: Relief/ Professional Assistant

National Certificate 1 & 2 Office Administration, Don Bosco College

email: serahlevekua@gmail.com

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mrs. Agnes Issac: Professional Assistant
Study leave

Chemistry Strand Office Staff

Mr. Wasa Neuendorf Sibiya: Head of Strand and Lecturer in Chemistry

Master of Environmental Science and Technology, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, Australia, Master of Science, University of Goroka PNG, Bachelor of Natural Science Honors Degree, University of Goroka PNG, Postgraduate Diploma in Education, University of Goroka PNG, Bachelor of Science Degree , University of Papua New Guinea PNG

email: sibiyaw@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 913

Dr. Baro Gise (PhD): Senior Lecturer in Chemistry

Endeavor Postdoctoral Research Fellowship UNSW Australia, Doctor of Philosophy in Science, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba Science City Japan, Master of Science, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba Science City, Japan, Bachelor of Science, University of Papua New Guinea PNG

email: giseb@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Robert Taie: Lecturer in Chemistry

Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Chemistry), University of Papua New Guinea, PNG, Postgraduate Diploma in Education, University of Papua New Guinea, PNG, Bachelor of Science Degree, University of Papua New Guinea, PNG

email: taier@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Bosley Boting: Tutor in Chemistry

Bachelor of Science Honors (Chemistry), University of Goroka PNG, Bachelor of Science Degree, University of Papua New Guinea, PNG

email: bosleyboting7@gmail.com

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. David Maima: Full Time Temporary Tutor in Chemistry

Bachelor of Science Degree, University of Papua New Guinea, PNG

email: maimad@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Tonny Sugogo : Full Time Temporary Tutor in Chemistry

Bachelor of Applied Sciences (chemistry), PNG University of Technology, PNG

email: sugogot@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Philip Joshua: Full Time Temporary Tutor in Chemistry

Bachelor of Applied Sciences, PNG University of Technology, PNG

email: philipj@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Kenny Ninimo: Part Time Temporary Tutor in Chemistry

Bachelor of Science Degree, University of Goroka, PNG

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Kingsford Yonai: Part Time Temporary Tutor in Chemistry

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Konts Namba: Part Time Temporary Tutor in Chemistry

Bachelor of Science Degree, University of Goroka, PNG

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Issac Mathew: Part Time Temporary Tutor in Chemistry

Bachelor of Science Degree, University of Goroka, PNG

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Harry Gorano: Part Time Temporary Tutor in Chemistry

phone: (675) 5311 840

Ms. Emily Kulno: Part Time Temporary Tutor in Chemistry

phone: (675) 5311 840

Ms. Linda Agerenga: Part Time Temporary Tutor in Chemistry

Bachelor of Science Degree, University of Goroka, PNG

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Anson Barish: Chief/Senior Technical Officer in SoST

email: barisha@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 840

Ms. Joyce Michael: Chemistry Laboratory Technical Officer

Bachelor Degree of Science in Applied Chemistry, PNG University of Technology, PNG

phone: (675) 5311 840

Miss Giwen Seberai: Assistant Laboratory Technical Officer

Bachelor of Science in Food Technology, PNG University of Technology, PNG

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Belden Wemin: Assistant Laboratory Technical Officer

Bachelor of Sciences (Chemistry), University of Goroka, PNG

phone: (675) 5311 840

Physics Strand and Earth Science & Science Education Strand

Mr. Aiyowa Ainao : Head of Strand and Senior Tutor in Physics

Post Graduate Diploma (Physics), Papua New Guinea University of Technology, PNG, Bachelor of Education (Science), University of Goroka,

email: inaoa@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 840

Ms. Helen Osora: Lecturer in Physics

MSc in Applied Physics, PNG University of Technology PNG, Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics & Electronic Instrumentation, PNG University of Technology PNG, Certificate in RADAR Systems, College of Civil Aviation, PNG, Diploma in Electrical Engineering – Communication Option, PNG University of Technology PNG, Certificate in Radiography, College of Allied Health Sciences, PNG.
Study leave - PhD scholar

phone: (675) 5311 840

Miss Diengo Dianne Muhuyupe: Lecturer in Physics

Master of Science in Physics (Radio Physics), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, Certificate in HRM: Human Resource Management , The National Polytechnic Institute of Papua New Guinea, PNG, Post Graduate Diploma in Physics, Papua New Guinea University of Technology, PNG, Bachelor in Education (Physics) University of Goroka, PNG

email: muhuyuped@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Havave Jonika: Senior Tutor in Science Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Education, University of Goroka PNG, Bachelor of Sciences (Chemistry), University of Goroka, PNG, Certificate in Science Teaching from Hokkaido Education University, Japan, Diploma in Religious Studies through correspondence (PNG)

email: havavej@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 756

Mr. Philemon Kama: Full Time Temporary Tutor in Physics

Bachelors of Electrical Power Engineering, Papua New Guinea University of Technology, PNG

email:kamap@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Emmanuel Henry: Full Time Temporary Tutor in Physics

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Jacob Wai: Full Time Temporary Tutor in Physics

Postgraduate Diploma in Education, University of Goroka PNG, Bachelors of Electrical and Communication Engineering, Papua New Guinea University of Technology, PNG

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Bobby Jerry: Full Time Temporary Tutor in Physics

Master of Technology in Exploration Geophysics, PNG University of technology, PNG, Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics with Electronics and Instrumentation, PNG University of Technology, PNG, Diploma in Information Technology, International Training Institute, PNG

phone: (675) 5311 840

Ms Awame Gobe: Full Time Temporary Tutor in Physics

Bachelor of Engineering in Mineral Processing, Papua New Guinea University of Technology, PNG

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Zebbedee Bagme: Full Time Temporary Tutor in Physics

Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering, Papua New Guinea University of Technology, PNG

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Nele Mungul: Full Time Temporary Tutor in Physics

BSc. In Applied Physics with Electronics & Instrumentation, Papua New Guinea University of Technology, PNG

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Mitchel Gibson: Full Time Temporary Tutor in Physics

Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics with Electronics and Instrumentation, Papua New Guinea University of Technology, PNG

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr Joshua Kaule: Full Time Temporary Tutor in Science Education

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Dickson Suka: Part Time Temporary Tutor in Physics

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Mark Kola: Part Time Tutor Temporary in Physics

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Milli Maima: Part Time Temporary Tutor in Physics

phone: (675) 5311 840

Mr. Richard Kiwa: Part Time Temporary Tutor in Physics

phone: (675) 5311 840

Ms Margaret Nick: Physics Technical officer

phone: (675) 5311 929

Mr Joel Kasa : Assistant Technical Officer

Certificate in Science Technology (Applied Science) Polytechnic Institute, PNG

phone: (675) 5311 840

Division of Health Science Staff

Mr. Robert Pomaleu: HOD, Senior Lecturer PVTE Health

He is a trained specialist in environmental health and has extensive experience in health education course and health course. Mr. Pomaleu’s vision is to see healthy Papua New Guineans who take responsibility in their health and see health as a wealth if they look after it.

email: pomaleur@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 939

Mrs. Clerah Goveh: Coordinator Midwifery Program

Mrs. Goveh is a specialist Midwife and is the Midwifery Program Coordinator at the School of Health Science. Clerah has served UOG with distinction and has received leadership awards from PNG AAA & AUS Aid. Her goals are to train quality and competent midwives who can deliver quality maternal health services in PNG.

email: govehc@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 942

Mr. Isaac Mile: Senior Tutor PVTE

Mr. Mile a very passionate visionary leader in developing new programs to meet the everyday challenges in the health care system. His vision is to create health programs at the University of Goroka that will equip health workers with relevant and appropriate skills to meet the ever changing working climate of the health care system in PNG.

email: milei@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 939

Ms. Matlina Kuitap: Senior Tutor Midwifery

Ms. Kuitap is a trained midwife and educator who are currently on studies pursuing her master’s degree in midwifery at Flinders University. She will be joining the division soon and we are excited to welcome her back to our division. Her vision is to make health policy into reality by implementing the new knowledge in tangible ways where lives of women and children is concerned.

email: kuitapm@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 942

Mrs. Alice Kauba: Senior Tutor

Mrs. Kauba is the U100 HIV/AIDS Coordinator. She is a passionate speaker, educator and trainer in life skills, HIV/AIDS and sexual reproductive health. She is also a specialist maternal and child health nurse educator as well as tutor in early child hood education. Her vision is to see a reduction is HIV/AIDS infection in children through prevention parent to child transmission.

email: kaubaa@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 939

Ms. Agnes Kissipnga: Senior Tutor Midwifery

Ms. Kissipnga is a trained midwife educator who is skilled in teaching student midwives in both clinical and theoretical aspects of the sexual reproductive aspect of women. She is passionate is conducting academic preparations skills and ICT skills. Her vision is to see midwives who are advocating for a healthy sexual and reproductive health for all.

email: kissipngaa@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 942

Mrs. Joyce Kuamba: Senior Tutor Midwifery

Meet Mrs. Kuamba! She is a senior tutor at the school of midwifery. She is a very experienced midwife whose vision is for all women to be healthy and safe during pregnancy, labor and puerperium. Ms. Kuamba teaches Neonatal health to student midwives who can competently reduce perinatal mortality and provide quality health care to women, newborn and the critically ill young infants in PNG.

email: kuambaj@unigoroka.ac.pg

phone: (675) 5311 939

Ms. Larisha Naguma: Clinical Tutor Midwifery

Our dedicated Ms. Naguma is a clinical tutor at the school of midwifery who is a skilled midwife and trainer. Her vision is to see many nurse trained midwives who can provide inclusive and holistic care to all women, children and their families.

email: larishanaguma532@gmail.com

phone: (675) 5311 942