The University Research Committee is responsible for the development of research at the university. It monitors research policies, research support, research quality and plans in relation to all research activities at Fiji National University.

URC Members

Pro Vice Chancellor Research & Innovation -Professor Paul Iji (Chair)

Director Research & Innovation – Dr Apaitia Macanawai

Associate Dean Research and Innovation, College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences -Dr Donald Wilson

Associate Dean Research and Innovation, College of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry -Dr Mereia Fong

Associate Dean Research and Innovation, College of Engineering and Technical Vocational Education and Training -Dr Ronesh Sharma,

Associate Dean Research and Innovation, College of Humanities, Education and Law -Dr Sakul Kundra,

Acting Associate Dean Research and Innovation, College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies-Professor Anand Chand,

Director – Centre for Graduate Studies – Dr Mumtaz Alam

Professorial Members

Professor of Science, College of Engineering and Technical Vocational Education and Training – Professor Tibor Pasinszki,

Professor in Public Health, College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences – Professor Simon Bishop,

Early Career Researcher Members

Assistant Professor, College of Engineering and Technical Vocational Education and Training – Dr Shiu Kumar,

Vacant

Ex Officio Members

Acting Pro Vice Chancellor – Corporate Services – Mr. Richard Donaldson

University Librarian – Dr Udya Shukla

Director Human Resources – Mr. Dharmend Chand

Graduate Student Representative

PhD student Rep – Mr. Mohammed Iqbal

Masters Student Rep – vacant

Secretary

Research Office, Grants & Ethics Officer – Ms Reena Singh