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

Chair, Professor Paul Iji, Pro Vice Chancellor Research & Innovation

Dr Gade D. Waqa, Acting Associate Dean Research and Innovation, College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences

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

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

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

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

Professorial Members

Professor Tibor Pasinszki, Dean College of Engineering, Science & Technology

Professor Jayantha Weerasinghe, School of Dentistry and Oral Health

Early Career Researcher Members

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

Vacant

Ex Officio Members

Acting Pro Vice Chancellor – Corporate Services – Mr. Tiko Domonakibau

University Librarian – Dr Udya Shukla

Director Human Resources – Mr. Richard Donaldson

HDR Student Representative

Mr. Mohammed Iqbal – FNUSA President (FNUSA)

TBA

Secretary

Grants & Ethics Officer, Research Office