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

Acting Pro Vice Chancellor Research & Innovation – Dr Donald Wilson (Chair)

Acting Associate Dean Research and Innovation, College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences -Dr Aruna Devi

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,

Acting Associate Dean Research and Innovation, College of Humanities, Education and Law -Dr Feroz Ali

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

Director – Centre for Graduate Studies – Dr. Mumtaz Alam

Executive Director – Research and Innovation – Vacant

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

Vacant

Ex Officio Members

Chief Financial Officer – Mr Nilesh Prasad

University Librarian – Dr. Udya Shukla

Director Human Resources – Mr. Richard Donaldson

Graduate Student Representative

PhD student Rep – Dr. Mohammed Iqbal

Masters Student Rep – vacant

Secretary

Research Office, Grants & Ethics Officer – Ms Reena Singh