Department of Science
The Department of Science at the University of Fiji is spread across two vibrant campuses, that is, Saweni and Suva Campus. Our mission is to promote excellence in education, training, research outreach activities in the basic and applied sciences and to organize and conduct such programs to support national development. Our academic team are extensively trained to undertake specialized teaching and research activities in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science and Renewable energy. Our collaboration with major national and global research organisations keeps our researchers and students at the forefront of developing technologies and the latest discoveries in science. We develop the future leaders of science and actively partner with innovative industries to solve scientific problems. Our research interest lies in the areas of Marine Science and Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Ecology and Conservation, Geographic Information System (GIS), Environmental Science, etc.
Science Academics
Associate Professor Ramendra Prasad
PhD, MSc, BSc GCEd, Dip Ed
Head of Department Science
Associate Professor
Phone: 6640600 ext: 163
Email: ramendrap@unifiji.ac.fj
Teaching and Research- Energy and Environmental Modeling, Advanced data analytics
Dr. Priyatma Singh
MSc, PGDip Biology, GCTT, BSc, S.Pac.
Lecturer in Biology
Phone: +679 6640600 ext: 189
Fax: +679 6640700
Email: Priyatmas@unifiji.ac.fj
Teaching and Research- Marine Science and Policy, Climate Change Adaptation
Dr Sekove Vodo
PhD, MBioRes, BSc
Lecturer Chemistry
Phone: 679 6640600 ext 171
Fax: +679 6640700
Email: sekovev@unifiji.ac.fj
Teaching and Research- Thermochemical technology, Sub/Supercritical condition, Microencapsulation, Bioprocess engineering, Hemicellulose/Lignin valorization, Agro-industrial by-product diversification pathways.
Dr Kunal Dayal
PhD (Renewable Energy)
Associate Professor
Phone: 679 6640600 ext 279
Fax: +679 6640700
Email: kunald@unifiji.ac.fj
Teaching and Research- Energy and Environmental Modeling, Renewable Energy
Dr. Deepika Prasad
PhD, BScGCEd
Korea University
Assistant Lecturer
Phone: +679 6640600 ext: 282
Fax: +679 6640700
Email: deepikap@unifiji.ac.fj
Teaching and Research
Ms. Dhrishna Charan Maharaj
MSc (MREM), PGDip (Climate Change), BScGCEd (Maths/Physics)
Assistant Lecturer
Phone: +679 6640600 ext: 163
Fax: +679 6640700
Email: dhrishnac@unifiji.ac.fj
Teaching and Research- Physics, Renewable Energy
Ms. Keral Sidal
BSc, MSc
Assistant Lecturer
Phone: +679 6640600 ext: 171
Fax: +679 6640700
Email: kerals@unifiji.ac.fj
Teaching and Research
Ms. Shirlyn Vandana Lata
MSc (Biology), PGDip (Biologoy), GCED, BSc (Biology & Chemistry), USP
Assistant Lecturer
Phone: +679 6640600 ext: 266
Fax: +679 6640700
Email: shirlynl@unifiji.ac.fj
Teaching and Research – Biology
Ms. Ayesha Reddy
BSc (Maths and Physics), GDT, UniFiji
Teaching Assistant
Phone: +679 6640600 ext: 184
Fax: +679 6640700
Email: ayeshar@unifiji.ac.fj
Ms. Sheemal Kumar
MSc, GDT, BSc, UniFiji
Assistant Lecturer in Chemistry
Phone: +679 6640600 ext: 282
Fax: +679 6640700
Email: sheemalk@unifiji.ac.fj
Ms. Nunia Bari
MSc, BSc, USP
Assistant Lecturer in Environmental Science
Phone: +679 6640600 ext: 282
Fax: +679 6640700
Email: nuniab@unifiji.ac.fj
Research and Technical Staff
Ms. Shinal Shania
BSc ( Biology/ Chemistry), GDT
Laboratory Technician
Phone: +679 6640600 ext: 266
Fax: +679 6640700
Email: shinals@unifiji.ac.fj
