Academic Staff
Dr. Joseph Fisher
Head of School
Senior Lecturer
Power Engineering Coordinator
Ph.D – Electrical Engineering – PNGUoT; M. Eng. – University of Wollongong; B. Eng. Electrical Engineering – PNGUoT
Ph.D – Electrical Engineering – PNGUoT; M. Eng. – University of Wollongong; B. Eng. Electrical Engineering – PNGUoT
Power Electronics | Electric Machines | Power Systems
Mr. Gibson Kupale
Deputy Head of School
Lecturer
Department Academic Advisor; Academic Coordinator – BEEP 4
MSc.EE – PNGUoT; B. Eng. Elect. Eng. Power – PNGUoT
Renewable energy, Power Systems, Electric Machines, Electromagnetic Fields
Technical & nontechnical losses in Power Systems; Power System Protections: Renewable energy systems; Renewable Energy Generation of mini and micro systems; Distributed Renewable Energy Generation; System Reliability & Security; Field Excitation & Governor Control
Profesor Paul Hoole
Professor – Communications Engineering (Online)
Final Year Thesis Supervisor Projects; EN411 Project A and EN421 Project B.
Supervisor for Master’s and PhD students.
D.Phil. Eng Oxford Univ, M.Sc. Oxford Univ, DQMC, M.Sc. London Univ, B.Sc. Hons EEEng, Life Fellow, WIT, UK
EN123 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics (in Semester 2), EE427 Antennas and Radars (in Semester 2), EE211 Electromagnetic Field Theory (Semester 1), EE311 Signal and Systems (Semester 1),
Artificial Intelligence in engineering systems; Sensors including antennas; Lightning engineering; Electromagnetic signals in safety and security systems; 5G/6G wireless technology for smart cities
Professor Kanthavel Radakrishnen
Professor – Computer Engineering
PDF( AI) – University of Louisiana, USA, Ph.D ( CSE) – Anna University, India, M.E (Comm. Systems Engg.) – Madurai Kamaraj Univ., India, B.E (ECE) – Manonmaniam Sundaranar Univ., India
Artificial Intelligence, Big data, Deep learning, wireless Communication, WSN, Computer Architecture,
Artificial Intelligence in Industrial and healthcare, Deep Learning, Big Data, Wireless Sensor Network, High Performance Communication Network and Cloud Computing, NLP.
Dr. Ashish Kumar Luhach
Associate Professor – ICT
Academic Coordinator BEEC 4; External Consultancy Coordinator; Postgraduate Coursework & Research Coordinator; Communication Engineering Program Coordinator; Wireless Systems Lab Coordinator;
Ph.D. – Banasthali University, India; M.S – Latrobe University, Australia; B.E – M.D. University, India
Network Security and Management; Mobile and Satellite Communication; Computer Networks; Computer Architecture & Interfacing
Network Security and Management; Mobile and Satellite Communication; Computer Networks; Computer Architecture & Interfacing
Dr. Hikma Shabani
Senior Lecturer – Communications Engineering
Research Seminar Coordinator
PhD-International Islamic University Malaysia,
M.Sc – International Islamic University Malaysia,
B. Eng – Université du Burundi
Network Security and Management; Mobile and Satellite Communication; Computer Networks; Computer Architecture & Interfacing
Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) protocols for Smart Grid Applications; Network Protocols for Control and Automation Systems; Ad hoc Mobile
Dr. Ravindra Luhach
Lecturer
Ph.D from Banasthali University, India; M.E from M.D.U, India; B.E from M.D.U, India
Microwave Engineering; Radar Engineering; Computer Architecture; Information Theory and Coding; Wireless Communication
Digital Filters and VoIP; IOT ; Microwave and Radar
Mr. Sammy Aiau
Lecturer
Academic Coordinator – Year 2; Control Lab Coordinator
Phil. Electrical – PNGUoT ; B. Eng. Electrical (Comm) – PNGUoT
Control Engineering; Instrumentation Systems & Process Control; Renewable Energy; Circuit Theory
Control Systems Engineering ; Industrial Process Control; Electrical Power Systems; Renewable; Energy (hydro, solar & wind); Smart Grids (Renewal Energy); Energy Management; Virtual (Smart); Instrumentation Systems
Mr. Herman Kunsei
Lecturer
Academic Coordinator – Year 1; Academic Coordinator – Cisco; Industrial Training Coordinator; Thesis Projects Coordinator; Computer Lab Coordinator; Communications Systems Lab Coordinator
PG Cert. in Student-Centered Learning – PNGUoT; MPhil (Electrical Eng.) – UQ. Aust.; MEngSci. (Telecommunications) –UNSW, Aust.; PG Cert. in Scientific Comm – PNGUoT; B.Eng. Electrical (Communications) – PNGUoT
Communications Systems; Antennas and Propagation; Embedded Systems; Electronics and Circuits; Computer; Architecture & Interfacing; Computer Communication; Data Communications/Networks
Adaptive Array Antenna Systems for 5G and 6G Networks ; Electromagnetic Health Hazard; Propagation Measurements for Wireless Systems; Computer Network Security; Reliability in Networks; Data Security
Mr. David Chen
Lecturer
Academic Coordinator – Huawei; Coordinator Field Visits; Coordinator Industrial Projects; Coordinator Minor Projects;
B. CompSci – VUW New Zealand; M. IT – QUT Australia; Grad Dip. Info. Mng – CQU Australia
Object Oriented Programming; Introduction to Programming; Computer Organization; Computer Communication; Data Communication
Big Data Processing; Compiler Design; Internet of Things; Wireless Networking and Signal; Processing; Hardware Design; Data and Network Security; Business Process Modelling; Knowledge Management; E-Learning
Mr. James Dugumari
Lecturer
Academic Coordinator – City & Guilds;
M. Eng. VUT, Australia
B. Eng. Electrical (Comm.) – PNGUoT
Electronics and Circuits; Computer Architecture & Interfacing; Computer Communication; Data Communications/ Networks
Mr. Joshua Yuanko
Lecturer
Academic Coordinator – Year 3; Coordinator Mentor Program; Electronics & Instrumentation Lab Coordinator; Power Electronics Lab Coordinator
M. Phil. – Elect. Eng. – PNGUoT; B. Eng. Electrical (Power.) – PNGUoT
Power Electronics; Electrical Measurement and Instrumentation; Applied Analogue Electronics; Digital Electronics and Logic Systems; Applied Mathematics for Electrical Engineers
Optimization and Auto Scheduling Algorithms; Power Flow Control and Automatic Topology Reconfiguration; Power Systems Static and Dynamic Reliability; Grid Connected PV Plant Design and Modeling; Instrumentation and Microcontroller electronics.
Mr. Mathew Pua
Seasoned Academic
Phil. (Elect. Engl) – PNGUoT; B. Eng. Electrical (Power) – PNGUoT
Assisting in Control Engineering; Instrumentation Systems & Process Control; Power Electronics
Advance frequency Control system in PV-Grid Integrated System; Induction Motor Fault Diagnosis using PLC & SCADA; Controlling of Auto Power Supply from Mains, Solar, Inverter and Generator to make sure no break power
Mr. Isiah Koldai
Seasoned Academic
M. Phil. (Elect. Eng) – PNGUoT; B. Eng. (Power) – PNGUoT
Electric Machines; Power Systems – Power System Analysis, Power Electronics and Machines
Wind Energy Design; Photovoltaic Systems Design; Micro/Mini-Hydro Electric Power Design; Transmission/Distribution Line Design
Mr. Benjamin Tigom
Seasoned Academic
B. Eng. Elect. (Comms); Engineering Computation & 2. Computer Architecture – Network Security and ManagementPNGUOT – Graduate Assistantship Program (GAP)
Engineering Computation; Computer Architecture – Network Security and Management
Mobile and Satellite Communication; Computer Networks; Computer Architecture & Interfacing
Technical Staff
Ms. Rhonda Karato
Acting Laboratory Manager
B. Sci. Applied Physics with Instrumentation & Electronics- PNGUOT
Electronics ; PLC programming; Communication; Test & repair electronics /electrical circuit
Networking & computing; Renewable energy; Process instrumentation & Control Electronics
Mr. Charlie Pek
PTO Computing (ICT)
B. Sci. Maths & Computer Science – UPNG
Networking & Computer systems (hardware & software) installation, repair, configuration & implementation
Computer software development (programming) in 3G Computer languages
Mr. Elias Mandawali
PTO Communications
B. Eng. Electrical ( Comm. – PNGUot; Dip. Elect. Eng. Comm. – PNGUot
Electronic Devices Theory & Applications; Telecommunication Transmission Systems; Satellite communications and applications; Antenna and Radio Wave Propagations; Computer communications and Networking; IP Nodes Core and Aggregate Networks Implementations.
Research 5G Systems and Services; IP Nodes implementations; Core Backbone Telecommunication Network and Applications; Transmission systems; City and town fiber networks implementation; Remote satellite systems for internet services.
Mr. Louis Kevin
STO Computing (ICT)
DIP. Computer Technology – DBTI; CCNA Discovery – Networking for Home & Small Business; B. Business in IT (Studying);
LAN/WAN Implementation & Management; Windows Server Administration (Active Directory); PC Repair – Hardware/Software;
Windows Server Management; Enterprise Network Design, Implementation & Administration; Network Security/Data Security; Cyber Security; Wireless Technologies; Data Centre Technologies; Programmable Logic Controllers
Mr. Sylvester Nauot
STO Power
B. Eng. Electrical (Power) – PNG UoT; Cert. Electronic Trouble-shooting & Maintenance – PNG UoT; Cert. IFP – Energy Transition, Innovation towards Low Carbon Future; Technical Trade Cert. Electrical; Technology – Don Bosco Vanimo ; Technical Trade Cert. Information Technology – Don Bosco Vanimo
AutoCAD 2D & 3D design; L.V. Electrical Power Reticulation; Circuit & panel design/layout; Electrical troubleshooting, maintenance & installations
Electrical Power Systems Design; Smart Grid Technology; Renewable Energy
Mr. Lolong Bonner
STO Research & Training
Eng. (Elect – Com), PNGUoT
Dip. Elect., PNGUoT
Installation, repair & maintenance of electronic equipment & systems: Business & Office Equipment, Domestic Appliances, Audio/Video equipment & systems.
Electronic Instrumentation – analog & digital.
Satellite ground station & terrestrial communication equipment & systems.
Renewable energy resources and technology-energy harvesters, Sensors/Transducers, Neural/smart control of industrial processes-plcs, robotics & mechatronics.
Mr. Vincent Kondo
TO Communications
Department OHS Officer
DIP. Telecom Systems-City & Guilds of London Institute; DIP. Telecommunications, Telrad International – Israel; Tech.Cert in Telecom Systems-City & Guilds of London Institute; Tech.Cert in Telecom-Telikom Training College – Lae; Cert. Business Studies – PNGUoT
Telecommunication – Switching Network, Telecom-Maint, Instal/Repair-PBX/ext |Plant @ OHSE
Computing; Telecommunications; Electronics repair; Renewable Energy; Supply and Logistics/Inventory
Support Staff
Ms. Dorothy Sandruweh
Senior Secretary
DIP – Business Studies – Nat Polytech Inst ; P.E.T.T Stenography Cert – Rabaul Tech; P.E.T.T Basic secretarial Cert – Lae Tech College
Ms. Denillah Maisen
Accreditation Admin Assistant
B. Social & Religious Studies- Divine Word University
Ms. Queenie Onopiso
Admin and Procurement
Diploma – Business Studies – National Polytechnic Institute of PNG ; PETT Stenography – Goroka Business College; PETT Basic Secretarial – Goroka Business College
LAN/WAN Implementation & Management; Windows Server Administration (Active Directory); PC Repair – Hardware/Software;
Windows Server Management; Enterprise Network Design, Implementation & Administration; Network Security/Data Security; Cyber Security; Wireless Technologies; Data Centre Technologies; Programmable Logic Controllers
Mr. Byron Ambo
Artisan
All carpentry and joinery tasks within the School of Electrical & Communications Engineering.
Building and Joinery, Fabrication
