The Mechanical Engineering Department, as with other academic departments, comprised of teaching/research staff (academics – lecturers, instructors and researchers) and support staff (non-academics – administration, laboratory technicians, janitors, etc.)
Academics
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A/Prof. Kamalakanta Muduli
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Research/Teaching Areas.
Operations Management, Decision sciences, Machining,
Sustainable Development, Health Care, Waste Management, and Ergonomics.
Click to view full profile or follow the link below to ORCID/Scopus/Google Scholar/ResearchGate.
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Dr. Jack Khallahle
DEPUTY HEAD OF SCHOOL
Research/Teaching Areas.
Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics in Multiphase Flow & Turbulence Modelling, Thermodynamics, Thermal
Power Systems, Heat Transfer, Engineering Economics,
Engineering Noise Control and Machine Design.
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Prof. Nicholas Lambrache
PROFESSOR
Research/Teaching Areas:
3D Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Modeling, Robotics, Mechatronics, Materials Science, Experimental Engineering.
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A/Prof. Aezeden Mohamed
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Research/Teaching Areas.
Corrosion Engineering, Machine Design, Non-Destructive Technologies, Biomedical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Materials and Manufacturing processing. Engineering Education.
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Dr. Shoeb Syed
SENIOR LECTURER & DEAN OF ENGINEERING FACULTY
Research/Teaching Areas.
Numerical Modeling, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer, Combustion, Fluid-Structure Interaction, Turbulence, 2 or 4 Stroke Reciprocating Engines, Renewable Energy.
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Dr. Bikash Ranjan Moharana
SENIOR LECTURER
Research/Teaching Areas.
Welding, Mechanical and metallurgical analysis, Process Optimization, Advanced Machining Processes, and Sustainable Manufacturing Technology.
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A/Prof. Albert Ude
VISITING ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Research/Teaching Areas:
Teaching interest: Theory of Machines, Manufacturing Processes & Technology, Material Science & Engineering, Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering & Ergonomics, Research Methods, Design of Machine Elements, Composites Technology
Research interest: Sustainable Materials, Bio-composite, Solid Waste Management, Machine Design and Renewable Energy
Click on the link below to view full profile on Google Scholars and ORCID.
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Mr. Brian Ndrelan
SENIOR TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR
Research/Teaching Areas:
Renewable energy – Solar, Tidal, and Wind. Failure of Components and Systems in Alluvial Mining Engineering, Experimental Engineering, and Operations Management
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Dr. Steve Korakan Ales
SENIOR LECTURER
Research/Teaching Areas:
Materials Science & Engineering: Friction Stir Welding (FSW) Al-Al and Al-high Temperature Alloys; Smart Materials and other Alloys, Design, and Manufacturing; Production of Fiber-reinforced Polymer Composites, Renewable Energy – Geothermal, Bio, Wind, and Solar – and Energy Policy.
Technical Support
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Mr. Paul Kuri
LABORATORY MANAGER
Educational Credentials:
- Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Candidate
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, PNG University of Technology
Specializations:
- Lab Manager
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Mr. Peter Kami
PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL OFFICER
Specializations:
- Workshop Manager
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Mr. John Kamit
Engineer III
Educational Credentials:
- Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Candidate
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, PNG University of Technology
Specializations:
- Engineering Support
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Mr. Emil Miles Kasir
SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER
Specializations:
- Thermal Engines
- Jet Engines
- Thermal Power Plants
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Mr. Jackson Dirua
SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER
Educational Credentials:
- Bachelor of Science in Physics, University of PNG, Port Moresby
Specializations:
- ICT
- Computing
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Mr. Zacheus Kamuai
TECHNICAL OFFICER II
Educational Credentials:
- TBA
Specializations:
- CNC
- Metal Cutting Machinery and Tools
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Mr. Michael Peruka
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT II
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Mr. Paul Sahumlal
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT II
Admin Support
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Ms. Geraldine Kapipi
SENIOR SECRETARY
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Ms. Dorothy Ilo
SECRETRAY
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Mr. James Aimaveto
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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Mr. Pius Gual
JANITOR
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Mr. Naemon Talaso
JANITOR
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