Our Staff
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

A/Prof. Kamalakanta Muduli
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Research/Teaching Areas.
Operations Management, Decision sciences, Machining,
Sustainable Development, Health Care, Waste Management, and Ergonomics.
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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.

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.

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.

Dr. Bikash Ranjan Moharana
SENIOR LECTURER
Research/Teaching Areas.
Welding, Mechanical and metallurgical analysis, Process Optimization, Advanced Machining Processes, and Sustainable Manufacturing Technology.

Dr. Khazar Hayat
SENIOR LECTURER
Research/Teaching Areas
Mechanical Design
Composite Structures
Multiscale Analysis
Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
Renewable Energy Technologies

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.

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
Technical Support

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

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

Mr. Emil Miles Kasir
SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER
Specializations:
- Thermal Engines
- Jet Engines
- Thermal Power Plants

Mr. Jackson Dirua
SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER
Educational Credentials:
- Bachelor of Science in Physics, University of PNG, Port Moresby
Specializations:
- ICT
- Computing

Mr. Well Khallahle
LAB ASSISTANT/TUTOR
Educational Credentials:
- Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, PNGUoT
Specializations:
- Computer Aided Design
- Engineering Modelling
- Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS)

Mr. Zacheus Kamuai
TECHNICAL OFFICER II
Educational Credentials:
- TBA
Specializations:
- CNC
- Metal Cutting Machinery and Tools

Mr. Michael Peruka
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT II

Mr. Paul Sahumlal
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT II
Admin Support

Ms. Geraldine Kapipi
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Ms. Dorothy Ilo
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Mr. James Aimaveto
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Mr. Pius Gual
JANITOR

Mr. Naemon Talaso
JANITOR

Mr. Fidelis
STOREMAN
Campus News/Updates

Laboratory Manager
Laboratory Manager The Papua New Guinea University of Technology (Unitech) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Laboratory Manager – School of Civil Engineering. Primary Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Head of School – Civil Engineering, the Laboratory Manager will play a crucial leadership role

Financial Accountant
Financial Accountant Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position within the University: DEPARTMENT OF OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING (DODL) – Financial Accountant The successful candidate will be responsible for the production of the department’s financial reports and fulfilling other obligations such as tax and statutory reporting

Sphere
Sphere Presenter: Professor Hasan GumralDate: 07 May 2025Summary:Prof. Gumral led a seminar on the geometry and mathematical properties of spheres, integrating concepts from topology, physics, and higher-dimensional modeling.