Press Release
12 March 2026
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is proud to announce that Dr Trevor Chacha has been formally awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Mie University, a national university located in Tsu, Mie, Japan.
Dr Chacha is a specialist in Geospatial Science, a critical field that supports spatial planning, environmental monitoring, land-use analysis, climate resilience, and evidence-based resource management. His expertise strengthens national capacity in spatial analytics and contributes to data-driven decision-making, particularly in Small Island Developing States like the Solomon Islands.
Dr Chacha recently joined SINU as a Lecturer in the Faculty of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. His knowledge and skills align closely with the Universityโs priorities in natural resource management, forestry and agricultural systems, environmental assessment, and geospatial research and teaching.
Young academics such as Dr Chacha play a key role in driving institutional growth. They bring innovation, technical expertise, research energy, and global academic networks, enhancing SINUโs teaching, research output, and postgraduate supervision capacity.
On behalf of the University community, Associate Professor Eric Katovai, Vice Chancellor (Ag) and Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic, extends warm congratulations to Dr Chacha on this outstanding achievement. SINU looks forward to his continued contribution to academic excellence and research development.
Join us in congratulating Dr Trevor Chacha on this significant milestone.
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