Overview
The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) is the science and technology hub of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). It offers courses in the pure sciences, technology, TVET, and engineering. The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) is transitioned from the former School of Technology and Maritime Studies with the inclusion of the sciences, computing, and mathematics as the new School within its structure. The Faculty is comprised of three schools. The three schools are:
1. School of Science
2. School of Built Environment
3. School of Transportation
The School of Science has five departments with five bachelor courses/programs currently being developed. The departments are biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics and computer science. The courses/programs are the Bachelor of Science majoring in biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics and computer science. The former Institute of Technology and Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Studies now form the School of Built Environment and the School of Transportation. The departments under the School of Built Environment are civil engineering and surveying, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering and building and construction. The School of Transportation has the maritime academy and the department of automotive engineering.
The Faculty of Science and Technology is hosted on three campuses of the SINU. The School of Science is located at Panatina campus and the School of Built Environment is located at Kukum campus. While the School of Transportationβs Maritime Academy is located at Ranadi campus and the School of Transportationβs Automotive Engineering department is located at Kukum campus.
Dean of the Faculty
Dr Clyde Puilingi
Dr. Clyde Gorapava Puilingi is the newly appointed Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). Originally from the Western Province, he brings more than ten years of experience in higher education, research, and academic leadership.
He previously served at Pacific Adventist University in Papua New Guinea as Senior Lecturer, Assistant/Associate Dean, and Acting Dean of the School of Science and Technology, where he led major projects, supervised students, and established strong research collaborations. At SINU, Dr. Puilingi has served as Head of the School of Sciences and Assistant Professor in Chemistry, contributing significantly to teaching, research, and institutional development.
Dr. Puilingi holds a PhD in Chemistry from Tohoku University, Japan, and has published widely in international journals.
As Dean, he is responsible for overseeing academic programs, fostering research and innovation, strengthening student and industry engagement, and driving the continued growth of the faculty.
Outside academia, he is passionate about community outreach, mentoring young scientists, and engaging in various leisure activities.