The University of Trinidad and Tobago - Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Entrepreneurship

Law, Policy and Sustainability

Introduction

Law, policy and sustainability provide the core of this group’s research activity. Policy are governmental statements of intent, while law sets out the legal and institutional framework to make policy binding and help government achieve its aims. The work of this group explores existing legal and institutional frameworks in various areas including manufacturing; environment; renewable and alternative energy; education; entrepreneurship/business; and equality, diversity and inclusion and makes recommendations for improvements to the frameworks. Research is also conducted to suggest areas that may benefit from the creation of relevant legal and institutional frameworks in emerging areas of interest, such as renewable and alternative energy.
In the area of sustainability, research is centred on sustainable manufacturing; environmental sustainability; and lean manufacturing. Much of the research is geared towards improving operational efficiencies and, consequently, profit margins through company-specific case studies. The inclusion of cost-benefit analyses have proven quite useful to management in their decision-making process.
While the work of this group largely focuses on the softer sciences, the research conducted is interdisciplinary and collaborative in nature. All research is carried out in relation to Trinidad and Tobago. Comparative analyses are also often carried out with respect to the countries of the wider English-speaking Caribbean. The group is open to any other related areas of research, once their central focus is law, policy or sustainability.

Group Members and Project Listing

Current students and project titles

Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy

Richard Solomon: Behavioural styles and work ethic in the workforce of Trinidad and Tobago
Dhanash Ramdath: Organizational Ambidexterity: The role of the Top Management Team (TMT) in less developed countries.
Junior Francois: Policy review and technological considerations of renewable energy in the Caribbean
Kim Herbert: Entrepreneurship Projects and Student Academic Performance
Sasha Norbert: The use of Environmental Indicators to assist with Sustainable Development
Al Salandy: A Framework for Workplace Policies on Cannabis in Trinidad and Tobago

Master of Science in Innovation, Manufacturing Management and Entrepreneurship

2020/21

Richard Farrell: Lean Manufacturing in the Food Processing Industry
Camille Patrick: Laws and Policies which Govern Stakeholder Relationships of The Business Community
Garnet Hume: An investigation of Pre-COVID-19 Risk Management and Disaster Planning Strategies by local manufacturing companies

Bachelor of Applied Science in Manufacturing and Design Engineering

Kristoff Ayers: Investigation into the feasibility of adopting alternative plastic and glass recycling methods within Trinidad and Tobago in an effort to manufacture a composite product out of recyclable plastic and glass waste materials
Amit Persad: COVID-19 and its impact on the local manufacturing sector: Carib Glass Works
Christopher Harrison: COVID-19 and its impact on the local manufacturing sector: Carib Brewery
Mackayla Toppie: COVID-19 and its impact on the local manufacturing sector

Past Students and project titles

Master of Science in Innovation, Manufacturing Management and Entrepreneurship

2019/20

Dexter Bruce: The Cultural issues Associated in Implementing Lean Manufacturing Principles (A case study of Carib Brewery)

2018/19

Kristal Williams: Sustainable Manufacturing in the Food Industry in Trinidad and Tobago: A Comparative Case Study among Companies
Adesh Bhagaloo: Sustainable Manufacturing in the production of steel structures for the construction industry in Trinidad and Tobago: A Case Study of Universal Structures Limited

2017/18

Reshma Seelochan: Exploring the Relationship between Entrepreneurship and Unemployment levels in Trinidad and Tobago: An Analysis of the Garment and Footwear Retail Sub-sector for the period 2005 – 2015
Patrice Buchan: Motivational Practices: A Case Study of Compensation and the impacts on motivation and employee satisfaction within the Manufacturing Industry, Food and Beverage Sector of Trinidad and Tobago
Anika Calliste: A study on female entrepreneurship, what motivates self-employment and its impact on the home and family life in Trinidad and Tobago.
Kerleen Packette: Examining Lean Office Practices: A case study on The Aviation Department, University of Trinidad and Tobago
Gerard O’Brien: Lean Manufacturing Practices: A Case Study of Nestlé Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Junior Ramtahal: Lean Manufacturing Practices in Trinidad and Tobago: A Case Study of ABEL Block Factory
Marvin Thomas: Lean Manufacturing Practices in Trinidad and Tobago: A Case Study of Carib Brewery
Jordan Eccles: A Comparison of Maintenance Strategy in the Energy Sector vs Best Practice
Adrian Ali: Lean Manufacturing Practices in Trinidad and Tobago: A Case Study of Amcor Rigid Plastics Trincity Limited

2016/17

Rosanna Haspoodeen: The Legal and Institutional Framework for Implementing Renewable Energy in Trinidad and Tobago as a Supplement to Fossil-Fuel-Generated Electricity
Shinelle Smith: Entrepreneurship as a means to sustainable tourism development: A case of Tobago’s hotel industry
Yokymma Bethelmy: Entrepreneurial success in Trinidad and Tobago: Does gender matter?

2011/12

Talia Dass: A comparative analysis of female entrepreneurs in Trinidad and Tobago: Exploring their motives and challenges
Kerry Pantin: To Design, Build, and Testing a Solar Powered Security System

2010/11

Nalini Ramkissoon: The Feasibility of the Implementation of Solar Water Heaters for Commercial use in Tourism Sector Trinidad
Ishmael Camejo: A Critical Examination of Government’s CNG Policy: Trinidad and Tobago
Denezia Claxton: Reducing carbon foot print through the use of renewable energy
Laura Deyalsingh: The role of local universities in improving the innovation performance of Trinidad and Tobago firms

Bachelor of Applied Science in Manufacturing and Design Engineering

Gerard O’Brien: Lean Manufacturing Practices: A Case Study of Nestlé Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Junior Ramtahal: Lean Manufacturing Practices in Trinidad and Tobago: A Case Study of ABEL Block Factory
Marvin Thomas: Lean Manufacturing Practices in Trinidad and Tobago: A Case Study of Carib Brewery
Jordan Eccles: A Comparison of Maintenance Strategy in the Energy Sector vs Best Practice
Adrian Ali: Lean Manufacturing Practices in Trinidad and Tobago: A Case Study of Amcor Rigid Plastics Trincity Limited
Kerry Pantin: To Design, Build, and Testing a Solar Powered Security System