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MPhil and PhD Supervisors

The Academy for the Performing Arts

Research Areas

  • Cultural Representation and Media Studies
  • Technology and Innovation in the Arts
  • Performance Studies and Musicology
  • Health, Dance, and Rehabilitation
  • Ethnomusicology and Cultural Heritage Preservation
  • Digital Economy and Finance in the Arts

List of Supervisors

  1. Roger Henry, Associate Professor of Music (Choral Studies)
  2. Nancy Herrera, Associate Professor in Practice
  3. Martin Raymond, Associate Professor in Practice
  4. Caitlyn Kamminga, Associate Professor of Music (Double Bass)
  5. Leon Edwards, Professor in Practice
  6. Paulette Alfred Guy-James, Assistant Professor
  7. Michael Cherrie, Assistant Professor
  8. Simon Browne, Assistant Professor of Music (Violin & Viola)
  9. Aidan Chamberlain, Assistant Professor of Music (Trombone)
  10. Anthony Woodroffe, Assistant Professor
  11. La Shaun Prescott, Assistant Professor of Dance (Modern & Contemporary)
  12. Mia Gormandy, Assistant Professor Music (Pan)
  13. Seion Gomez, Assistant Professor
The Academy of Arts, Letters, Culture & Public Affairs

Research Areas

  • The impact of Carnival in History / the impact of historical events on Carnival
  • Carnival Socio-politics (race, gender, class, etc. issues in Carnival)
  • Carnival Socio-economics (Carnival as industry)
  • Carnival’s impact on Culture and Cultural impacts on Carnival (Carnival as trope / as a reflection of cultural movements)
  • Carnival as ritual

List of Supervisors

  1. Hollis Liverpool, Senior Academic Fellow
  2. Kela Francis, Assistant Professor
  3. Josephine Torrel, Assistant Professor
Aviation Institute

Research Areas

  • Aviation Engineering and Sustainability
  • Control Systems and Robotics in Aerospace
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Aerospace Technologies
  • Human Factors and Training in Aviation
  • Biomedical Engineering and Prosthetics

List of Supervisors

  1. Kelvin Loutan Jr, Assistant Professor
Health Science & Health Administration

Research Areas

  • Health Management
    • Health Sector Management
    • Health Sector Quality Management
    • Procurement Management
    • Disaster Management
    • Human Resources for Health
  • Health Leadership
    • Health Governance
    • Health Sector Policy and Reform

List of Supervisors

  1. Karen Pierre, Assistant Professor
  2. Samantha Glasgow, Assistant Professor
Biosciences, Agriculture and Food Technology

Research Areas

  • Agricultural Studies
  • Animal Science
  • Crop Science
  • Food Science and Technology
  • Soil Science
  • Biotechnology

List of Supervisors

  1. Marlon Knights, Professor, BAFT
  2. Puran Bridgemohan, Professor, BAFT
  3. Marcus Ramdwar, Associate Professor, BAFT
  4. Nicole Ramlachan, Associate Professor, Bio Technology
  5. Andell Edwards, Assistant Professor, BAFT
  6. Reeza Ramgattie, Assistant Professor, BAFT
Caribbean Academy of Fashion and Design

Research Areas

  • Investigating the Impact of Digital Marketing on the Success of Fashion Entrepreneurs in Trinidad and Tobago.
  • A Comparative Study of Colour Symbolism and Sensory Experience in Fashion Design.
  • Exploring Fundamental Concepts that Shape Visual Language in Basic Design.
  • Developing a Sustainable Natural Dye Industry in the Caribbean: Opportunities and Challenges.
  • Exploring Alternative Fibre Science for Sustainable Innovation in the Clothing Industry.

List of Supervisors

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Centre for Education Programmes

Research Areas

  • Teaching and Learning; Curriculum; Teacher Education
  • Educational Pedagogy and Methodologies
  • Educational Philosophy and Theories
  • Social Impact and Education
  • Innovations in Education
  • Educational Administration and Policy
  • Foundational Education and Early Childhood Development
  • Support Systems in Education

List of Supervisors

  1. Judy Rocke, Associate Professor
  2. Iris Hewitt-Bradshaw, Associate Professor
  3. W. Marc Jackman, Associate Professor
  4. Barbara Constance, Assistant Professor
  5. Catherine Ali, Assistant Professor
  6. Roland Birbal, Assistant Professor
  7. Clare Bowen-O'Connor, Assistant Professor, Science
  8. Cynthia Celestin, Assistant Professor
  9. Keisha Evans-Dixon, Assistant Professor
  10. Trevor Garcia, Assistant Professor
  11. Rouven Govia, Assistant Professor
  12. Shaheeda Hosein, Assistant Professor
  13. Lenisa Joseph, Assistant Professor
  14. Adita Maharaj, Assistant Professor
  15. William Mollineau, Assistant Professor
  16. Margaret Nakhid-Chatoor, Assistant Professor
  17. Mala Ramdass, Assistant Professor
  18. Leesha Roberts, Assistant Professor
  19. Nicha Selvon-Ramkissoon, Assistant Professor
  20. Gerard Simonette, Assistant Professor
  21. Melisse Thomas-Bailey Ellis, Assistant Professor
  22. Joseph Valley, Assistant Professor, Educational Techn. and Instr. Design
  23. Desrian Wilson, Assistant Professor
  24. Nadia Laptiste-Francis, Assistant Professor (Special Needs)
Centre for Information and Communication Technology (CICT)

Research Areas

  • Software Engineering
  • Data analytics
  • Artificial intelligence and Machine learning
  • Fintech and blockchain
  • Network and web security
  • Data security and privacy
  • Cybersecurity management

List of Supervisors

  1. Laurice Phillips, Assistant Professor
  2. Yufei Wu, Professor
Centre for Kinesiology, Physical Education and Sport

Research Areas

  • Physical Education
  • Kinesiology
  • Sport Psychology
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sport for Development
  • Sport Management
  • Care and Prevention of Injury

List of Supervisors

  1. Kerry Dollaway, Assistant Professor
  2. Marlon Melville, Assistant Professor
  3. Joel Paul, Assistant Professor
  4. Ato Rockcliffe, Assistant Professor
  5. Karen Lawrence-Ince, Assistant Professor, Sport Education
  6. Candice Thomas, Assistant Professor – Exercise Science
Centre for Maritime and Ocean Studies (Maritime Studies)

Research Areas

  • Maritime Safety, Security, and Risk Management
  • Marine Environmental Sustainability and Climate Adaptation
  • Maritime Law, Policy, and Governance
  • Maritime Logistics, Supply Chain, and Economics
  • Port and Harbor Operations and Innovation
  • Seafarer Welfare, Training, and Education
  • Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Practices

List of Supervisors

  1. Natalie Persadie, Associate Professor
  2. Adrian Beharry, Assistant Professor in Practice
Centre for Maritime and Ocean Studies (Marine Sciences)

Research Areas

  • Marine Law, Policy, and Governance
  • Marine Ecology, Conservation, and Biodiversity
  • Climate Change and Marine Environments
  • Marine Resources and Sustainable Development
  • Marine Environmental Health and Pollution
  • Marine Science and Technology
  • Coastal Zone Management and Ecosystem Services
  • Marine Archaeology and Heritage

List of Supervisors

  1. Reia Guppy, Associate Professor
  2. Arthur Potts, Associate Professor
  3. Samantha Chadee, Assistant Professor
  4. Amalia Hosein, Assistant Professor
  5. Aaron Balgobin, Assistant Professor
  6. Deanesh Ramsewak, Assistant Professor in Practice
Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Entrepreneurship Unit. Merged: CAE, Mechanical & Design and Manufacturing

Research Areas

  • Entrepreneurship and Commercial Studies
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechatronics
  • Sustainable Manufacturing and Circular Economy
  • Additive Materials and Additive Manufacturing
  • Supply Chain and Logistics Optimisation
  • Smart Manufacturing
  • Technology Driven Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
  • Energy Efficiency in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems

List of Supervisors

  1. Nadine Sangster, Associate Professor
  2. Derrick Balladin, Associate Professor
  3. Jorrel Bisnath, Assistant Professor
  4. Aatma Maharajh, Assistant Professor
  5. Aneil Ramkhalawan, Assistant Professor
Foundations and Prior Learnings

Research Areas

  • Cultural Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Environmental Studies
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Energy Studies
  • Sustainable Engineering
  • Renewable Energy

List of Supervisors

  1. Edward Cumberbatch, Assistant Professor
  2. Azeena Ali, Assistant Professor
  3. Patrice Piggot-Cumberbatch, Assistant Professor
  4. Norris Sookoo, Assistant Professor
  5. Sharon Syriac, Assistant Professor
Institute of Criminology and Public Safety

Research Areas

  • Criminal Behavior and Psychological Factors
  • Crime Prevention and Policing
  • Victimization and Violence
  • Criminal Justice System and Policy Reform
  • Social and Cultural Influences on Crime
  • Gang Activity and Recidivism

List of Supervisors

  1. Linda Mohammed, Assistant Professor
  2. Natasha Dass-Mahabir, Assistant Professor
  3. Casandra Harry, Assistant Professor
Energy Systems Engineering

Research Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Sustainable Engineering
  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • Sustainable Energy Policy and Economics
  • Hybrid Energy Systems
  • Hydrogen Energy Systems
  • Environmental Impact of Energy Systems

List of Supervisors

  1. David Alexander, Professor
  2. Edward Bahaw, Assistant Professor
  3. Neal Alleyne, Adjunct Faculty
Process Engineering

Research Areas

  • Sustainable and Green Process Engineering
  • Process Optimization and Intensification
  • Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology
  • Bioprocess and Environmental Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, and Waste Management
  • Data-Driven Engineering and Artificial Intelligence
  • Separation and Energy Technologies

List of Supervisors

  1. Rean Maharaj, Professor
  2. Donnie Boodlal, Professor
  3. Ejae John, Associate Professor
  4. Nazim Mohamed, Associate Professor
  5. Marian Watson, Associate Professor
  6. Chantal Mohammed, Assistant Professor
  7. Varma Rambaran, Associate Professor
  8. Dillon Ramsook, Assistant Professor
Project Management & Civil Infrastructure Systems

Research Areas

  • Structural Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Water Resource Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Construction Engineering and Management
  • Geomatics Engineering
  • Advanced Construction Material

List of Supervisors

  1. Amarnath Chinchamee, Assistant Professor
  2. Beverly Chittoo, Assistant Professor
  3. Clint Sutherland, Associate Professor
  4. Daniel White, Associate Professor
  5. Navin Ramroop, Assistant Professor
Utilities and Sustainable Engineering

Research Areas

  • Energy Systems Optimization and Sustainability
  • Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Innovations
  • Sustainable Process Engineering and Water Treatment
  • Waste/Landfill to Gas to Energy
  • Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, and Innovation
  • Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technology Integration
  • Renewable Energy

List of Supervisors

  1. Adel Elgammal, Professor
  2. Solange Kelly, Associate Professor
  3. Curtis Boodoo, Assistant Professor
  4. Denver Cheddie, Associate Professor
  5. Sharaaz Hosein, Assistant Professor
  6. Miguel Jagessar, Assistant Professor
  7. John Joseph, Assistant Professor
  8. Tagore Ramlal, Assistant Professor