University of Papua New Guinea · School of Natural & Physical Sciences

About · Our Team

Meet the people who help move SRIS forward.

SRIS is supported by students and staff who guide the society, organise activities, connect disciplines and create opportunities for practical learning, research and collaboration across the university community.

Patronage

Guidance and institutional support

2026 SRIS Matron, Dr. Caroline Mera

Matron

Dr. Caroline Mera

Lecturer in Biological Sciences

School of Natural and Physical Sciences - Biology

“Education becomes more powerful when students are encouraged to investigate, collaborate and create.”
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Executive

Student leadership

2026 SRIS Male Vice-president, Nele JESSY

Male Vice-President

Nele JESSY

Bachelor of Science – Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science

2026 SRIS Female Vice-President, Wendy KIELE

Female Vice-President

Wendy KIELE

Bachelor of Science – Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science

2026 SRIS Treasurer, John TOM

Treasurer

John TOM

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Statistics & Computer Science

Working groups

Committees

2026 SRIS Fundraising Committee, Julie ASEMIABA

Fundraising

Julie ASEMIABA

Committee Member

Bachelor of Science – Chemistry

2026 SRIS Fundraising Committee, Shaniel WARAVI

Fundraising

Shaniel WARAVI

Committee Member

Bachelor of Science – Chemistry

2026 Fundraising Committee, Piyand GIGMAI.

Fundraising

Piyand GIGMAI

Committee Member

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

2026 SRIS Fundraising Committee, Sandy GEORGE.

Fundraising

Sandy GEORGE

Committee Member

Bachelor of Science – Chemistry

2024 SRIS Events Committee, Bonnie Enosh AMOF

Events

Bonnie Enosh AMOF

Committee Member

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science

2024 SRIS Events Committee, Jualina BAE

Events

Jualina BAE

Committee Member

Bachelor of Science - Earth Sciences

2026 SRIS Events Committee, Vencilla PAYA

Events

Vencilla PAYA

Discipline Coordinator

Bachelor of Science – Environmental Science & Sustainable Development

2026 SRIS Events Committee, Anna VELE

Events

Anna VELE

Committee Member

Bachelor of Science – Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

2026 SRIS Events Coordinator, Esther BARE.

Events

Esther BARE

Committee Member

Bachelor of Science – Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Where SRIS began

Founders & Pioneer Executives

Ipipa'e Arinaso Balome

President

Ipipa'e Arinaso Balome

Founder

Physics

“Science has the power to transform our nation. By empowering students with research skills and innovative thinking, we can build a brighter future for Papua New Guinea.”
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SRIS Co-Founder, Jessy Apenda

Male Vice-President

Jessy Apenda

Professional Member

Physics

“True innovation happens when brilliant minds come together. Our mission is to create that collaborative space where students can transform ideas into impactful solutions.”
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Leadership archive

Previous leadership

SRIS leadership changes over time, but each team contributes to the growth of the society. Explore previous student leaders, representatives and coordinators who have helped shape SRIS across earlier terms.

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