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HAPPY 20TH ANNIVERSARY
CHRIST'S UNIVERSITY IN PACIFIC
(2004 - 2024)

School of Computer Science

Welcome to the School of Computer Science

The information provided on this Website regarding student progression specific to the following programmes:

  • Certificate (L4 & L5), Diploma (L5), Advanced Diploma (L6) in Computer Services, Networking, and Cybersecurity
  • Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences - B.CIS. (L7)
  • Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma - PG.Cert. & PG.Dip. (L8)
  • Master of Forensic Information Technology - M.FIT. (L9)
  • Master of Cyber Security - M.CS. (L9)
  • Master of Philosophy - M.Phil. (L9)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - P.hD. (L10)

 

Welcome to Christ’s University in Pacific, (CUP), School of Computer Science.  To prepare you for a successful and fulfilling career, we offer a range of courses for both under-graduate and post-graduate programmes from hardware and software, information systems and networking and also security and digital forensics. We look forward to assisting you and providing many opportunities to enhance your future career.

As an IT and computing student, you are advised to use this handbook, along with other important information sources, for guidance in the under-graduate and post-graduate programme.  Official information sources include the Under-graduate and post-graduate Handbook, Student Manual, Class Schedule, and department academic advisors.  Regularly meeting with an academic advisor is a good way to stay informed.

With respect and sincere gratitude.

 

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (SOCS) STAFF

Dean of School - Computer Science: Dr. Paula Palavilala Latapu 

  • BSc (Computing Science and Information System) USP, Fiji
  • Diploma in Computer Science (TIHE)
  • PG.Dip.FIT (Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic IT) CUP, Nuk., Tonga  
  • MFIT Hons., (Master of Forensic Information Technology with Second Class Honours) CUP, Nuk.,Tonga  
  • P.hD. (Doctor of Philosophy in Cyber Security & Forensic IT) CUP, Nuk., Tonga  

 

Senior Lecturer: Dr William Liu

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Computing System, Auckland University, NZ
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Senior Lecturer: Professor Pavel Kromer

  • Ing (M,Sc), Computer Science, VSB-TU Ostrava, Czech Republic
  • PhD., Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, VSB-TU Ostrava, Czech Republic
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science, VSB-TU Ostrava, Czech Republic

 

Lecturer: Mrs Malia Sio

  • Bachelor of Education & Computer Science, 
  • Postgrad Diploma IT, 
  • Master of Education and Master of Public Policy specialised in International Policy,
  • Master of Arts, USP, Fiji

Lecturer: Mr Matangi To’aho

  • Certificate and Diploma in Computer Science, TIHE
  • Diploma in Education, TIOE
  • Bachelor in Computing System, Unitec Institute of Technology, NZ

 

Visiting Lecturer: Professor Vimal Kumar

  • Head of the Waikato University Cyber Security Lab (CROW) and a member of the Institute for Security and Crime Science. 
  • Research interests are broadly in the areas of Cybersecurity, Wireless sensors networks and Internet of Things. 
  • Current research projects and publications can be found on the research page.

 

Visiting Lecturer: Dr. Jeffrey Garae

  • B.Sc., Comp.Sci. & Information Systems, USP, Suva, Fiji
  • PG.Dip., Comp. Science, Waikato University, Hamilton, NZ
  • M.CS., Cyber Security, Waikato Uni., Hamilton, NZ
  • Ph.D., Cyber Security, Waikato Uni., Hamilton, NZ

Professor Pavel Kromer

Dean

Dr. Paula Latapu

Head of School

Dr. George Maeakafa

Research Manager

Dr. William Liu

Visiting Professor

Dr. Vimal Kumar

Visiting Professor

Matangi Toaho

IT Manager & Senior Lecturer

Malia Sio

Assistant Lecturer

Loseti Mahe

Assistant Lecturer

Kesomi 'Ale

Tutor

Kaloni Kakaufaka'atu'i

Secretary