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FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT
CONTACT PERSON
Prof Y
Jaufeerally-Fakim
Agricultural &
Food Science
Agricultural &
Food Science
Agricultural
Production &
Systems
Assoc Prof F
Driver
Agricultural &
Food Science
Food Safety
Food Control System
Nutritional Labeling
Postharvest Technology
Food Composition
Food and Health
Assoc Prof D
Goburdhun
Agricultural &
Food Science
Assoc Prof B
Lalljee
Prof S Facknath
DEPARTMENT
Agricultural &
Food Science
CONTACT PERSON
Assoc Prof D
Puchooa
Assoc Prof A
Ruggoo
Dr V Bhoyroo
Agricultural
Production &
Systems
Agricultural &
Food science
Agricultural &
Food Science
Agricultural &
Food Science
Dr J GovindenSoulange
Agricultural &
Food Science
Dr V RanghooSanmukhiya
Agricultural &
Food Science
Agricultural
Production &
Systems
Dr H Neetoo
Dr D RamfulBaboolall
Dr B Ramasawmy
DEPARTMENT
Agricultural &
Food Science
Agricultural &
Food Science
Agricultural
Production &
Systems
Agricultural
Production &
Systems
Agricultural Marketing
Agricultural Management or Agribusiness
Management
Food Security
Climate Change and Agriculture
(for MSc/MA by research only)
Mrs B Aumjaud
Mr N Boodia
Dr S J Santchurn
Agricultural
Production &
Systems
Processing of Plant and Animal Produce into ValueAdded Products: Processing Conditions, Changes in
Physical, Chemical and Microbiological
Characteristics during Processing.
Simultaneous Drying and Salting using Soaking in
Concentrated Solutions: Mass Transfer during the
Process, Combined Treatments
Fried Foods: Study of Oil Uptake and Water Loss
during Frying, Methods to Reduce Oil Content of
Fried Products, Modelling
Detection, Isolation, Biochemical and Molecular
Characterization of Food Pathogens in Local Foods
CONTACT PERSON
Mrs R BrizmohunGopaul
Mr M Chooneea
DEPARTMENT
Agricultural
Production &
Systems
Agricultural
Production &
Systems
Mr S Hardowar
CONTACT PERSON
Ms S Oogathoo
(on leave)
UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS
RESEARCH THEMES AND RESEARCH INTERESTS OF ACADEMIC STAFF
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
RESEARCH THEMES/ RESEARCH INTERESTS
CONTACT PERSON
ICT-Information Theory
Communication Systems: Network and Reliability
Intelligent/Computational Intelligent Systems: GA; Neural
Networks; Fuzzy and Immune Systems
Energy: Renewables; Management; Policies
Optimisation Techniques: Theory and Applications; MultiObjective Optimisation
Regulation: Frameworks; Utility, Communications
Higher Education: University Management; Quality; Examinations
Nanomaterials: Theory & Applications
Quantum Computing
Communication Theory
Source Coding, Channel Coding and Modulation
Network and Wireless Security
Telemedicine
Renewable Energy and Energy for Sustainable Development
Energy Efficient Buildings
Energy Management
Prof K M S Soyjaudah
Dr M A Hosany
Assoc Prof I
Jahmeerbacus
Dr Y Bissessur
Power Systems
Computational Intelligence
Optimization
Multimedia Communications
Iterative Decoding Systems for Communication Receivers
Energy Efficient Data Transmission Techniques
Networking and Security
Prof H C S Rughooputh
Dr R T F Ah King
Dr S Z Sayed Hassen
Dr T P Fowdur
Dr B Rajkumarsingh
Renewable Energy
Integration of Renewable Energy and Smart Grids
Energy Management and Energy Efficiency
Power Quality
Performance Analysis of Energy Systems
Dr V Bassoo
Dr S Goolaup
Assoc Prof H
Ramasawmy
Operations Research
Business Strategy Formulation and Auditing
Performance and Productivity Management
Benchmarking
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Total Quality Management
Energy Management
Energy Engineering
Energy & Environment
Applications of Thermodynamics and Thermal Sciences including
Steam Engineering
Energy Policy
Environmental Monitoring & Control with Emphasis on Energy
Issue
Sustainable Development with emphasis on Climate Change
Mitigation and Energy Issues
Mr H Shamachurn
Mrs Ramjug-Ballgobin
Mr V Oree
Mr Y Ramgolam
Metallurgy
Materials and Processes
Energy & Processing
Vibration Assisted Processing
Automation and Mechatronics Systems
Dr S Venkannah
Dr B Y R Surnam
Mr B Toolsy
Sustainable Manufacturing
Productivity and Performance Management
Total Quality Management
Decision Support Systems Modelling
Operations Management
Mr D Callychurn
Paper-yarn Technology
Natural Fibres and Composites
Wastewater Engineering
Environmental Engineering & Management
Environmental Impact Assessment
Dr V Seebaluck
Energy/Renewable Energy/Bio-Energy
Sugarcane Industry (Sugar, Electricity, Ethanol Production
Systems)
Energy & Sustainable Development
Energy-Environment-Economy-Development
Mrs V Dookhun
Dr G D Somaroo
Waste Management
Waste-to-Energy
Climate Change
Energy Engineering & Management
Energy & Waste Auditing
Renewable Energy Technologies
Dr K Amic
Mr J Chummun
Mr A K Ragen
Dr D Suroop
CONTACT PERSON
Mr A Mudhoo
Mrs P Jeetah
Prof T Ramjeawon
Urban Planning
Environmental Management
Physical Planning
Environmental Planning
Mrs Y BaguantMoonshiram
Structural Engineering
Structural Design
Mr S Nunkoo
Concrete
Engineering Materials
Construction Project Management
Mr A Cadersa
Surveying
Land Measurement
Boundary Disputes
Mr A Hasan Miyan
Ms R Rughooputh
Mr A Seeboo
Operating Systems
Distributed Systems
Multimedia
IPV6
Bioinformatics
Image Processing
Vision Systems
Human Computer Interaction
Bioinformatics
Computational Biology
Distributed Systems/Cloud Computing applied to Bioinformatics
Dr (Mrs) S Baichoo
Dr B Sonah
Caching Architectures
Multimedia Systems
CONTACT PERSON
Mr R Doomun
Mr S Rosun
Information retrieval
Data, Text and Web Mining
Business Intelligence
Intelligent Systems
E-Learning
Dr O Gukhool
E-Learning
Machine Learning
Computer Vision
Mr S Pudaruth
Dr M Y Chuttur
Software Engineering
Technology Enhanced Learning
Computer Networks
Ubiquitous Computing
Mobile and Wireless Computing
Enterprise Systems
Enterprise Application Integration
Context Awareness
Knowledge Management
Mr K Sungkur
Mr R Elaheebocus
Mr J Seetohul
Mrs Z Cadersaib
Mr S K Goorah
CONTACT PERSON
Mrs M HeenayeMamode Khan
Context-Awareness
Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing
Cloud Computing
Open Source Software
Distributed Systems
Wireless Sensor Networks
Mobile Ad-hoc Networks
Context Aware Computing
Ubiquitous Computing
Social Computing
Mobile Computing
Mobile Computing
Context Awareness
Software Engineering
Knowledge Management
Human-Computer Interaction
Web-related Technologies
Web Agents and Services
Bioinformatics
Web Technologies and Web 2.0
Mobile Communication
Telecommunication
Networks
Network Security
IPV6
Mrs S Armoogum
Mobile Computing
Web Technologies
Databases
Mr V Hurbungs
Software Engineering
Automated Software Engineering
Mobile Computing
Computer Networks
Mr L Nagowah
Mr P Appavoo
Mrs A Meetoo-Appavoo
Mr S Jaunbuccus
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CONTACT PERSON
Ms B A Gobin
Programming Languages
Computer Security and E-Learning
Mr S Sathan
Electrospinning
SME Development & Empowerment
Surface Chemistry of Polymers
Textile Composites
Tactile Communication
Design Theory & Concept for Fashion, Textiles and Interior
3-Dimensional Printing & Relief Surface Pattern
Assistive Clothing and Fabrics for Specific and Niche Market
Environmental Clothing, Bio Fashion and Recycling Materials
History of Design
Design Crafts
Dr N Kistamah
Mrs S Ramsamy-Iranah
Mr R Unmar
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Mrs A V Soocheta
UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS
RESEARCH THEMES AND RESEARCH INTERESTS OF ACADEMIC STAFF
Entrepreneurship
Small Business Management
SMEs
Gender Issues in Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Marketing
Political Economy
Tourism Policy and Planning
Sustainable Tourism
Citizens' Trust in Government
Tourism Economics
Quantitative Methods
Research Methodology
Business Excellence
Quality Management
Performance Management
Pay Determination in Organisation Human Capital
and Effectiveness
Employee Relations
Motivation and Effectiveness
Women Entrepreneurship
Human Resource Systems
Human Resource Practices
CONTACT PERSON
Dr M Gungaphul
Assoc Prof T D
Juwaheer
Assoc Prof A
Ramgutty-Wong
Dr A K Seebaluck
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Dr P Baguant
DEPARTMENT
Finance and
Accounting
Law
CONTACT PERSON
Assoc Prof J S
Matadeen
Assoc Prof R V
Sannassee
Financial Markets/Economics
International Trade, Finance and Investment
Tourism Economics
Public Finance
Development Economics
Stock Markets
Behavioural Finance
Assoc Prof B
Seetanah
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Assoc Prof R P
Gunputh
UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS
RESEARCH THEMES AND RESEARCH INTERESTS OF ACADEMIC STAFF
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT
Biosciences
Mangrove Ecosystem
Crustacean Taxonomy and Biodiversity
Aquaculture
Marine Invertebrate Zoology
Fish Biology and Ecology
CONTACT PERSON
Assoc Prof C Appadoo
Prof T Bahorun
(on leave)
Dr R Bhagooli
Biodiversity
Conservation Biology
Ecological Restoration
Ecology of Native Terrestrial Ecosystems
Invasive Alien Species Impact and Control
Biofuels
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Dr S Jawaheer
DEPARTMENT
Biosciences
Environmental Health
Nutrition and Health Sciences
Nutritional Biochemistry
Physiology
Bioinformatics
Dr N Taleb-Hossenkhan
Dr S D Dyall
Health Promotion
Tobacco Control Policies
Healthy Eating in the Community
Leisure-Time Physical Activity
HIV-AIDS Education
Dr A Bhaw-Luximon
Prof D Jhurry (on leave)
Dr P Caumul
Chemistry
Medicine
CONTACT PERSON
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Dr S Goorah
Dr L Dawonauth
DEPARTMENT
Chemistry
Organic Chemistry/Organometallic
Chemistry/Natural Product Chemistry
Forensic Chemistry
CONTACT PERSON
Assoc Prof S JhaumeerLaulloo
Assoc Prof H Li Kam Wah
Assoc Prof S JhaumeerLaulloo
Organometallic Chemistry/Coordination
Chemistry/Natural Product Chemistry
Computational Chemistry/Theoretical
Chemistry
Biogeochemistry
Sustainability and Climate Change
Health Sciences
Assoc Prof S P
Seetulsingh-Goorah
of Medications)
Pharmacology
Environmental Health
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Prof A H Subratty
Dr M F Mahomoodally
DEPARTMENT
Health Sciences
CONTACT PERSON
Mrs B Z Toorabally
Obesity
Food Science and Nutrition
Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation
Ms U Gopaul
Nutritional Epidemiology
Molecular Phylogenetics of Microorganisms
Dr R Jeewon
Mathematics
Occupational Therapy
- Use of Creative Ability Model in
Occupational Therapy Practice
- Enhancing Occupational Therapists
Input in Disability and Rehabilitation
Policy Formulation
- Use of The Kawa Model within Mauritian
Population
- Interlinking Kawa Model with the Model
of Creative Ability to enhance Function
Financial Engineering
Subthemes:
Option Pricing Algorithms
Numerical Methods for Financial Risk
Management
Dr V S Neergheen-Bhujun
Image Processing
Computational Mathematics
Computational Statistics
Risk Modelling
Computational Mathematics
Computational Finance
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Ms S Chemen
Prof M Bhuruth
Dr P Gonpot
DEPARTMENT
Mathematics
Pure Mathematics
Mathematical and Financial Modelling
Forecasting in the Field of Finance
Portfolio Management
Radioastronomy
Physics
CONTACT PERSON
Assoc Prof V Jowaheer
Dr N Sookia
Dr G K Beeharry
4. Multi-Wavelength Array
5. Solar Spectral Data Processing &
Analysis
Bio-Magnetism Modeling
Physical Modeling
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Parallel Processing in Physics using MultiCore Processors/GPUs
Modelling and Design of Wind Turbines
Measurement and Simulation of Flow
around Buildings
Multi-Phase Flow Simulations
Computational Electromagnetics
Wavelet Analysis of Non-Stationary Signals
Radioastronomy
i. Image Processing
ii. Galactic Astronomy (Supernova
Multiwavelength Astronomy
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Dr R Lollchund
DEPARTMENT
Physics
Complex Systems
Geo-Health and Epidemic Intelligence
Infectious Disease Modelling, Mapping and
Forecasting
Image Analysis
Cardiovascular Physics
Photonic Crystals
Bioinformatics
Population Dynamics
Polymer Science
Environmental Science
Renewable Energy
Image Processing
GIS & Remote Sensing
Oceanography
Climate Change
CONTACT PERSON
Dr S Oree
Prof S D D V Rughooputh
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UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS
RESEARCH THEMES AND RESEARCH INTERESTS OF ACADEMIC STAFF
Monetary Economics
Development Economics
Statistics
Prof S K Sobhee
Assoc Prof K Jankee
Dr Y N Madhoo
Mrs R Prayag-Beesoondial
Dr T Ramessur
Dr V Tandrayen
Mrs R Prayag-Beesoondial
Resource Management
English Studies
CONTACT PERSON
Prof S K Sobhee
Dr Y N Madhoo
Mr Riad Sultan
Dr J Khadaroo
Dr B Nowbutsing
Dr V Tandrayen
Dr B Bheemul
Dr B Nowbutsing
Applied Macroeconomics
Labour Economics
Dr V Tandrayen
Gender Studies
Dr V Tandrayen
Dr T S Ramessur
Dr T S Ramessur
Mrs R Prayag-Beesoondial
Dr D N Bhautoo-Dewnarain
Popular Culture
Cultural Policy
Media/New Media
Representations of Islam/Muslims
Nation and Citizenship
Diaspora
Dr N B O Lallmahomed-
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Dr N Mamodekhan
Prof S Sobhee
Assoc Prof Jankee
Dr J Khadaroo
(MA, MPhil/PhD)
Aumeerally
(MA, MPhil/PhD)
DEPARTMENT
Cultural Studies
Discourses on Race and Ethnicity
Multiculturalism
American Studies
Multiethnic U.S Literatures
Ethnicity and Nationalism in
Multiethnic/Multicultural Societies
PostColonial Studies
Cultural Studies
Mauritian Literature
South Asian Diasporic Literatures
Carribbean and Black British Studies
Religious Studies
Dr Shivani Rajkomar
Mr F A K S Khoyratty
English Studies
CONTACT PERSON
Sociolinguistics
Language Contact
Code Switching
Multilingualism
Dr S K Mahadeo
(MA, MPhil/PhD)
(MPhil)
Dr A Mooznah Auleear
Owodally
(MA, MPhil/PhD)
Mrs S Kotiah
(MA, MPhil)
Miss T Auckle
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DEPARTMENT
French Studies
Littratures Francophones
Littrature Mauricienne
Littratures Francophones et
Compares: Ocan Indien/Carabe
Contes, Mythes et Traditions Populaires
de lOcan Indien
Didactologie: Langues, Littratures et
Cultures
Interculturalits, Indianits et Crolits
Sartre
Littrature Franaise 20me Sicle
Structuralisme
Smiotique
Stylistique
Linguistique Franaise
Sociolinguistique
Plurilinguisme
Crolistique
Droits Linguistiques
Linguistique de lnonciation
Linguistique Textuelle
Plurilinguisme et Pluriculturalit
Cultures Orales
Enseignement /Apprentissage de lOral
Etudes Creoles
CONTACT PERSON
Assoc Prof K R Issur
(MA, MPhil/PhD)
Dr K Daby
(MA, MPhil/PhD)
Dr A Carpooran
(MA, MPhil/PhD)
Linguistique
Sociolinguistique,
Sociolinguistique urbaine,
Liens entre langue(s) et espace(s)
Enseignement /Apprentissage des
Langues et des Cultures en Contexte
Multilingue et Multiculturel
Lvaluation des Langues en Contexte
Multilingue et Multiculturel
Le Curriculum Scolaire
Analyse Comparative des Systmes
ducatifs
Analyse Comparative des Mthodologies
dEnseignement
Oralit et Interculturalit
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Dr D Police-Michel
(MA, MPhil/PhD)
Dr S Samboo
Mrs Y Bosquet-Ballah
(MA)
Ms V Ballgobin
(MA)
DEPARTMENT
French Studies
Social Studies
History and
Political
Science
CONTACT PERSON
Assoc Prof B Cunniah
(MA, PhD)
Gynocritique
Problmatiques Contemporaines
Cultural / Gender Studies
LAmour en Littrature
Dr S Dosoruth
Dr G Florigny
Sociolinguistique
Ethics
Acculturation
Work-Family Conflict
Media
Information and Communication
Development
Popular Culture/Identity
ICTs
Intercultural Communication
Development Communication
Media Studies
Heritage Studies
Paleontology
Historical Biogeography
Prof S Bunwaree
(MA, MPhil/PhD)
Dr A Janoo
(MA, MPhil/PhD)
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Dr L Couacaud
UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS
RESEARCH THEMES AND RESEARCH INTERESTS OF ACADEMIC STAFF
CONTACT PERSON
Dr M I Santally
Mrs S Gunness
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Mrs D Cooshna-Naik
UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS
RESEARCH THEMES AND RESEARCH INTERESTS OF ACADEMIC STAFF
Prof Dr (Mrs) D
Ramdhony
Dr (Mrs) A Dunputh
Dr (Mrs) S K BhowonRamsarah
Gender Issues
Hindi Literature
Tamil Literature
Tamil Linguistics
Second/Foreign Language
Teaching/Learning
Indian Diaspora Studies
Ethnic Studies
Indian Studies
CONTACT PERSON
Prof Dr (Mrs) D
Ramdhony
Dr (Ms) R Gobin
Dr (Mrs) S K BhowonRamsarah
Dr (Mrs) A Dunputh
Dr K K Jha
Dr L Jhummun
Dr R Appadoo
Dr A R Gokhool
Dr K Sornum, OSK
Telugu Literature
Second Language Teaching and Learning
Distance Education
Teachers Education
Dr H Soonder
Dr K K Jha
Ms A Chintamunnee
Assoc Prof Dr G ReddyLuthmoodoo
Dr (Mrs) C Ragoonundun
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Mr S Govind
DEPARTMENT
CONTACT PERSON
Dr (Mrs) A Ramdharee
Dr A A A Allymamod
Dr (Mrs) M F S Carapyen
Dramatics (Marathi)
Translation (Marathi Studies)
Dr H Gowreea
Mr K Goodary
School of
Mauritian &
Area Studies
Department of
Mauritian Studies
& Indian
Diaspora Centre
Anthropology of Health
Diaspora Studies
Anthropology of Food
Women Studies
Religion
Folk Studies
Department of
Mauritian
Studies
Mrs Z Beebeejaun
Mr G Bissessur (Arvind)
School of Indian
Studies
Department of
Bhojpuri Folklore
and Oral
Traditions
Department of
Chinese Studies
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Dr B Abba
Mrs S Ancharaz-Nawosah
Assoc Prof Dr A
Jahangeer-Chojoo
Assoc Prof Dr P Ramhota
Mr J Ng Foong Kwong
Mr J Dawosing
DEPARTMENT
School of
Performing Arts
CONTACT PERSON
Dr(Mrs) P. ManohurHungsraz
Music Pedagogy
Sound Archives
Voice Culture
Aesthetics of Music
Ethnomusicology
Historical Development
Music Therapy as an Alternative for
Substance Abuse in Mauritius
The Impact of Electronic Media on Indian
Classical Vocal Music
The Challenge of Fund Raising from
Creativity and Music Performances at
National Level
Disseminating the Knowledge of Indian
Raga to Younger Generation and Low
Ability Educands in Mauritius
Tradition Greeting Innovation
Music Laboratory
Indian Dance
Indian Classical Dance
Kathak Dance
Dr (Mrs) P Mungar
Purgus
Indian Music
Instrumental Music
Making and Repair of Musical
Instruments(Stringed)
Fusion Music
Dr D. Ramkalawon
Dr (Mrs) A
Seewoogoolam
Music Pedagogy
Voice Culture
Aesthetics of Music
Ethnomusicology
Historical Development
Music Therapy as an Alternative for
Substance Abuse in Mauritius
The Impact of Electronic Media on Indian
Classical Vocal Music
The Challenge of Fund Raising from
Creativity and Music Performances at
National Level
Disseminating the Knowledge of Indian
Raga to Younger Generation and Low
Ability Educands in Mauritius
Tradition Greeting Innovation
The Relationship between Ragas and
Bollywood Music
Dr(Mrs) P ManohurHungsraz
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Dr S K Pudaruth
DEPARTMENT
School of
Indological
Studies
Philosophy of Language
Religion and Spirituality
Western Philosophy
Analytic Philosophy
Logic
Sanskrit Literature
CONTACT PERSON
Mrs V Hurdoyal-Chekori
Mr K Nayeck
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