Graduate Studies and Research

Cluster Development and Management

There are currently eighteen (18) Research Clusters of which seven (7) have been operationalised. These fall under the following thematic areas:

1. Food Security and Climate Change


Composition and Membership

Name

UWI Campus  

Contact
Dr. Wayne Ganpat St. Augustine

wayne.ganpat@sta.uwi.edu

Dr. Gaius Eudoxie St. Augustine

gaius.eudoxie@sta.uwi.edu

Dr. Dwight Robinson Mona

dwight.robinson@uwimona.edu.jm

Dr. Ruel Ellis St. Augustine

ruel.ellis@sta.uwi.edu

Dr. Robert Kinlocke Mona

robert.kinlocke02@uwimona.edu.jm

Mr. Omardath Maharaj St. Augustine

Dr. Adesh Ramsubhag St. Augustine

adesh.ramsubhag@sta.uwi.edu

Prof. Leonard O’Garro Cave Hill

leonard.ogarro@cavehill.uwi.edu

Dr. Wendy-Ann Isaac St. Augustine

wendy-ann.isaac@sta.uwi.edu

Dr. Neil Paul         Cave Hill

neil.paul@cavehill.uwi.edu

Dr. Shamin Renwick St. Agustine

shamin.renwick@sta.uwi.edu

 

Activities: No activities to date

 

2. Crime Security and Justice


Composition and Membership

Name

UWI Campus

Contact
Prof. Anthony Harriott Regional HQ

anthony.harriott@uwimona.edu.jm

Dr. Dacia Leslie Mona

dacia.leslie@uwimona.edu.jm

Dr. Corin Bailey Cave Hill

corin.bailey@cavehill.uwi.edu

Dr. Randy Seepersad St. Augustine

randy.seepersad@sta.uwi.edu

Dr. Wendell Wallace St. Augustine

wendell.wallace@sta.uwi.edu

 

Activities:

The School for Graduate Studies and Research was invited to participate in a Public Lecture entitled “The Dudus Effect: The Decline in Violent Crimes 2010-2014” which was hosted by the Institute of Criminal Justice and Security (ICJS). The SGSR assisted with the public relations aspect of the Lecture and this proved to be of great benefit to the Institute. The Lecture, amongst other things, opened the door for future research collaborations with government ministries and private sector organizations, members of which were present in the audience. 

 

 

3. Integration Studies and the CSME


Composition and Membership

Name

UWI Campus

Contact
Dr. Roger Hosein

 St. Augustine

Roger.Hosein@sta.uwi.edu

Ms. Preeya Mohan St. Augustine

Preeya.Mohan@sta.uwi.edu

Dr. Terri-Ann Gilbert-Roberts Mona

terriann.gilbertroberts@uwimona.edu.jm

Prof. Aldrie Henry-Lee Mona

aldrie.henrylee@uwimona.edu.jm

Dr. Don Marshall Cave Hill

don.marshall@cavehill.uwi.edu

 

Activities: One activity to date

 

4. Indigenous Studies


Composition and List of Potential/Participating Membership

Dr. Silvia Kouwenberg - Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Education, Mona Campus
Prof. Diana J. Fox 
Dr Lesley-Gail Atkinson Swaby, Archaeology
Dr Stanley Griffin, Archival Studies
Dr Jahlani Niaah, Head, Rastafari Studies Unit
Dr. Doreen Gordon (Anthropologist) IGDS-RCO
Dr. Gabriele Hosein, (Anthropologist) IGDS-STA
Psyche Gonzalves, PhD Student IGDS-STA
Dr. Marcus Goffe, Faculty of Law, Mona Campus (Charles Town Maroons)
Kasike Kaalan (Chief, Taino Hummingbird People)
Ronalda Pairman (Chieftainess, Taino Hummingbird People)

The Indigenous Studies cluster brings together and bolsters existing efforts to partner with Indigenous Peoples of the Caribbean Region, creating rich opportunities for faculty and Indigenous collaboration. As an activist University undergirded by principles of social justice, the UWI will take an active lead in galvanizing research, developing coursework, and working collaboratively with Indigenous scholars and community members—recognising that Indigenous knowledges are rooted in lived-experiences, Indigenous science and research methodologies that are built into everyday survivance. The Cluster takes a broad view of Indigeneity, embracing First Peoples of the Region, Maroons and Rastafarians. Themes include (1) pre-Columbian archaeology across the Region, (2) Rastafari Studies; (3) Indigenous and vernacular languages; (3) Contemporary Indigenous-led social movements around food sovereignty, gender justice, climate resilience, biodiversity protection, and Indigenous self-determination.

Activities: Launch of the Cluster to take place on March 26, 2024.

 

5. Industrial Engineering & Management 

Composition and Membership

Name

UWI Campus

Contact
Professor Kit Fai Pun

 St. Augustine

KitFai.Pun@sta.uwi.edu

Dr. Cilla Pemberton St. Augustine

Cilla.Pemberton@sta.uwi.edu

Dr. Ruel L.A. Ellis St. Augustine

Ruel.Ellis@sta.uwi.edu

Prof. Terrence R.M. Lalla St. Augustine

Terrence.Lalla@sta.uwi.edu

Dr. Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon St. Augustine

Marcia.Nathai-Balkissoon@sta.uwi.edu

*- This Cluster has originated from the IEM Research Group that has since 2003 established in the MME-Industrial Engineering Office of the Faculty of Engineering, UWI-St Augustine Campus.   
 

Activities: 

Launch – Industrial Engineering and Management Journal (IEMJ)

IEMJ is an international journal jointly published twice yearly by the MME-Industrial Engineering Office (with support of the IEM Research Group /Cluster) and The Society of Caribbean Industrial Engineers (SCIE). The journal aims at contributing to the development of viable engineering skills, techniques, management practices and strategies relating to improving the performance of enterprises, community, and the quality of life of human beings at large. Built upon the industrial engineering and management domain, IEMJ positions itself to the Caribbean development by identifying and supporting emerging research areas and promoting engineering profession and practices and associated disciplines in the region. IEMJ’s Website: https://iecarib.org/journals/industrial-engineering-and-management-journal-iemj/)
The first issue (with 7 articles) has been launched in June 2022. Since then, four issues in two volumes have been published.
 

Past Conferences and Outreach Events

The IEM Research Group/Cluster has organised and co-organised several Conferences and events (like, public seminars, webinars, and workshops), in Trinidad and Tobago with records of tracked successes. Examples of these include:
  • The Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) Conferences 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 (see https://iecarib.org/industrial-engineering-and-management-conference/)
  • Public Seminar Series on Project Management Practices in the Caribbean, UWI, for 16 years since 2006, in collaboration other professional bodies in Trinidad and Tobago
  • The e-Seminar Series in 2021, 2022 and 2023, in collaboration the CAS Trinidad and Tobago Chapter.

 

Research Work and Publications

For the past decade, the leader and members of the Group/Cluster have engaged in many research projects and graduate students’ supervision and contributed to scholarly work. The Group/Cluster’s publications are available on request (For selected work from the Group leader, see https://research.com/u/kit-fai-pun).

The Sixth Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) Conference (IEM6-2026)

The IEM6-2026 Conference is being organised in collaboration with The Society of Caribbean Industrial Engineers (SCIE) and other professional bodies in Trinidad and Tobago. It is targeted to be hosted at the Faculty of Engineering, The University of the West Indies – St. Augustine Campus in August 2026.

 

Other Active Clusters (more details coming soon)


  • Gender Studies
  • Generative AI for Good Research