Dr. Eric Katovai is an accomplished environmental biologist and academic with 17 years of experience. He is currently the Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor – Academic and Dean/Associate Professor at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). Specializing in ecosystem functioning, plant ecology, and conservation, he has held key roles at Pacific Adventist University and the University of the South Pacific prior to joining SINU. Dr. Katovai’s research focuses on topics like biodiversity, vegetation dynamics, and land-use management, and is currently involved in landscape rehabilitation projects in the Solomon Islands. Dr. Katovai holds a Ph.D. in Tropical Ecology from James Cook University, among other degrees.