Professor Patila Amosa, the first female Vice Chancellor and President of the National University of Samoa (NUS), has led initiatives for research collaboration and development through MOUs with global institutions. Advocating for sustainability and resource management, she has over 30 years of teaching experience and has developed programs in climate change, disaster management, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture. With over 20 published articles on Samoa, her leadership has earned local and international recognition, inspiring future scientists. As chair of the VUSSC management board, she supports educational initiatives across Samoa and the Pacific.
She received her undergraduate degree in Biology/Chemistry from the Flinders University of South Australia, MSc in Environmental Science and PhD in Chemistry from the University of Otago. Professor Amosa’s areas of research have focused on the biosecurity of Samoa’s freshwater resources, rainwater chemistry and marine biogeochemistry particularly on exploring the impacts of ocean acidification on the dissolution of biogenic skeletons. She has been a member of research collaborations with local village communities and with national, regional and international partners.
This page was updated in October 2024.
