PhD - Plant Science
University of Queensland, QLD
Prior to undertaking a PhD into Plant Science, Vidiro was a lecturer in undergraduate Biology at the University of Papua New Guinea(UPNG). She has also worked as Team Leader of an ACP (Africa, Caribbean and the Pacific)-EU project, implemented by UPNG and Papua New Guinea’s Forest Research Institute.
On completion of her studies, Vidiro has returned to her role at UPNG, where she looks forward to continuing her research into the use of Pacific indigenous flora in land rehabilitation. Vidiro is interested to work closely with mining companies and other relevant stakeholders to research sustainable, environmental friendly mining rehabilitation methods, and to improve the social livelihoods of local communities.
Once back in Papua New Guinea, Vidiro is also interested to nurture the country’s growing pool of research talent and to create more leadership and employment pathways for women researchers and scientists. She hopes to establish a consultancy group or network of Papua New Guinean researchers, and to build strategic research partnerships with key regional and international scientific research organisations.
