Viliame Savou joined the University of the South Pacific (USP) in 2021. Prior to USP, he served as a lecturer in Chemistry at the University of Fiji. He received his Ph.D. and Masters in Environmental Studies from Tohoku University, Japan, and his BSc, majoring in Biology and Chemistry, from the University of the South Pacific.

Dr. Viliame has research interests in environmental/ recycling chemistry and related fields. He currently pursues research in soil science, soil chemistry, and various soil/agricultural-related research.

• Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship to pursue Masters and Doctorate studies in Japan (2014-2019)
• Professional Master of Sustainable Environment Award, Tohoku University, September Graduation 2016.
• Best Oral Presentation Award, 11^th International Symposium on Chemical-Environment-Biomedical Technology (isCEBT), Sendai 2017

1. Evaluation of selected improved genotypes of tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculenta) during the wet season in Samoa – L. D. J. Aiono, M. A. Kader, Savou, F. Amosa, The Journal of the South Pacific Agriculture (JOSPA) 2025 [published].

2. Influence of Different Treatment Processes on the Rate and Characteristics of MPs Released from WWTPs in Fiji, South Pacific – M.N. Rokomatu, G.Bhagwat-Russell, L. Panneerselvan, S. Raju, Savou, T. Waqainabete, T. Palanisami, Microplastics and Nanoplastics 3(1); 2023 [published].

3. Effects of acetic acid pretreatment and pyrolysis temperatures on product recovery from Fijian sugarcane bagasse – Savou, S. Kumagai, Y. Saito, T. Kameda, T. Yoshioka, Waste and Biomass Valorization 2020:1-11 [published].

4. Pyrolysis of sugarcane bagasse pretreated with sulfuric acid – Savou, G. Grause, S. Kumagai, Y. Saito, T. Kameda, T. Yoshioka, Journal of the Energy Institute 2019;92:1149-57 [published].

1. Effects of sustainable intensification practices on soil moisture levels of root cropping systems in Samoa and Tonga, Savou, F. Areta, M. A. Kader, L. T. Ubaub, T. Tukia, S. Patolo, D. Gupta, S. Munidasa, R. W. Hofmann, Pacific Regional Research Symposium 2025.

2. Evaluating nitrogen availability in a tropical taro-based cropping system integrated with sheep grazing and leguminous biomass mulching, M. A. Kader, Savou, T. Iere, L. Ubaub, R. W. Hofmann, V. Iese, B. Macdonald, U. Stockman, D. Gupta, Pacific Regional Research Symposium 2025.

3. Soil health management underpins sustainable Pacific agriculture, B. Macdonald, L. Rohit, B. Prasad, O. Dakunivosa, R. Deo, P. Koroikata, A. Sharma, V. Minoneti, H. Lavaka, S. Puletau, A. Johnson, J. Salong, M.A. Kader, Savou, J. Barringer, T. Caspari, D. L. Antille, J. Moloney, R. Searle, & U. Stockmann, Pacific Regional Research Symposium 2025.

4. Nitrogen release from three leguminous mulch in Samoan inceptisols: A laboratory incubation study, Savou, M.A. Kader, A. Titus, K. Anterea, M. Terurunga, Patelesio Wong, L. T. Ubaub, D. Gupta, A Joint NZSSS and SSA Conference 2024.

5. Optimizing nutrient management in foodcubes under tropical island condition with leguminous and seaweed mulches, M.A. Kader, Savou, L.T. Ubaub, A. Natuoivi, J. Nihmei, P. Kalane, T. Keileni and G. Dean, A Joint NZSSS and SSA Conference 2024.

6. Decomposability of incorporated and non-incorporated Gliricidia, Sesbania and Erythrina leaves in Samoan Inceptisols, T. Iere, Savou, M.A. Kader, L.T. Ubaub, D. Gupta, A Joint NZSSS and SSA Conference 2024.

7. Influence of leguminous mulching and sheep grazing on Samoan Inceptisols under taro-based cropping system, S. Taungakava, M.A. Kader, Savou, L.T. Ubaub, D. Gupta, A Joint NZSSS and SSA Conference 2024.

8. Nutrient management for growing Chinese cabbage in foodcubes with fresh and composted mulch, Savou, M.A. Kader, L.T. Ubaub, A. Natuoivi, J. Nihmei, P. Kalane, T. Keileni and G. Dean, Tropical Agriculture Conference 2022.

9. Effects of CH₃COOH and steam addition on the gasification of bagasse, Savou, S. Kumagai, Y. Saito, T. Kameda, T. Yoshioka, International Symposium of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 2018

10. Impacts of acetic acid pretreatment on gas production from the pyrolysis of sugarcane bagasse, Savou, S. Kumagai, Y. Saito, T. Kameda, T. Yoshioka, Spring Scientific Conference by Korean Society of Waste Management 2018

11. Effects of sulfuric acid pretreatment on the gasification of sugarcane bagasse, Savou, S. Kumagai, T. Kameda, T. Yoshioka, JSMCWM 2017

12. Tars enhancement from pyrolysis of H₂SO₄ pretreated sugarcane bagasse, Savou, S. Kumagai, T. Kameda, T. Yoshioka, 11^th isCEBT 2017

13. Production of bio-oil from fixed bed pyrolysis of bagasse pretreated by sulfuric acid and acetic acid, Savou, G. Grause, S. Kumagai, T. Kameda, T. Yoshioka, 9^thi-CIPEC 2016

14. Enhancement of bio-oils produced from the pyrolysis of sugarcane bagasse pretreated with sulfuric acid at ambient and elevated temperatures, Savou, G. Grause, S. Kumagai, T. Kameda, T. Yoshioka, JSMCWM 2016.

15. Influence of sulfuric acid pretreatment on the pyrolysis of sugarcane bagasse, Savou, G. Grause, S. Kumagai, T. Kameda, T. Yoshioka, JSMCWM 2015.

1. Sustainable Agricultural Intensification Systems for Climate Resilient Development in Pacific Island Countries. Ongoing
(ACIAR)
[Role: Data Collection, Procurement of Soil-related items, soil analysis]

2. Soil Management in Pacific Islands. Completed
Pacific Community (SPC)
[Role: Training participants on the use of the Palintest kit]

3. Spotlight Initiative: Investigating Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence on Women Engaged in Agriculture and Fisheries Sector. Completed
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
[Role: Data collection, communication with UNESCO, report writing, budgeting, and balancing accounts]

4. Contribute to the implementation of the recommendations of the August 2021 Small Island Developing States Solutions Forum. Completed
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
[Role: Practical: training participants on the compost making and planting of vanilla (Output 1); Reconstruction of potato chips making machine (Output 4)]

5. Applied Entrepreneurial Horticulture and Food program. Completed
Waikato Institute of Technology
[Role: Practical: training participants on soil testing methods]

6. Vanuatu Soil Sampling and Analysis. Completed
APEC Climate Centre, Busan, Korea
[Role: Finance, data collection, report writing and presentation]