Neelesh Gounder is a Senior Lecturer [Economics] at The University of the South Pacific. He possess expertise in lecturing, university teaching, higher education, academic writing, qualitative research and 10 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "Neelesh is a conscientious researcher, an active mentor and positive role model to all his students. He is also a quiet achiever who has an amicable nature and friendly personality. Neelesh takes great delight in sharing his love of his home country, Fiji with others and is concerned about the welfare of Fiji's population. While studying in Australia, Neelesh was an exemplary ambassador for his country."