Seuseu Dr. Joseph Edward Tauati is a molecular phytopathologist who supports the growth of science and agriculture in Samoa. 

He has a sound understanding of Agricultural Science with several years of scientific research at an international level. He is an alumnus of Kochi University in Japan where he graduated with a Master’s Degree in Bio – Resources Science; and the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom where he was accorded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.  

Dr Seuseu Tauati is currently the CEO of the Scientific Research Organization of Samoa (SROS) SROS was set up 14 years ago to lead scientific research and develop technologies that sustain and add value to Samoa’s goods and services for export.