Professor Havea, also known as Tasa, comes to Massey from Fonterra’s Research and Development Centre in Palmerston North where he was Principal Research Scientist.
Originally from Tonga, Professor Havea’s 22-year research career began when he studied a food technology degree at Massey University. He returned to complete a PhD in Food Technology and his inventions have resulted in the manufacture of the highest returning range of dairy protein products by Fonterra.