Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
PORTER QUADIR
Professor, Linguistics, University of Zimbabwe (1989–1990); Deputy
Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Zimbabwe (1988–1989);
Chairman, Department of Linguistics, University of Zimbabwe (1986–
1989); Senior Lecturer, Department of Linguistics, University of
Zimbabwe (1985–1988); Lecturer, Department of English, University
of Zimbabwe (1978–1984).
Email: pongweni@mopipi.ub.bw
PORTER, Julie M (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Zoology), University of Durham, United Kingdom (1981–1984).
Currently: Scientific Editor, International Commission for the
Conservation of Atlantic Tuna (from 2002).
Previously: Research Scientist, Department of Fisheries and Oceans,
Government of Canada (1989–2002).
Email: julie.porter@iccat.es
POSE, Kevin Sol (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, BCL (Law),
University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1971–1973).
Currently: Member, Law Faculty Board, Monash University (from
1996); Partner, Allens Arthur Robinson (from 1987).
Previously: Chairman, Tax Committee, Law Council of Australia
(1991–1994); Member, National Tax Liaison Committee, Australian
Tax Office (1991–1994); Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University
of Melbourne (1977–1987); Barrister (1976–1987); Lecturer, Monash
University (1974–1977).
POTTER, Hugh (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Geoenvironmental Engineering), McGill University, Canada (1993–
1998).
Currently: Senior Contaminant Hydrogeologist, National Groundwater
and Contaminated Land Centre, Environment Agency (from 2001).
Previously: Contaminant Hydrogeologist, Environment Agency.
Email: hugh.potter@environment-agency.gov.uk
POWELL, Avril Ann (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, Aligarh
Muslim University, India.
Currently: Trustee, Charles Wallace (Pakistan) Trust (from 2000);
Senior Lecturer, Department of History, School of Oriental and
African Studies, University of London (from 1988).
Previously: Lecturer in History, Loughborough College of Education/
Loughborough University (1974–1988); Lecturer in History, Kinnaird
College for Women/GVSO, Pakistan (1966–1968).
Email: aps@soas.ac.uk
POWELL, Harley Robert (Australia). Commonwealth Fellow
(Nephrology), Birmingham Children’s Hospital, United Kingdom
(1974–1975).
Currently: Senior Nephrologist, Renal Unit, Royal Children’s Hospital
(from 1994).
Previously: Director, Department of Nephrology, Royal Children’s
Hospital (1979–1994).
Email: harley.powell@rch.org.au
PRAEGER, Cheryl Elisabeth (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar,
DPhil (Mathematics), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1970–
1973).
Currently: Professor, Department of Mathematics, University of
Western Australia (from 1983).
Previously: Dean, Postgraduate Research Studies, University of
Western Australia (1996–1998); Senior Lecturer, University of
Western Australia (1976–1983); Research Fellow, Australian National
University (1973–1995).
Email: praeger@maths.uwa.edu.au
PRAKASH, Jai (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Nephrology/Renal
Transplant), St James’ University Hospital (Leeds), United Kingdom
(1995–1996).
Currently: Professor and Head of Department, Banaras Hindu
University (from 2001).
Previously: Professor of Nephrology, Institute of Medical Sciences
(1997–2001); Head, Department of Nephrology, Banaras Hindu
University (1993–1995); Reader in Nephrology, Department of
Medicine, Banaras Hindu University (1990–1997).
Email: jaiprakashbhu@hotmail.com
PRATAP, Dinesh (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Geography),
University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1998–1999).
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Currently: Honorary Coordinator, Centre for Technology and
Development (from 1992); Reader and Head, Department of
Geography, D A V Postgraduate College (from 1981).
Previously: Secretary, Doon Science Forum (1991–1993).
Email: dpratap@nde.vsnl.net.in
PRATAP, Vir Brajendra (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Paediatric
Ophthalmology), Leeds General Infirmary, United Kingdom (1978–
1979).
Currently: Professor and Head, Department of Ophthalmology,
Lucknow Medical College (from 2003); President, Combat Blindness
Foundation, India Branch (from 2000); President, National Association
for the Blind, Lucknow Branch (from 2000); President, Kalyanam
Karoti (NGO) (from 1999).
Previously: President, Uttar Pradesh State Ophthalmic Society (2002–
2003).
Email: drvbpratap@hotmail.com
PRICE, Stephen Jeremy (Cayman Islands). Commonwealth Scholar,
MBA (Business Administration), Imperial College London, United
Kingdom (1998–1999).
Currently: Investment Adviser, Royal Bank of Canada Dominion
Securities, Canada (from 2001).
Previously: Managing Director, Eurotrade Securities (2000–2001);
Financial Analyst, Goldman Sachs (1995–1998).
Email: prices@candw.ky
PRINCE, Rosette (Dominica). Commonwealth Scholar, BA (Natural
Sciences), St Francis Xavier University, Canada (1969–1973).
Currently: Senior Lecturer, Science Education, Dominica State
College (from 2002).
Previously: Tutor, Teachers’ Training College; Head of Department,
Dominica Grammar School.
Email: princer@cwdom.dm
PRIOR, Graham Clifton (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, BCL
(Law), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1961–1963).
Currently: Chairman, South Australia, Electoral Districts Boundries
Commission (from 2002); Justice, Courts Administration Authority,
Supreme Court of Southern Australia (from 1984).
Previously: Crown Solicitor, Courts Administration Authority- South
Australia (1976–1984); Deputy Crown Solicitor, Courts
Administration Authority (1971–1976).
Email: lynne.tomlins@courts.sa.gov.au
PRITCHARD, Colin Leonard (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Chemical Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India
(1964–1967).
Currently: Sustainability Working Group, Institution of Chemical
Engineers (from 1998); Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Department of
Chemical Engineering, University of Edinburgh (from 1978).
Previously: Board Member, Programme Group, Trustee, Engineers
Against Poverty (1999–2002); Director, Centre for the Study of
Environmental Change and Sustainability, University of Edinburgh
(1997–2000); Vice-Chair of Scottish Branch, Institution of Chemical
Engineers (1996–2000); International Committee, Institution of
Chemical Engineers (1995–1998); Secondment to SL, Faculty of
Engineering, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (1979–1981);
National Committee Member, World Development Movement (1978–
1980); Director, Society, Religion and Technology Project, Church of
Scotland (1975–1978); Chemical Engineer, Courtaulds Ltd (1967–
1975).
Email: colin.pritchard@ed.ac.uk
PUCKRIDGE, Donald William (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Agricultural Botany), University of Reading, United Kingdom
(1962–1965).
Previously: Programme Leader, International Rice Research Institute,
Thailand (1981–1996); Lecturer (1965–1981).
Email: puckridg@bigpond.net.au
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QUADIR, Raushan Ara (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Applied Mathematics), University of Western Ontario,
Canada; PhD (Applied Mathematics), University of Western Ontario,
Canada (1985–1993).