Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
RABAH RAJI
Currently: Lecturer, University of Durban-Westville, South Africa
(from 1996).
Previously: Senior Lecturer, Medical University of Southern Africa.
Email: rquadir@pixie.udw.ac.za
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RABAH, Kefa V O (Kenya). Commonwealth Fellow (Physics),
University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (1999–2000).
Currently: Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Eastern
Mediterranean University, Turkey (from 1999); Chief Executive, Head
Office, Green Africa Network (NGO) (from 1996).
Previously: Senior Lecturer, Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkey
(1986–1999).
Email: krabah@hotmail.com
RADIX, Wayne Joseph (Grenada). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc
(Human Resource Management), University of Manchester, United
Kingdom (2000–2001).
Currently: Head, Change Management Unit, Public Service
Management Improvement Project, Government of Grenada (from
2003); Committee Coordinator, Human Resource Management
Association of Grenada (from 2003).
Previously: Head, Human Resource Management, Department of
Human Resources, Government of Grenada (2001–2003); Human
Resource Management Officer, Government of Grenada, (1999–2001).
Email: waynejradix@yahoo.com; dpms@caribsurf.com
RAE, Patricia Marion (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, DPhil
(English), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1977–1981).
Currently: Head, Department of English, Queen’s University at
Kingston (from 2002).
Previously: Associate Professor of English, Queen’s University at
Kingston (1997–2002); Assistant Professor of English, Queen’s
University at Kingston (1992–1997).
Email: pmr1@qsilver.queensu.ca
RAGOONADEN, Sachooda (Mauritius). Commonwealth Scholar,
BSc (Meteorology), University of Reading, United Kingdom (1969–
1972).
Previously: Deputy Director, Department of Meteorological Services,
Government of Mauritius (2000–2001); Divisional Meteorologist,
Department of Meteorological Services, Government of Mauritius
(1988–2000); Meteorologist, Government of Mauritius (1972–1988).
Awards: Distinguished Service Medal, President (2002); Outstanding
Services Certificate, World Meteorological Organisation, Geneva
(2001).
Email: rajouma@yahoo.com
RAHIM, Md Abdur (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar, MPhil
(Horticulture), Imperial College London at Wye, United Kingdom
(1985–1988).
Currently: Professor of Horticulture, Department of Horticulture,
Bangladesh Agricultural University (from 1982).
Email: ftip@royalten.net
RAHMAN, A K M Shamsur (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Philosophy), University of Reading, United Kingdom (1992–
1996).
Currently: Head of Department, University of Chittagong (from 2003);
Professor of Philosophy, University of Chittagong (from 2003);
Member, Academic Council, University of Chittagong (from 1998);
Member, Executive Committee, Bangladesh Philosophical Association
(from 1982).
Email: rahmanakm@yahoo.com
RAHMAN, Abdul Rashid (Malaysia). Commonwealth Fellow
(Clinical Pharmacology and Vascular Research), University of
Edinburgh, United Kingdom (2000–2001).
Currently: Director, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti
Sains Malaysia (from 2002); Member, Malaysian Medical Council
(from 1999); President, Malaysian Society of Hypertension (from
1997).
Previously: Vice-Chairman, Kelantan Branch, Malaysian Medical
Association (1998–1999); Deputy Dean and Associate Professor,
School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (1996–2002);
Lecturer, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
(1993–1996).
Email: abrashid@usm.my
RAHMAN, Ahmad (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Civil Engineering), Athabasca University, Canada (1980–1985).
Currently: Research Officer, National Research Council Canada,
Canada (from 1989).
Previously: Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering, Bangladesh
University of Engineering and Technology; Staff Engineer, Suter
Keller and Associates.
Email: habib_rahman@yahoo.com
RAHMAN, Atiur (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Economics), School of Oriental and African Studies, United Kingdom
(1978–1983).
Currently: Director, Board of Directors, Bishway Shahitya Kendro
(from 2002); Chairman, Board of Directors, Unnayan Shamunnay
(from 1995); Senior Research Fellow, Bangladesh Institute of
Development Studies (from 1988).
Previously: Chairman, Board of Directors, Janata Bank (2000–2001);
Member, Board of Trustees, Bangladesh Institute of Development
Studies (1999–2001); Director, Board of Directors, Sonali Bank
(1996–2000); Research Fellow (1988–1990); Staff Economist,
Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (1977–1980).
Email: atiur@sdnbd.org
RAITER, Isaac (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, FRCS
(Ophthalmology), University of London, United Kingdom (1963–
1966).
Currently: Ophthalmic Surgeon, King Edward Memorial Hospital for
Women (from 1968).
Previously: Member, Electoral Committee, Princess Margaret Hospital
for Children (1984–1988); President, Hale School Parents and Friends
(1970–1977); Ophthalmic Surgeon, Princess Margaret Hospital for
Children (1966–1988); Ophthalmic Surgeon, Perth Teaching Hospitals
(1966–1976).
Email: ilraiter@cyllene.uwa.edu.au
RAJAGOPAL, Subbaram (India). Commonwealth Fellow
(Orthopaedics), Princess Margaret Rose Hospital (Edinburgh), United
Kingdom (1976–1978).
Currently: Dean, AMSCollege of Paramedical Sciences (from 1998);
Emeritus Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of
Orthopaedic Surgery, Madras Medical College (from 1993);
Additional Professor/Project Officer, Department of Orthopaedic
Surgery and Paraplegia, Madras Medical College (from 1989);
Professor, Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital (from 1978);
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sahidan University Hospital, Islamic Republic
of Iran (from 1975).
Previously: Director/Professor/Principal, Maharaji College of
Paramedical Sciences and Santosh Hospital (1995–1997); Additional
Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Madras Medical
College/Institute of Child Health/Hospital for Children (1978–1987).
Email: sripathi@mds.vsnl.net.in
RAJAPAKSE, Rohan Harshalal S (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth
Fellow (Crop Protection), University of Reading, United Kingdom
(1992–1993).
Currently: Professor, Department of Agricultural Biology, Faculty of
Agriculture, University of Ruhuna (from 1997); Deputy Vice-
Chancellor, University of Ruhuna (from 1997).
Previously: Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Biology,
University of Ruhuna (1992–1997); Senior Lecturer/Dean, University
of Ruhuna (1985–1992); Assistant Lecturer, University of Ruhuna
(1979–1985).
Email: rohanr@admin@ruh.ac.lk
RAJI, Abdulmajeed Ifedapo (Nigeria). Commonwealth Fellow
(Microbiology), King’s College London, United Kingdom (2001–
2002).
Currently: Senior Lecturer, University of Ilorin (from 1999).
Previously: Senior Lecturer, Federal University of Technology, Yola
(1996–1999); Sergeant-at-Arms, Rotary International (1995–1996);
Lecturer I, Ahmadu Bello University (1987–1996).
Email: abdulmajeedraji@yahoo.com
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