Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
RICKERD ROSS
Previously: Deputy Director, National Blood Transfusion Service
(2001–2002); Consultant Clinical Haematologist-Oncologist, National
Public Health Laboratory (1999–2001).
Email: lrr1524@yahoo.com
RICKERD, Christopher Robert J (Canada). Commonwealth
Scholar, MPhil (European Politics and Society), University of Oxford,
United Kingdom (1995–1997).
Previously: Law Clerk, Supreme Court of Canada (2000–2001).
Email: rickerd1@jaydemail.com
RINDANI, Saurabh Dilsukhrai (India). Commonwealth Scholar,
Postdoctoral (Theoretical Physics), Imperial College London, United
Kingdom (1976–1977).
Currently: Professor, Physical Research Laboratory (from 1997).
Previously: Associate Professor (1989–1997); Reader, Institute of
Mathematical Sciences (1985–1989).
Email: sdrindani@yahoo.com
RISELEY, Andrew Stuart P (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar,
MSc (Regulation), London School of Economics and Political Science,
United Kingdom (2001–2002).
Currently: Solicitor, Mallesons Stephen Jaques (from 1998).
Previously: Assistant Lecturer (1997–1998).
Email: andrew.riseley@mallesons.com
RIVERS, Bronwyn Anne (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, DPhil
(English), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1997–2000).
Currently: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of New South Wales (from
2002).
Email: bronwyn_rivers@hotmail.com
RIX, Leonard Bridle (Zimbabwe). Commonwealth Scholar, BA
(English), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (1963–1965).
Currently: Editor, Two-Tone Poetry magazine (from 2003); Head of
Careers, Manchester Grammar School, UK (from 1977).
Previously: Lecturer, English Department, University of Zimbabwe
(1972–1977); Assistant English Teacher, Slough Education
Committee, Langley Grammar School, UK (1965–1971).
Email: lenrix@onetel.net.uk
ROBERT, Andre (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Geography), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (1984–1987).
Currently: Associate Professor, Department of Geography, York
University (from 1994).
Previously: Assistant Professor, York University (1990–1994);
Postdoctoral Fellow, Université de Montréal (1988–1990).
Email: arobert@yorku.ca
ROBERTS, Anthony John (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Applied Mathematics), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
(1979–1982).
Currently: Electronic Editor, Australian Mathematical Society (from
1997); Professor of Applied Mathematics, University of Southern
Queensland (from 1993).
Previously: Council, Australian Mathematical Society (1993–1996);
Executive, Division of Applied Mathematics, Australian Mathematical
Society (1989–1990); Lecturer, University of Adelaide (1983–1992).
Email: aroberts@usq.edu.au
ROBERTSON, Neil Graham (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (History), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (1986–
1989).
Currently: Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Science and
Humanities, University of King’s College (from 1995).
Previously: Junior Fellow, Foundation Year Programme, University
of King’s College (1989–1995).
Email: neil.robertson@ukings.us.ca
ROBINSON, Michael Frederick (Australia). Commonwealth Fellow
(Immunology), Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, United Kingdom (1979–
1980).
Currently: Director, Sonic Healthcare Ltd (from 2000); Chairman,
Medical Practice Committee, Sonic Healthcare Ltd (from 2000);
Chairman of the Board, Northern Pathology Pty Ltd (from 1998);
CEO, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology (from 1997); Partner/Director,
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Department of Immunology, Sullivan Nicolaides Pty Ltd (from 1984);
Consultant Clinical Immunologist, Private Practice (from 1980).
Previously: Member, Sonic Executive Committee, Sonic Healthcare
Ltd (2000–2002); Member, Queensland State Committee, Royal
College of Pathology (1998–2000); Queensland Councillor, Australian
Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (1991–1993); Partner/
Director, Information Services, Sullivan Nicolaides Pty Ltd (1984–
1999); VMO (Clinical Immunology), Department of Medicine,
University of Queensland (1984–1990); Member, Specialist Advisory
Committee, Royal Australian College of Physicians (1982–1984);
Senior Lecturer, University of Queensland (1980–1984).
Email: myrob@snp.com.au
RODGER, Christopher Andrew (Australia). Commonwealth
Scholar, PhD (Mathematics), University of Reading, United Kingdom
(1979–1982).
Currently: Board Member/Treasurer, East Alabama Food Bank, US
(from 1999); Professor, Auburn University, US (from 1982).
RODRIGO, Ginige Dushmanthi Ishani (formerly DE SILVA) (Sri
Lanka). Commonwealth Scholar, DPhil (Clinical Medicine
(Paediatrics)), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1998–2002).
Currently: Editor, Perinatal Society of Sri Lanka (from 2002); Senior
Lecturer, Department of Paediatrics, University of Colombo (from
1999).
Previously: Lecturer, Department of Paediatrics, University of
Colombo (1994–1998).
Email: ishani21@hotmail.com
ROSALIE, William Clency (Mauritius). Commonwealth Scholar, BA
(Classics), University of Durham, United Kingdom (1966–1969).
Currently: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry and International
Trade (from 2000); Member, Board of Directors, Mauritius Freeport
Authority (from 2000); Member, Board of Directors, Board of
Investment (from 2000); Member, Board of Directors, Mauritius
Industrial Development Authority (from 2000).
Previously: Chairman, Regional Tourism Organisation of South Africa
(RETOSA) (1996–1999); Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism
(1992–2000); Principal Assistant Secretary, Prime Minister’s Office,
External Communications Division (1985–1992); Member, Board of
Directors, Mauritius Marine Authority (1985–1992); Member, Board
of Directors, Air Mauritius Ltd (1985–1992); Member, Board of
Directors, Overseas Telecomunications Co Ltd (1985–1992); Principal
Assistant Secretary, Prime Minister’s Office, Home Affairs Division
(1978–1984); Assistant Secretary, Prime Minister’s Office, Home
Affairs Division (1972–1978); Administrative Assistant, Tourism and
Immigration, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1970–1972).
Email: p.s.indcom@intnet.mu
ROSE, Andrew Kenan (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, MPhil
(Economics), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1982–1983).
Currently: Professor, Haas School of Business, University of
California, Berkeley, US (from 1986).
Email: arose@haas.berkeley.edu
ROSE, James Godwin (Guyana). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(History), King’s College London, United Kingdom (1989–1992).
Currently: Vice-Chancellor, University of Guyana (from 2000);
Chairman, National Advisory Committee, National Archives of
Guyana (from 1999); Chairman, Board of Directors, National Trust
of Guyana (from 1998).
Previously: Founder, The Berbice Campus, University of Guyana
(2000); Founder, The Sheddi Jagan Research Centre (1999);
Reestablished The National Trust of Guyana (1998); Dean, Faculty of
Arts, University of Guyana (1995–1999); Chairman, National Library
Advisory Committee (1994–2001); Lecturer, Department of History,
University of Guyana (1982–1995).
ROSS, Colin (Cayman Islands). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Education), Ontario College of Art and Design, Canada (1992–1993).
Currently: Permanent Secretary, Cayman Islands Government (from
2001).
Previously: Senior Assistant Secretary, Cayman Islands Government;
School Principal, Cayman Islands Government.
Email: colinr@candw.ky