Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
SAWH SEDRA
SAWH, Lal Ramnath (Trinidad and Tobago). Commonwealth
Scholar, FRCSEd (Surgery), University of Edinburgh, United
Kingdom (1977–1979).
Currently: Personal Urologist to President of Trinidad and Tobago
(from 2000); Consultant Urologic Surgeon, Ministry of Health (from
1988); Treasurer, Society of Surgeons of Trinidad and Tobago (from
1986).
Previously: Senior Registrar of Urology, San Fernando General
Hospital (1980–1988); Associate Lecturer in Urology, University of
West Indies.
SAXENA, Rajesh Chandra (India). Commonwealth Fellow
(Problems of Glaucoma), University College London, United Kingdom
(1976–1977).
Currently: Practising Ophthalmologist, Private Clinic (from 1994).
Previously: Organiser, Free Eye Relief Camps, Combat Blindness
Foundation (1989–1995); Chief Supervisor, Combat Blindness
Foundation (1989–1995); Professor and Head, Department of
Ophthalmology, KG’s Medical College (1989–1994).
SCHEMBRI, Patrick Joseph (Malta). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Zoology), University of Glasgow, United Kingdom (1977–1980).
Currently: Elected Fellow, Institute of Biology (from 1999);
Chairman, Board of the International Environment Institute,
Foundation for International Studies, University of Malta (from 1990);
Professor of Biology, University of Malta (from 1989).
Previously: Council Member, Malta Council for Science and
Technology (1997–1998); Lecturer in Biology, University of Malta
(1984–1989).
Email: patrick.j.schembri@um.edu.mt
SCHULL, Christopher Robert (Australia). Commonwealth Fellow
(Respiratory Medicine), City Hospital (Edinburgh), United Kingdom
(1982).
Currently: Visiting Thoracic Physician, Department of Medicine,
Greenslopes Hospital, University of Queensland (from 1995); Senior
Lecturer (Honorary), Greenslopes Hospital, University of Queensland
(from 1980).
Previously: Senior Specialist Medical Officer, Greenslopes Hospital,
University of Queensland (1983–1995).
SCHWARTZ, Gregory (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Sociology), University of Warwick, United Kingdom (1999–2002).
Currently: Lecturer, Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, UK
(from 2002).
Previously: Lecturer, University of Warwick, UK (2001–2002).
Email: schwartzg@cardiff.ac.uk
SCICLUNA, Edward (Malta). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Economics), University of Toronto, Canada; PhD (Economics),
University of Toronto, Canada (1975–1981).
Currently: Chairman, Malta Council for Economic and Social
Development (from 1999).
Previously: Dean, Faculty of Economics, Management and
Accountancy, University of Malta; Chairman, Malta Financial Services
Centre.
Email: edwards@kemmunet.net.mt
SCICLUNA CALLEJA, Sandra (Malta). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Psychology), University of British Columbia, Canada
(1989–1992).
Currently: Head, Psychology Department, University of Malta (from
2001).
Previously: Head of Department, University of Malta; Psychotherapist
and Professional Supervisor (private practice).
Email: sandra.scicluna-calleja@um.edu.mt
SCIRIHA, Lydia (Malta). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Linguistics), University of Victoria, Canada; PhD (Linguistics),
University of Victoria, Canada (1982–1986).
Currently: Professor, University of Malta (from 1998).
Previously: Visiting Associate Professor, University of Cyprus,
Australia; Professorial Fellow, Victoria University of Technology,
Australia.
Email: lscir@arts.um.edu.mt
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SCOBLE, Robert Michael (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar,
DPhil (Politics), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1973–1975).
Currently: Managing Director, Spice Trade Corporation, Thailand
(from 1999).
Previously: Vice-President, WCS, Thailand (1996–1999); Chairman,
Asia-Pacific Telecommunity, Thailand (1992–1996); Various senior
management positions, Telestra (1986–1995); Deputy Ambassador to
Vietnam, Australian Foreign Service (1976–1985).
Email: robscob@loxinfo.co.th
SCOTFORD, Glenn Leigh (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc
(Petroleum Geology), Imperial College London, United Kingdom
(1987–1988).
Currently: Senior Geologist, Santos Ltd (from 1995).
Email: glenn.scotford@santos.com.au
SCOTT, Janette Rose (Jamaica). Commonwealth Scholar, MBA
(Business Administration), University of Bradford, United Kingdom
(1992–1993).
Currently: Business Manager, Radiology Department, University
Hospital of the West Indies (from 2002).
Previously: Assistant Store Manager (2000–2002); Financial Analyst,
ICD Group (Mechala Group) (1994–2000); Secretary/Treasurer,
Geological Society of Jamaica (1986–1992).
Email: janroscott@hotmail.com
SEAH, Chee Meow (Singapore). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Political Science), University of Manchester, United Kingdom (1969–
1971).
Currently: Managing Director, Dennis Austin Education Centre (from
2003).
Previously: Associate Professor, National University of Singapore
(1971–2003); Lecturer.
Email: davidcmseah@hotmail.com
SEAH, Yang Hee (Singapore). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Sociology), University of Toronto, Canada (1999–2001).
Currently: Assistant Director, Policy and Development, Rehabilitation
and Protection Division, Ministry of Community Development and
Sports (from 2002).
Email: seah_yang_hee@hotmail.com
SEARLE-CHATTERJEE, Mary (formerly SEARLE) (UK).
Commonwealth Scholar, MA (Indian Philosophy and Religion),
Banaras Hindu University, India (1963–1965).
Currently: Lecturer in South Asian Studies, Department of Religions,
University of Manchester (from 2000).
Previously: Senior Lecturer in Ethnicity and Racism, Manchester
Metropolitan University (1980–2000); Lecturer in Sociology,
Department of Sociology, Banaras Hindu University, India (1974–
1977).
Email: m.searle-chatterjee@fsnet.co.uk
SEBER, George Arthur Frederick (New Zealand). Commonwealth
Scholar, PhD (Statistics), University of Manchester, United Kingdom
(1960–1965).
Currently: Emeritus Professor of Statistics, Department of
Mathematics, University of Auckland (from 1999).
Previously: Chairman of Mathematics Department, University of
Auckland (1975–1981); Professor of Statistics, Mathematics
Department, University of Auckland (1973–1998).
Awards: Distinguished Statistical Ecologist Award, International
Association of Ecology (1998).
Email: seber@stat.auckland.ac.nz
SECKEL, Allan Paul (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, LLM
(Law), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (1985–1986).
Currently: Deputy Attorney General, Ministry of Attorney General,
Government of British Columbia (from 2003).
Previously: Barrister and Solicitor, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
(1986–2003).
Email: dearingseckel@telus.net
SEDRA, Paul Douglas (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, MPhil
(Modern Middle Eastern Studies), University of Oxford, United
Kingdom (1997–1999).