Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
SEELY SESAY
Currently: Instructor, Near and Middle Eastern Civilisations,
University of Toronto (from 2003); PhD Candidate, History and
Middle Eastern Studies, New York University, US (from 1999).
Email: pds209@nyu.edu
SEELY, Robert A G (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Pure
Mathematics), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (1972–
1976).
Currently: Adjunct Professor, Department of Mathematics, McGill
University (from 1989); Professor, Department of Mathematics, John
Abbott College (from 1979).
Email: rags@math.mcgill.ca
SEENEEVASSEN, Caroonanaden (Mauritius). Commonwealth
Scholar, BSc (Electronic Engineering), City University, United
Kingdom (1981–1984).
Currently: Head, Network Strategy Division, Mauritius Telecom (from
1986).
Previously: Production Supervisor, Mauritius Telecom (1984–1986).
Email: cseeneem@intnet.mu
SEGAL, Alexander Philip Mavi (Australia). Commonwealth
Scholar, PhD (English), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
(1983–1988).
Currently: Lecturer in English, School of Humanities and Social
Science, Charles Sturt University (from 1993).
Previously: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Western
Australia (1989–1992).
Email: asegal@csu.edu.au
SEISAY, Mohamed Batu Duraman (Sierra Leone). Commonwealth
Scholar, PhD (Fisheries Science), University of Wales, Bangor, United
Kingdom (1998–2001).
Currently: Principal Fisheries Officer, Government of Sierra Leone,
Ministry of Fisheries (from 1983); Head, Statistics Unit, Ministry of
Fisheries (from 1983).
Previously: Fisheries Management Expert, GTZ Nigerian Fisheries
Promotion Project, Nigeria (1997–1998); Fisheries Biologist (United
Nations Volunteer), Food and Agriculture Organisation /United
Nations Development Programme Chambo Fisheries Research Project,
Malawi (1989–1992).
Email: mohamedseisay@yahoo.co.uk
SEKWAO, Nesta Verian (Tanzania). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Education), King’s College London, United Kingdom (1988–1991).
Currently: Assistant to Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education
and Culture (from 2001); Chairperson/Executive Committee Member,
Education Committee, Forum for Women Educationalists (from 2001);
Gender Adviser/Coordinator for Curriculum Issues and UNESCO
activities, Ministry of Education and Culture (from 1992).
Previously: Assistant Head of School; Project Coordinator; Head of
Secondary School.
Email: nsekwao_2001@yahoo.co.uk
SELEMA, Miabiye Dateme (Nigeria). Commonwealth Fellow
(Analytical Chemistry), Imperial College London, United Kingdom
(1991–1992).
Currently: Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Rivers State
University of Science and Technology (from 1980).
Previously: Visiting Research Scholar, Wichita State University, US
(1992–1993); Dean, Faculty of Science, Rivers State University of
Science and Technology (1989–1991); Elected Member, Constituent
Assembly (1988–1989); Dean, Faculty of Technology and Education,
Rivers State University of Science and Technology (1985–1988);
Head, Department of Chemistry, Rivers State College of Science and
Technology (1978–1985); Visiting Academic, Dyson Perrins
Laboratory, Oxford University, UK (1977–1978); Lecturer, Rivers
State College of Science and Technology (1972–1976); Lecturer,
Obafemi Awolowo University (1971–1972).
Email: mdselema@hotmail.com
SEMEGA-JANNEH, Hatib Baboucar (The Gambia).
Commonwealth Scholar, MA (Economics), University of Manchester,
United Kingdom (1966–1967).
Currently: Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, National Trading
Corporation (from 1979); Member, Board of Governors (various high
schools) (from 1968); Member, Board of Directors, National Water
and Electricity Corporation (from 1968); Member, Board of Directors,
Social Security Finacial and Housing Corporation (from 1968);
Member, Board of Directors, Gambia Ports Authority (from 1968);
Member, Board of Directors, Gambia/Arab International Bank (from
1968).
Previously: Managing Director, National Trading Corporation (1973–
1979); Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education (1970–1971);
Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance (1969–1970);
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Words and Communication (1968–
1974); Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Development (1968–1974).
Email: jimpex@qanet.gm
SEN, Goutam (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Cardiothoracic
Surgery), Leeds General Infirmary, United Kingdom (1981–1982).
Currently: Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Santokba Durlaibhji Memorial
Hospital (from 1991).
Previously: Professor, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular
Surgery, Santokba Durlaibhji Memorial Hospital (1978–1991);
Lecturer in Surgery, SMS Medical College and Hospital (1968–1978).
Email: sengoutam@yahoo.com
SENARATNE, Chrysantha Piyasiri (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth
Fellow (Mining Engineering), University of Leeds, United Kingdom
(1989–1990).
Currently: Director of Quality Management and Accreditation,
Emergency Training Centre, Canada (from 1991).
Previously: Head, Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering,
Ceylon Steel Corporation, Canada (1975–1991); Production Engineer,
Ceylon Steel Corporation (1972–1975).
Email: sharmini@telus.net
SENEVIRATNA, Anuradha (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth Fellow
(Social Anthropology), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1988–
1989).
Currently: Chairman, Arts Council of Sri Lanka (from 2002); Member,
UNESCO Commissions of Sri Lanka (from 2002); Senior Professor,
Department of Sinhala, University of Peradeniya (from 1994);
Member, Advisory Board, Archaeological Survey Department (from
1990).
Previously: Professor, University of Peradeniya (1989–1994);
Associate Professor, University of Peradeniya (1982–1989); Director,
Institute of Aesthetic Studies, University of Sri Lanka (1975–1976);
Senior Lecturer, University of Peradeniya (1972–1982); Lecturer,
University of Colombo (1968–1972).
Awards: National Honours (twice), Ministry of Cultural Affairs,
Government of Sri Lanka State Literacy Award.
SEOW, Liang Lin (Malaysia). Commonwealth Scholar, Research
towards PhD (Conservative Dentistry), University of Manchester,
United Kingdom (2000–2001).
Currently: Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry, University
of Malaya (from 1997).
Previously: Senior House Officer, York District Hospital, UK (1995–
1997); House Officer, Newcastle Dental Hospital, UK (1994–1995).
Email: seowll@um.edu.my
SERAJ, Toufiq Mohammad (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Town and Regional Planning), University of Liverpool, United
Kingdom (1983–1987).
Currently: President, Bangladesh Tennis Federation (from 2003);
President, Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (from
2000); Member, Governing Council, Housing and Building Research
(from 1996); Managing Director, Sheltech (PVT) Ltd (from 1988).
Previously: Assistant Professor, Department of Urban and Regional
Planning, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
(1987–1988).
Email: seraj@citechco.net
SESAY, Alfred Bobson (Sierra Leone). Commonwealth Scholar, MA
(Education Administration), University of Leeds, United Kingdom
(1978–1979).
Currently: Minister, Ministry of Lands (from 2003); Minister, Ministry
of Lands (from 2001); Chief Education Officer/Director General,
Ministry of Education (from 1994).
Previously: Teacher, Ministry of Education.
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