Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
SESHADRI SHAPIRO
SESHADRI, Venkatadri (Malaysia). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Chemistry), University of Toronto, Canada (1964–1966).
Previously: Education Officer, Department of Education; Head,
Science Department, Sabah College.
SESHIA, Shaila (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, MPhil
(Development Studies (South Asia and India)), University of Sussex,
United Kingdom (1999–2001).
Currently: Research Assistant, Development Research Centre for the
Future State, Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex,
UK (from 2002).
Previously: Research Assistant, Sustainable Livelihoods in Southern
Africa, University of Sussex, UK (2001–2002); Research Assistant,
Biotechnology Policy Process in Developing Countries, University of
Sussex, UK (2001).
Email: s.seshia@hotmail.com
SEW-HEE, Danielle (Mauritius). Commonwealth Scholar, BA
(Commerce/Accounting), McGill University, Canada (1984–1987).
Currently: Auditor/Accountant.
Previously: Supervisor, Panell Ker Foster; Semi Senior, Kidson Impey,
UK.
SHAFIQ, Muhammad (Pakistan). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Physics), University College London, United Kingdom (1969–1975).
Previously: Associate Member, International Centre for Theoretical
Physics, Italy (1989–1997); Professor of Physics, University of
Engineering and Technology, Lahore (1982–1999); Adviser,
Academics Selection Board, Payale Public Service Commission
(1979–1999); Chairman, Department of Physics, University of
Engineering and Technology, Lahore (1979–1999); Associate
Professor in Physics, University of Engineering and Technology,
Lahore (1978–1982); Assistant Professor in Physics, University of
Engineering and Technology, Lahore (1970–1982); Lecturer in
Physics, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (1963–
1970).
SHAGHUDE, Yohanna Wilson (Tanzania). Commonwealth Scholar,
MSc (Oceanography), University of Southampton, United Kingdom
(1987–1989).
Currently: Research Fellow, Institute of Marine Sciences, University
of Dar es Salaam (from 2001); Tanzania Representative, Editorial
Board, International Bathymetric Charting of the Western Indian
Ocean (from 1994).
Previously: Tutorial Assistant, Institute of Marine Sciences, University
of Dar es Salaam (1988–2001); Assistant Research Fellow, University
of Dar es Salaam (1986–1988).
Email: shaghude@ims.udsm.ac.tz
SHAH, Bela (India). Commonwealth Scholar, Medical Training
(Cardiovascular Epidemiology and Statistics), University College
London, United Kingdom (1987–1988).
Currently: Chief/Senior Deputy Director General, Division of Noncommunicable
Diseases, Indian Council of Medical Research (from
1997).
Previously: Acting Chief, Indian Council of Medical Research (1996–
1997); Deputy Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research
(1994–1996); Assistant Director General, Indian Council of Medical
Research (1989–1994); Senior Research Officer, Indian Council of
Medical Research (1982–1989); Tutor and Senior Resident, Indian
Council of Medical Research (1981–1982).
Email: shahb@icmr.delhi.nic.in; chiefcd@yahoo.com
SHAH, Jai (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc (International
Health Policy), London School of Economics and Political Science,
United Kingdom (2001–2002).
Currently: Research Officer to the President, Canadian Institute of
Health Research (from 2002).
Previously: Senior Staff Member/Academic Director, Seminar on the
United Nations and International Affairs (1996–2000).
Email: jai.shah@lsealumni.com
SHAH, Mohammad (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(South Asian History), School of Oriental and African Studies, United
Kingdom (1987–1990); Commonwealth Fellow (Social History of
Bengal), Royal Holloway, University of London, United Kingdom
(1996–1997).
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Currently: Provost, Alaol Hall, University of Chittagong (from 2001);
Professor, Department of History, University of Chittagong (from
1994).
Previously: Chairman, Department of History, University of
Chittagong (1997–2001); Associate Professor, University of
Chittagong (1991–1994); Assistant Professor, University of Chittagong
(1982–1991); Lecturer, University of Chittagong (1978–1982).
Email: ms@ctgu.edu
SHAH, Mohammad Tahir (Pakistan). Commonwealth Fellow
(Economic Geology), University of Leicester, United Kingdom (2001–
2002).
Currently: Professor, National Centre of Excellence in Geology,
University of Peshawar (from 2002).
Previously: Associate Professor, University of Peshawar (1995–2000);
Assistant Professor, University of Peshawar (1992–1995); Research
Associate, University of Peshawar (1982–1992).
Awards: Presidential Award, Izaz-e-fazeclat (2001–2002); Earth
Scientist of the Year, National Book Foundation of Pakistan (1994–
1995).
Email: tahir_shah72@hotmail.com
SHAH, Zahir (Pakistan). Commonwealth Fellow (Soil Microbiology),
University of Wales, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom (1995).
Currently: Professor, Department of Soil Science, North-West Frontier
Province Agricultural University (from 2001).
Previously: Associate Professor, North-West Frontier Province
Agricultural University (1998–2001); Assistant Professor, North-West
Frontier Province Agricultural University (1990–1998).
Email: zahirsh@brain.net.pk
SHAHABUDDIN, Mohammed (India). Commonwealth Fellow
(Superconductivity), University of Southampton, United Kingdom
(2000–2001).
Currently: Reader, Department of Physics, Jamia Millia Islamia
University (from 2000).
Previously: Senior Lecturer, Department of Physics, Jamia Millia
Islamia University (1995–2000).
Email: shahab@jamia.net
SHAHJAHAN, Reza M D (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Zoology), University of Manchester, United Kingdom (1985–
1988).
Currently: Principal Scientific Officer, Bangladesh Atomic Energy
Commission (from 2001).
Previously: Visiting Associate Professor, Yamaguchi University,
Japan (2001); Member, Executive Council, Bangladesh Entomological
Society (1998–1999); Editor, Annesa (scientific journal) (1991–1993);
Scientific Officer, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (1988–
2001); Senior Scientific Officer, Bangladesh Atomic Energy
Commission (1984–1988).
Email: inst@bangla.net
SHANBHAG, Bhagyashri Achut (India). Commonwealth Fellow
(Avian Reproduction/Endocrinology), Roslin Institute, Edinburgh,
United Kingdom (1994–1995).
Currently: Professor, Karnatak University (from 2000).
Previously: Reader in Zoology, Karnatak University (1992–2000);
Lecturer, Karnatak University (1981–1992).
Email: bhagyashri_shanbhag@hotmail.com
SHANMUGAM, Sanjeevi (India). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Remote Sensing), University of Wales Swansea, United Kingdom
(1995–1998).
Currently: Assistant Professor, Centre for Geoscience and
Engineering, Anna University (from 1990).
Previously: Research Associate, Anna University (1989–1990);
Scientist (Remote Sensing), Birla Institute of Scientific Research
(1987–1989).
Email: ssanjeevi@annauniv.edu; ggjeevi@rediffmail.com
SHAPIRO, Aruni (formerly SAMARASINGHE) (Sri Lanka).
Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s (Philosophy), University of British
Columbia, Canada (1987–1989).
Currently: Writer (from 1995).