Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
SHREERAM SINGH
Currently: Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education (from 2002).
Previously: Chief Educational Supervisor, Ministry of Education;
Assistant Director General, Ministry of Education.
Email: shougee@thauleem.net
SHREERAM, Sathya (India). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Molecular Biology), University of Dundee, United Kingdom (1999–
2002).
Currently: Postdoctoral Research Assistant, University of Dundee, UK
(from 2003).
Previously: Senior Biochemist, Dr. Reddy’s Research Foundation
(1997–1999).
Email: s.shreeram@dundee.ac.uk
SHUKRI, Mohamed Ali (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Arabic), University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom (1973–1976).
Currently: Member, Board of Management, Postgraduate Institute of
Archaeology (from 1993); Director, Jamiah Naleemiah (from 1981);
Elected Member, British Society for the Philosophy of Science, UK
(from 1968); Elected Fellow, Linnean Society, UK (from 1967);
Elected Fellow, Royal Horticultural Society, UK (from 1967); Elected
Member, Agricultural Institute of Canada, Canada (from 1966).
Previously: Editor-in-Chief, Naleemiah Institute of Research and
Publications (1981); Senior Lecturer and Head, Department of Arabic,
University of Peradeniya (1980–1981); Member, Sri Lanka
Commission of UNESCO (1978–1992); Senior Lecturer and Head,
Department of Arabic and Islamic Civilization, University of Kelaniya
(1976–1980); Lecturer, Department of Arabic Language and Islamic
Studies, University of Ceylon (1965–1973).
Awards: Chancellor/Governor of Sindh Award (1998); Al-Kharzami
International Award, President, Islamic Republic of Iran (1995);
Norman Borlag Award (1986).
Email: naleemia@sltnet.lk
SICHINGA, John (Zambia). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Forest Management), University of Toronto, Canada (1986–1987).
Currently: Managing Director, Copperbelt Forestry Co. (from 2001).
Previously: Managing Director, Zaffico; Director of Operations,
Zaffico Ltd.
Email: cofoco@zamtel.zm
SIDDIQUI, Khushnood Ahmed (Pakistan). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Agricultural Botany), University of Reading, United Kingdom
(1961–1964).
Currently: Chief Research Coordinator, PhD and Postdoctorate
Research Professor, International Association for Promotion of New
Genetical Approaches to Crop Improvement (from 1997).
Previously: Chief Scientist, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission
(1996–1997); Research Professor and Director, Tandojam, Atomic
Energy Agricultural Research Centre (AEARC) (1992–1996); Chief
Scientific Officer and Head, AEARC (1986–1992); Principal Scientific
Officer and Head, AEARC (1973–1986); Senior Scientific Officer,
AEARC (1967–1972); Senior Research Scientist, AEARC (1964–
1966); Lecturer in Botany, Agriculture College (1956–1961).
SILVA, Weerasinghe Hilary Elmo (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth
Scholar, MA (Accounting and Finance), University of Lancaster,
United Kingdom (1990–1992).
Currently: Dean, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura (from 2003).
Previously: Head, Department of Accounting, University of Sri
Jayewardenepura (2001–2002); Senior Lecturer, Department of
Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (1985–2001).
Email: hilary@sjp.ac.lk
SIMESTER, Andrew Perry (New Zealand). Commonwealth Scholar,
DPhil (Legal Philosophy), University of Oxford, United Kingdom
(1990–1993).
Currently: Professor of Legal Philosophy, School of Law, University
of Nottingham, UK (from 2000).
SIMMONS, Rochelle (New Zealand). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(English), University of Toronto, Canada (1986–1991).
Currently: Lecturer, University of Otago (from 1993).
Email: rochelle.simmons@stonebow.otago.ac.nz
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SIMONS, Carlos Wilbert (Turks and Caicos Islands).
Commonwealth Scholar, MA (Area Studies), University of London,
United Kingdom (1978–1979); Diploma (Law), City University,
United Kingdom (1981–1982).
Currently: Appointed Member, Legislative Council, Turks and Caicos
Islands Government (from 2003); Senior Partner, Miller Simons
O’Sullivan (from 1999).
Previously: Chairman, Public Service Commission, Turks and Caicos
Islands Government (2001–2003); Trustee, Rizzoli Educational
Foundation (1996–2000); Chairman, Board of Governors, Turks and
Caicos Islands Community College (1994–1998); Partner, Miller
Simons O’Sullivan (1987–1999); President, Turks and Caicos Islands
Bar Association (1987–1988); Elected Member, Legislative Council,
Turks and Caicos Islands Government (1986–1988); Member,
Executive Council, Turks and Caicos Islands Government (1986–
1987); Associate Attorney, Miller Simons O’Sullivan (1984–1987).
Email: cws@tciway.tc
SIN FAILAM, Denis Michel (Mauritius). Commonwealth Scholar,
BA (Computer Science), Concordia University, Canada (1989–1992).
Currently: Principal Consutant, Oracle Canada, Canada (from 1999).
Previously: Senior Consultant, Arthur Andersen; Senior Consultant,
De Chazal du Mee.
Email: d_sin@hotmail.com
SINCLAIR, Anthony Charles (New Zealand). Commonwealth
Scholar, LLM (Law), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
(1999–2000).
Currently: PhD Student, University of Cambridge, UK (from 2000).
Previously: Legal Intern, Fountain Court Chambers, UK (2002);
Pegasus Scholar, Fountain Court Chambers, UK (2000).
Email: acsinclair@hotmail.com
SINEBARE, Musawe (Papua New Guinea). Commonwealth Scholar,
MEd (Computers in Education), University of Birmingham, United
Kingdom (1986–1987).
Currently: Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Administration, University of Goroka
(from 2000); Member, International Federation for Information
Processing (from 1992).
Previously: Senior Lecturer, University of Goroka (1992–1999);
Council Member, CASTME (1990–2000); Lecturer, University of
Goroka (1987–1991).
Email: sinebarem@uog.ac.pg
SINGH, Bijay (India). Commonwealth Scholar, Postdoctoral (Soil
Science), University of Reading, United Kingdom (1985–1986).
Currently: Professor and Senior Soil Chemist, Punjab Agricultural
University (from 1994).
Previously: Associate Professor and Soil Chemist, Punjab Agricultural
University (1984–1994); Assistant Professor and Assistant Soil
Chemist, Punjab Agricultural University (1976–1984).
Email: bjs_20@sify.com
SINGH, Guriqbal (India). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Agriculture), University of Wales, Bangor, United Kingdom (1995–
1998).
Currently: Agronomist (Pulses), Department of Plant Breeding, Punjab
Agricultural University (from 1999).
Previously: Assistant Agronomist (Pulses), Punjab Agricultural
University (1990–1999); Research Fellow, Department of Agronomy,
Punjab Agricultural University (1989–1990).
Email: singhguriqbal@rediffmail.com
SINGH, Jagtar (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Information
Technology), Loughborough University, United Kingdom (1992–
1993).
Currently: Council Member, Indian Librarian Association (from
2003); Council Member, Indian Association of Special Libraries and
Information Centres (from 2003); Head, Department of Library and
Information Science, Punjab University (from 2002).
Previously: General Secretary, Punjab Library Association (2002–
2003); Reader, Punjab University (1998–2002); Personal Affiliate,
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions and
American Library Association (1998–1999); Senior Lecturer, Punjab
University (1990–1998).
Email: kindu@glide.net.in; jagtar@pbi.ac.in