Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
SINGH SLOAN
SINGH, Krishna Murai (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Urology),
Leeds General Infirmary, United Kingdom (1978–1979).
Currently: Vice-Chancellor, Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical
University (from 2002); Honorary Patron, Sangram Singh Inter
College (from 1999); Honorary President, Lakham Ji Inter College
(from 1995); Professor and Head, Department of Urology, King
George’s Medical College (from 1990); Honorary President, K K
Hospital (from 1987); Trainer (no scalpel vasectomy), Uttar Oradesh
Centre of Excellence of Male Contraception, Government of India.
Previously: President, North Zone, Urology Society of India (1996–
1997).
SINGH, Lalji (India). Commonwealth Scholar, Postdoctoral
(Molecular Biology), University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
(1974–1976).
Currently: President, Association for the Promotion of DNA
Fingerprinting and other DNA Technologies (ADNAT) (from 2003);
President, Indian Society of Human Genetics (from 2003); Director/
Head of the Institute, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology
(CCMB) (from 1998).
Previously: President, Indian Society of Cell Biology (2000–2002);
President, CCMB, P M Bhargava Foundation (1996–2002); Secretary,
ADNAT (1996–2002); Officer on Special Duty/Head of the Institute,
Centre for DNA, Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (1995–1999);
Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate, University of Edinburgh
(1974–1987).
Email: lalji@ccmb.ap.nic.in
SINGH, Madhu (India). Commonwealth Scholar, Postdoctoral
(Sociology of Education), Institute of Education, United Kingdom
(1982–1983).
Currently: Senior Research Specialist, United Nations Educational
Scientific and Cultural Organization, Institute for Education, Germany
(from 1998).
Previously: Associate Professor, Unit for Third World Studies,
Technical University, Germany (1990–1997); Lecturer, Indian Institute
of Education (1980–1983).
Email: m.singh@unesco.org
SINGH, Mahi Pal (India). Commonwealth Scholar, Postgraduate
Diploma (Veterinary Studies), University of Cambridge, United
Kingdom (1970–1971).
Previously: General Manager, Shri Dwarkadhish Ji Temple (2001–
2002); Dean, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and
Technology (1998–1999); Virologist (Foot and Mouth Disease),
Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology
(1998–1999); President, Indian Association for the Advancement of
Veterinary Research (1991–1996); Professor and Head, Chandra
Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology (1981–1998);
Senior Research Officer, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of
Agriculture and Technology (1969–1974); Assistant Professor,
Department of Bacteriology, Government of Uttar Pradesh (1967–
1969); Lecturer, Department of Virology, Government of Uttar
Pradesh (1963–1967); Demonstrator, Veterinary College (1961–1963).
SINGH, Ngangkham Nimai (India). Commonwealth Fellow
(Theoretical High Energy Physics), University of Southampton, United
Kingdom (1999–2000).
Currently: Regular Associate, International Centre for Theoretical
Physics, Italy (from 2003); Reader, Department of Physics, Gauhati
University (from 2000).
Previously: Lecturer, Department of Physics, Gauhati University
(1991–1999).
Email: nimai03@yahoo.com
SINGH, Rajkumar (Guyana). Commonwealth Scholar, BA
(Environmental Engineering), University of Guelph, Canada (1993–
1997).
Currently: Geographic Information Systems Specialist, Environmental
Protection Agency (from 2002).
Previously: Geographic Information Systems Specialist,
Environmental Protection Agency; Environmental Officer 2,
Environmental Protection Agency.
Email: raj3singh@yahoo.com
SINGH, Sunita (India). Commonwealth Scholar, MPhil (Laser
Optics), Imperial College London, United Kingdom (1979–1983).
Currently: Senior Scientific Officer, Cwdye Laser Group, Bhabha
Atomic Research Centre (BARC) (from 1999).
Previously: Scientific Officer, Laser and Plasma Technical Division,
BARC (1973–1979); Trainee, BARC Training School (1972–1973).
Email: sunit@magnum.barc.ernet.in; ssingh_4@hotmail.com
SINGH, Yadvinder (India). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Agriculture/Soil Science), University of Guelph, Canada (1981–
1985).
Currently: Senior Soil Chemist, Punjab Agricultural University (from
1996).
Previously: Senior Soil Chemist, Punjab Agricultural University; Soil
Chemist, Punjab Agricultural University.
Email: yadvinder16@rediffmail.com
SINHA, Devendra Nath (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Organ
Culture Study), University of Leicester, United Kingdom (1982–1983).
Currently: Member, Executive Council, University of Gorakhpur
(from 1998); President, Uttar Pradesh Chapter of Anatomical Society
of India (from 1989); Vice-President, Anatomical Society of India
(from 1989); Professor and Head of Anatomy, B R D Medical College
(from 1985).
Previously: Principal and Dean, Faculty of Medicine, B R D Medical
College (1997–1998); Reader, M L B Medical College (1976–1985);
Lecturer, Anatomy Department, M L B Medical College (1973–1976).
SINHA, Nakul (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Cardiovascular
Medicine), Walsgrave Hospital (Coventry), United Kingdom (1993–
1994).
Currently: Professor and Head of Cardiology, Sanjay Gandhi
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (from 1999).
Previously: Additional Professor of Cardiology, Sanjay Gandhi
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (1995–1999); Associate
Professor of Cardiology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of
Medical Sciences (1990–1995).
Email: nsinha@sgpgi.ac.in
SIVALINGAM, Ponniah (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Colorectal
Surgery), Leeds General Infirmary, United Kingdom (1981–1982).
Currently: President, Ostomates India Madurai Chapter (from 1994).
Previously: Professor and Head, Department of Surgery, Madurai
Medical College (1997); Professor, Department of Principles and
Practice of Surgery, Tamil Nadu Medical Service (1995–1997);
Additional Professor, Tamil Nadu Medical Service (1990–1995); Vice-
President, Southern Chapter of Ostomy Association of India (1986–
1988); Colorectal Surgeon, Tamil Nadu Medical Service (1982–1997);
Assistant Professor, Tamil Nadu Medical Service (1970–1990).
SKEGG, Peter Donald Graham (New Zealand). Commonwealth
Scholar, DPhil (Law), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1969–
1971).
Currently: Professor in Law, Faculty of Law, University of Otago
(from 1984).
Previously: Dean, University of Otago (1990–1992); Chair, Faculty
of Law, University of Oxford, UK (1980–1984); Lecturer in Law,
Faculty of Law, University of Oxford, UK (1972–1984); Official
Fellow, New College Oxford, UK (1971–1984).
Email: peter.skegg@stonebow.otago.ac.nz
SLEDGE, Rachael (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Geography), University of British Columbia, Canada (1999–2000).
Currently: Analyst, UBS Warburg (from 2000).
Email: rachaelsledge@hotmail.com
SLETCHER, Michael Alan (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(History), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (1998–2000).
Currently: Historian/Editor, Yale University, US (from 2001).
Email: michael.sletcher@yale.edu
SLOAN, Pamela Jane (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, BA
(Economics), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (1975–1976).
Currently: Partner, Hill Sloan Associates Inc. (from 1985).
Previously: Director, Treasury Board Secretariat, Government of
Canada, Crown Corporations Directorate (1984–1985); Vice-President,
Economics and Public Affairs, the Toronto Stock Exchange (1980–
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