Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
TAN THOMAS
TAN, Wee Hock (Singapore). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc
(Environmental Pollution Control), University of Leeds, United
Kingdom (1994–1995).
Currently: Chief Engineer, National Environment Agency (from
2000).
Previously: Engineer (1985–2000).
Email: tan_wee_hock@nea.gov.sg
TANDON, Radhika (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Kerato-
Prosthesis Surgery and Eyebank Techniques), The Sussex Eye
Hospital, United Kingdom (2002–2003).
Currently: Additional Professor of Ophthalmology, All India Institute
of Medical Sciences, Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences
(from 2003); Officer-in-Charge, National Eyebank, Rajendra Prasad
Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences (from 1999).
Previously: Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, All India Institute
of Medical Sciences (1998–2003); Treasurer, Strabismological Society
of India (1994–1998); Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, All India
Institute of Medical Sciences (1993–1998).
Email: radhika_tan@yahoo.com
TATE, Michael Carter (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, BA
(Theology), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1968–1971).
Currently: Parish Priest, Catholic Archdiocese of Hobart (from 2000);
Honorary Professor of Law, University of Tasmania (from 2000);
Member, International Humanitarian Law Committee (from 2000).
Previously: Ambassador to The Netherlands, The Hague, Netherlands
(1993–1996); Federal Minister for Justice (1987–1993); Senator for
Tasmania, Australian Parliament (1978–1973); Lecturer, University of
Tasmania (1971–1978).
Email: mtate@bigpond.com
TAWETTE, Felix Kamillus (Tanzania). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Library Science), University of Alberta, Canada (1986–
1988).
Currently: Senior Librarian, University of Botswana, Botswana (from
2000).
Previously: Chief Librarian, Institute of Development Management;
National Libraries Coordinator, Ministry of Education.
Email: tawete@mopipi.ub.bw
TAYLOR, Barry Marshall (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar,
DPhil (Philosophy), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1970–
1972).
Currently: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor and Reader,
Department of Philosophy, University of Melbourne (from 1974).
Previously: Fellow, Australian Academy of Humanities.
Email: b.taylor@unimelb.edu.au
TAYLOR, Donald Robert (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, DPhil
(Physics), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1963–1967).
Currently: Professor of Physics, Queen’s University (from 1970).
Previously: Head, Department of Physics, Queen’s University (1988–
1993); Research Scientist, Bell Telephone Labs, US (1967–1970).
Email: taylordr@physics.queensu.ca
TAYLOR, Marcellus Charles (Bahamas). Commonwealth Scholar,
MEd (Management and Policy Studies), University of Bristol, United
Kingdom (1998–1999).
Currently: Educational Planner, Ministry of Education (from 1999).
Previously: Teacher (1989–1998).
Email: marcellus_taylor@hotmail.com
TEAGLE, Damon A H (New Zealand). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Earth Science), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
(1988–1992).
Currently: United Kingdom Representative, Science Steering
Evaluation Panel, Ocean Drilling Program (from 2001); Panel
Member, Natural Environment Research Council for United Kingdom
Ocean Drilling Program (from 2001); Lecturer, University of
Southampton, UK (from 1999).
Previously: Assistant Research Scientist (1997–1999); Postdoctoral
Research Fellow, University of Michigan, US (1993–1996).
Email: dat@soc.soton.ac.uk
TEELUCKSINGH, Surujpal (Trinidad and Tobago).
Commonwealth Scholar, MRCP (Endocrinology), University of
Edinburgh, United Kingdom (1987–1989).
Currently: Head, Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, University
of West Indies (from 2002); Senior Lecturer in Medicine, University
of the West Indies (from 1998).
Previously: Lecturer in Medicine, University of the West Indies
(1992–1998); Registrar in Medicine, University of the West Indies
(1991–1992).
Email: amaniltd@hotmail.com
TENNEKOON, Kamani Hamamala (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth
Scholar, PhD (Medical Sciences), University of Sheffield, United
Kingdom (1982–1985).
Currently: Associate Professor in Physiology, University of Colombo
(from 1995).
Previously: Senior Lecturer in Physiology, University of Colombo
(1986–1995); Lecturer in Physiology, University of Colombo (1981–
1986).
Email: khtennekoon@yahoo.com
TEO, Boon Khee (Malaysia). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Development Administration), Athabasca University, Canada (1990–
1992).
Currently: Senior Manager, Technology Park Malaysia (from 2001).
Previously: Principal Assistant Secretary, Ministry Of Science;
Manager, Human Resources and Administration, Technology Park
Malaysia.
Email: teo@tpm.com.my
TEO, Wah Liang (Singapore). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Education), Ontario College of Art and Design, Canada (1996–1997).
Currently: Head, Department of Mathematics, Pioneer Junior College
(from 2000).
Previously: Curriculum Specialist, Ministry of Education; Teacher,
Raffles Junior College.
Email: wahliang@hotmail.com
TEOH, Boon Ping (Malaysia). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc
(Metallic and Ceramic Materials), University of Manchester Institute
of Science and Technology, United Kingdom (1999–2000).
Currently: Senior Executive, Product Development, Megasteel Sdn
(from 2002).
Previously: Product Development Executive, Megasteel Sdn (2001–
2002).
Email: bpteoh72@hotmail.com
TEOH, Seng Beng (Malaysia). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Agricultural Botany), University of Wales, Aberystwyth, United
Kingdom (1972–1976); Commonwealth Fellow (Species Related To
Wheat), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (1982).
Currently: Associate Professor, Division of Genetics and Molecular
Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Malaya (from
1976).
Email: eddieteoh@um.edu.my
THAMBANDA, Poonacha Vijay (India). Commonwealth Fellow
(Modern History of Coorg), University of Oxford, United Kingdom
(2000–2001).
Currently: Reader in History, Kannada University (from 1996).
Email: poonachvijay@yahoo.com
THISTLEWOOD, Howard (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Pest Management), Simon Fraser University, Canada (1977–1979).
Currently: Research Scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,
Canada (from 1986).
Previously: Director, Sterile Insect Release Program, Canada; Visiting
Scientist/Adjunct Professor, Queens University and University of
Montpellier ENSAM, INRA, Canada/France.
Email: thistlewood@telus.net
THOMAS, David Jacques (Seychelles). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Business Administration), Université de Moncton, Canada
(1983–1985).
Currently: Project Manager, Water Corporation of Western Australia,
Australia (from 1995).
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