Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
UCHE VAN ROOY
Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (1995–1996); Head,
Department of Electrical Engineering, Makerere University (1990–
1993).
Email: tusu@dicts.mak.ac.ug
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UCHE, Peter Ikechukwu (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Statistics), University of Sheffield, United Kingdom (1972–1975).
Currently: Director of Academic Planning, University of Nigeria (from
1993); Professor of Statistics, University of Nigeria (from 1989).
Previously: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader, University of Nigeria
(1975–1988); Chairman, Committee of Directors, Academic Planning
of Nigerian Universities; Vice-President/Council Member, Nigerian
Statistical Association; Chairman, Panel to Accredit Science
Programmes of Nigerian Universities.
UDOKA, Arnold Benjamiin (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, MA
(Choregraphy), University of London, United Kingdom (1985–1988).
Currently: Chairman, Advisory Council, Guild of Nigerian Dancers
(from 1997); Assistant Director of Dance and National Choreographer,
Federal Ministry of Culture and Tourism, National Troupe of Nigeria
(from 1991).
Previously: Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer II, Department of Theatre Arts,
University of Calabar (1988–1991); Graduate Assistant, University of
Calabar (1984–1987).
Email: arnoldudoka@yahoo.com
UGBOLUE, Samuel Chuks Okafor (Nigeria). Commonwealth
Fellow (Textile Manufacture), University of Manchester Institute of
Science and Technology, United Kingdom (1988–1989).
Currently: Professor, Department of Textile Sciences, University of
Massachusetts, US (from 1998).
Previously: Professor/Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of
Technology, Owerri (1993–1997); Chairman, Standards Organization
of Nigeria (1992–1997); Member, Governing Board, Federal
University of Technology, Owerri (1990–1997); Member, Governing
Council, Textile Institute International Manchester, UK (1988–1996);
Chairman of the Professional Council, Polymer Institute of Nigeria
(1988–1996); Professor/Dean, Federal University of Technology,
Owerri (1985–1992); Board Member, Joint Admissions and
Matriculation Board (1984–1988).
Email: sugbolue@umassd.edu
UMAR, Aliyu Dikko (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Reproductive Endocrinology), University of Southampton, United
Kingdom (1994–1997).
Currently: Head, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine,
Bayero University (from 1998); Deputy Dean, Bayero University
(from 1998); Senior Lecturer, Bayero University (from 1995).
UMEH, Beatrice Udezuo (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, FRCA
(Anaesthetics), University of Liverpool, United Kingdom (1975–
1977); Commonwealth Fellow (Relief Of Intractable Pain), Walton
Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery NHS Trust, United Kingdom
(1983–1984).
Currently: Provost, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe
University (from 2002); Member, Teaching Hospital Management
Board (from 2002); Professor and Consultant, Anaesthesia, Nnamdi
Azikiwe University (from 1996).
Previously: Reader, Anaesthesiology, King Faisal University, Saudi
Arabia (1988–1995); Lecturer/Senior Lecturer and Consultant,
University of Nigeria (1978–1988).
Email: ericbetty2001@yahoo.com
UNTERMAN, Alan (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Philosophy), University of Delhi, India (1966–1968).
Currently: Minister of Religion, Yeshurun Synagogue (from 1981);
Lecturer (part-time), Comparative Religion, University of Manchester.
Previously: Lecturer in Comparative Religion, University of
Manchester (1979–1981); Senior Jewish Chaplain, Hillel Foundation
(1976–1978); Lecturer, Jewish Studies, Jerusalem Academy of Jewish
Studies, Israel (1973–1975); Part-time Lecturer, Indian Philosophy,
Tel Aviv University, Israel (1973–1975); Lecturer, Comparative
Religion, University of Manchester (1972–1973); Jewish Chaplain
Manchester University, Hillel Foundation (1971–1973); Editorial
Staff, Encyclopedia Judaica, Israel (1969–1971).
Email: alan.unterman@man.ac.uk
USHA, Areekkara Poduvattil (India). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Animal Husbandry), University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
(1992–1995); Commonwealth Fellow (Animal Husbandry), Roslin
Institute, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (2001–2002).
Currently: Associate Professor, Veterinary and Animal Sciences,
Kerala Agricultural University (from 1995).
Previously: Assistant Professor, Kerala Agricultural University (1988–
1995); Junior Assistant Professor, Kerala Agricultural University
(1986–1988).
Email: satheesh123@zyberway.com
UTA, Joseph Jabulani (Malawi). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Librarianship), Loughborough University, United Kingdom (1990–
1993).
Currently: Librarian, Mzuzu University (from 1998).
Previously: College Librarian, Various Colleges, University of Malawi
(1970–1999); Chair, National Steering Committee, Sustainable
Development Network Programme; President, Commonwealth Library
Association; Member, Government of Malawi, National Information
Policy.
Email: juta@sdnp.org.mw
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VAIDYANATHAN, Pandur Viswanatha (India). Commonwealth
Scholar, PhD (Mechanical Engineering), University of Leeds, United
Kingdom (1969–1972).
Previously: Vice-Chancellor, Annamalai University (1999–2002);
Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (1992–1998).
VALARINO, Maurice (Gibraltar). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc
(Occupational Health and Safety), Aston University, United Kingdom
(1982–1983).
Currently: Director, Environmental Agency Limited (from 1995).
Previously: CEO, Gibraltar Disability Society (1995–2001); General
Secretary, Gibraltar Association of Environmental Health Officers
(1993–1995); Senior Environmental Health Officer, Government of
Gibraltar (1983–1995).
Email: envag@gibnet.gi
VALLADARES, Terry Martin (Guyana). Commonwealth Scholar,
BA (Agricultural/Environmental Sciences), McGill University, Canada
(1988–1991).
Currently: Project Manager, Federal Management Systems Inc. (from
1999).
Previously: Assistant Commissioner of Forests, Silviculture, Guyana
Forestry Commission.
Email: tval08@yahoo.com
VAN ACKER, Rene Chris (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Weed Science), University of Reading, United Kingdom (1992–
1995).
Currently: Assistant/Associate Professor, University of Manitoba
(from 1996).
Email: rene_van_acker@umanitoba.ca
VAN DE VEN, Justin William (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar,
DPhil (Economics (Social Welfare and Income Inequality)), University
of Oxford, United Kingdom (1999–2001).
Currently: Research Officer, UK (from 2002); Doctoral, Student,
University of Oxford, UK (from 1999–2003).
Previously: Analyst, Merrill Lynch Investment Bank (2001–2002).
Email: j.vandeven@niesr.ac.uk
VAN ROOY, Gert (Namibia). Commonwealth Scholar, MA
(Development Studies), University of Leeds, United Kingdom (1996–
1997).
Currently: Head, Social Sciences Division, University of Namibia
(from 2001).
Previously: Researcher, Social Sciences Division, University of
Namibia (1997–2000).
Email: gvanrooy@unam.na