Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
VON MALTZAHN WAMBUGU
Previously: Director, Grenada National Post Service; Manager,
Grenada Development Bank.
Email: kingeorgev@aol.com
VON MALTZAHN, Nicholas (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar,
DPhil (English), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1984–1986).
Currently: Professor, Department of English, University of Ottawa
(from 1998).
Previously: Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of English,
University of Ottawa (1987–1998).
Email: maltzahn@uottawa.ca
VORO, Tevita Nauluca (Fiji). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc
(Chemical Sciences), University of East Anglia, United Kingdom;
PhD (Chemical Sciences), University of East Anglia, United Kingdom
(1984–1987).
Currently: Lecturer in Organic Chemistry, University of the South
Pacific (from 1992).
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WAANA, Charles (Uganda). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Physics), University of Toronto, Canada; PhD (Physics), University
of Toronto, Canada (1984–1986).
Currently: Research and Development Coordinator, Department of
Works and Transportation, City of Brampton, Canada (from 2002).
Previously: Software Implementation Advisor, Information
Technology, City of Brampton; United Nations Development Program
Tomken Consultant, Uganda National Council of Science and
Technology.
Email: waana.diaz@sympatico.ca
WAISTER, Peter Douglas (Zimbabwe). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Agriculture), University of Nottingham, United Kingdom (1961–
1963).
Previously: Head, Crop Science Division, Scottish Crop Research
Institute, UK (1965–1988).
WAITE, Jeffrey (New Zealand). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Linguistique), Université de Montréal, Canada (1982–1986).
Currently: Spécialiste confirmé de l’éducation, Banque mondiale /
World Bank (from 1997).
Email: jwaite@worldbank.org
WAKERLY, Elizabeth (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Economics), Athabasca University, Canada; PhD (Economics),
University of British Columbia, Canada (1987–1993).
Currently: Lecturer, University of East Anglia (from 1997).
Previously: Economic Analyst, National Economic Research
Associates.
Email: e.wakerly@uea.ac.uk
WAKHLU, Omkar Nath (India). Commonwealth Scholar, DPhil
(Fluid Mechanics), University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
(1960–1963).
Currently: Member, Indian National Congress (from 2001); Member,
Managing Committee, National School (from 2001); Member,
Technical Advisory Committee, Tehri Hydel Development
Corporation (from 1995).
Previously: Director, S S M College of Engineering (1999–2002);
Member, Awami National Conference Press Enclave (1995–2001);
Founder and Chairman, Pragati Foundation (1992–1995); Senior
Consultant, Pragati Foundation (1987–1999); Honorary Director,
National Buildings Organization, Government of India (1978–1986);
Principal, Regional Engineering College (1977–1986); Chairman,
Institute of Engineers (1976–1978); General Secretary, Gandhi
Memorial College of the Hindu Educational Society (1971–1975);
Member, Executive Committee, Institution of Engineers (1971–1975);
Secretary, Institution of Engineers (1970–1974); Professor of Civil
Engineering, Regional Engineering College (1965–1977).
WALLER, Gary Fredric (New Zealand). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (English), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (1966–
1969).
Currently: Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Purchase
College, State University of New York, US (from 1995).
Previously: Dean of Arts and Sciences, University of Hartford, US
(1992–1995); Professor and Head, Department of English, Carnegie
Mellon University, US (1983–1992); Lecturer, Department of English,
University of Auckland (1969–1972).
Email: gary.waller@purchase.edu
WALSH, Kerry (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Biology),
Queen’s University at Kingston, Canada (1985–1988).
Currently: Assistant Professor, Central Queensland University (from
1988).
Previously: Associate Professor, Central Queensland University.
Email: k.walsh@cqu.edu.au
WALSHAM, Alexandra Marie (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (History), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (1990–
1993).
Currently: Senior Lecturer, Department of History, University of
Exeter, UK (from 2000).
Previously: Lecturer, Department of History, University of Exeter, UK
(1996–2000); Research Fellow, Emmanuel College, University of
Cambridge, UK (1993–1996); Supervisor and Lecturer (part-time),
Faculty of History, University of Cambridge, UK (1993–1996);
Academic and Residential Tutor, School of History, University of
Melbourne (1989–1990); Sessional Tutor, School of History,
University of Melbourne (1989).
Email: a.m.walsham@exeter.ac.uk
WALTER, Paula Constance (formerly WEST) (South Africa).
Commonwealth Scholar, DPhil (Linguistics (Phonetics)), University
of Oxford, United Kingdom (1997–2000).
Currently: Programme Analyst, Goldman Sachs, UK (from 2000).
Email: paula.walter@gs.com; paula.walter@clara.co.uk
WALTERS, Mark David (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, DPhil
(Law), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1990–1993).
Currently: Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Queen’s University
at Kingston (from 2002).
Previously: Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, Queen’s University
at Kingston (1999–2002); Fellow/Tutor in Law, New College,
University of Oxford, UK (1997–1999); Lecturer in Law, Merton
College, University of Oxford, UK (1996–1997).
Email: mw24@qsilver.queensu.ca
WALUCHOW, Wilfrid Joseph (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar,
DPhil (Philosophy of Law), University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
Currently: Professor, Department of Philosophy, McMaster University
(from 1984–2003).
Email: walucho@mcmaster.ca
WAMBUA, Paul Mwanzia (Kenya). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc
(Textile Science and Engineering), University of Leeds, United
Kingdom (1993–1995).
Currently: Lecturer, Department of Textile Technology, Moi
University (from 1996).
Previously: Graduate Assistant in Textile Engineering, Moi University
(1992–1995); Assistant Engineer, Ministry of Industry (1989–1992).
Email: vaulo@lycos.com
WAMBUGU, Nicholas Waweru (Kenya). Commonwealth Scholar,
MSc (Mechanical Engineering), University of Birmingham, United
Kingdom (1970–1973).
Currently: Managing Director, Dr Wambugu and Sons, Engineering
and Investments Co. Ltd, Sitatunga Scheme (from 1989).
Previously: Senior Lecturer, Department of Production Technology,
Moi University (1986–1988); Technical Education Adviser, Ministry
of Education (1986–1987); Chairman, Research and Development
Committee, Kenya Polytechnic (1984–1985); Chairman, Kenya
Branch, International Association for the Exchange of Students for
Technical Experience (1982–1990); Head, Mechanical Engineering
Department, Kenya Polytechnic (1980–1985); Senior Technical
Education Officer, Civil Service Technical Administration (1979);
Research Engineer, UK (1970–1972); Assistant Lecturer in Production
Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kenya
Polytechnic (1969–1970).