Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
AFONJA AHMAD
AFONJA, Ademola Adeniyi (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Mechanical Engineering), Aston University, United Kingdom (1967–
1969).
Currently: Professor, Department of Materials Engineering, Obafemi
Awolowo University (from 1981).
Previously: Senior Fulbright Fellow, University of Wisconsin, US
(1997); Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Obafemi Awolowo
University (1994–1998); ACU/Carnegie Senior Fellow, University of
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK (1993); Dean, Faculty of Technology,
Obafemi Awolowo University (1985–1989); Visiting Professor,
Federal University of Technology, Akure (1983–1985); Dean, Faculty
of Earth and Mineral Science, Federal University of Technology,
Akure (1983–1985); Research Fellow, Energy Research Laboratories,
Canada (1977); Visiting Fulbright Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, US (1976); Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Department of
Materials Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University (1969–1981).
Email: adeniyiafonja@yahoo.com
AFREH-NUAMAH, Kwame (Ghana). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Pure and Applied Biology), Imperial College London, United
Kingdom (1984–1987).
Currently: Chairman, Board of Directors, Unique Vision Aid Local
NGO (from 2002); Associate Professor, Agricultural Research Station,
University of Ghana (from 1995).
Previously: National Project Director, Food and Agricultural
Organisation (1998–2001); Integrated Pest Management Consultant,
Ministry of Food and Agriculture (1996–1997); Member-Secretary,
National Integrated Crop Protection Advisory Committee (1995–
1999); Senior Research Officer, University of Ghana (1988–1995);
Research Officer, ARS Kade, University of Ghana (1980–1988).
Email: afrehnuamah@hotmail.com
AGARD, Helen Barbara (Saint Vincent and The Grenadines).
Commonwealth Scholar, Postgraduate Certificate (Education), Institute
of Education, United Kingdom (1977–1978).
Previously: Head of English Department, Girls’ High School (1992–
2001); Lecturer, Saint Vincent Teachers’ College (1978–1979).
Email: babylonriver@60.com
AGARWALA, Basant Kumar (India). Commonwealth Fellow
(Entomology), University of East Anglia, United Kingdom (1989–
1990).
Currently: Professor of Zoology, Department of Life Science, Tripura
University (from 1999).
Previously: Reader in Life Science, Tripura University (1996–1999);
Lecturer in Life Science, Tripura University (1981–1996).
Email: bkagarwala54@rediffmail.com
AGBETOYE, Leo Ayodeji S (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Engineering (Agricultural)), Cranfield University, United Kingdom
(1991–1994).
Currently: Registered Engineer, Council for the Regulation of
Engineering in Nigeria (from 2002); Senior Lecturer, Department of
Agricultural Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure
(from 2001).
Previously: Acting Head, Department of Agricultural Engineering,
Federal University of Technology, Akure (2001–2002); Assistant
Technical Secretary, Nigerian Society of Engineers (2000–2001);
Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Federal University
of Technology, Akure (1997–2001); Assistant Lecturer, Department
of Agricultural Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure
(1989–1997).
Email: lasagbetoye@yahoo.com
AGBLEVOR, Foster (Ghana). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Engineering), University of Toronto, Canada (1982–1984).
Currently: Associate Professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University, US (from 1997).
Previously: Senior Chemical Engineer, National Renewable Energy
Laboratory; Process Control Engineer, Volta Aluminium Corporation.
Email: fagblevo@vt.edu
AGGARWAL, Sanjeev (India). Commonwealth Fellow
(Experimental Physics), University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
(2001–2002).
Currently: Lecturer, Department of Physics, Kurukshetra University
(from 1998).
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Previously: Lecturer in Physics, Mukand Lal National College
(Kurukshetra University) (1996–1998); Research Associate,
Kurukshetra University (1995–1996).
Email: physik@granth.kuk.ernet.in
AGRAWAL, Anuja (India). Commonwealth Scholar, Research
towards PhD (Social Anthropology), London School of Economics
and Political Science, United Kingdom (2000–2001).
Currently: Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Lady Shri Ram
College for Women (from 1999).
Previously: Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Lady Shri Ram
College for Women (1994–1999).
Email: ravianuja@now-india.net.in
AGUS, Mohd Razali (Malaysia). Commonwealth Fellow (Housing
Studies), Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
(1995–1996).
Currently: Director, Consultancy Unit, University of Malaya (from
2002); Adviser, Housing and Real Estate Board (from 2002).
Previously: Principal Consultant, University of Malaya (2000–2002);
Master, 10th Residential College, University of Malaya (1999–2002);
Adviser, 10th College, University of Malaya (1997–2000); Head,
Department of Anthropology and Sociology, University of Malaya
(1997–1999).
Email: sen_razali@um.edu.my
AH FAT, Pitt Fong (Mauritius). Commonwealth Scholar, BA
(Librarianship), University of Wales, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
(1976–1979).
Currently: Head, National Research Centre, Mauritius College of the
Air (from 1994).
Previously: Librarian, Mauritius Institute of Education (1990–1994);
Assistant Librarian, Mauritius Institiute of Education (1979–1990).
AH-YU, Jean Andre (Mauritius). Commonwealth Scholar, ARIC
(Chemistry), University of Lincoln, United Kingdom (1962–1964).
Previously: Senior Racing Chemist, Mauritius Turf Club (1986–1997);
Principal Forensic Science Officer, Police Department, Mauritius
Govenment Service (1973–1984); Government Chemist, Ministry of
Health (1965–1973).
AHADJIE, Philip Ericson Ophoe (Ghana). Commonwealth Scholar,
MBA (Business Administration), University of Lancaster, United
Kingdom (1998–1999).
Currently: Deputy Financial Controller, Futura Management Ltd, UK.
Previously: Tutor, Department of Business Education, University of
Education Winneba; Portfolio Synergy Project Director, Alchemy
Partners, UK; Academic Counsellor/Hall Counsellor, Department of
Business Education, University of Education Winneba; School
Attachment Programme Co-ordinator, Department of Business
Education, University of Education Winneba; Internal Auditor,
Financial Statements, University of Cape Coast Branch, Volta Region
Students Association.
Email: pahadjie@hotmail.com
AHIRE, Philip Terdoo (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Criminology), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (1981–
1985).
Currently: Director, Presidential Advisory Council, The Presidency
(from 2000).
Previously: Professor, Benue State University (1996–2000); Technical
Consultant, Nigeria’s Vision 2010 Programme (1996–1997); Member,
Nigerian National Commission for UNESCO (1994–1998); Dean,
Faculty of Arts, Ahmadu Bello University (1992–1993); Lecturer,
Ahmadu Bello University (1978–1996).
AHMAD, Akhlaq (Pakistan). Commonwealth Fellow (Metallurgy and
Materials), University of Birmingham, United Kingdom (1999–2000).
Currently: Associate Professor, Department of Metallurgical and
Materials Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology,
Lahore.
Previously: Treasurer, Pakistan Institute of Metallurgical Engineers
(1996–1999); Assistant Professor, Department of Metallurgical and
Materials Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology,
Lahore.
Email: aamalik87@hotmail.com; aamalik87@yahoo.com