Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
AHMAD AJELE
AHMAD, Faujan Bin H (Malaysia). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Organic Chemistry), University of Manchester, United Kingdom
(1983–1986).
Currently: Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of
Science and Environmental Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (from
1994).
Previously: Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Universiti Putra
Malaysia (1976–1994).
Email: faujan@fsas.upm.edu.my
AHMAD, Javaid (Pakistan). Commonwealth Fellow (Chemical and
Extractive Metallurgy), University of Leeds, United Kingdom (1992–
1993).
Currently: Professor of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Faculty of
Engineering and Technology, University of the Punjab, Lahore (from
1995); Head, Metallurgy and Materials Science Division, University
of the Punjab, Lahore (from 1995); Member, Academic Council,
University of the Punjab, Lahore (from 1995); Member, Senate,
University of the Punjab, Lahore (from 1995).
Previously: Assistant Professor of Materials Science, University of the
Punjab, Lahore (1993–1995); Vice-President, Pakistan Institute of
Metallurgical Engineers (1990–1992); Associate Professor of
Metallurgy, University of the Punjab, Lahore (1989–1993).
Email: javaidsi@hotmail.com
AHMAD, Roslan Bin (Malaysia). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Engineering), University of Toronto, Canada (1989–1991).
Currently: General Manager, Central Spectrum (M) Sdn Bhd (from
1999).
Previously: Chief Engineer, Selangor State Development Corporation
Malaysia; Senior Project Manager, Central Spectrum (M) Sdn Bhd.
Email: roslan@pulauindah.com.my
AHMED, Iftikhar (Pakistan). Commonwealth Fellow (Geology),
University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (1996–1997).
Currently: Professor, Department of Geology, University of Peshawar
(from 1982).
Email: iaabbasi@psh.paknet.com.pk
AHMED, Kazi Matin Uddin (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Hydrogeology), University College London, United Kingdom
(1990–1994).
Currently: Publication and International Secretary, Bangladesh
Geological Society (from 2001); Associate Professor, Department of
Geology, University of Dhaka (from 1999).
Previously: Assistant Professor, Department of Geology, University
of Dhaka (1994–1999); Lecturer, Department of Geology, University
of Dhaka (1987–1994).
Email: kmahmed@udhaka.net
AHMED, Khaliq (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Chemical Engineering), Imperial College London, United Kingdom
(1983–1987).
Currently: Senior Chemical Engineer, Ceramic Fuel Cells Ltd,
Australia (from 1994).
Previously: Development Scientist, F H Faulding & Co. Ltd, Australia
(1992–1993); Research Associate, Imperial College London, UK
(1991–1992).
Email: khaliqa@cfd.com.au
AHMED, M Feroze (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Civil Engineering), University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom
(1980–1983).
Currently: Board Member, Dhaka Water Supply and Sewage
Authority (from 1997); Professor, Civil Engineering Department,
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (from 1986).
Previously: Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Department,
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (1977–1986);
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department, Bangladesh
University of Engineering and Technology (1974–1977); Lecturer,
Civil Engineering Department, Bangladesh University of Engineering
and Technology (1969–1974).
Awards: Dr Rashid Gold Medal.
Email: itn@agni.com
AHMED, Mushfique (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Earth Sciences and Civil Engineering), University of
Manitoba, Canada; PhD (Civil Engineering), University of Manitoba,
Canada (1983–1990).
Currently: Professor, Department of Geology and Mining, University
of Rajshahi (from 2002).
Previously: Director, Institute of Environmental Science, University
of Rajshahi; Chairman, Department of Geology and Mining,
University of Rajshahi.
Email: mahmed@rajbd.com
AHMED, S M Zabed (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Library and Information Science), Loughborough University, United
Kingdom (1999–2002).
Currently: Assistant Professor, Department of Information Science
and Library Management, Dhaka University (from 1999).
Previously: Lecturer, Department of Information Science and Library
Management, Dhaka University (1995–1999); Student Adviser, Dhaka
University (1995–1999).
Email: smzahmed@hotmail.com; smzahmed@yahoo.com
AHMED, Shaikh (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Accounting and Finance), University of Birmingham, United
Kingdom (1995–1999).
Currently: Associate Professor, Department of Finance and Banking,
University of Dhaka (from 2003).
Previously: Assistant Professor, Department of Finance and Banking,
University of Dhaka (2000–2003); Lecturer, Department of Finance
and Banking, University of Dhaka (1992–1995).
Email: shaikhsahmed@hotmail.com
AHMED, Sultan (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Fellow (Commercial
Banking in Bangladesh), Sheffield Hallam University, United
Kingdom (2001–2002).
Currently: Professor of Accounting, University of Chittagong (from
1997).
Previously: Associate Professor of Accounting, University of
Chittagong (1993–1997); Assistant Professor of Accounting,
University of Chittagong (1987–1993); Lecturer in Accounting,
University of Chittagong (1982–1987).
Email: vc-cu@globactgl.net
AHUJA, Paramuir Singh (India). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Botany), University of Nottingham, United Kingdom (1980–1983).
Currently: Director, Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
(from 1998).
Previously: Scientist F and Head, Division of Biotechnology, Council
of Scientific and Industrial Research Complex (now Institute of
Himalayan Bioresource Technology) (1993–1998); Member, Expert
Committee on the Conservation of Setting Up Genetic Enhancement
Centres, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India (1991–
1994); Scientist EII, Division of Biotechnology, Central Institute of
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (1991–1993); Scientist EI, Division of
Biotechnology, Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
(1988–1991); Scientist C and Head, Division of Plant Tissue Culture,
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (1983–1988);
Scientist S-1, Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (1978–1980);
Scientist S-1, Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and
Training Institute (1977–1978).
Email: psahuja@ihbt.csir.res.in; param_ahujain@yahoo.com
AIRE, Victor Osobase (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(French Literature), McMaster University, Canada (1992–1993).
Currently: Professor, Department of Languages and Linguistics,
University of Jos (from 1990).
Previously: Head, Department of Languages and Linguistics,
University of Jos; Chairman, Finance Sub-Committee, Jos-McMaster
Drought Research Project, Canadian International Development
Agency, University of Jos.
Email: airei@hisen.org
AJELE, Oladele (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Mechanical Engineering), Technical University of Nova Scotia,
Canada (1990–1995).
Currently: Heat Transfer Engineer, Dura-Lite Heat Transfer Products
Ltd (from 2000).
Previously: Assistant Lecturer, University of Ilorin; Special Lecturer,
Technical University of Nova Scotia, Canada.
Email: ajele@yahoo.com
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