Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
AKBAR ALEXIS
AKBAR, Md Mostofa (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Computer Science), University of Victoria, Canada (1999–2002).
Currently: Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and
Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
(from 1999).
Previously: Lecturer, Department of Computer Science and
Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology;
Systems Analyst, Cabinet Division, Bangladesh Secretariat.
Email: mostofa@cse.buet.ac.bd
AKBAR, Muktar Ali (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Animal
Nutrition), Scottish Agricultural College, United Kingdom (2000–
2001).
Currently: Registered Nutritionist, Nutrition Society, UK (from 2001);
Chartered Member, Institute of Biology, UK (from 2001); Associate
Professor, Department of Animal Nutrition, Chaudhary Charan Singh
Haryana Agricultural University (from 1998); Life Member, Indian
Diary Assocation (from 1990).
Previously: Elected Executive Member, Animal Nutrition Society of
India (1999–2000); Assistant Professor, Department of Animal
Nutrition, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University
(1986–1998).
Email: m.akbar@hau.nic.in
AKOL, Doris (Uganda). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s (Law and
Governance), McGill University, Canada (1999–2001).
Currently: Legal Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers Consultants Ltd
(from 2002).
Previously: Senior Revenue Officer, Uganda Revenue Authority.
Email: dorisakol@hotmail.com
AKPAVIE, Stephen Owarioro (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Veterinary Medicine), University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
(1982–1985).
Currently: Lecturer, Department of Veterinary Pathology, University
of Ibadan (from 1979).
Previously: Visiting Professor, Atlantic Veterinary College, The
University of Prince Edward Island, Canada (2001); Head, Department
of Veterinary Pathology, University of Ibadan (1996–2002); Acting
Head, Department of Veterinary Pathology, University of Ibadan
(1992–1996); Consultant Research Scientist, National Livestock
Department, Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and
Rural Development (1990–1993); Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University
(1989).
Email: akpavie@hotmail.com
AKUAMOAH, Christian (Ghana). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Development Economics), Dalhousie University, Canada (1990–
1993).
Currently: Manager, Finance and Investments, Home Finance
Company Ltd (from 1998).
Previously: Manager, Treasury Department, Domestic Debt Office,
(Central) Bank of Ghana; Manager, Research Department, Economic
Analysis Office, (Central) Bank of Ghana.
Email: cknakuamoah@hotmail.com
AKWESI, Christian Kofi (Ghana). Commonwealth Fellow
(Education), University of Nottingham, United Kingdom (1990–1991).
Currently: Consultant, Teacher Education Division, Ghana Education
Service, Ministry of Education (from 2002); Member, Sub-Committee
on Teacher Education, Ghana Education Service Council (from 1996);
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, University of Cape Coast (from 1979).
Previously: Director, Institute of Education, University of Cape Coast
(1996–2002).
Email: ieuacc@africaonline.com.gh
AKYEAMPONG, Daniel Afedzi (Ghana). Commonwealth Fellow
(High Energy Physics), Imperial College London, United Kingdom
(1972–1973).
Currently: Member, West African Examinations Council (from 1996);
Chairman (Accrediting), National Accreditation Board (from 1994);
Professor, Department of Mathematics, University of Ghana (from
1982).
Previously: Vice-President, International Council for Science,
Headquarters in Paris, France (1996–1999); Pro-Vice-Chancellor,
University of Ghana (1988–1992); Dean, Faculty of Science, Rivers
State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria (1984–1985);
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Head, Department of Mathematics, University of Ghana (1976–1999);
Associate Professor, Rivers State University of Science and
Technology, Nigeria (1976–1982); Senior Lecturer, Department of
Mathematics, University of Ghana (1971–1976).
Awards: Fellow, Third World Academy of Art and Sciences (1991);
Fellow, World Academy of Art and Science (1989); Fellow, Ghana
Academy of Arts and Sciences (1969).
Email: daa@ug.edu.gh
ALADE, Raphael Bolanle (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar,
Postgraduate Training (Surgery), University of Glasgow, United
Kingdom (1962–1964).
Currently: Medical Director, St Raphael’s Medical Clinic (from 1977–
2003).
Previously: Chief Consultant Surgeon, Medical Director, Ondo State
Civil Service, Government of Nigeria (1976–1977); Chief Consultant
Surgeon, Western State of Nigeria (1968–1976); Consultant Surgeon,
Ijebu-Ode State Hospital, Western Nigerian Government (1964–1968);
Medical Officer, Western State of Nigeria (1960–1962).
ALAM, M Mahbubul (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Mechanical Engineering), University of Reading, United Kingdom
(1990–1993).
Currently: Chief Investigator, Wind Energy Resource Mapping
Project, Local Government Engineering Department (from 2000);
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bangladesh
University of Engineering and Technology (from 1999).
Previously: Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical
Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
(1996–1999); Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical
Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
(1987–1996); Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (1983–1987).
Email: mmalam@me.buet.ac.bd
ALAM, Mohd Shamsul (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Geography), University of Durham, United Kingdom (1984–1987);
Commonwealth Fellow (Multiple Remote Sensing Data), University
of Durham, United Kingdom (1995–1996).
Currently: Professor of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar
University (from 1983).
Previously: Director, Institute of Remote Sensing, Jahangirnagar
University (1988–1991); Assistant Professor, Jahangirnagar University
(1987–1988); Associate Professor of Geography and Environment,
Jahangirnagar University.
Email: msalam@juniv.edu
ALAM, Nazmul (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Metallurgical Engineering), Technical University of Nova Scotia,
Canada (1995–2000).
Currently: Senior Research Scientist, Commonwealth Scientific and
Industrial Research Manufacturing and Infrastructure Technology
Australia (from 2000).
Previously: Research Fellow, University of Wollongong, Australia;
Project Engineer, AMEC, Canada.
Email: nazmul.alam@csiro.au
ALDERDICE, David Scott (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Chemistry), University College London, United Kingdom (1960–
1963).
Currently: Honorary Visiting Fellow, School of Chemistry, Faculty of
Science, University of New South Wales (from 1998); Founding
Director, Museum of the History of Science, University of New South
Wales.
Previously: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, University of New South Wales
(1965–1998); Executive Assistant to Head of School of Chemistry/
Director of Chemical Research, University of New South Wales.
Email: d.alderdice@unsw.edu.au
ALEXIS, Francis Raphael (Grenada). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Law), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (1977–1980).
Currently: Leader, People’s Labour Movement of Grenada (from
2002); President, Richard Daniel Memorial Foundation (from 2002);
President, Foster Gittens Memorial Foundation (from 2002); Founder,
K I M Smith Memorial Scholarship (from 2002); Managing Partner,
Francis Alexis & Co. Barristers-at-Law (from 1999).