Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002
Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002
Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002
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CSFP PROFILES<br />
ALFONSO AMERASINGHE<br />
Previously: Leader, Democratic Labour Party <strong>of</strong> Grenada (1995<strong>–</strong><br />
<strong>2002</strong>); Sole Legal Practitioner, Francis Alexis & Co. Barristers-at-<br />
Law (1995<strong>–</strong>1999); Attorney-General <strong>and</strong> Cabinet Minister,<br />
Government <strong>of</strong> Grenada (1990<strong>–</strong>1995); Acting Prime Minister (various<br />
times) (1990<strong>–</strong>1995); Member, House <strong>of</strong> Representatives (1984<strong>–</strong>1999);<br />
Cabinet Minister, Government <strong>of</strong> Grenada (1984<strong>–</strong>1987); Senior<br />
Lecturer, Faculty <strong>of</strong> Law, University <strong>of</strong> the West Indies (1980<strong>–</strong>1984);<br />
Vice-President, Grenada Bar Association (1977).<br />
Email: alexis@caribsurf.com<br />
ALFONSO, Leonard (Saint Lucia). <strong>Commonwealth</strong> Scholar,<br />
Master’s (French Language <strong>and</strong> Literature), Université Laval, Canada<br />
(1964<strong>–</strong>1966).<br />
Previously: French Teacher, Queen’s College, Barbados; Priest,<br />
Roman Catholic Church, Barbados.<br />
Email: ourlady@sunbeach.net<br />
ALI, Irshad (Pakistan). <strong>Commonwealth</strong> Fellow (Natural Products<br />
Chemistry), University <strong>of</strong> Glasgow, United Kingdom (1991<strong>–</strong>1992).<br />
Currently: Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, Department <strong>of</strong> Chemistry, Gomal<br />
University (from 1987).<br />
Previously: Researcher, H E J Research Insitute <strong>of</strong> Chemistry,<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Karachi (1981<strong>–</strong>1987); Lecturer, Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Chemistry, Gomal University (1976<strong>–</strong>1980).<br />
ALI, Shakir (India). <strong>Commonwealth</strong> Fellow (Molecular Biology),<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Southampton, United Kingdom (<strong>2002</strong><strong>–</strong>2003).<br />
Currently: Reader, Jamia Hamdard University (from 2000).<br />
Previously: Lecturer, Jamia Hamdard University (1994<strong>–</strong>2000).<br />
Email: ali_shakir@hotmail.com<br />
ALLEN, Beatrice Rosalind (Montserrat). <strong>Commonwealth</strong> Scholar,<br />
Master’s (Library <strong>and</strong> Information Science), University <strong>of</strong> Western<br />
Ontario, Canada (1987<strong>–</strong>1988).<br />
Currently: Librarian, Montserrat Public Library (from 1981).<br />
Previously: Assistant Principal, Government Primary School; Lecturer,<br />
Montserrat Technical College.<br />
Email: publiclibrary@c<strong>and</strong>w.ag<br />
ALLGROVE, Maurice A L John (Jamaica). <strong>Commonwealth</strong><br />
Scholar, MSc (Structural Engineering), University <strong>of</strong> Manchester,<br />
United Kingdom (1970<strong>–</strong>1971).<br />
Currently: Managing Director, Wallace Evans J A Ltd (from 1991).<br />
Previously: Board Member, Jamaican Family Planning Board (1979<strong>–</strong><br />
1989); Chairman, Board <strong>of</strong> Directors, Jamaican Railway Corporation<br />
(1979<strong>–</strong>1988); Chief Engineer <strong>and</strong> Chief Technical Director, Urban<br />
Development Corporation (1968<strong>–</strong>1991); Vice-Chairman/Member,<br />
Jamaican Railway Corporation (1966<strong>–</strong>1979); Engineer, Public Works<br />
Department, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Works (1962<strong>–</strong>1968).<br />
Email: wejlecolis.com<br />
ALLON, Mark William (Australia). <strong>Commonwealth</strong> Scholar, PhD<br />
(Buddhist Studies), University <strong>of</strong> Cambridge, United Kingdom (1991<strong>–</strong><br />
1993).<br />
Currently: Australian Research Council Research Fellow, Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Archaeology, University <strong>of</strong> Sydney (from <strong>2002</strong>).<br />
Previously: Senior Research Fellow, University <strong>of</strong> Washington, US<br />
(1997<strong>–</strong>2001); Visiting Lecturer/Research Assistant (part-time), School<br />
<strong>of</strong> Oriental <strong>and</strong> African Studies <strong>and</strong> King’s College London, UK<br />
(1994<strong>–</strong>1997).<br />
Email: mark.allon@archaeology.usyd.edu.au<br />
ALVAREZ, Yvette Carole (Belize). <strong>Commonwealth</strong> Scholar,<br />
Master’s (Economics), McMaster University, Canada (1988<strong>–</strong>1989).<br />
Currently: Deputy Governor, Operations, Central Bank <strong>of</strong> Belize<br />
(from 1999).<br />
Previously: Deputy Governor, Economic Intelligence, Central Bank<br />
<strong>of</strong> Belize; Under Secretary, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Finance, Government <strong>of</strong><br />
Belize.<br />
Email: yalvarez@btl.net<br />
AMARAPURKAR, Anjali Deepak (India). <strong>Commonwealth</strong> Fellow<br />
(Liver Transplant Pathology), Guy’s, King’s <strong>and</strong> St Thomas’ Schools<br />
<strong>of</strong> Medicine, Dentistry <strong>and</strong> Biomedical Sciences, United Kingdom<br />
(2000<strong>–</strong>2001).<br />
Currently: Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, BYL Nair Hospital, Topiwala National<br />
Medical College (from 1998).<br />
AMARASEKERA, Hiran Samarasinghe (Sri Lanka).<br />
<strong>Commonwealth</strong> Fellow (Forest Products Utilisation), University <strong>of</strong><br />
Wales, Bangor, United Kingdom (1998<strong>–</strong>1999).<br />
Currently: Member, National Steering Committee for Wooden<br />
Products, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Enterprise Development (from 2003); Member,<br />
Forestry Department, National Forestry Research Committee (from<br />
1995); Senior Lecturer, Department <strong>of</strong> Forestry <strong>and</strong> Environmental<br />
Science, University <strong>of</strong> Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (from 1986).<br />
Previously: President, Institute <strong>of</strong> Biology (1996<strong>–</strong>1997).<br />
Email: hiran@sjp.ac.lk<br />
AMARASINGHE, Upali Sarath (Sri Lanka). <strong>Commonwealth</strong> Fellow<br />
(Fisheries Biology), Imperial College London, United Kingdom<br />
(2000<strong>–</strong>2001).<br />
Currently: Senior Lecturer/Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Zoology, University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (from 1992).<br />
Previously: Honorary Secretary, Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries<br />
<strong>and</strong> Aquatic Resources (1996<strong>–</strong>2000); Research Officer, Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
Fisheries <strong>and</strong> National Aquatic Resources, Research <strong>and</strong> Development<br />
Agency (1980<strong>–</strong>1992); Scientific Officer, National Science Council<br />
(1979<strong>–</strong>1980).<br />
Email: zoousa@kln.ac.lk<br />
AMARATUNGA, Eluwana A Prasad D (Sri Lanka).<br />
<strong>Commonwealth</strong> Fellow (Oral Pathology), Guy’s, King’s <strong>and</strong> St<br />
Thomas’ Schools <strong>of</strong> Medicine, Dentistry <strong>and</strong> Biomedical Sciences,<br />
United Kingdom (2000<strong>–</strong>2001).<br />
Currently: Senior Lecturer/Consultant/Head, Department <strong>of</strong> Oral<br />
Pathology, Faculty <strong>of</strong> Dental Sciences, University <strong>of</strong> Peradeniya, Sri<br />
Lanka (from 1989).<br />
Previously: Proctor, University <strong>of</strong> Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (1997<strong>–</strong>2000);<br />
Manager, Sri Lanka National Table Tennis Team, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Sports<br />
(1994<strong>–</strong>1997); Senior House Officer in Oral <strong>and</strong> Maxill<strong>of</strong>acial Surgery,<br />
Eastman Dental Hospital, University <strong>of</strong> London, UK (1986<strong>–</strong>1988);<br />
Dental Surgeon, Department <strong>of</strong> Health Services (1982<strong>–</strong>1985).<br />
Email: prasada@pdn.ac.lk<br />
AMBROSE, Peter John (UK). <strong>Commonwealth</strong> Scholar, MA<br />
(Geography), McGill University, Canada (1964<strong>–</strong>1965).<br />
Currently: Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, Department <strong>of</strong> Housing Studies,<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Brighton (from 1998).<br />
Previously: Director, Housing Advisory Programme to Bulgaria,<br />
Foreign <strong>and</strong> <strong>Commonwealth</strong> Office (1992<strong>–</strong>1994); Lecturer/Reader in<br />
Urban Studies, Arts Building, University <strong>of</strong> Sussex (1966<strong>–</strong>1998).<br />
Email: ambrose@solutions-inc.co.uk<br />
AMEH, Danladi Amodu (Nigeria). <strong>Commonwealth</strong> Scholar, PhD<br />
(Animal Biochemistry), University <strong>of</strong> Alberta, Canada (1986<strong>–</strong>1991).<br />
Currently: Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University.<br />
Previously: Head <strong>of</strong> Department, Ahmadu Bello University; Zonal<br />
Co-ordinator, Nigeria Food Consumption <strong>and</strong> Nutrition Survey.<br />
Email: Danameh@abu.edu.ng<br />
AMERASINGHE, Desha-Priya C (Sri Lanka). <strong>Commonwealth</strong><br />
Scholar, LLB (Law), University <strong>of</strong> Cambridge, United Kingdom<br />
(1967<strong>–</strong>1969).<br />
Currently: Visiting Lecturer, Department <strong>of</strong> Finance, Ceylon Law<br />
College (from <strong>2002</strong>); Director, Gamini Cord Foundation (from <strong>2002</strong>);<br />
Director, B<strong>and</strong>aranyike Center for International Studies (from <strong>2002</strong>);<br />
Trustee, Weeramantry International Centre for Peace Education (from<br />
2001); Attorney-at-Law/International Legal Consultant (private<br />
practice) (from 2000).<br />
Previously: Director, North American Regional Office, Asian<br />
Development Bank (ADB) , US (1997<strong>–</strong>1999); Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Bank,<br />
ADB, Philippines (1994<strong>–</strong>1997); Deputy General Counsel, ADB,<br />
Philippines (1990<strong>–</strong>1994); Assistant General Counsel, ADB,<br />
Philippines (1986<strong>–</strong>1989); Senior Counsel, ADB, Philippines (1979<strong>–</strong><br />
1985).<br />
Email: dcamera@eureka.lk<br />
AMERASINGHE, Surendra Nimal (Sri Lanka). <strong>Commonwealth</strong><br />
Scholar, PhD (Electrical Engineering), University <strong>of</strong> Manchester<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Science <strong>and</strong> Technology, United Kingdom (1964<strong>–</strong>1967).<br />
Previously: EDP Director/Consultant, People’s Bank (1986<strong>–</strong>1995);<br />
Sales <strong>and</strong> Systems Manager/Technical Executive, ICL (Ceylon) Ltd<br />
(1980<strong>–</strong>1984); Manager, Data Processing/Computer Systems <strong>and</strong><br />
Planning, State Engineering Corporation or Sri Lanka (1969<strong>–</strong>1979);<br />
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