Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
ANKRAH ASTHIR
of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture,
Faisalabad.
Previously: Associate Professor, Department of Food Technology,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
Email: faqir_65@yahoo.com
ANKRAH, Emmanuel Nii (Ghana). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Agricultural Economics), University of Saskatchewan,
Canada (1989–1992).
Currently: Manager, Merchant Bank Ghana Ltd.
Previously: Assistant Banking Manager, Standard Chartered Bank;
Manager, Treasury, Standard Chartered Bank.
Email: ankrahe@merbangh.com
ANNABLE, Rosemary Diane (UK). Commonwealth Scholar,
Postgraduate Diploma (Museum Studies), University of Sydney,
Australia (1978).
Currently: Honorary Archivist, St James Anglican Church, Australia
(from 1987); Consultant Archaeologist and Historian (self-employed),
Australia (from 1981).
Previously: Elected Fellow, Royal Australian Historical Society,
Australia (2000); Elected Fellow, Royal Australian Historical Society,
Australia (1998); President, Royal Australian Historical Society,
Australia (1993–1998); Archivist (part-time), The Women’s College,
University of Sydney, Australia (1990–1998).
Email: rannable@wxc.com.au
ANTHONY, Kenny Davis (Saint Lucia). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Law), University of Birmingham, United Kingdom (1985–1988).
Currently: Prime Minister/Minister of Finance, Labour Party
headquarters (from 1997); Leader, St Lucia Labour Party (from 1996).
Previously: General Counsel, Caricom Secretariat (1995–1996); Head,
Teaching Department, Faculty of Law, University of the West Indies
(1990–1995); Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of the West Indies
(1988–1990); Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of the
West Indies (1983–1988).
Email: anthonyk@candw.lc
ANYURU, Max Alfred (Uganda). Commonwealth Fellow
(Governance), Joint Reviews of Local Authority Social Services,
United Kingdom (2003).
Currently: Project Manager/Independent Monitor, InterAid Uganda
(from 2000).
Previously: Community Services and Outreach Programme Officer,
InterAid Uganda (1999–2000); General Secretary, National
Association of Social Workers of Uganda (1994–2001); Programme
Administrator, United Nations Development Programme, Ministry of
Finance, Planning and Economic Development (1994–1999);
Administrator, Friends of Children Association (1991–1993).
Email: manyuru@hotmail.com
APPADOO, Bala Kistamah (Mauritius). Commonwealth Scholar,
BA (Librarianship and French), University of Strathclyde, United
Kingdom (1978–1982).
Currently: General Manager, Editions de l’Ocean Indien (from 2002);
Information Management Consultant, Libitech Company Ltd (from
1995); President, Phoenix Spurs Sports Club (from 1993); Senior
Lecturer (part-time), Information and Library Studies, University of
Mauritius (from 1990).
Previously: Head of Department, Resource Centre, Industrial and
Vocational Training Board (1993–2002); President, Mauritius Library
Association (1993–1995); Municipal Councillor, Municipality of
Vacoas Phoenix (1993–1995); President, Library Committee,
Municipality of Vacoas Phoenix (1993–1995); Librarian, The British
Council (1988–1993); Librarian, National Youth Service, Government
of the Seychelles, Seychelles (1982–1986).
Email: eoigm@servihoo.com
ARAIN, Ataur (Pakistan). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Electrical Engineering), University of New Brunswick, Canada
(1964–1966).
Currently: Chief Executive, Amber Capacitors Ltd (from 1989).
Previously: Executive Engineer, Siemens Pakistan Engineering Co.
Ltd; Chief Executive, Amber Engineering Company (Pvt) Ltd.
Email: amber@ambercaps.com
ARCHER, Beverley Patricia (Barbados). Commonwealth Scholar,
MScEcon (Library and Information Management), University of
Wales, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom (1997–1998).
Currently: Librarian, Barbados Public Library (from 1999).
ARIADURAI, Samuel Anbahan (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth
Scholar, PhD (Textile Technology), University of Manchester Institute
of Science and Technology, United Kingdom (1994–1997).
Currently: Senior Lecturer, Open University of Sri Lanka (from 1998).
Previously: Lecturer, Open University of Sri Lanka (1988); Quality
Control Manager, Sascon Knitting Co. Ltd (1987–1998).
Email: saan@ou.ac.lk
ARMSTRONG, Enid (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Law), McGill University, Canada (1988–1989).
Currently: Partner, Martineau Johnson (from 1999).
Previously: Associate Solicitor, Martineau Johnson.
Email: enid.armstrong@martjohn.com
ARNOLD, David John (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, (History),
University of Madras, India (1968–1970).
Currently: Professor, South Asian History, School of Oriental and
African Studies (from 1988).
Previously: Lecturer, Department of History, University of Lancaster
(1979–1988); Research Fellow, Flinders University, Australia (1975–
1977); Lecturer, Department of History, University of Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania (1972–1975).
ARORA, Shyam Sunder (India). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc
(Biomechanics), University of Surrey, United Kingdom (1974–1975).
Currently: Associate Professor, Department of Biophysics,
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (from
1981).
Previously: Scientist (1970–1981).
AROWOLO, Toyin Ayodele (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Soil Chemistry), University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom (1989–
1992).
Currently: Visiting Associate, Third World Academy of Science,
University of the West Indies (from 2003); Reader in Environmental
Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (from 2000).
Previously: Deputy Dean, College of Environmental Resources
Management, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (1999–2001);
Head, Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology,
University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (1995–1998); Senior Lecturer in
Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, University of Agriculture,
Abeokuta (1992–2000); Lecturer in Analytical and Environmental
Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (1989–1992).
Email: tarowolo@yahoo.com; arowolo@unaab.edu.ng
ARROWSMITH, Susan Louise (UK). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Law), York University, Canada (1984–1987).
Currently: Professor, Law, University of Nottingham (from 1998).
Previously: Professor, Law, University of Wales.
Email: sue.arrowsmith@nottingham.ac.uk
ASARE, Eric (Ghana). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Agronomy),
Imperial College London at Wye, United Kingdom (1987–1990).
Currently: Senior Lecturer/Senior Tutor, Department of Crop Science,
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
(from 2002); Consultant, Agribusiness in Sustainable National African
Plant Products (from 2001).
Previously: Member, National Best Farmer Selection Team (1999);
Senior Lecturer and Head, Plantation Section, Kwame Nkrumah
University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (1995–2002).
Email: crop-ust@africonline.com.gh
ASTHIR, Bavita (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Control
Mechanisms of Grain Filling in Barley), Scottish Agricultural College,
United Kingdom (1999–2000).
Currently: Biochemist, Punjab Agricultural University (from 2001).
Previously: Assistant Biochemist, Punjab Agricultural University
(1990–2001).
Email: bavita@rediffmail.com
9