Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
ASUMADU BACHA
ASUMADU, Johnson Akom (Ghana). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc
(Electrical Engineering), Aston University, United Kingdom (1976–
1978).
Currently: Fellow, National Research Council/United States Airforce
Office of Scientific Research, US (from 2003); Associate Professor,
Western Michigan University, US (from 2002); Communications
Director, IEEE, US (from 1998).
Previously: Assistant Professor, Western Michigan University, US
(1996–2002); Assistant Professor, Tuskegee University, US (1994–
1996).
Email: johnson.asumadu@wmich.edu
ASUZU, Isaac Uzoma (Nigeria). Commonwealth Fellow
(Phytopharmacology), University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom
(1990–1991).
Currently: Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of
Nigeria (from 2002); Professor, Department of Veterinary Physiology
and Pharmacology, University of Nigeria (from 1992).
Previously: Associate Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
University of Nigeria (2001–2002); Head, Department of Veterinary
Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Nigeria (2000–2001);
Senior Lecturer, Department of Veterinary Physiology and
Pharmacology, University of Nigeria (1987–1992); Lecturer I,
Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, University
of Nigeria (1985–1987); Lecturer II, University of Nigeria (1981–
1985).
Email: iasuzu@yahoo.ie
ATHAUDA, Thamara (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth Fellow (Child
and Adolescent Psychiatry), Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College
London, United Kingdom (1996).
Currently: Consultant/Co-Trainer, National Child Protection Authority
(from 2002); Consultant/Adviser, Training Programmes, Department
of Probation and Child Care (from 1999); Senior Lecturer in
Community Medicine, University of Colombo (from 1995).
Previously: Lecturer in Community Medicine, University of Colombo
(1989–1995); Surgical House Officer, Children’s Hospital (1988–
1989).
Email: pathauda@sltnet.lk
ATKINS, Paul William (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Applied Psychology), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
(1992–1995).
Currently: Director of Research, National Graduate School of
Management (from 2002).
Previously: Director, Systems Research, (1999–2002); Lecturer,
School of Psychology, University of New South Wales (1996–1999).
Email: paul.atkins@anu.edu.au
ATUN, Hakki M (Cyprus). Commonwealth Scholar, Diploma (Town
and Country Planning), University of Manchester, United Kingdom
(1961–1963).
Currently: Chairman, Centre for Strategic Studies Eastern
Mediterranean University (from 1999); Lecturer in Architecture and
Urban Design, Near Eastern University and International University
of Cyprus (from 1998); Member, Chamber of Architects, Turkish
Republic of Northern Cyprus (from 1960).
Previously: Speaker, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (1996–
1998); Prime Minister, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (1994–
1996); Speaker, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (1985–1993);
Minister of Planning and Housing, Turkish Republic of Northern
Cyprus (1983–1985); Minister of Education and Culture, Turkish
Federated State of Cyprus (1981–1982); Minister of Economy (1978–
1981); Member of Parliament, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
(1976–1998); Minister of Housing, Turkish Federated State of Cyprus
(1976–1978); Permanent Undersecretary of Planning and Housing,
Ministry of Planning and Housing, Turkish Federated State of Cyprus
(1975–1976); Director, Planning and Public Works Department,
Turkish Cypriot Administration (1968–1975); Architect-Planner,
Turkish Cypriot Administration (1963–1975).
Email: hmatun@superonline.com
AUBURN, Jonathan Walter (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar,
BCL (Civil Law), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1995–
1997).
Currently: Barrister, Chambers of Elizabeth Appleby QC, UK (from
1999 ).
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AUSTIN, Donald St Clair (Barbados). Commonwealth Scholar,
MBA (Business Administration), University of Manchester, United
Kingdom (1984–1986).
Currently: President, Cable and Wireless (from 2002).
Previously: General Manager, Cable and Wireless, Saint Lucia (2000–
2002); Chairperson and Community Service Director, Rotary Club of
Saint Vincent, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines (1999–2000);
General Manager, Cable and Wireless, Saint Vincent and The
Grenadines (1998–2000).
Email: donald.austin@cw.com
AWINI, Elizabeth Akolpoka (Ghana). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc
(Medical Statistics), London School of Hygiene and Tropical
Medicine, United Kingdom (2001–2002).
Currently: Data Manager and Statistician, Ghana Health Service,
Navrongo Health Research Centre (from 2002).
Previously: Data Manager, Navrongo Health Research Centre (1997–
2001).
Email: eawini@yahoo.co.uk; eawine@navrongo.mimcom.net;
AZAM, Khairul (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Food
Science), University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom (1986–1989);
Commonwealth Fellow (Fisheries), University of Hull, United
Kingdom (1998–1999).
Currently: Professor and Dean, Life Science School, Khulna
University (from 2001).
Previously: Associate Professor (1997–2001); Assistant Professor,
Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna
University (1994–1997); Research Fellow, Faculty of Food Science
and Biotechnology, University Pertanian Malaysia, Malaysia (1993–
1994); Scientific Officer, Institute of Food Science and Technology,
Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (1985–1993).
Email: azamku@bttb.net.bd
AZIM, Mohammed Tahlil (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar,
MSc (International Business), University of Manchester Institute of
Science and Technology, United Kingdom (1997–1998).
Currently: Assistant Professor, School of Business, Independent
University (from 2000).
Previously: Assistant Professor, Department of Management,
University of Chittagong (1999–2000); Lecturer, Department of
Management, University of Chittagong (1996–1999).
Email: tahlil@ctg.iub.edu.bd
AZZOPARDI, Paul (Malta). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Concentration in Finance), University of British Columbia, Canada
(1983–1985).
Currently: Managing Director, Azzopardi Financial Services (from
1988).
Previously: Administration Officer, Malta Development Corporation.
Email: pvazzopardi@usa.net
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BAAS, Susan Catherine (New Zealand). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Construction Law), University of British Columbia, Canada
(2000–2001).
Currently: Solicitor/Lawyer, Buddle Findlay (from 2002).
Previously: Law clerk, Buddle Findlay.
Email: susan.baas@buddlefindlay.com
BABA, Ahmad Salihin (Malaysia). Commonwealth Fellow (Dairy
Goat Nutrition), Rowett Research Institute, Aberdeen (SOAEFD),
United Kingdom (1998–1999).
Currently: Coordinator, Biochemistry Division, Institute of Biological
Sciences, University of Malaya (from 2000); Lecturer, Institute of
Biological Sciences, University of Malaya (from 1997).
Email: ahmad@um.edu.my
BACHA, Bhinod (Mauritius). Commonwealth Scholar, BA (English),
University of Durham, United Kingdom (1963–1966).
Currently: Honorary Consul, Republic of Rwanda; Director and
Consulting Partner, Grant Thornton (Mauritius); Chairman and
Managing Director, SBhB Ltd (offshore company).