Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
CHOKOTHO CHUA
CHOKOTHO, Norris Charles (Malawi). Commonwealth Scholar,
MSc (Chemical Education), University of East Anglia, United
Kingdom (1974–1975); PhD (Chemical Engineering), University of
East Anglia, United Kingdom (1980–1984).
Previously: Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, University of
Malawi (1986–2002); Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, University
of Malawi (1973–1986).
Email: nchokotho@chanco.unima.mw
CHONG, Chan Yau (Hong Kong). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc
(Analysis/Design/Management of Information Systems), London
School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom (1984–
1987).
Currently: Executive Director, Oxfam Hong Kong (from 2001);
Member, Rehabilitation Advisory Committee, Hong Kong SAR
Government (from 2000); Member, Committee on Research and
Publication, Equal Opportunity Commission (from 2000); Member,
Executive Committee, Hong Kong Council of Social Service (from
1997).
Previously: Director of Fundraising, Oxfam Hong Kong (1993–2000);
Administrative Officer, Home Affairs Branch, Hong Kong
Government (1992–1993).
Awards: Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), UK
(1995); Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award (1991).
Email: cychong@oxfam.org.hk
CHONG, Chon Sing (Malaysia). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Physics), Simon Fraser University, Canada (1968–1971).
Currently: Professor, Universiti Sains Malaysia (from 1975).
Email: cschong@usm.my
CHONG SENG, Philippe (Seychelles). Commonwealth Scholar, BA
(Electrical Engineering), École Polytechnique de Montréal, Canada
(1970–1974).
Currently: Managing Director, Epsilon Electrical Consultancy (from
1999).
Previously: Managing Director, Electricity, Public Utilities
Corporation; General Manager, United Concrete (Seychelles) Ltd.
Email: pchong@seychelles.net
CHOO, Poh Sze (Malaysia). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Nutritional Sciences), University of Guelph, Canada (1986–1990).
Currently: Science and Policy Specialist, WorldFish Center (from
2002).
Previously: Head, Aquatic Ecology Branch, Fisheries Research
Institute; Head, Aquaculture Branch.
Email: p.choo@cgiar.org
CHOW, Kam Tong (Hong Kong). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Business Administration), York University, Canada (1990–1991).
Currently: Manager, Prestige International Ltd (from 2001).
Previously: Financial Controller, Acceptor Group; Accounting
Manager and Office Manager, International Restaurants Division,
PepsiCo.
Email: tomchow@ctimail.com
CHOW, King (Hong Kong). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Biochemistry), University of Toronto, Canada (1982–1988).
Currently: Managing Director, Hong Kong Agritech Ltd (from 2002).
Previously: Assistant Professor, Hong Kong University of Science and
Technology.
Email: archaebacterium@yahoo.com.hk
CHOWDHURY, Md Abdul Mannan (Bangladesh). Commonwealth
Fellow (Climatology), University of Durham, United Kingdom (2002–
2003).
Currently: Professor, Jahangirnagar University (from 1999).
Previously: University Proctor, Jahangirnagar University (1997–1999);
University Senate Member, Jahangirnagar University.
Email: marzia111@yahoo.com
CHOWDHURY, Md Bazlur Rashid (Bangladesh). Commonwealth
Fellow (Fish Disease), University of Stirling, United Kingdom (1998–
1999).
Currently: Professor, Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries,
Bangladesh Agricultural University (from 1995).
Previously: Head, Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh
Agricultural University (1996–1998); Head, Department of Fisheries
Biology and Limnology, Bangladesh Agricultural University (1996);
Associate Professor, Department of Fisheries Biology and Limnology,
Bangladesh Agricultural University (1989–1995); Assistant Professor,
Department of Fisheries Biology and Limnology, Bangladesh
Agricultural University (1983–1989); Lecturer, Department of
Fisheries Biology and Limnology, Bangladesh Agricultural University
(1979–1983); Teaching Fellow, Department of Fisheries Biology and
Limnology, Bangladesh Agricultural University (1978–1979).
Email: mbrchow@royalten.net
CHOWDHURY, Mohammad Jahangir Al (Bangladesh).
Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Banking and Finance), University of
Stirling, United Kingdom (1997–2000).
Currently: Associate Professor, Department of Finance and Banking,
University of Dhaka (from 2003); Executive Director, Center for
Monitoring Poverty and Development (from 1997).
Previously: Assistant Professor, Department of Finance and Banking,
University of Dhaka (1997–2003); Lecturer, Department of Finance
and Banking, University of Dhaka (1993–1997).
Email: mjac_dubd@yahoo.com
CHRISTIAN, Ijahnya (Anguilla). Commonwealth Scholar, MEd
(Adult Education), University of Southampton, United Kingdom
(1990–1991).
Currently: Member, National Council for Adult Education (from
2001); Member, Board of Directors, Caribbean Conservation
Association (from 1999); Executive Director, Anguilla National Trust
(from 1998); Local Coordinator, Leeward Islands Network of
Development Agencies (from 1990).
Previously: Associate Executive Director, Anguilla National Trust
(1996–1998); Coordinator, Adult and Continuing Education,
Government of Anguilla (1991–1996); Graduate Teacher and
Guidance Counsellor, Government of Anguilla (1984–1990).
Email: axanat@anguillanet.com
CHRISTIE, Pauline Grace (Jamaica). Commonwealth Scholar,
DPhil (Language), University of York, United Kingdom (1966–1969).
Currently: Educational Consultant, Jamaican Association for the Deaf
(from 2002); Honorary Member, Society for Caribbean Linguistics
(from 1998); External Examiner, Linguistics Department, University
of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Joint Board for Teacher Education
(from 1997).
Previously: Dean of Faculty of Arts and General Studies, University
of the West Indies (1991–1995); President, Society for Caribbean
Linguistics (1988–1990); Senior Lecturer, Department of Language,
Linguistics and Philosophy, University of the West Indies (1980–
1997); Member, Examining Council for English Language, Caribbean
Examining Council (1977–1991); Lecturer, Department of Language,
Linguistics and Philosophy, University of the West Indies (1972–
1980); Temporary Lecturer, Department of Language, University of
York, UK (1971–1972); Research Fellow, Department of Language,
University of York, UK (1969–1971).
Email: pchriste@uwimona.edu.jm
CHRISTOFFERSEN, Margaret Ruth (formerly KERSHAW) (New
Zealand). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Chemistry), University of
Reading, United Kingdom (1963–1966).
Currently: Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry,
University of Copenhagen, Denmark (from 1972–2004).
Previously: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry,
University of Copenhagen, Denmark (1968–1972).
Email: jc@imbg.ku.dk
CHUA, Joon Eng (Singapore). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Business Administration), University of British Columbia, Canada
(1969–1971).
Currently: Managing Director/Principal Consultant, The Training
Company Pte Ltd (from 1997).
Previously: Vice-Dean, Faculty of Business Administration, National
University of Singapore; Chairman, Executive Development Program,
Faculty of Business Administration, National University of Singapore.
Email: cjeacsm@yahoo.com.sg
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