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