Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
DAUDA DEBNATH
DAUDA, Bukar Emmanuel Narok (Nigeria). Commonwealth
Scholar, PhD (Chemistry), University of Manchester, United Kingdom
(1986–1989).
Currently: Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, Federal University of
Technology Minna (from 1984).
Previously: Provost, College of Education, Federal University of
Technology (1993–2001); Principal, FCT Secondary School, Kwali
and Bivari (1981–1984).
DAVEY, Helen (New Zealand). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Molecular Biology and Genetics), University of Guelph, Canada
(1988–1992).
Currently: Senior Scientist, AgResearch Ltd (from 2001).
Previously: Senior Scientist, AgResearch Ltd; Scientist, AgResearch
Ltd.
Email: helen.davey@agresearch.co.nz
DAVIDSON, Lawrence Robert (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Geology), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (1962–
1965).
Currently: Associate Professor of Mineral Science, Murdoch
University (from 1999).
Previously: Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International), Murdoch University
(1996–1998); Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Murdoch University
(1989–1996).
Email: davidson@murdoch.edu.au
DAVIES, Margaret Jane (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, DPhil
(English Literature), University of Sussex, United Kingdom (1988–
1991).
Currently: Associate Professor, Department of Law, Flinders
University (from 2000).
Previously: Senior Lecturer, Department of Law, Flinders University
(1995–1999); Lecturer, Department of Law, Flinders University
(1992–1994).
Email: margaret.davies@flinders.edu.au
DAVIES, Paul Andrew (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Business Administration), York University, Canada (1990–1992).
Currently: Marketing Director, Europe, Australian Tourist
Commission, Australia (from 2002).
Previously: Manager, Domestic Brand, Qantas Airways.
Email: pa_davies@hotmail.com
DAVIS, Linda (Bahamas). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Education), University of Ottawa, Canada (1980–1981); PhD
(Education), University of British Columbia, Canada (1989–1992).
Currently: Vice-President, Academic Affairs, College of the Bahamas
(from 2001).
Previously: Dean, Professional Studies, College of the Bahamas;
Assistant Chairperson, Teacher Education Division, College of the
Bahamas.
Email: ladavis50@hotmail.com
DAWES, Kwame (Jamaica). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (English
Literature), University of New Brunswick, Canada (1987–1992).
Currently: Associate Professor and Director, Master of Fine Arts
Program, Department of English, University of South Carolina, US
(from 2001).
Previously: Chair, Division of Arts and Letters, University of South
Carolina, US; Director, Master of Fine Arts and Creative Writing
Program, English Department, University of South Carolina,
Columbia, US.
Email: dawesk@gwm.sc.edu
DAYAWANSA, Nandani Dhammika Kumari (Sri Lanka).
Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Environmental Engineering),
University of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (1998–2002).
Currently: Lecturer, University of Peradeniya (from 1995).
Email: dammid@pdn.ac.lk
DE BELLEVAL, Denis (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc
(Politics), London School of Economics and Political Science, United
Kingdom (1964–2006).
Currently: Chief Executive Officer, City of Quebec (from 2001).
Previously: Consultant, Public Affairs and International Relations
(1999–2001); Delegate General, Government of Quebec (1996–1999);
President/Chief Executive Officer, Via Rail Canada Inc. (1987–1989);
President/Chief Executive Officer, Canada Ports Corporation (1985–
1987).
Email: lolamax@globetrotter.net
DE GAETANO, Vincent Anthony (Malta). Commonwealth Scholar,
Diploma (Criminology), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
(1976–1977).
Currently: Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Malta (from 2003);
Chief Justice (from 2002).
Previously: Senior Lecturer, University of Malta (1994–2003); Judge,
Superior Courts (1994–2002); Lecturer, Department of Criminal Law,
University of Malta (1991–1994); Deputy Attorney General, Attorney
General’s Office (1989–1994); Assistant Attorney General, Attorney
General’s Office (1988–1989); Senior Counsel for the Republic,
Attorney General’s Office (1979–1988).
Email: vincent.degaetano@gov.mt
DE LA GORGENDIERE, Louise Jeanine (Canada). Commonwealth
Scholar, PhD (Social Anthropology), University of Cambridge, United
Kingdom (1990–1993).
Currently: Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology,
Carleton University (from 2001).
Previously: Lecturer/Consultant, Department of Anthropology and
Sociology, Edinburgh University, UK (1993–2000); Social
Development Adviser, DFID, UK (1993–2000).
Email: ldlgorge@ccs.carleton.ca
DE SILVA, Nilanthi Renuka (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth Fellow
(Parasitology), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1995–1996).
Currently: Associate Professor and Head, Department of Parasitology,
Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya (from 2000); Head,
Department of Parasitology, University of Kelaniya (from 1997);
Director, Medical Education Centre, University of Kelaniya (from
1997); Member, Expert Advisory Panel on Parasitic Diseases, WHO;
Consultant, Intersectoral Study of Education and Health in Sri Lanka;
Life Member, Sri Lanka Medical Association; Principal Investigator
(genetic composition of Plasmodium falciparum in relation to drug
resistance and disease transmission), National Science Foundation.
Previously: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Parasitology, University of
Kelaniya (1996–2000); Lecturer, University of Peradeniya (1993–
1996).
Awards: Fellow, Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Email: nrdes@sltnet.lk
DE SOUZA, Simone Maria (Trinidad and Tobago). Commonwealth
Scholar, Master’s (Computer Science), McMaster University, Canada
(1990–1992).
Currently: Assistant General Manager, Project Management, Royal
Bank of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (from 2002).
Previously: Manager, Business Transformation, Royal Bank of
Trinidad and Tobago Ltd; Manager, Business Enabling Services,
Electronic Banking, Royal Bank of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd.
Email: simone.desouza@tt.rbtt.com
DE VILLIERS, Johannes Jozua Rian (South Africa).
Commonwealth Fellow (Science in Education), King’s College
London, United Kingdom (2002–2003).
Currently: Senior Lecturer, University of Pretoria (from 2001).
Previously: Lecturer, University of Pretoria (1993–2000).
Email: jjr.devilliers@gk.up.ac.za
DEBNATH, Chittaranjan (India). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Textile Technology), University of Manchester Institute of Science
and Technology, United Kingdom (1975–1978).
Currently: Member, Bureau of Indian Standards (from 1980).
Previously: Director, National Institute of Research on Jute and Allied
Fibre Technology (1995); Principal Scientist, National Institute of
Research on Jute and Allied Fibre Technology (1985–2002); Member,
India Member Body of Non-Woven Technology, European Disposable
and Non-Woven Association, Belgium (1980–1987); Member, British
Standard Organisation, UK (1980–1987); Member, Non-Woven
Technology, International Standard Organisation, Belgium (1980–
1987); Head of Division, Non-Woven Technology Department,
National Institute of Research on Jute and Allied Fibres Technology,
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (1979–1988).
Email: sanjoydebnath@yahoo.com
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