Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
EDENS ELZINGA
Ghana (1993–1994); Lecturer, Federal University of Technology
(1985–1992); Ambassador, Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, Alternative and
Christian Dialogue in Senegal, United States of America Government,
US; Resource Person, Raw Materials and Chemicals Development
Council.
Email: sukerun@www.com
EDENS, Marion (formerly EWEN) (New Zealand). Commonwealth
Scholar, PhD (Biological Sciences), Aston University, United
Kingdom (1977–1980).
Currently: Chair, Beaver Creak Watershed Alliance, US (from 2002);
Associate Professor, Biology, Virginia Intermont College, US (from
1995).
Previously: Lecturer, US (1994–1995); Principal Soprano, Vogtland
Theatre Plauen, Germany (1991–1993); Dominion Councillor,
National Party of New Zealand (1982–1983).
Email: edens@chartertn.net.us
EDOKA, Benson Eziukwu (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, MA
(Library Studies), Loughborough University, United Kingdom (1978–
1979).
Currently: Professor, Department of Library and Information Science,
University of Nigeria (from 1993).
Previously: Co-ordinator, Education Enlightenment Programme for
Nnewi Community (1998); President, Nigerian Association of Library
and Information Science Educators (1992–1994); Head, Department
of Library and Information Science, University of Nigeria (1990–
1994); Senior Lecturer, University of Nigeria (1987–1993).
Email: misunn@aol.com
EDWARD, Marietta (Saint Lucia). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Curriculum Studies), Ontario College of Art and Design, Canada
(1989–1990).
Currently: Curriculum Specialist, Language Arts, Ministry of
Education (from 1991).
Previously: Head, English Department, Leon Hess Comprehensive
Secondary School; Curriculum Specialist, Language Arts, Ministry of
Education.
Email: ettaed@hotmail.com
EDWARDS, Stephen John (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Earth Sciences, Geology), Memorial University of Newfoundland,
Canada (1987–1991).
Currently: Senior Lecturer, University of Greenwich, UK (from 1996).
Previously: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Memorial University of
Newfoundland, Canada; Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Manchester
Metropolitan University.
Email: s.j.edwards@greenwich.ac.uk
EFTHYMIOU, Venizelos (Cyprus). Commonwealth Scholar, BSc
(Electrical Engineering), University of Manchester Institute of Science
and Technology, United Kingdom (1972–1979).
Currently: Secretary, Foreign Affairs, EEM (from 2002–2003);
Member, Networks Committee, Eurelectric (from 2001–2003);
Member, General Council, Technical Chamber of Cyprus (from 1999–
2003); Assistant Manager, Transmission/Distribution, Electricity
Authority of Cyprus (from 1979).
Email: vefthimi@eac.com.cy
EGBOCHUKU, Elizabeth Omotunde (Nigeria). Commonwealth
Fellow (Counselling and Psychotherapy), Birkbeck, University of
London, United Kingdom (2002–2003).
Currently: Lecturer, University of Benin (from 1998); Member,
Association for Promoting Quality Education in Nigeria (from 1998);
Member, Counselling Association of Nigeria (from 1996).
EJEZIE, Gabriel (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Parasitology), McGill University, Canada (1972–1976).
Currently: Teacher, University of Calabar (from 1985).
Previously: Chief Research Fellow, National Institute of Medical
Research; Consultant Parasitologist, University of Calabar Teaching
Hospital.
Email: gcejezie@netscape.net
EKANAYAKE, E M P (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth Fellow
(Mathematical Modelling), University of Oxford, United Kingdom
(2001–2002).
Currently: Senior Lecturer/Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences,
Wayamba University (from 1996).
Previously: Senior Lecturer/Head, Department of Mathematical
Sciences, University of Ruhuna (1994–1996).
Email: empekanayake@hotmail.com
EKANAYAKE, Janaka Bandara (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth
Scholar, PhD (Engineering (Electrical)), University of Manchester
Institute of Science and Technology, United Kingdom (1992–1995).
Currently: Council Member, Institute of Engineers (from 2002);
Senior Lecturer, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
University of Peradeniya (from 1995).
Previously: Member, Board of Directors, Ceylon Electricity Board
(2001–2002); Head of Department, Department of Electrical and
Electronic Engineering, University of Peradeniya (1998–2001);
Probationary Lecturer, Department of Electrical and Electronic
Engineering, University of Peradeniya (1990–1992).
Email: jbe@ee.pdn.ac.lk
EKPE, Udofot Jack (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Extraction Metallurgy), Cardiff University, United Kingdom (1981–
1984).
Currently: Member, Governing Council, University of Calabar (from
1999); Professor, University of Calabar (from 1995).
Previously: Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Calabar (2000–
2002); Acting Head of Department, University of Calabar (1995–
1997); Chairman, Chapel Council, University of Calabar (1990–1993).
Email: udofotekpe@unical.anpa.net.ng
EKPO, Comfort Memfin (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Educational Technology), Cardiff University, United Kingdom
(1987–1990).
Currently: Director, Institute of Education, University of Uyo (from
2000); Associate Professor, University of Uyo (from 1998).
Previously: University Council Member, Ahmadu Bello University
(1993–1998); Chairman, Education Board, Goodnews Community
International (1991–1999); Assistant Lecturer, University of Cross
River State (1984–1987); Editor, Journal of Education and Training.
Email: comforter992000@yahoo.com
ELDERSHAW, Craig (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, DPhil
(Computing (Programming Research)), University of Oxford, United
Kingdom (1997–2001).
Currently: Research Staff, Palo Alto Research Center, US (from 2001–
2003).
Email: craig.eldershaw@keble.net
ELEMO, Gloria Nwakaego (formerly EGUN) (Nigeria).
Commonwealth Fellow (Food Science), University of Reading, United
Kingdom (1991).
Currently: Academic Adviser/Editor, Third World Academy of
Women in Science, Abuja Branch (from 2000); Deputy Chairman,
Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, Abuja Chapter
(from 1998); Deputy Director, Research, Evaluation and Monitoring
Division, Raw Material Research and Development Council (from
1995).
Previously: Chief Scientific Officer, Raw Material Research and
Development Council (1993–1995); Senior Lecturer of Biological and
Chemical Sciences, Lagos State University (1991–1993); National
Secretary, Nutrition Society of Nigeria (1985–1988); Lecturer,
Department of Biochemistry, Lagos State University (1984–1991).
Email: wlmo@rmrdc.org
ELLISON, Melanie (Bermuda). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Veterinary Medicine), University of Guelph, Canada (1983–1987).
Currently: Veterinarian, Carling Animal Hospital Professional
Corporation, Canada (from 1998).
Previously: Hospital Director, Northview Pet Hospital, Canada;
Managing Veterinarian, Downtown Animal Hospital, Canada.
Email: ellison@carlinganimalhospital.com
ELZINGA, Aant Henry (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc
(History and Philosophy of Science), University College London,
United Kingdom (1960–1963).
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