Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
GUPTA HALL
Assistant Director, Division of Pharmacology, Central Drug Research
Institute (1993–1998).
GUPTA, Pushpendra (India). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Wheat
Cytogenetics), University of Manitoba, Canada (1964–1967).
Currently: UGC Emeritus Fellow, Ch. Charan Singh University (from
2002).
Previously: Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Meerut University;
Professor, Agricultural Botany, Meerut University.
Email: pkgupta36@vsnl.com
GUPTA, Sunita (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Dentistry), King’s
College London, United Kingdom (2002–2003).
Currently: Assistant Professor, Maulana Azad Medical College (from
1998).
Previously: Lecturer (1995–1998); Assistant Editor, Indian Journal of
Dental Research (1992–1994); Lecturer, Government Dental College.
Email: drsunitagupta@yahoo.com
GURNURKAR, Sham Sunder (India). Commonwealth Scholar,
FRCSEd (Surgeon (Urology)), University of Liverpool, United
Kingdom (1966–1967); Commonwealth Fellow (Urology), University
of Liverpool, United Kingdom (1975–1976).
Currently: Vice-Chancellor, NTR University of Health Sciences (from
1997).
Previously: Director of Medical Education, Government of Andhra
Pradesh (1993–1994); Dean/Chair and Professor, Department of
Surgery, Gandhi Medical College (1991–1993); Professor of Surgery,
Osmania Medical College/Osmania General Hospital (1983–1991);
Assistant Professor, Osmania Medical College (1977–1983); Assistant
Professor of Urology, Osmania Medical College/Osmania General
Hospital (1977–1983); Research Assistant Professor, Osmania Medical
College/Osmania General Hospital (1968–1975); Assistant Professor
of Surgery, Osmania Medical College/Osmania General Hospital
(1962–1966); Member, Medical Council of India.
Awards: Member, Indian Medical Association; Fellow, American
College of Surgeons; Fellow, Association of Indian Surgeons.
Email: gshamsunder@mailcity.com; ariaki@eth.net
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HABIB, Muhammad (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Pharmaceutical Sciences), University of Alberta, Canada (1982–
1987).
Currently: Professor and Chairman, School of Pharmacy, Howard
University, US (from 2002).
Previously: Professor and Chairman, Kuwait University, Kuwait;
Associate Professor, Howard University, US.
Email: mjhabib@yahoo.com
HACKER, John Bryan (Kenya). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Cytogenetics), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (1961–
1964).
Currently: Chairman, Moggill Creek Catchment Group, Australia
(from 2000).
Previously: Senior Principal Research Scientist/Project Leader, CSIRO
Tropical Agriculture, Australia (1994–2000); Senior Research
Scientist, CSIRO Tropical Agriculture, Australia (1965–1994).
Email: jbhacker@powerup.com.au
HADJIMARCOU, Michalis (Cyprus). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Molecular Biology), University of Alberta, Canada (1996–
1998).
Currently: Secondary School Teacher, Biology, Ministry of Education
(from 2002).
Email: mhadjim@cytanet.com.cy
HADJIYANNIS, Elias (Cyprus). Commonwealth Scholar, BSc
(Electrical Engineering), University of Manchester, United Kingdom
(1968–1971).
Currently: Chairman, Telecom Companies Association (from 1997);
General Manager, Hellenic Technical Ltd (from 1985).
Email: eliasyh@hotmail.com
HAGEMBE, Bilhah Ommbango (formerly NYIKULI) (Kenya).
Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s (Community Medecine), University
of British Columbia, Canada (1985–1987).
Currently: Executive Director, Centre for Adolescent and Geriatric
Outreach Services (from 2002).
Previously: Senior Deputy Director, Medical Services, Ministry of
Health, Government of Kenya; Medical Advisor, National Agency for
Campaign Against Drug Abuse.
Email: hagbeon@hotmail.com
HAINS, Gaetan J D R (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc
(Mathematics), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1986–1988).
Currently: Professor and Director, LIFO, Université d’Orléans, France
(from 1995).
Previously: Visiting Scientist, Fujitsu Laboratories, Japan (1994–
1995); Visiting Professor, Ècole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, France
(1994); Assistant/Associate Professor, University of Montreal (1989–
1995).
Email: gaetan@hains.org
HAKEEM, Rubina (Pakistan). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Nutrition), King’s College London, United Kingdom (1993–1996).
Currently: General Secretary, Nutrition and Dietetic Society of
Pakistan (from 2003); Professor, Education Department, Government
of Sindh (from 2002); Chairperson, Food and Nutrition Society (from
2001).
Previously: Honorary Research Consultant, Baqai Institute of Diabetes
and Endocrinology, Baqai Medical University (2001); Honorary
Research Consultant, Development of Women Health Professionals
Programme, Canadian International Development Agency (1999);
Nutritionist Research Consultant, WHO (1998–1999); Assistant
Professor, Government of Sindh (1996–2002); Lecturer, Government
of Sindh (1983–1996).
Email: hakeem@cyberaccess.com.pk
HAKIM, Md Abdul (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Fellow
(Comparative Electoral Politics), University of Hull, United Kingdom
(1997–1998).
Currently: Professor, Department of Political Science, University of
Chittagong (from 1992).
Previously: Dean, Faculty of Social Science, University of Chittagong
(1992–1997); Chairman, Department of Political Science, University
of Chittagong (1989–1990); Associate Professor, University of
Chittagong (1982–1992); Assistant Professor, University of Chittagong
(1978–1982).
Email: hakim@ctsu.edu
HALES, Alwin Livingstone (Jamaica). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Water Management), University of Southampton, United Kingdom
(1991–1994).
Currently: Member, National Watershed Management Council (from
2001); Director, Maritime Authority of Jamaica (from 2001);
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport and Works (from 1998);
Director, Airport Authority of Jamaica (from 1998); Member,
Jamaican Institute of Engineers (from 1984).
Previously: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and
Works (1996–1998); Chief Technical Director, National Irrigation
Commission (1994–1996).
Email: alwin@ahales.com
HALL, Julie (New Zealand). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Botany
Science), University of Manitoba, Canada (1982–1986).
Currently: Sea and Learn Programme Director, National Insitute of
Water and Atmosphere (from 1991).
Previously: Manager, Aquatic Ecology and Laboratory Services,
National Institute of Water and Atmosphere; Project Director, National
Institute of Water and Atmosphere.
Email: j.hall@niwa.co.nz
HALL, Susan (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s (Law),
University of Toronto, Canada (1984–1985).
Currently: Partner, Cobbetts Solicitors (from 2000).
Previously: Partner, Taylors Solicitors.
Email: susan@shoesforindustry.net
HALL, Wendy Anne (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Nursing), University of Manchester, United Kingdom (1997–1998).
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