Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
HENCHMAN HINDS
Previously: Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher
Education (1998–1999); Dean, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
(1989–1998); Professor of Medicine, Kasturba Medical College,
Mangalore (1974–1998).
Email: hegdebm@yahoo.com
HENCHMAN, Richard Humfry (Australia). Commonwealth
Scholar, PhD (Theoretical Chemistry), University of Southampton,
United Kingdom (1996–1999).
Currently: Associate, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of
California, US (from 2002).
Previously: Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Department of Chemistry
and Biochemistry, University of California, US (2000–2002).
Email: rhenchma@mccammon.ucsd.edu
HENDERSON, Norman (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Sensitive Lands Management), University of East Anglia, United
Kingdom (1988–1991).
Currently: Director, Climate Change Research and Adaption Network,
University of Regina (from 2003).
Previously: Senior Policy Adviser, Government of Saskatchewan
(1998–2002); Lecturer, Environmental Sciences, University of East
Anglia, UK (1991–1998).
Email: norman.henderson@uregina.ca
HENDY, Shaun (New Zealand). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Physics), University of Alberta, Canada (1995–1997).
Currently: Research Scientist, Industrial Research Ltd (from 2000).
Previously: Postdoctoral Fellow, Industrial Research Ltd.
Email: s.hendy@irl.cri.nz
HENNESSY, Kate (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, MA
(Anthropology of Media), School of Oriental and African Studies,
United Kingdom (2001–2002).
Currently: Visual Anthropologist/Project Assistant, Department of
Anthropology, San Francisco State University, US (from 2003);
Associate Producer, Documentary Film, US (from 2003).
Previously: Oral Historian/Anthropologist, the Galiano Archive
Project, Galiano Island, British Columbia (1999–2001); Chairperson,
University of British Columbia, World University Service of Canada
(1995–1996).
Email: k.hennessy@angelfire.com
HERBERT, William Valentine (Saint Kitts and Nevis).
Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Constitutional Laws), University
College London, United Kingdom (1960–1962).
Previously: Chairman, National Committee on Closer Union of
Organisation of Caribbean States (1987); Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary, Government of St Kitts and Nevis (1983–1994);
Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Government of St
Kitts and Nevis (1983–1994); Ambassador to the Organisation of
American States, Government of St Kitts and Nevis (1983–1994);
Ambassador to the United Nations, Government of St Kitts and Nevis
(1983–1994); Ambassador to the United States of America,
Government of St Kitts and Nevis (1983–1987); Legal Practitioner
(1959–1994); Chairman, Caribbean Commercial Bank (Anguilla) Ltd;
Former Managing Director, Anguilla Trust Company Ltd;
Constitutional Adviser, Government of Turks & Caicos; Member,
Council of Legal Education; Foundation Member and First President,
People’s Action Movement; Constitutional Adviser, Government of
Anguilla; Constitutional Adviser, Government of St Kitts and Nevis.
Awards: Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael
and St George (CMG) (1986).
[Deceased 1995. Dr Herbert’s profile has been included in accordance
with the wishes of his family.]
HERBERT-BROWN, Geraldine Edith (formerly HERBERT)
(Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, MPhil (Ancient History),
University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1985–1987).
Previously: Research Fellow, Department of Ancient History, Division
of Humanities, Macquarie University (1991–1997).
Email: gherbron@pip.hmn.mq.edu.au
HERNANDEZ, Lennox Julian (Guyana). Commonwealth Scholar,
MPhil (Housing for Developing Countries), University of Newcastle
upon Tyne, United Kingdom (1980–1982); Commonwealth Fellow
(Architecture), University of York, United Kingdom (1990–1991).
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Currently: Senior Lecturer, Department of Architecture and Quantity
Surveying, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
(from 2000).
Previously: Member, National Trust Board (1998–2000); Member,
National Committee for Housing and Urban Development (1996–
1998); Chairman, National Trust Board (1992–1995); Senior Lecturer,
Department of Architecture, University of Guyana (1972–2000).
Email: ljshernandez@yahoo.com
HETTIARACHCHI, Samantha S L (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth
Fellow (Coastal Engineering and Management), Imperial College
London, United Kingdom (1995–1996).
Currently: Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, University of
Moratuwa.
Previously: Senior Lecturer II and Head, Department of Civil
Engineering, University of Moratuwa (1997–2000).
Email: sslh@civil.mrt.ac.lk
HEWAMANNA, Rohini (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Radiation Biology), University of London, United Kingdom (1977–
1980); Commonwealth Fellow (Radiation Biology), Imperial College
London, United Kingdom (1989–1990).
Currently: Head, Department of Nuclear Science, University of
Colombo (from 2001); Professor, Department of Nuclear Science,
University of Colombo (from 1998).
Previously: Senior Lecturer, Radioisotope Centre, University of
Colombo (1981–1998).
Email: r_hewamanna@yahoo.com
HEWSON, Caroline (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Applied
Ethology), University of Guelph, Canada (1993–1997).
Currently: Assistant Professor and Research Chair in Animal Welfare,
Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island,
Canada (from 2000).
Previously: Clinical Researcher, Pfizer Animal Health; Consultant,
Self-employed.
Email: chewson@upei.ca
HICKEY, Barry Peter (Australia). Commonwealth Fellow (Thoracic
Medicine), Royal Brompton Hospital, United Kingdom (1973–1974).
Currently: Visiting Respiratory Physician, Private Practice (from
1995); Honorary Tutor, Department of Medicine, University of
Queensland (from 1976).
Previously: Director of Respiratory Medicine, Green Slopes Hospital
(1976–1995); Associate Professor of Medicine, University of North
Carolina, US (1974–1976); President, Thoracic Society of Queensland.
Email: hickfam@bigpond.com.au
HICKS, Katrina Marie (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, DPhil
(Pure Mathematics (Algebra)), University of Oxford, United Kingdom
(1991–1994).
Currently: Senior Research Officer, Australia Bureau of Statistics
(from 1996).
HIGGINS, Ian Kevin (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(English Literature), University of Warwick, United Kingdom (1982–
1985).
Currently: Senior Lecturer in English Literature, School of
Humanities, Australian National University (from 1997).
Previously: Lecturer in English, School of Humanities, Australian
National University (1991–1997); Senior Tutor in English Literature,
La Trobe University (1985–1991).
HILL, Cordella Uleta Kelly (Antigua and Barbuda). Commonwealth
Scholar, MSc (Biomedical Sciences), University of Bradford, United
Kingdom (1998–1999).
Currently: Science Teacher, Ministry of Education (from 1990).
Email: cufkelly@hotmail.com
HINDS, Denise Sharon (Barbados). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc
(Money, Banking and Finance), University of Birmingham, United
Kingdom (1997–1998).
Currently: Senior Bank Examiner, Tom Adams Financial Centre,
Central Bank of Barbados (from 2001).
Previously: First Secretary (1999–2000).
Email: bajan_denise@yahoo.com