Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
HINDS HOSSAIN
HINDS, Richard R DeCourcey (Barbados). Commonwealth Scholar,
FRCSEd (Surgery), University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom (1977–
1978).
Currently: General Practitioner, Welches (from 1980).
Previously: Resident (1978–1979).
Email: rhhinds@sunbeach.net
HIREMATH, Subhash C (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Pure and
Applied Biology), Imperial College London, United Kingdom (1981–
1982).
Currently: Vice-President, Society of Cytologists and Genetics (from
2000); Professor, Department of Botany, Karnatak University (from
1993).
Previously: Head of Department, Karnatak University (1997–1999);
NSERC Visiting Scientist, University of Calgary, Canada (1995);
Lecturer, Karnatak University (1975–1983).
Email: subhash_hiremath@hotmail.com
HO, Derek (Trinidad and Tobago). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Business Administration), McGill University, Canada (1988–1990).
Currently: Lead Software Engineer, SPL WorldGroup (from 2001).
Previously: Systems Administrator, Trinmar; Systems Administrator,
Petrotrin.
Email: dh121@hotmail.com
HO, Nai Choon (Singapore). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Mechanical Engineering), McMaster University, Canada (1979–
1981).
Currently: President, IDS Gintic Pte Ltd (from 1997).
Previously: Deputy Director, Gintic; Director, Gintic.
Email: ncho@ids-scheer.com.sg
HO, Wai Lun William (Hong Kong). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc
(Colour Chemistry), University of Leeds, United Kingdom (1972–
1973).
Currently: Business Partner, Human Resouces Department, Ciba
Speciality Chemicals, Switzerland (from 2001).
Previously: Head, Human Resources Department, Colours Division,
Ciba Speciality Chemicals Plc, UK (1998–2001); Chairperson,
Chinese Health Force, UK (1998–2001); Sales/Research and
Development/Marketing/General Management, Pigments Division,
Ciba-Geigy, Switzerland (1993–1997).
Email: william.ho@cibasc.com
HODGETTS, Lisa Maye (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Environmental Archaeology), University of Durham, United
Kingdom (1995–1998).
Currently: Postdoctoral Fellow, Memorial University of
Newfoundland (from 2000).
Email: lisahodgetts@hotmail.com
HODGKINSON, Kathleen (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Genetics), McGill University, Canada (1989–1991).
Currently: Researcher, Memorial University (from 1995).
Previously: Research Coordinator, Schizophrenia Research Program;
Genetic Counsellor, Churchill Hospital.
Email: khodgkin@mun.ca
HODGSON, Elaine Luetta Bernic (Bermuda). Commonwealth
Scholar, MB ChB (Medicine), University of Manchester, United
Kingdom (1988–1991).
Currently: Resident Doctor, King Edward Memorial Hospital (from
1999).
Email: drelbh@aoll.com
HOEPPNER, Vernon H (Canada). Commonwealth Fellow
(Epidemiology of Tuberculosis), Imperial College London School of
Medicine at Hammersmith, United Kingdom (1985).
Currently: Chair, Canadian Tuberculosis Committee, Advisory Body
to Health Canada (from 2002); Head, Division of TB Control,
University of Saskatchewan (from 1995); Professor of Respiratory
Medicine, University of Saskatchewan (from 1988); Director, TB
Control, Province of Saskatchewan (from 1986).
Previously: Chair, National Tuberculosis Notification, Federal
Provincial Territory Directors’ TB Control Advisory (1995–1997);
President, Saskatchewan Thoracic Society, Advisory Body to Health
Canada (1992–1993); Chair, Saskatchewan Health, Advisory
Committee on Home Oxygen Therapy (1991–1996); Associate
Professor of Respiratory Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
(1986–1988); Chair, Saskatchewan College of Physicians, Advisory
Committee on Guidelines of Practice (1986).
Email: hoeppner@duke.usask.ca
HOLBOROW, Leslie Charles (New Zealand). Commonwealth
Scholar, BPhil (Philosophy), University of Oxford, United Kingdom
(1963–1965).
Currently: President, Australasian Association of Philosophy (from
1981).
Previously: Chair, New Zealand Vice-Chancellors’ Committee (1990–
1991); National President, New Zealand Institute of International
Affairs (1987–1990); Vice-Chancellor/Chief Executive, Victoria
University of Wellington (1985–1998); Professor of Philosophy,
University of Queensland, Australia (1974–1985); Pro-Vice-
Chancellor of Humanities, University of Queensland, Australia (1974–
1985); Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Dundee,
UK (1965–1974).
Email: leshd@octra.co.nz
HOLLAND, David (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s (Law),
University of Toronto, Canada (1984–1985).
Currently: Barrister, Landmark Chambers (from 1986).
Email: dholland@4breams.co.uk
HOOKER, Sascha Kate (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Biology), Dalhousie University, Canada (1994–1999).
Currently: Postdoctoral Fellow, Sea Mammal Research Unit,
University of St Andrews (from 2001).
Previously: Postdoctoral Researcher, British Antarctic Survey.
Email: s.hooker@st-andrews.ac.uk
HOR, Tzi Sum Andy (Singapore). Commonwealth Fellow (Inorganic
Chemistry), University of Liverpool, United Kingdom (1991–1992).
Currently: Board Member, Singapore Science Centre (from 2000);
Lecturer/Professor, National University of Singapore (from 1984).
Previously: Postdoctorate Associate, University of Yale, US (1983–
1984).
Awards: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Achievement Award (Sciences) (1996–2000); National Young
Scientist of the Year Award , National Science and Technology Board
(NSTB) (1991).
Email: andyhor@nus.edu.sg
HORNER, Bridget Marian (formerly MACLACHLAN) (South
Africa). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc (Architecture), University
College London, United Kingdom (1999–2000).
Currently: Architect/Urban Designer, Krugar Ross Architects (urban
designers) (from 2002).
Previously: Project Consultant, Space Syntax (2000–2001); Lecturer
in Design, University of Port Elizabeth (1998–1999).
Email: arbbmm@hotmail.com
HORNER, Graham (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Geography), University of British Columbia, Canada (1998–2000).
Currently: Marketing Consultant, Dunnhumby (from 2000).
Previously: Marketing Consultant, Dunnhumby.
Email: graham.horner@breathe.com
HOSEIN, Sharaaz (Trinidad and Tobago). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Energy and Environmental Technology), Cranfield University,
United Kingdom (1997–2001).
Currently: Mechanical Engineer, Ministry of Energy and Energy
Industries (from 2002).
Previously: Energy Engineer, Ministry of Energy and Energy
Industries (1993–1997).
Email: shosein@carib-link.net
HOSSAIN, Ijaz (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Chemical Engineering), University College London, United Kingdom
(1983–1986).
Currently: Director, Gas Transmission Company Ltd (from 2003);
Professor, Chemical Engineering Department, Bangladesh University
of Engineering and Technology (from 2001).
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