Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
JALLOW JENKIN
JALLOW, Yaya Sireh (The Gambia). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Public Administration), Athabasca University, Canada
(1991–1993).
Currently: Permanent Secretary, Office of the President, Personnel
Management Office (from 2000).
Previously: Acting Permanent Secretary, Office of the President,
Personnel Management Office; Deputy Permanent Secretary, Office of
the President, Personnel Management Office.
Email: ysirehj@hotmail.com
JAMALL, Siddiqua (Pakistan). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Biochemistry), Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Schools of Medicine,
Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, United Kingdom (1995–1999).
Currently: Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry,
University of Karachi, (from 2000).
Previously: Cooperative Teacher, Department of Biochemistry,
University of Karachi (1993).
Email: sidjam@hotmail.com; sidjam3@yahoo.co.uk
JAMALUDDIN, Abul (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Chemical Engineering), University of Calgary, Canada; PhD
(Chemical Engineering), University of Calgary, Canada (1985–1990).
Currently: Fluids Business Development Manager, Middle East and
Asia, Schlumberger (from 1999).
Previously: Director Technical Services, Hycal Energy Research
Laboratories; Program Leader, Noranda Technology Center.
Email: ajamaluddint@slb.com
JAMES, Kevin Joseph (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Social History), University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom (1997–
2000).
Currently: Vice-Chair, Scottish Studies Foundation (from 2002);
Assistant Professor, University of Guelph (from 2000).
Email: kjames@uoguelph.ca
JAMIL, Hasan (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Computer Science), Concordia University, Canada (1988–1993).
Currently: Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science,
Mississippi State University, US (from 1998).
Previously: Lecturer/Programmer, University of Dhaka; Lecturer,
Department of Computing, Macquarie University, Australia.
Email: jamil@cs.msstate.edu
JARVIS, Peter David (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Physics), Imperial College London, United Kingdom (1973–1976).
Previously: Reader, School of Mathematics and Physics, University
of Tasmania.
Email: peter.jarvis@utas.edu.au
JAYARATNE, Andra H Padman (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth
Scholar, PhD (Microbiology), University of Guelph, Canada (1985–
1989).
Currently: Microbiologist, Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine
Program (from 1994).
Email: padmanj@sympatico.ca
JAYASUNDARA, Chaminda Chiran (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth
Scholar, MSc (Information Management), University of Sheffield,
United Kingdom (2001–2002).
Currently: Senior Assistant Librarian, Technical Services, The Central
Library, University of Colombo (from 2003); Visiting Lecturer,
University of Colombo (from 2003).
Previously: Assistant Librarian, University of Colombo (1998–2003);
Assistant Lecturer, University of Ruhuna (1997–1998); Secretary,
Students’ Statistics Association, University of Ruhuna (1994–1995).
Email: chaminda_chiran@yahoo.com; chaminda@lib.cmb.ac.lk
JAYASURIYA, Jayantha P (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth Scholar,
FRCA (Anaesthetics), University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
(1975–1978).
Currently: Consultant Anaesthetist, Department of Anaesthesia,
Chorely and South Ribble District General Hospital, UK (from 1995).
Previously: Senior Medical Officer, Department of Anaesthesia, Tuen
Mun Hospital, Hong Kong (1990–1995); General Secretary, College
of Anaesthesiologists (1987–1989); Consultant Anaesthetist, Sri lanka,
Department of Health (1978–1990).
Email: jayantha@jjayasuriya.freeserve.co.uk
JAYATILAKA, Ayal De Silva (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Materials Science), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
(1972–1975).
Currently: Director, Glen Carriers Ltd, UK (from 1989).
Previously: Professor, University of Moratuwa (1978–1989); Lecturer,
University of Sussex, UK (1975–1978).
Email: ajayat@aol.com
JAYATILAKA, Santhi Ramanie Des (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth
Scholar, MPhil (Sociology), University of Sussex, United Kingdom
(1976–1980).
Currently: Council Member, National Institute of Social Development
(from 2002); Board Member, Sri Lanka Centre for Development
Facilitation (from 2002); Coordinator Women’s Studies Programme,
University of Colombo (from 2001); Head of Department, University
of Colombo (from 2000); Associate Professor, Department of
Sociology, University of Colombo (from 1998).
Email: ramaniej@itmin.com
JAYAWEERA, Champa Disala (formerly PIYASENA
DANGOLLE) (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Chemistry
(Analytical)), Queen’s University of Belfast, United Kingdom (1992–
1995).
Currently: Senior Lecturer, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (from
1997).
Previously: Lecturer, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (1991–1997).
Email: dangolle@sjp.ac.lk
JEETAH, Rajesh (Mauritius). Commonwealth Fellow (Civil and
Environmental Engineering Applications), University of Cambridge,
United Kingdom (2002–2003).
Currently: Lecturer, University of Mauritius (from 1994–2003).
Previously: Editor, University of Mauritius Research Journal (2001–
2002); Director of Studies, Professor Basdeo Bissoondoyal College/
Manchester Metropolitan University (2000–2003); Director, Professor
Basdeo Bissoondoyal College (1994–2003); Production Manager
(1993–1994); Research Fellow, University of Manchester Institute of
Science and Technology(UMIST), UK (1992–1993).
Email: rjeetah@uom.ac.mu
JEFFERS, Judith (Montserrat). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Management), Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
(1998–2000).
Currently: Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Education, Health and
Community Services (from 2001).
Previously: Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Health; Assistant
Secretary, Ministry of Communication & Works.
Email: zinia27106
JEFFERY, Alexander Keith (New Zealand). Commonwealth Fellow
(Orthopaedic Surgery), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1976–
1977).
Previously: Emeritus Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of
Otago (2000–2003); Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
University of Otago (1982–2000); Consultant, Orthopaedic surgery,
Dunedin Public Hospital (1968–2000); Senior Lecturer/ Associate
Professor, University of Otago (1968–1982).
Email: keithandknola@extra.co.nz
JENKIN, Michael John (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Government), University of Manchester, United Kingdom (1973–
1977).
Currently: Director General, Office of Consumer Affairs (from 1999).
Previously: Director General, Strategic Planning and Corporate
Development, Industry Canada (1995–1998); Director General,
Strategic Policy and Consultations, Industry Canada (1990–1995);
Director, Economic Development Policy, Department of Industry
Science and Technology (1986–1990); Assistant Director, Regional
Policy, Ministry of State for Economic & Regional Development
(1984–1986); Strategic Policy Adviser, Federal-Provincial Relations
Office (1983–1984); Science Adviser, Science Council of Canada
(1977–1982).
Email: jenkin.michael@ic.gc.ca
JENKIN, Phyllis Irene (see COLVIN).
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