Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
KHOJA KISUMBI
KHOJA, Shakeel Ahmed (Pakistan). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Multimedia Databases), University of Southampton, United Kingdom
(1997–2000).
Currently: Board Member, Grants and Review Board, Aga Khan
Development Network (from 2002); Assistant Professor, Karachi
Institute of Information Technology (from 2001).
Email: shakeel@kiit.edu.pk
KHONDKAR, Mubina (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Business), University of Manchester, United Kingdom (1994–1998).
Currently: Associate Professor, Department of Marketing, University
of Dhaka (from 2000).
Previously: Lecturer/Assistant Professor, Department of Marketing,
University of Dhaka (1991–1999).
Email: mubina@udhakla.net
KHONGA, Elenimo Billiat (Malawi). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Plant Pathology), University of Guelph, Canada (1984–1987).
Currently: Senior Lecturer, Plant Pathology, Botswana College of
Agriculture, Botswana (from 1996).
Previously: Head, Department of Crop Science and Production,
University of Botswana, Botswana; Head, Biology Department,
Chancellor College, University of Malawi.
Email: ebkhonga@bca.bw
KHOO, Hong (Singapore). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Zoology),
University of British Columbia, Canada (1967–1971).
Currently: Associate Professor, National University of Singapore
(from 1971).
Previously: Acting Director, Institute of Molecular Agrobiology; Vice-
Dean, Science, National University of Singapore.
Email: riverinakhw@hotmail.com
KHOO, Khay Huat (Malaysia). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Zoology), University of British Columbia, Canada (1969–1974).
Currently: Associate Professor, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Awards: Fellow, Malaysian Scientific Association.
Email: khkhoo@usm.my
KHOR, Tong Hong (Singapore). Commonwealth Scholar, Diploma
(Radiotherapy), St Bartholomew’s Hospital (Queen Mary and
Westfield College), United Kingdom (1969–1970).
Currently: Chairman, Trustees of Singapore Radiological Society
Trust Fund (from 1998); Medical Director/Senior Consultant,
Oncology Centre, Mount Elizabeth Hospital (from 1989).
Previously: Member, Specialist Training Committee for Therapeutic
Radiology (1999–2002); Chairman, Chapter of Radiologists, Academy
of Medicine (1991–1993); Senior Radiologist, Singapore General
Hospital (1980–1989); Consultant Radiologist, Singapore General
Hospital (1975–1980).
Email: tkhor@gleneagles.com.sg
KHOSLA, Prem Kumar (India). Commonwealth Scholar,
Postdoctoral (Forestry), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1972–
1974).
Currently: Senior Scientific Adviser, Biotechnology, Himachal
Pradesh Government (from 2001); Vice-Chancellor, Himachal Pradesh
Agricultural University (from 1998–2001); Secretary General, Indian
Society of Tree Scientists (from 1998); Director, University of
Horticulture and Forestry (from 1989–1998).
Email: khoslapk_2001@rediffmail.com
KICHAWEN, Pongie (Papua New Guinea). Commonwealth Scholar,
MSc (Physics Education), University of Reading, United Kingdom
(1993–1994); PhD (Science Education), King’s College London,
United Kingdom (1999–2002).
Currently: Lecturer, Institute of Distance and Continuing Education,
University of Papua New Guinea (from 1995–2003).
Previously: Teaching Fellow (1991–1995).
Email: pongie.kichawen@upng.ac.pg
KIMWELE, Charles Nguli (Kenya). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Animal Biology), University of St Andrews, United Kingdom (1996–
1999).
54
Previously: Assistant/Senior Lecturer, Department of Animal
Physiology, University of Nairobi (1988–2003); Veterinary Officer,
Government of Kenya (1987–1988).
Email: ckimwele@uonbi.ac.ke
KING, David Winston (New Zealand). Commonwealth Scholar,
MLitt (Ancient History), University of Oxford, United Kingdom
(1987–).
Currently: Manager, Telecommunications Policy, Ministry of
Economic Development (from 1998).
Previously: Senior Consultant, Sue Wood and Associates (1996–
1997); Economic Adviser, Ministry of Finance (1994–1995); Policy
Adviser, Treasury, Ministry of Finance (1993–1994); Member,
Community Board, Christchurch City Council (1989–1992).
Email: dwk@xtra.co.nz
KING-JOSEPH, Alison (formerly KING) (Saint Lucia).
Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s (Environmental Engineering),
University of Toronto, Canada (1987–1989).
Currently: Consultant (from 2002).
Previously: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Planning, Development,
Environment and Housing; General Manager/Project Manager, St
Lucia Solid Waste Management Authority/OECS Solid and Ship
Generated Waste Management Project.
Email: akj180@hotmail.com
KIRBY, William J T (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, DPhil
(Modern History), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1981–
1983).
Currently: Associate Professor, McGill University (from 1997–2003).
Previously: Fellow, Centre of Theological Inquiry, Princeton
University, US (1996–1997); Tutor, St John’s College (1989–1996).
Email: torrance.kirby@mcgill.ca
KIRKPATRICK, Robert Duncan (New Zealand). Commonwealth
Scholar, PhD (Chemical Engineering), University of Manchester
Institute of Science and Technology, United Kingdom (1972–1975).
Currently: Director of Technology, Methanex New Zealand Ltd (from
1998); Chairman, Board of Trustees, Auckland Grammer School (from
1998).
Previously: Director, Manufacturing, Methanex New Zealand (1992–
1998); Member, Board of Trustees, Auckland Grammar School (1992–
1997); Operations Manager, Mobil Oil, Singapore (1989–1991);
Technical Manager, Mobil Oil, Singapore (1987–1989); Chief Process
Engineer, New Zealand Synthetic Petrol Fuels Ltd (1980–1987);
Section Engineer, Union Carbide Corporation, US (1975–1980).
Email: thekps@hotmail.com
KIRNON, George E. (Montserrat). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Law), Dalhousie University, Canada (1991–1992).
Currently: Legal Counsel, Caribbean Development Bank (from 1997).
Previously: Parliamentary Counsel, Government of Montserrat;
Principal, Phoenix Chambers.
Email: kirnong@caribank.org
KISTAMAH, Naraindra (Mauritius). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc
(Textile Dyeing), University of Leeds, United Kingdom (1996–1997).
Currently: Member, International Affairs Committee, University of
Mauritius (from 2003); Member, Technical Sub Committee, Mauritius
Standards Bureau (from 2003); Member, Working Group on
Hazardous Waste, Ministry of the Environment and University of
Mauritius (from 2002); Member, Board of the Faculty of Engineering,
University of Mauritius (from 2001); Member, Management Board,
Visual Centre for Interactive Learning and Teaching (from 2001).
Previously: Fabric Technologist and Wash Plant Manager, New Island
Clothing Ltd (1991–1994).
Email: dharma@uom.ac.mu
KISUMBI, Bernina Kyale (Kenya). Commonwealth Scholar, MPhil
(Dentistry (Biomaterials Science)), University of Manchester, United
Kingdom (1996–1998).
Currently: Chairman, Division of Dentistry, Kenyatta National
Hospital, University of Nairobi (from 2002); Senior Lecturer,
University of Nairobi (from 2001).
Previously: Executive Council Member, Kenya Dental Association
(2000–2002); Dental Biomaterials Specialist/Lecturer, Dental School
Hospital, University of Nairobi (1999–2001); Councillor, Kenyan