Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
KOUMIDOU - ANDREOU KURUKULASURIYA
Previously: Senior Lecturer, Department of Pharmacology, Kwame
Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (1989–2002);
Lecturer, Department of Pharmacology, Kwame Nkrumah University
of Science and Technology (1969–1989).
KOUMIDOU - ANDREOU, Ero (formerly KOUMIDOU) (Cyprus).
Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s (Civil Engineering), University of
New Brunswick, Canada (1985–1990).
Currently: Executive Engineer, Larnaca Sewerage and Drainage Board
(from 2001).
Previously: Project Engineer, Metito Engineering Ltd; Site Engineer,
Larnaca Sewerage and Drainage Board.
Email: eandreou@logosnet.cy.net
KRANZ, Brenda Dawn (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Biology), Simon Fraser University, Canada (1997).
Currently: Scientific Officer, Department of Human Services (from
2002).
Previously: Postdoctoral Researcher, Japan Society for the Promotion
of Science.
Email: brendakranz@bigpond.com
KRETT, Susan Erika (formerly SANDS) (Bahamas).
Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s (Social Work), Wilfrid Laurier
University, Canada (1984–1986).
Currently: Consultant/Counsellor, Ceridian Life Works (from 2003).
Previously: Social Worker, Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care.
Email: erikakrett@hotmail.com
KUDLA, Caroline Jessica (South Africa). Commonwealth Scholar,
MSc (Information Security), Royal Holloway, University of London,
United Kingdom (2001–2002).
Currently: PhD Student, Cryptography, Royal Holloway, University
of London.
Email: c.j.kudla@rhul.ac.uk
KUK, Ronald (Papua New Guinea). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Economics), Simon Fraser University, Canada (1987–1989).
Currently: Project Manager, National Fisheries Authority (from 2000).
Previously: Chief Fisheries Economist, Department of Fisheries and
Marine Resource.
Email: rikuk@fisheries.gov.pg
KUKU, Sonny Folorunso (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Clinical Endocrinology), University of London, United Kingdom
(1971–1974).
Currently: Chairman, Governing Board, Obafemi Awolowo University
(from 2000); Trustee, West African College of Physicians (from
1993); Joint Chief Medical Director, The Eko Hospitals (from 1978).
Previously: President, Teaching Hospital, West African College of
Physicians (1997–1998); Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Ogun State
University (1993–1999); Senior Lecturer, College of Medicine,
University of Lagos (1976–1978); Senior Fellow, Department of
Medicine, Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, US
(1974–1975).
Email: sonfol@hyperic.com
KULASENA, Vidana Gamage (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth Fellow
(Philosophy and Buddhism), University of Hull, United Kingdom
(1997–1998).
Currently: Academic Coordinator, External Examinations Department,
University of Kelaniya (from 2000); Associate Professor, Department
of Philosophy, University of Kelaniya (from 1996).
Previously: Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya
(1993–1996); Senior Lecturer, University of Kelaniya (1981–1996);
Lecturer, University of Kelaniya (1973–1981).
Email: drkulasena@hotmail.com
KULKARNI, Anil (India). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Science), McGill University, Canada (1983–1986).
Currently: Principal Investigator, Glaciology Program, Indian Space
Research Organisation (from 1999).
Email: anil_vishnu@yahoo.com
KUMAR, G Suresh (Malaysia). Commonwealth Fellow
(Parasitology), University of Glasgow, United Kingdom (2000–2001).
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Currently: Vice-President, Sathya Sai Central Council of Malaysia
(from 1999); Lecturer, University of Malaya (from 1995).
Previously: President, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical
Medicine (2002–2003); National Youth Coordinator, Sathya Sai
Central Council of Malaysia (1985–1999).
Email: suresh@um.edu.my
KUMAR, Mathummal Satish (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Urban
Historical Geography), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
(1997–1998).
Currently: Director, I Factor Infotech Ltd, UK (from 2002); Member,
Institute of Learning and Teaching, UK (from 2002); Lecturer in
Human Geography, Queen’s University, Belfast, UK (from 2000).
Previously: Associate Professor in Human Geography, School of
Geography, Queens University Belfast, UK (2000–2003); Visiting
Fellow, Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge, UK (1998–
1999); Affiliated Lecturer in Geography, Department of Geography,
University of Cambridge, UK (1998–1999); Assistant Professor,
Centre for the Study of Regional, Jahwarharlal Nehru University
(1991–2000).
Awards: European Union Global Peace and Friendship Award (2001).
Email: s.kumar@qub.ac.uk
KUMAR, Mohan (India). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Plant
Science/Horticulture), University of Alberta, Canada (1987–1993).
Currently: Assistant Professor/Scientist, Department of Horticulture
and Landscape Architecture, Washington State University, US (from
2000).
Previously: Assistant Professor, University of Agricultural Sciences;
Assistant Professor/Scientist, Department of Horticulture and
Landscape Architecture, Washington State University, US.
Email: gnmkumar@wsu.edu
KUMAR, Shaleen (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Radiation
Oncology), Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom (2002–
2003).
Currently: Associate Professor, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute
of Medical Sciences (from 2000).
Previously: Assistant Professor, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute
of Medical Sciences (1996–2000); Senior Research Associate, Council
of Scientific and Industrial Research (1995–1996).
Email: shaleenkr@yahoo.com; shaleen@sgpgi.ac.in
KUMAR, Surinder (India). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Engineering), Athabasca University, Canada (1976–1978).
Currently: President and Chief Executive Officer (Founder), Wavecom
Electronics (from 1988).
Previously: Vice-President, Research, Calian, formerly SED Systems;
Sid Buckwold Chair Professor, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.
Email: surinder@wavecom.ca
KUNABULI, Paula Saraniogo (Fiji). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Educational History), University of British Columbia,
Canada (1983–1986).
Currently: Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External
Trade.
Previously: Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education; Director,
Youth and Sports, Ministry of Youth and Sports.
KUNARATNAM, Kanthia (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth Fellow
(Geophysical Anomalies), University of Durham, United Kingdom
(1971).
Currently: Professor, Physics, University of Jaffna (from 2000).
Previously: Vice-Chancellor, University of Jaffna (1994–1996); Head,
Department of Computer Science, University of Jaffna (1991–1994);
Senior Professor, Department of Physics, University of Jaffna (1985–
2000); Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna (1977–1988);
Professor/Head, Department of Physics, University of Jaffna (1975–
1985); Lecturer in Physics, University of Colombo (1958–1975).
KURUKULASURIYA, Arundathie Priyanjala (Sri Lanka).
Commonwealth Fellow (Clinical Haematology), Imperial College
London School of Medicine at St Mary’s, United Kingdom (1990–
1991).
Currently: Member, Board of Pathology, Postgraduate Institute of
Medicine (from 2000); Senior Lecturer, Pathology Department,
Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo (from 1995).