Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
MAHENDRAN MALLICK
Currently: International Affilate Member, American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons, US (from 1998); Head, Department of
Orthopaedics, San Fernando General Hospital (from 1995); Executive
Member, Sri Sathya Sai Organization of Trinidad and Tobago (from
1980).
Previously: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, San Fernando General
Hospital (1984–1995); Senior Orthopaedic Registrar, San Fernando
General Hospital (1980–1984).
Email: rpm29tt@hotmail.com
MAHENDRAN, Thevaki (formerly NAGALINGAM) (Sri Lanka).
Commonwealth Scholar, MPhil (Food Technology), University of
Reading, United Kingdom (1989–1992).
Currently: Research Consultant, National Science Foundation
Palmyrah Board (from 2001); Senior Lecturer and Head, Department
of Agronomy, Eastern University Chenkalady (E.P) (from 1993).
Previously: Public Relations Officer, Seva Lanka Ltd (1999–2000);
Project Coordinator, CARE Organisation (1998–1999); Visiting
Lecturer, University of Jaffna (1994–1997); Assistant Lecturer in
Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University Chenkalady
(E.P) (1985–1992); Assistant Lecturer in Agricultural Chemistry,
University of Peradeniya (1984–1985).
MAHMOOD, A’isha Usman (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Biotechnology), University of the West of England, Bristol, United
Kingdom (1990–1993).
Currently: Assistant Director, Federal Ministry of Environment (from
2001).
Previously: Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Women’s Affairs
and Social Development (1999–2002); Honourable Commissioner,
Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources (1998–1999); Director
General, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources (1997–1998);
Lecturer, Federal Polytechnic Bauchi (1982–1997).
Email: aishaddly@yahoo.com
MAHMOOD, Rizwan (Pakistan). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Pharmacy), University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom (1990–1993).
Currently: Manager, Quality Assurance, Glaxosmithkline (from 1977).
Previously: Lecturer in Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy,
University of the Punjab (1987–1997); Junior Production Officer, May
& Baker (Rhone Poulenc) (1985–1987).
MAIAVA, Susan Louise (New Zealand). Commonwealth Scholar,
MA (Rural Social Development), University of Reading, United
Kingdom (1987–1988).
Currently: Lecturer in Development Studies, Massey University (from
2002).
Previously: Manager, Overseas Development Assistance, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Trade (2000–2001); Lecturer in Rural
Development and Agricultural Education, University of the South
Pacific (1989).
Email: t.maiava@xtra.co.nz
MAIR, David John (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Engineering), University of Waterloo, Canada (1985–1987).
Currently: Principal Mechanical Engineer, Worley Ltd (from 2002).
Previously: Senior Mechanical Engineer, Orica Engineering; Senior
Development Officer, Integrated Energy Services Pty Ltd (part of ICI).
Email: dbmair@iprimus.com.au
MAITEKI, George (Uganda). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Entomology Agriculture), University of Manitoba, Canada (1980–
1985).
Currently: Manager, Ngetta Agricultural Research and Development
Centre (from 2002).
Previously: Research Officer, Namulonge Agricultural Research
Institute; Senior Research Officer, National Agricultural Research
Organization.
MAJID, Zuraina A (Malaysia). Commonwealth Scholar, BA
(Chinese Studies), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (1969–
1971).
Currently: Founding Director, Centre for Archaeological Research,
Universiti Sains Malaysia (from 1995); Professor, Universiti Sains
Malaysia (from 1990).
Previously: Associate Professor, Universiti Sains Malaysia (1985–
1989).
Email: dir_ark@usm.my
MAJOZI, Thokozani (South Africa). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Process Integration), University of Manchester Institute of Science
and Technology, United Kingdom (1999–2002).
Currently: Technology Leader, Sasol Technology (from 2002).
Previously: Treasurer, Black Engineering Forum, University of Natal
(1997–1998); Process Engineer (1996–1999); Management Trainee,
Unilever (1994–1996).
Email: thokoza@worldonline.com
MAJURY, Niall (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Geography), University of British Columbia, Canada (1988–1990).
Currently: Lecturer, Queen’s University Belfast (from 1999).
Previously: Lecturer, University of Leeds.
Email: n.majury@qub.ac.uk
MAKINSON, David Clement (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar,
DPhil (Philosophy), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1962–
1965).
Currently: Senior Research Fellow, Department of Computer Science,
King’s College London, UK (from 2002).
Previously: Co-Editor, World Social Science Report, UNESCO
(1999); Editor-in-Chief, International Social Science Journal (1990–
2000); Programme Specialist (P4) and (P5), Division of Philosophy
and Human Sciences, UNESCO, France (1980–2001); Associate
Professor/Professor, American University of Beirut, Lebanon (1965–
1980); Visiting Professor, Argentina; Visiting Professor, Brazil.
Email: makinson@dcs.kcl.ac.uk; dcmakinson@aol.com
MAKKAR, Harinder P S (India). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Agricultural Biochemistry), University of Nottingham, United
Kingdom (1982–1985).
Currently: Technical Officer, Animal Production and Health Section,
International Atomic Energy Agency, Austria (from 1999).
Previously: Senior Scientist, University of Hohenheim, Germany
(1991–1998); Senior Scientist, Indian Veterinary Research Institute
(1985–1991).
Email: h.makkar@iaea.org
MAKOJU, Joseph Oyeyani (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Mech. Eng.), University of Nottingham, United Kingdom (1974).
Currently: Managing Director/ Chief Executive, National Power
Authority (from 2000).
Previously: Vice-President, Nigeria’s Employers Consultative
Association (1998–2000); Chairman, Cement Manufacturers
Association of Nigeria (1992–2000); Managing Director/Chief
Executive, West African Portland Cement Co. (1991–2000); General
Works Manager, Ewekoro Cement Works, West African Portland
Cement Co. (1987–1989); General Works Manager, Shagamu Cement
Works, West African Portland Cement Co. (1984–1987); Deputy
General Works Manager, West African Portland Cement Co. (1982–
1984); Production Manager, Ewekoro Cement Works, West African
Portland Cement Co. (1979–1982); Process Engineer, West African
Portland Cement Co. (1977–1979); Process Engineer, Blue Circles
Industries Limited UK, West African Portland Cement Co. (1974–
1976); Petroleum Engineer, Port Harcourt, Shell- BP (1972–1974);
Member, Vision 2010 Committee.
Awards: National Merit Award, Officer of the Order of Niger (2000).
MALINGA, Richard George (Uganda). Commonwealth Scholar,
MSc (Transport Engineering and Operations), University of Newcastle
upon Tyne, United Kingdom (1998–1999).
Currently: Assistant Road Engineer, Gauff Ingenieur Consulting
Engineers (from 2000).
Previously: Supervisor Engineer, Gauff Ingenieur Consulting
Engineers (1995–1998); Civil Engineer, Ministry of Works, Transport
and Communications (1994–1995).
Email: rmalinga@hotmail.com
MALLICK, Sushanta Kumar (India). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Economics), University of Warwick, United Kingdom (1995–1998).
Currently: Research Fellow, International Economics Programme,
Royal Institute of International Affairs, UK.
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