Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
MAY MELCHERS
Currently: Assistant Professor, University of Calgary, Canada (from
1997).
Previously: Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Louisville, US;
Lecturer, University of the West Indies.
Email: maundy@enel.ucalgary.ca
MAY, Kaaren Lonna (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Electrical Engineering), Imperial College London, United Kingdom
(1995–1998).
Currently: Senior Research Engineer, Snell and Wilcox, UK (from
2000).
Previously: Research Associate, UK (1999–2000).
Email: kaaren.may@snellwilcox.com
MAYERS, Steven Bernard (Dominica). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Business Administration, Finance/Marketing), University of
Ottawa, Canada (1992–1994).
Currently: Chief Executive Officer, Dominica Social Security (from
2001).
Previously: Manager, Corporate Finance, Eastern Caribbean Home
Mortgage Bank; Internal Auditor, National Commercial Bank of
Dominica.
Email: dss@cwdom.dm
MAYO, Peter (Malta). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s (Sociology
of Education), University of Alberta, Canada (1986–1988).
Currently: Associate Professor, University of Malta (from 1998).
Previously: Lecturer, University of Malta; Education Assistant, Adult
Education, Ministry of Education.
Email: peter.mayo@um.edu.mt
MAYUNGA, John Kulola (Tanzania). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Economics), Dalhousie University, Canada (1985–1987).
Currently: Municipal Director (CEO), local government (from 1990).
Previously: Municipal Economist, local government.
MBAJIORGU, Constantine C (Nigeria). Commonwealth Fellow
(Applied Hydrology), University of Newcastle upon Tyne, United
Kingdom (2000–2001).
Currently: Senior Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Engineering,
University of Nigeria (from 1995).
Previously: Lecturer (1987–1995); Lecturer, National Water Resources
Institute (1981–1986).
Email: const.c.mbajiorgu@talk21.com
MBELU, Thomas Vulindlela (Swaziland). Commonwealth Scholar,
BA (Political Studies and Sociology), University of Hull, United
Kingdom (1967–1970).
Currently: Councillor, City Council of City of Mbabane (from 2001–
2004).
Previously: Chairman, Swaziland Association for Crime Prevention
and Rehabilitation of Offenders (2000–2003); Chairman, Swaziland
Sugar Association (1999–2003); Commissioner of Taxes, Government
of Swaziland (1991–1999); Deputy Auditor General, Government of
Swaziland (1985–1991); Various positions, Auditor-General
Swaziland (1971–1985).
MBEZA, Henry Frank (Malawi). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc
(Agricultural Engineering), Cranfield University, United Kingdom
(1989–1991).
Currently: Associate Professor, Bunda College of Agriculture (from
2002); Head, Agricultural Engineering Department, Bunda College of
Agriculture (from 2000); Board Member, Malawi Industrial Research
and Technology Development Centre (from 2000); Volunteer, ACDI/
VOCA, US (from 1998); Member, Plant and Vehicle Advisory Board,
Ministry of Works (from 1998).
Previously: Member, Executive Committee, African Potato
Association (1997–2000); Senior Lecturer, Bunda College of
Agriculture (1996–2000).
Email: hfmbeza@bunda.sdnp.org.mw
MBONSHI, Modeste (Zambia). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Translation), Université de Montréal, Canada (1985–1988).
Currently: Senior Lecturer, Alliance Française.
Previously: Senior Lecturer, Ministry of Education; Senior Inspector
of Schools, Ministry of Education.
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MEEHAN, Eugene (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s (Law),
McGill University, Canada (1975–1977).
Currently: Litigation Partner, Lang Michener (from 1992).
Previously: Executive Legal Officer, Supreme Court of Canada,
Canada; National President, Canadian Bar Association, Canada.
Email: emeehan@langmichener.ca
MEEKISHO, Lemmy (Tanzania). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Mechanical Engineering), Athabasca University, Canada (1981–
1988).
Currently: Associate Professor, Portland State University, US (from
1999).
Previously: Associate Professor, Oregon Graduate Institute of Science
and Technology, US; Assistant Professor, Oregon Graduate Institute
of Science and Technology, US.
Email: lemmy@cecs.pdx.edu
MEGGITT, Justin James (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Theological Studies), University of Waterloo, Canada (1990–1991).
Currently: College Lecturer and Tutor, Corpus Christi College,
University of Cambridge (from 2000).
Previously: Assistant University Lecturer, Faculty of Divinity,
University of Cambridge; British Academy Postdoctoral Research
Fellowship, British Academy, Faculty of Divinity, University of
Cambridge.
Email: jjm1000@cam.ac.uk
MEHROTRA, Vinay (India). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Food
Sciences), University of Manitoba, Canada (1971–1974).
Currently: Director, Al Rashed Food Company (from 1991).
Previously: General Manager, Saudi Oberoi Company.
Email: mehrotravk@zajil.net
MEHTA, Jagdish Mal (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Surgical
Gastroenterology), Glasgow Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom (1983–
1984).
Currently: President, Association of Surgeons of India, Rajasthan
Chapter (from 2004–2005); Executive Member, Hepatobiliary
Pancreat Surgeons, Indian Chapter (from 2002–2004); Professor of
Surgery, SMS Medical College and Hospital (from 1994).
Previously: Executive Member, Indian Society of Surgical
Gastroenterology (1994–1998); Associate Professor of Surgery, SMS
Medical College and Hospital (1985–1994); Assistant Professor of
Surgery, SMS Medical College and Hospital (1976–1985).
Email: jmmehta@satyam.net.in
MEHTA, V S (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Neurosurgery),
University of Birmingham, United Kingdom (1994).
Currently: Associate Editor, Acta Neurochirurgica (from 2003);
Editor, Journal of Neurology (from 2001); Editor, Progress in Clinical
Neurosciences (from 1999–2002); Professor and Chief/Head,
Neurosciences Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (from
1992).
Previously: Additional Professor, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences (1989–1992).
MEHTA, Versha (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Information
Systems Management), University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
(2001–2002).
Currently: Reader, University of Jammu (from 2001).
Previously: Senior Lecturer, University of Jammu (1995–2001);
Lecturer, University of Jammu (1987–1995).
Email: versha@movemail.com
MEI LIN, Teoh (Malaysia). Commonwealth Scholar, MEd (Language
Teaching), University of Exeter, United Kingdom (1991–1992).
Currently: Lecturer, University of Malaya (from 1987).
Email: teohml@um.edu.my
MELCHERS, Robert Erich (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Civil Engineering), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
(1969–1972).
Previously: Professor, Civil Engineering, University of Newcastle
(1986).
Email: rob.melchers@newcastle.edu.au