Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
MISRA MOKHZANI
Previously: Academic Representative, University Council (1995–
1996); Head, Department of Geography, University of Papua New
Guinea (1994–1996); Lecturer, University of Papua New Guinea
(1987–1994); Lecturer, University of Papua New Guinea (1977–1983);
Teaching Fellow/Tutor, University of Papua New Guinea (1974–
1975); Supervisor, Printery, University of Papua New Guinea (1973).
Email: norliem@upng.ac.pg
MISRA, Kamal Kanta (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Social
Anthropology), University of Kent at Canterbury, United Kingdom
(1996–1997).
Currently: Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of
Hyderabad (from 1998).
Previously: Reader, University of Hyderabad (1989–1998); Lecturer,
Uktal University (1978–1989).
Email: kkmss@uohyd.ernet.in
MISRA, Rama Chandra (India). Commonwealth Fellow
(Haematology), Imperial College London School of Medicine at
Hammersmith, United Kingdom (1967–1968).
Currently: Director, Cuttack Centre, Beauty Without Cruelty
(International Trust) (from 2002).
Previously: Consultant of Pathology and Haematology, private
hospital (1991–1996); Visiting Professor of Pathology, Royal
Postgraduate Medical School, UK (1991); Professor of Pathology,
Government of Orissa (1976–1990).
Email: rcmisra@yahoo.com
MITCHELL, Robert Scott (New Zealand). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Computer Science), Queen Mary, University of London, United
Kingdom (1995–1998).
Currently: Senior Software Engineer (from 2000–2003).
Previously: Research Associate, Laboratory for Communications
Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK (1999–2000).
Email: scott.mitchell@hotmail.com
MITCHINER, John Edward (UK). Commonwealth Scholar,
(Philosophy), Visva-Bharati, India.
Currently: British High Commissioner, Foreign and Commonwealth
Office, Sierra Leone (from 2003).
Previously: British Deputy High Commissioner, Foreign and
Commonwealth Office, India (2000–2003); HM Ambassador, Foreign
and Commonwealth Office, India (1997–1999); First Secretary
(Political), Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Switzerland (1991–
1995); Second Secretary (Development), Foreign and Commonwealth
Office, India (1987–1991); Second Secretary (Information), Foreign
and Commonwealth Office, Turkey (1982–1985).
MITHA, Alnoor (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, MA (Fine Arts),
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India (1984–1986).
Currently: Director, International Agency of Contemporary South
Asian Visual Arts and Crafts (from 1999–2003).
Previously: Research and Development Officer (international projects),
North West Arts Board (1998–2001); Exhibition Outreach Officer,
Oldham MBC (1997–2001); Trustee, Axis (1992–1997); Adviser,
Yorkshire and Humberside Accounts Board (1992–1996);
Multicultural Curator and Manager, Multicultural Unit, Kirklees
Cultural Services (1991–1997).
Email: alnoor@shisha.net
MITTAL, Neeraj (India). Commonwealth Scholar, MBA
(Management Studies), Cranfield University, United Kingdom (1999–
2000).
Currently: Doctoral Student, Fisher School of Business, Ohio State
University, US (from 2000–2003).
Email: neeraj_mittal@hotmail.com
MIZZI, Leonard Anthony (Malta). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Economics (Agricultural)), University of Reading, United Kingdom
(1992–1995).
Currently: Director, Malta Business Bureau, Malta Federation of
Industry and Malta Chamber of Commerce, Belgium (from 1996);
Business Manager , Brussels Operations, Eurochoices, Belgium;
Lecturer, Open University, Belgium.
Previously: Administrator, Ministry for Economic Services (1989–
1996).
Email: leonard.mizzi@ibec.ie
MKOMWA, Saidi S (Tanzania). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Engineering), University of Guelph, Canada (1985–1988).
Currently: Head, Agricultural Engineering Research, Uyole
Agricultural Research Institute (from 2001).
Previously: Head, Agricultural Engineering Research Programme,
Uyole Agricultural Research Institute; Managing Director, SEAZ
Agricultural Equipment Ltd.
Email: smkomwa@hotmail.com
MLILO, Ntombizakhe (formerly MPOFU) (Zimbabwe).
Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Animal Breeding and Genetics),
University of Guelph, Canada (1988–1992).
Currently: Managing Director, ZaBelo Livestock Consultancy (from
2001).
Previously: Consultant, International Livestock Research Institute;
Senior Lecturer, University of Namibia.
Email: zmpofu@hotmail.com
MNYITAFU, George Israel N (Tanzania). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Public Administration, Development Stream), Athabasca
University, Canada (1990–1992).
Currently: Senior Principal Collector, Technical Services, Tanzania
Revenue Authority (from 1998).
Previously: Head of Technical Services, Tanzania Revenue Authority.
Email: mnyitafu@yahoo.com
MOHAMED, Md Zain bin (Malaysia). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Management), University of Manchester, United Kingdom (1989–
1992).
Currently: Associate Professor, College of Business and Economics,
United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates (from 2002).
Previously: Deputy Dean and Director, MS and PhD Programmes,
Putra University, Malaysia (1997–2001); Professor/Associate
Professor, Malaysian Graduate School of Management, Putra
University, Malaysia (1994–2002); Lecturer, Putra University,
Malaysia (1980–1994); Computer Consultant, Management
Information Consulting Division, Arthur Andersen and Co (1979–
1980); Assistant Research Officer, Malaysian Agricultural Research
and Development Institute (1973–1974).
Email: mzain@uaeu.ac.ae; zainmohamed@hotmail.com;
drmzain@mbox.jaring.my
MOHAPATRA, Prafulla Kumar (India). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Philosophy), University of Keele, United Kingdom (1973–1977).
Currently: Senior Fellow, Utkal University, Indian Council of
Philosophical Research (from 2002); President, Orissa Philosophy
Association (from 1998); General Editor, Utkal Studies in Philosophy
(from 1994); Coordinator, Special Assistance Program, Utkal
University (from 1994).
Previously: Visiting Scholar, Ohio State University, US (1999);
Coordinator, Special Assistance in Philosophy Programmme,
University Grants Commission (1994–2002); Vice-Chairman, Indian
Philosophy Congress (1994–1997); Member, Philosophy Panel,
University Grants Commission (1993–1996); Professor of Philosophy,
Utkal University (1990–2002); Fulbright Visiting Professor, Temple
University, US (1989); Reader in Philosophy, Utkal University (1984–
1990).
Email: pk_mohapatra@hotmail.com
MOKHZANI, Bin A R (Malaysia). Commonwealth Scholar, MA
(Social Anthropology), London School of Economics and Political
Science, United Kingdom (1960–1962).
Currently: Chairman, Metal Reclamation Berhad (from 2000);
Chairman, Arus Intelek SDN BHD (from 2000); Chairman, Human
Resources Development Council (from 1992); Vice-President,
Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (from 1989).
Previously: Chairman, Powertek Berhad (1993–1998); Employers’
Deputy Member, Governing Body of the International Labour
Organisation (1993–1996); Chairman, Malaysia-Norway Business
Council (1992–1999); Executive Chairman, KFC Holdings Berhad
(1986–1993); Executive Chairman, Innovest Berhad (1984–1993);
President, Malaysian Employers’ Federation (1983–2000); Chairman,
Malaysian National News Agency (1983–1987); President, ASEAN
Confederation of Employers (1983); Group Managing Director, UMW
Holdings Berhad (1979–1984); Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of
Malaya (1975–1979); President, Malaysian Economic Association
(1972–1988); Professor and Dean, Faculty of Economics and
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