Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
NABUGOOMU NARAYANA
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NABUGOOMU, Fabian (Uganda). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Statistics), University of Guelph, Canada (1987–1988).
Currently: Senior Lecturer and Head, Department of Mathematics,
Makerere University (from 1998).
Previously: Chairman, Uganda Mathematical Society; Chairman,
National Council, FOCUS Uganda.
Email: fab@math.mak.ac.ug
NAGRANI, Suresh Harkishindas (Gibraltar). Commonwealth
Scholar, MBA (Business Administration), University of Warwick,
United Kingdom (1982–1985).
Currently: Managing Director, Pan Trade and Investment Co. Ltd
(from 1987).
NAIDU, Vijay (Fiji). Commonwealth Scholar, DPhil (Sociology),
University of Sussex, United Kingdom (1981–1985).
Currently: Professor of Development Studies, School of Earth
Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand (from
2003).
Previously: Member, Legal Aid Commission (1999–2003); Professor/
Director, Centre for Development Studies, University of the South
Pacific (1999–2002); Chair, Citizens’ Constitutional Forum (1999–
2002); Team Leader, Fiji National Poverty Alleviation Strategies Team
(1998–1999); Commissioner, Constitutional Boundaries Commission
(1998); Head, School of Social and Economic Development,
University of the South Pacific (1997–1999); Acting Vice-Chancellor,
University of the South Pacific (1994–1995); Pro-Vice-Chancellor,
University of the South Pacific (1993–1996); Associate Professor/
Reader, School of Social and Economic Development, University of
the South Pacific (1991–1993).
Email: vijay.naidu@vuw.ac.nz
NAIR, K Vinayachandran (India). Commonwealth Fellow
(Gastroentology), Edinburgh Western General Hospital, United
Kingdom (1979–1980).
Currently: Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Department of
Gastroenterology, National Hospital (from 1997).
Previously: Professor and Head, National Hospital (1986–1997);
Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, National Hospital Medical
College (1980–1986).
NAKHONE, Lenah Alala Naliak (Kenya). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Soil Chemistry), University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
(1986–1989).
Currently: Treasurer, St Augustine’s Chaplaincy, Egerton University
(from 2001); Vice-Chairperson, Resources Conflict Institute (from
2000); Director, Poverty Alleviation Research and Development
Institute (from 1999); Senior Lecturer, Egerton University (from
1994).
Previously: Lecturer, Egerton University (1984–1994); Research
Officer, Kenya Marine Research Institute (1983–1984).
Email: nakhone@africaonline.co.ke
NALLAINAYAGAM, UmaMaheswari Minakshi (Sri Lanka).
Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s (Trade and Development), McGill
University, Canada (1976–1978).
Currently: Land Consultant, Oil and Gas Industry.
Previously: Senior Civil Servant, The Public Service of Sri Lanka;
Land Analyst/Administrator, various oil and gas companies, Canada.
Email: sailand@shaw.ca
NAMDEO, Anil Kumar (India). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Environmental Science), University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
(1992–1995).
Currently: Research Fellow, School of Geography, University of
Leeds, UK (from 1998).
Previously: Research Assistant, University of Leeds, UK (1996–1998).
Email: anamdeo@its.leeds.ac.uk
NANAYAKKARA, Liyanege Julian D F (Sri Lanka).
Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Production Management), University
of Strathclyde, United Kingdom (1979–1983).
Previously: Senior Lecturer, Department of Industrial Management,
University of Kelaniya (2001–2002); Senior Lecturer, Faculty of
Engineering, University of Moratuwa (1983–2001); Lecturer, Faculty
of Engineering, University of Moratuwa (1974–1983).
Email: julian@kln.ac.lk
NANDAN, Satendra Pratap (Fiji). Commonwealth Scholar, MA
(English Literature), University of Leeds, United Kingdom (1970–
1972).
Currently: Chairman, Literature Committee, ACT Cultural Council,
Australia (from 1996); President, PEN, Australia (from 1992);
Professor/Director, Centre for Writing, University of Canberra,
Australia (from 1988); Regional Vice-President, Asian Association for
the Study of Australia, Australia; Director, Canberra Centre of Writing
and Culture Studies, University of Canberra, Australia.
Previously: International Chair, Association for Commonwealth
Literature and Language Studies (ACLALS), Australia (1998–2001);
Fellow, Humanities Research Centre, Australian National University,
Australia (1987); Minister, Labour NFP Coalition, Government of Fiji
(1982–1987); Cabinet Minister, Fiji Parliament (1982–1987); Chair,
University Research Committee, University of the South Pacific
(1978–1987); Lecturer, Department of English, University of the South
Pacific (1969–1970); Director/International Chairperson, ACLALS,
Australia; Associate Professor, Department of Creative
Communication and Culture Studies, University of Canberra,
Australia.
Email: spn@camedu.canberra.edu.au
NANNONO, Mary Lubowa (Uganda). Commonwealth Scholar, MA
(Public/Social Administration), Brunel University, United Kingdom
(1981–1982).
Currently: Secretary, Education Service Commission, Uganda
Government (from 2000); Member/Chair, Board of Directors,
Community Development Network (NGO) (from 1994–2003).
Previously: Member, National Advisory Council, Hunger Project
Uganda (1998–2003); Principal Private Secretary, Office of the Vice-
President, Uganda Government (1995–1999); Public Sector
Management Specialist, Public Enterprise Reform and Divesture
Secretariat (1993–1994).
Email: mnannono@yahoo.com
NARANG, Anil (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Neonatology),
Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, United Kingdom (1979–1980).
Currently: Professor, Department of Paediatrics/Neonatology,
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (from
1999).
Previously: President, National Neonatology Forum (1996–1998);
Associate Professor, Paediatrics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical
Education and Research (1985); Assistant Professor, Paediatrics,
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (1980–
1985); Lecturer, Paediatrics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical
Education and Research (1974–1980); Registrar, Paediatrics,
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (1973–
1974); Chairman, Accreditation of Neonatal Case Units in India,
National Neonatology Forum.
Email: anilnarang@yahoo.com
NARAYANA, Balakrishna (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Statistics
(Time Series)), University of Birmingham, United Kingdom (1999–
2000).
Currently: Researcher, Institute of Fundamentals of Electronic
Engineering and Electronics, Technical University, Germany (from
2003); Associate Professor, Cochin University of Science and
Technology (from 2000).
Previously: Senate Member, Cochin University of Science and
Technology (1999–2003); Lecturer, Department of Statistics, Cochin
University of Science and Technology (1992–2000).
Email: nb@cusat.ac.in
NARAYANA, Yerol (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Environmental
Radioactivity), British Geological Survey, United Kingdom (2000–
2001).
Currently: Lecturer, Department of Studies in Physics, Mangalore
University (from 1995).
Previously: Member, Executive Committee, Mangalore University
Teachers’ Association (2001–2002).
Email: narayanay@yahoo.com