Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
NARAYANASWAMY NG
NARAYANASWAMY, Papanna (India). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Horticulture), Imperial College London at Wye, United Kingdom
(1991–1994).
Currently: Associate Professor, Division of Horticulture, University
of Agricultural Sciences (from 1994).
Previously: Assistant Professor, Division of Horticulture, University
of Agricultural Sciences (1987–1994).
Email: swamy_hort@yahoo.com
NASINYAMA, George William (Uganda). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Epidemiology), University of Guelph, Canada (1992–1996).
Currently: Senior Lecturer and Head, Department of Veterinary Public
Health and Preventive Medicine, Makerere University (from 1999).
Previously: Lecturer, Makerere University.
Email: gnasinyama@yahoo.com
NAVARATNA BANDARA, Abeysinghe M. (Sri Lanka).
Commonwealth Scholar, DPhil (Political Science), University of York,
United Kingdom (1988–1991).
Currently: Senior Lecturer, Department of Political Science,
University of Peradeniya (from 1977).
Previously: Director, National Integration Programme Unit, Ministry
of Ethnic Affairs and National Integration (2001); Chairman,
Committee on National Youth Policy, Ministry of Youth Affairs
(1999–2001); Member, Official Languages Commission of Sri Lanka
(1998–2000).
Email: naveb@sltnet.lk
NDLOVU, Hebron Luhlanya (Swaziland). Commonwealth Fellow
(Doctrine of Divine Kingship in African Society), School of Oriental
and African Studies, United Kingdom (2001–2002).
Currently: Dean, Faculty of Humanities, University of Swaziland
(from 2002); Chairperson, Association of Theological Institutions in
Southern and Central Africa (ATISCA) (from 2001); Senior Lecturer,
Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of
Swaziland (from 1999); Executive Committee Member, ATISCA
(from 1998); Executive Member, Swaziland Religious Knowledge
National Panel, Ministry of Education,Government of Swaziland (from
1994).
Previously: Lecturer, Department of Theology and Religious Studies,
University of Swaziland (1984–1999).
Email: hlndlovu@uniswacc.uniswa.sz
NDLOVU, Lindela Rowland (Zimbabwe). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Animal Nutrition), University of Guelph, Canada (1981–1985).
Currently: Pro-Vice-Chancellor, National University of Science and
Technology (from 2002).
Previously: Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zimbabwe;
Head, Department of Animal Production, University of the North,
South Africa.
Email: lrndlovu@nust.ac.zw
NDOMAHINA, Ernest Tom (Sierra Leone). Commonwealth Scholar,
MSc (Marine Biology), University of Wales, Bangor, United Kingdom
(1977–1978).
Currently: Consultant, National Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan,
GOSL/UNDP (from 2002); Consultant, International Maritime
Organisation (from 2002); President, Freetown Teachers’ College
Council, Ministry of Education, Government of Sierra Leone (from
2001); Member, Steering Committee, Industrial Standards Bureau
(from 2001); Consultant, Harmful Algae Bloom, UNESCO (from
2001); Fisheries Specialist, Natural Resources International (from
2000); Director, Institute of Marine Biology and Oceanography,
University of Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College (from 1999); Fisheries
Consultant, State House GOSL, National Policy Advisory Committee
(from 1999); Member, Civil Society Movement (from 1999);
Committee Member, Scientific and Technical Committee, Ministry of
Fisheries and Marine Resources (from 1994); Commission Member,
UNESCO, Ministry of Education, Government of Sierra Leone (from
1994).
Previously: Senior Lecturer, Department of Marine Biology,
University of Sierra Leone (1999–2003); Secretary of State for Marine
Resources, Government of Sierra Leone (1995–1996); Lecturer,
University of Sierra Leone (1978–1999); Research and Teaching
Assistant, University of Sierra Leone (1975–1977).
Email: ernest_ndomashina@yahoo.co.uk
NDUNG’U, Ruth Wangeci (Kenya). Commonwealth Scholar,
Research towards PhD (Applied Linguistics), University of
Birmingham, United Kingdom (1999–2000).
Currently: Lecturer, Department of English, Kenyatta University (from
2003).
Previously: Lecturer and Head, Department of English, Christ the
Teacher Institute for Education (1997–2003); Tutorial Fellow,
Kenyatta University (1992–2003); Graduate Assistant, Kenyatta
University (1989–1992).
Email: ndungurw@bham.ac.uk
NEEDHAM, Robert L (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, DPhil
(Politics), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1995–1996).
Currently: Tutor in Politics, Programme for Undergraduate Studies,
University of Oxford, UK (from 2003).
Previously: Tutor in Politics, University of Oxford, UK (1995–1996);
Freelance Speech Writer, Cabinet Ministers and Departments of the
Government of Canada (1990–1991); Research Officer, Public Service
Alliance of Canada (1990); Teaching Assistant, Waterloo County
Board of Education (1986); Legal Assistant, Ministry of the Attorney
General (1985); Board Director, University of Toronto Students’
Administrative Council (1984–1985); Administrative Assistant,
Canada Post Corporation (1984).
Email: robert.needham@oriel.ox.ac.uk
NEGI, Subhash Chander (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Urology),
Nottingham City Hospital, United Kingdom (1986–1987).
Currently: Professor and Head, Department of Surgery, Indira Gandhi
Government Medical College (IGMC) (from 2002).
Previously: Professor and Head, Department of Surgery, Government
Dr R P M C Tanda (HP) (2002); Professor of Surgery, IGMC (2000–
2002); Professor and Head, Government Dr R P G M C Tanda (HP)
(1999–2000); Associate Professor of Surgery, IGMC (1991–1998);
Commonwealth Registrar in Urology , Nottingham City Hospital, UK
(1986–1987); Honorary Member, Advisory Board, Life Insurance
Corporation of India (1984–1985); Assistant Professor, IGMC (1980–
1991).
NEIL, Tracey Lauren (formerly RATTRAY) (Jamaica).
Commonwealth Scholar, Diploma (Clinical Communication), City
University, United Kingdom (1985–1987).
Currently: Speech and Language Therapist, Speech and Language
Therapy Ltd (from 1987).
Previously: President, Jamaica Speech, Language and Hearing
Association (1989); Assistant Lecturer, Linguistics Department,
University of the West Indies (1987–1990); Tutor, University of the
West Indies (1984–1985).
Email: tneil@cwjamaica.com
NEOPHYTOU, Ares Ioanni (Cyprus). Commonwealth Scholar, BA
(Engineering), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (1986–
1989).
Currently: Founder/Director, Neodesy Ltd (from 1999).
Previously: Senior Project Manager, Monitor Company Management
Consultants (1996–1999); Associate, A T Kearney Management
Consultants (1994–1996).
Email: ares@neodesy.com
NEVILLE, Jennifer Lynne (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Anglo-Saxon Literature), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
(1992–1995).
Currently: Lecturer, Department of English, Royal Holloway,
University of London, UK (from 1997).
Email: j.neville@rhul.ac.uk
NEWTON-SMITH, William Herbert (Canada). Commonwealth
Scholar, DPhil (Philosophy), University of Oxford, United Kingdom
(1967–1969).
Currently: Fairfax Fellow in Philosophy, Balliol College, University
of Oxford, UK.
Previously: Chair, Education Sub-Board, Open Society Institute,
Hungary.
Email: bekert@herald.ox.ac.uk
NG, Edward Yan Yung (Hong Kong). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Architecture), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (1987–
1990).
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