Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
NG NOORUDDIN
Currently: Visiting Professor, Xian Jiatong University (from 2002);
Consultant and Adviser, Building Department, Hong Kong
Government (from 2000); Professor, Chinese University of Hong
Kong (from 1999); Committee Member, Hong Kong Institute of
Architects (from 1999).
Previously: Consultant/Principal, NG Design (1994–1999); Lecturer,
Sheffield University, UK (1991–1994).
Email: edwardng@cuhk.edu.hk
NG, Wing Chung (Hong Kong). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(History), University of British Columbia, Canada (1988–1993).
Currently: Department Chair, University of Texas at San Antonio, US
(from 2002).
Email: wng@utsa.edu
NG CHEONG, Laval Ronald (Mauritius). Commonwealth Scholar,
BSc (Soil Science), University of Reading, United Kingdom (1983–
1986).
Currently: Scientific Officer, Mauritius Sugar Industry Research
Institute (from 1987).
Email: rngcheong@msiri.intnet.mu
NGAIZA, Anthony (Tanzania). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Journalism), Athabasca University, Canada (1987–1989).
Currently: Executive Director, Media Council of Tanzania (from
1997).
Previously: Director, Studies, Tanzania School of Journalism; Chief
Editor, Business Times.
Email: media@africaonline.co.tz
NG’ANDWE, Christopher Chilungu Bernard (Zambia).
Commonwealth Scholar, MSc (Human Reproductive Biology),
Imperial College London, United Kingdom (2001–2002).
Currently: Registrar, Ministry of Health (from 2001).
Previously: Senior House Officer, Ministry of Health (1997–2000);
Junior House Officer, Ministry of Health (1995–1996).
Email: cngandwe@yahoo.com
NGIAM, Tong Lan (Singapore). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Pharmaceutical Chemistry), University of London, United Kingdom
(1967–1970).
Previously: Head, Department of Pharmacy, National University of
Singapore (1994–1996); Associate Professor, National University of
Singapore (1986–2002); Vice-President, Pharmaceutical Society of
Singapore (1977–1980); Senior Lecturer, National University of
Singapore (1976–1986); Lecturer, National University of Singapore
(1970–1976).
Email: ongsd@singnet.com.sg
NIAZI, Shahida Begum (Pakistan). Commonwealth Fellow
(Chemistry), University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom (1992).
Currently: Professor, Department of Chemistry, Bahauddin Zakariya
University (from 1996).
Previously: Associate Professor/Assistant Professor/Lecturer,
Bahauddin Zakariya University (1976–1996).
Email: sbniazi@bzu.edu.pk
NIGAM, Dinesh Kumar (India). Commonwealth Fellow
(Gastroenterology), Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, United
Kingdom (1973–1974).
Previously: Member-State Nominee, Medical Council of India (1994–
1999); President, Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India
(1994–1995); President, Indian Society of Gastroenterology (1994–
1995); Organising Chairman, International CME in Gastroenterology,
MCI and American Association of Physicians of India (1994);
Director/Professor and Head, Department of Medicine, Moti Lal Nehru
Medical College (1986–2001); Vice-President, Association of
Physicians (1984–1986); Professor of Medicine, Moti Lal Nehru
Medical College (1983–1986); Reader of Medicine, Moti Lal Nehru
Medical College (1973–1983); Lecturer in Cardiology, S N Medical
College (1968–1969); Lecturer of Medicine, Moti Lal Nehru Medical
College (1963–1973).
Email: nigamdk@sancharnet.in
NINKOV, Zoran (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Geophysics and Astronomy), University of British Columbia, Canada
(1980–1985).
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Currently: Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology, US (from
1989).
Previously: Research Scientist, Information Strategy and Technology
Services; Research Associate, University of Rochester, US.
Email: ninkov@cis.rit.edu
NISSANKA, Sarath (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Environmental Physiology), University of Guelph, Canada; PhD
(Environmental Physiology), University of Guelph, Canada (1990–
1996).
Currently: Senior Lecturer, University of Peradeniya (from 1996).
Email: spn@pdn.ac.lk / nissankasp@yahoo.com
NIZAM, Asad Mohd (India). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Education (Distance)), University of Southampton, United Kingdom
(1993–1996).
Currently: Senior Producer/Editor, Electronic Media Production
Centre, Indira Gandhi National Open University (from 1988).
Previously: Member, Indira Gandhi National Open University
Research Council (1999–2002); Member, Indira Gandhi National
Open University Academic Council (1997–1999); Video Consultant,
IMD, ONGC (1987–1988); Manager/Production Controller/Editor of
TV Serials, Multi Broadcast Media M/S Prime Channel (1986–1987).
Email: asadnizam@hotmail.com
NJOKU, Henry Obiyo (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Applied Microbiology), University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom
(1983–1986).
Currently: Senior Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, University
of Port Harcourt (from 1993).
Previously: Honourable Commissioner for Finance and Economic
Development, State Government (1992–1993); Commissioner, Imo
State Government (1992–1993).
Email: henrynjoku@yahoo.com
NJUE, Wilson Mbiti (Kenya). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Organic
Chemistry), University of Alberta, Canada (1981–1997).
Currently: Associate Professor, Kenyatta University.
Previously: Senior Lecturer and Chairman, Chemistry Department,
Kenyatta University; Associate Professor and Dean, Faculty of
Science, Kenyatta University.
Email: wmnjue@yahoo.com
NOLAN, Marguerite Rose (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(English), University of Stirling, United Kingdom (1996–1999).
Currently: Lecturer, Australian Catholic University (from 2002).
Previously: Casual Tutor, School of English, Media Studies and Art
History, University of Queensland (2001–2002).
Email: m.nolan@mcauley.acu.edu.au
NOOR, Iqbal (Trinidad and Tobago). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Engineering), McGill University, Canada (1985–1987).
Currently: Project Management Consultant, PMOLink, Inc. (from
2000).
Previously: Risk Manager, US Department of Defence, US; Risk
Management Consultant, BP Amoco.
Email: bnoor90@entergy.com
NOOR, Noraini M (Malaysia). Commonwealth Fellow (Social/Health
Psychology), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1999–2000).
Currently: Professor in Psychology, International Islamic University
(from 2001); Executive Member, Malaysian Psychological Association
(from 2001).
Previously: Head of Department, International Islamic University
(2001–2002); Member, Intensive Research in Priority Areas Steering
Committee on Social Education Research, Ministry of Science,
Technology and the Environment (1995–1999); Lecturer in
Psychology, International Islamic University (1990–2001); Lecturer in
Psychology, University of Malaya (1990); Lecturer in Psychology,
Universiti Sains Malaysia (1984–1990).
Email: noraini@iiu.edu.my
NOORUDDIN, Muhammad (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar,
Postgraduate Training (Veterinary Medicine), University of Glasgow,
United Kingdom (1979–1980).