Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
PAPADOPOULOS PENG
Previously: Director of Control, Ministry of Communications and
Works (1981–1999); Engineer, Public Works Department (1973–
1980).
Email: gepap@spidernet.com.cy
PAPADOPOULOS, Nicos Micheal (Cyprus). Commonwealth
Scholar, BSc (Electrical Engineering), University of Leeds, United
Kingdom (1969–1972).
Previously: Area Manager, Electricity Authority of Cyprus (1972–
2001).
Email: npapadop@cytanet.com.cy
PARKER, Roy A. (UK). Commonwealth Fellow (Canadian Social
Policy), Athabasca University, Canada (1993–1994).
Currently: Professor Emeritus, University of Bristol.
Previously: Head, Department of Social Policy, University of Bristol;
Director, School of Applied Social Studies, University of Bristol.
Email: kturner@whg.org.uk
PARSONS, Simon (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Chemistry),
University of New Brunswick, Canada (1987–1991).
Currently: Lecturer, University of Edinburgh (from 1998).
Previously: Research Associate, University of Edinburgh; Postdoctoral
Fellow, University of Edinburgh.
Email: s.parsons@ed.ac.uk
PARTASSIDES, Christakis Phylacti (Cyprus). Commonwealth
Scholar, BSc (Electrical Engineering), University of Manchester,
United Kingdom (1973–1976).
Currently: Managing Director, P H Partassides and Co. Ltd (from
1986).
Previously: General Manager, Alpha Shoe Company Ltd (1982–1986);
General Manager, Modulus Furniture Manufacturers Ltd (1981–1982);
Projects Analyst, Cyprus Development Bank (1978–1981).
Email: partasid@spidernet.com.cy
PATERSON, John Leonard (New Zealand). Commonwealth
Scholar, PhD (Geography), University of British Columbia, Canada
(1982–1987).
Currently: Lecturer, University of Waikato (from 1987).
Previously: Director, Social Science Research Programme, University
of Waikato; Lecturer, University of Waikato.
Email: johnp@waikato.ac.nz
PATIL, Mukanagouda Shivarudrappagouda (India).
Commonwealth Fellow (Methods of Genetic Modification), Institute
of Arable Crops Research, Rothamsted Biotechnology and Biosciences
Research Council, United Kingdom (2002–2003).
Currently: Associate Professor, Department of Plant Pathology,
University of Agricultural Sciences (from 1987).
Previously: Agricultural Extension Officer, Government of India
(1984–1987).
Email: chinmayi3@rediffmail.com
PATNAM, Hanumantha Rao (India). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Electronics), Queen’s University Belfast, United Kingdom (1999–
2002).
Currently: Scientific Officer, Centre for Electromagnetics, Ministry of
Communication (from 1990).
Previously: President, South Asian Students’ Society, Queen’s
University Belfast, UK (1999–2000); Scientist/Engineer (1987–1990).
Email: ph_rao@yahoo.com
PATRA, Dharanidhar (India). Commonwealth Scholar, Postdoctoral
(Soil Science), Institute of Arable Crops Research, Rothamsted
Biotechnology and Biosciences Research Council, United Kingdom
(1983–1984).
Currently: Director/Scientist, CIMAP (from 2002).
Previously: Principal Soil Scientist, Division of Soil Science and
Water Technology, Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromative
(CIMAP) Plants (1997–2002); Executive Member, Indian Society of
Soil Science (1996–1998).
Awards: Fellow, National Academy of Sciences (1999).
Email: crmap@satyam.net.in; asharma@1w1.vsn1.net.in
PATRA, Sarat Kumar (India). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Engineering), University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom (1995–
1998).
Currently: Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Electronics and
Instrumentation Engineering, National Institute of Technology (from
1989).
Email: saratpatra@indiatimes.com
PATTON, John M S (Bermuda). Commonwealth Scholar, MPhil
(Physiology), Middlesex Hospital, London, United Kingdom (1968–
1970); Commonwealth Scholar, MPhil, University of London, United
Kingdom (1968–1971).
Previously: Chief of Staff, King Edward VII Memorial Hospital ,
Bermuda Hospital Board (1998–2001); Chief of Medicine, Bermuda
Hospital Board (1995–1998); Chairman, Warwick Academy Board of
Governors (1987–1992); President, Bermuda Medical Society (1984–
1986); Chairman, Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine
(1976–1978); Consultant Physician, King Edward VII Memorial
Hospital (1973–1993).
Email: jmpatton@ibl.bm
PATWARI, Satinder Aneja (India). Commonwealth Fellow
(Paediatric Neurology), Royal Children’s Hospital Manchester, United
Kingdom (1994–1995).
Currently: Professor, Lady Hardinge Medical College and SMT, S K
Hospital, New Delhi (from 1994).
Previously: Secretary, Association of Child Neurology (2002–2003);
Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (1985–1998).
Email: anejas@hotmail.com; gudu@ndf.vsnl.net.in
PAULIN, Katherine Joy (New Zealand). Commonwealth Scholar,
DPhil (Atmospheric Physics), University of Oxford, United Kingdom
(1998–2002).
Currently: Marketing Information Analyst, National Bank (from
2003).
Previously: Research Scientist, National Institute of Water and
Atmosphere Research (2001–2002).
Email: kate_paulin@hotmail.com
PAYET, Rolph Antoine (Seychelles). Commonwealth Scholar, BSc
(Biochemistry), University of East Anglia, United Kingdom (1989–
1992).
Currently: Director General, Ministry of Environment and Transport
(from 1999); Interim Regional Coordinator, Nairobi Convention
Regional Coordinating Unit (from 1999); Co-Chair, International
Coral Reef Initiative; Chairman, Seychelles National Environment
Advisory Council; Chairman, Seychelles Centre for Marine Research
and Technology.
Previously: Director, Industrial Management and Planning, Ministry
of Industry (1996–1999); Assistant Director, Division of Environment
(Pollution Control) (1993–1996).
Email: rolph@seychelles.sc
PAYET, Ryan Neil (Seychelles). Commonwealth Scholar, BSc
(Computer Science), University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
(1995–1998).
Currently: Software Engineer, Victoria Computer Services (VCS)
(from 1998).
Email: rnpayet@seychelles.net
PAYNE, Robert Luxmore (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Control Systems), Imperial College London, United Kingdom (1970–
1974).
Currently: Self-employed (from 1978).
Previously: Lecturer, Department of Electrical Engineering, University
of New South Wales (1977–1978).
Email: magnetic@adam.com.au
PEERALLY, Muhammad Abed (Mauritius). Commonwealth
Scholar, PhD (Plant Pathology), University of Manchester, United
Kingdom (1965–1968).
Currently: Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Mauritius (from 1996).
Previously: Dean, Faculty of Science (1994–1996).
PENG, Kah Poh (Singapore). Commonwealth Scholar, MSc
(Environmental Technology), Imperial College London, United
Kingdom (1996–1997).
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