The University of the West Indies’ Office of Administration has announced five new professors.
The experts are among the world’s best in the fields of electrochemistry; climate change; renewable energy; mental health (Psychiatry) and agriculture research.
Their excellence in teaching and research and their notable contributions to UWI activism – tackling the big problems facing the Caribbean have warranted their promotion to the institution’s highest academic rank.
The new Professors are:
- Dr. Avril Williams, promoted to Professor of Supramolecular Chemistry and Nanotechnology at the Cave Hill Campus
- Dr. Donovan Campbell, promoted to Professor of Environmental Geography at the Mona Campus
- Dr. Sanjay Bahadoorsingh, promoted to Professor of Power Systems and Sustainable Energy at the St. Augustine Campus
- Dr. Sandra Reid promoted to Professor of Public Health Psychiatry at the St. Augustine Campus
- Dr. Mark Wuddivira promoted to Professor of Agri-Environmental Soil Physics at the St. Augustine Campus
The appointments, effective from February 01, 2023, were made on the recommendations of internal and independent external assessors.
Their assessments included a detailed review of the quantity and quality of candidates’ research, publications, and other professional activities.
