Distance Learning at Warnborough College

A Selection of Our Best Mentors

Dr S Amirapu

B.Sc., M.B.B.S. (University of Poona), M.D. (Pathology) (Karnataka University)

Dr Satya Amirapu did her Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, followed by a medical degree and eventually specialised as a General Pathologist. She studied and trained in India, before moving to New Zealand with her family. She also acquired registration as a Scientist, in a technical capacity.

In both clinical and technical domains, she has several years of experience. She has not only taught medical and technical students but has also been involved in research and clinical trials of drugs. She currently mentors PhD candidates who conduct research on a variety of medical topics.

Her research interests include Bone and Soft Tissue Tumours, and Liver Disease. She had been a part of the global clinical trial for Herceptin, a drug for metastatic Breast cancer.

She is married and has two school-going children. In her leisure time her interests include languages, art and outdoor activities.

Dr M Bredin

M. Theol (Hons), Ph.D. (University of St Andrews)

Dr Bredin’s specialised area of research is in the development of Hebrew traditions in the New Testament. Recently he has been engaged with the book of Revelation and how to interpret its complex imagery. He is interested in non-violent readings of the Bible.

Dr Bredin is a member of the British Old Testament Society, and the Society of Biblical Literature. He is an author of Jesus, Revolutionary of Peace: a non-violent Christology in the Book of Revelation. He has published in areas on historical Jesus, Matthew, John and Revelation. He is presently editing a volume on the Book of Tobit and writing a book on the special material in Matthew.

In addition, he works with people with mental handicaps. He is concerned with relating theological study with practical work. He enjoys running, hill walking, working out in the gym and motorbiking.

Dr J. Beumer

B.Sc., B.Sc. Hons, PhD (James Cook University), Cert.Horticulture III; Commissioner for Declarations.

Dr Beumer's primary field of interest is marine fish habitat: their research and management. His specific interests lie in marine plants and their role in fisheries sustainability, declaring reserves for fish habitats, fish ladders, marine pest incursions, acid sulfate soil impacts on fish habitats, rehabilitation of fish habitats, and fish-friendly designs for coastal structures. Dr Beumer also holds an ongoing interest in the biology and management of anguillid eels.

He is an inaugural member of the Australian Society for Fish Biology and with memberships in Greening Australia and the International Mangrove Conservation Society. He has published more than 60 scientific papers and technical articles; and has helped to organise various congresses.

Dr Beumer has presented numerous papers at local, State, National and International conferences/workshops. He holds statewide responsibilities for the direction of research and the management of coastal fish habitats. He is currently Principal Scientist (Marine Fish Habitat) at the Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries.

Outside work, he enjoys bushwalking, propagating plants, keeping freshwater fish, a variety of sports, bush rehabilitation, and conservation of natural resources.

Dr J. Blair

B.A. (Allegheny College), MBA, Ph.D. (Warnborough University)

Dr Blair has had a distinguished career as a banker, administrator and educator. Over the years, Dr Blair has served as Management Development Director for Mellon Bank, Human Resources Director for Morgan Stanley & Co, Senior Vice-President for Schroders, Inc, and Senior Vice-President for the Corroon & Black Corporation. In the education arena, he has taught at Pace University (New York), Brigham Young University (Utah) and served on various boards at Pennsylvania (Wharton), Duke (Fuqua) and Morgan State universities. He has lectured for Warnborough, including in Malaysia.

Currently Dr Blair is the Director of External Affairs for Winchendon School in Massachusetts. He also chairs the Fund for Leadership, South African Outward Bound Educational Trust, and operates his own consulting company (JBC International) which deals with sensitive personnel issue resolution and matters of governance. Dr Blair believes in an international aspect to education, cross-culturalisation, and international education exchange.

His association with Warnborough began in the early 1980s when he sent his elder son, Jay, to Warnborough College UK in Oxford. He and his wife make their home in Massachusetts.

Dr M. Burrows

B.A.Hons, M.A (Oxford Brookes University), Ph.D (University of Sheffield), PGCE (University of Manchester)

Dr Burrows is an expert in the field of twentieth century European History and nationalism. His research and publication interests are concerned with twentieth century European history (political, social and economic) w

ith particular focus upon the field of the history of ideas, nationalism and fascism.

In his spare time Dr Burrows enjoys sport (both playing and watching, being a season ticket holder at Norwich City Football Club), walking, theatre and the cinema.

Dr W. L. Cook

B.A. (University of New England), ASTC, M.Sc. (University of New South Wales), Ph.D (University of Newcastle)

Professor Cook is an expert in the field of Engineering/Industrial Design, Education/Learning Theory and Management Studies.

He has a diverse background ranging from industrial experience to academia. He has authored textbooks, course notes, journal articles and conference papers.

A District Governor of Rotary International, his professional experience has included managing a Department of Open learning for undergraduate and post-graduate students from Australia, Asia and Pacific Nations. 

As Managing Director of his own research consultancy, he directed projects for firms like BHP,  the Workers Educational Association and the Australian Rotary Corporate Alliance Programme. His other interests include golf, tennis, walking, theatre and travel.

Dr. K. D. Farrow

B.A.Hons (University of Stirling), Ph.D. (University of Glasgow)

Dr Farrow has lectured and taught at the University of Glasgow and at the University of Krakow. His research interests focus on English, Scottish and American literature, the literature of the Reformation, Renaissance and the Modern Age.  He has written about the works of authors such as Robert Burns, John Knox, James Hogg, Shakespeare, Milton, Erasmus, Martin Luther, Walter Scott, William Golding, Kingsley Amis, Graham Greene, Ruth Prawler Jhabvala, Pablo Neruda and various religious works.

Dr Farrow did his postdoctoral research on Scottish Historiography. He has written books, academic articles, reviews and other creative compositions, including translating the entire Homer “Iliad” into mediaeval and modern Scots prose.

Dr Farrow’s non-academic interests include cycling, swimming, cinema, video, acoustic guitar, creative writing, chess, light reading, popular music, dining and general revelry.

Dr I. Fraser

B.A., B.Sc.Hons (Flinders University), MBA (University of South Australia), Ph.D (Union Institute)

Dr. Fraser is an expert in corporate and management restructuring. His achievements include putting in place new corporate synergies. As Adelaide’s Technology Park Project Manager, he oversaw the development of new products. As Head of Academic Affairs for a Technical College (Western Australia), he managed staff and program development across five separate disciplines.

Dr. Fraser has worked in New Zealand, the USA, the Pacific Region, and in Papua New Guinea where he created the Investment Promotion Authority from a green field’s position.

Dr. Fraser is an Associate Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute and an Associate of the Papua New Guinea Institute of Management. He was a member of the winning team at the South Australia Enterprise Workshops and has been mentor to two teams who have also won first prize at that workshop.

In his spare time Dr. Fraser enjoys his family, friends, adventure travel, reading and music.

Dr J. G. Ghazarian

B.Sc. (Murray State University), M.Sc. (Memphis State University), Ph.D (University of Nebraska)

Dr. Ghazarian is an Associate Member of Oxford University and also a lecturer in biology and organic chemistry for Warnborough College.

He has had over 32 years of work experience in his field(s) having worked as an instructor, tutor, scientist and associate professor, at various institutions including LeMoyne College, the University of Tennessee and the University of Wisconsin.

Dr. Ghazarian belongs to the American Society for Biological Chemists, the American Institute of Nutrition, and, the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. He has had over 40 reviewed publications, and many other reviews, abstracts, and chapters. He was listed in Who's Who in the Midwest (1978), Men of Achievement (1979), and elected member of the Wolfson College Association of Wolfson College/Oxford University in 1982.

He has also been invited to speak at major international conferences and workshops. He is currently pursuing research into "Cytochrome p-450 monooxygenases of Calcium Regulating Hormones".

Dr R. J. Harley

B.A. Hons (Loughborough University), M.A. (University of Sussex), Ph.D. (City University), ATD (University of Sheffield)

Dr Harley’s areas of expertise include: SME Business Start-up and Development; National and Global Human Resource Development (HRD); Business Plan and Report Writing; Senior Management Training and Development; Change Management and Strategic Business Analysis; Obtaining Funding for international Joint Ventures.

Dr Harley has over 25 years of successful hands-on experience in helping businesses. He has consulted in many countries, advising and assisting a wide-range of companies, and international funding agencies. International clients include: The World Bank; Asian Development Bank; ILO; UNIDO; DfID; European Union; EU Commission; African Development Bank Africa; The British Council; The Commonwealth Secretariat.

He has authored several major publications and reports on business development, training, business start-up, and career counselling. As well as English, his native tongue, he speaks French, German, at basic levels, Arabic and Tagalog.

Dr Harley has undertaken international lecture tours for Warnborough. He is married with four daughters. In his spare time, he plays blues on his Stratocaster guitar.

Dr M. T. Jacketti

B.A. (Kings College), M.A. (New York University), Ph.D (Warnborough University)

Maria Jacketti was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, in 1960.  She has taught writing at major colleges in the New York/New Jersey area, including The New School for Social Research, CUNY, New Jersey City University, Hudson County Community College, and Saint Peter’s College’s (where she worked as composition coordinator for the Economic Opportunity Fund and developed the American Language Studies program).

Her innovative doctoral project challenged many standard-held notions about magical realism. She is widely published (many of her works can be accessed online). A Gabriela Mistral Reader is considered the most comprehensive English compendium of the Nobel Laureate's work. Dr. Jacketti is also well-known for her book-length translations of Pablo Neruda.

In her free time, Maria Jacketti enjoys reading, writing, studying foreign languages, music, cooking visiting museums, and botanical gardens. She delights in the company of her daughter, Laurel; husband, Wayne, and feline companions: Jolie, Jasmine, Tatiana, Zubenelgenubi, and Mettraton.

Dr I. Jadesimi

B.A. (University of Wales), M.A. (MacMaster University), M.A. (University of Ottawa), Special CertEd & TESL, B.Ed, Ph.D. (University of Toronto)

Professor Jadesimi's main teaching interests are in Religious Studies and Philosophy. He has taught at various levels, from secondary schools up to Ph.D levels.

Professor Jadesimi is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers, and the Ontario Federation of Teachers.

In his spare time he enjoys listening to, and taking part in choral/sacred music, taking pictures of various sceneries, and participating in sports, particularly, track and field events.

Dr K. L. Jones

B.A., M.A. (University of Oxford), D.M.S. (Middlesex University), M.B.A. (University of Durham) Ph.D (University of London)

Dr Jones is well-versed in many disciplines including strategic management, marketing, human resource management, and quality environmental management. He is a member of the Chartered institute of Marketing and the Institute for Quality Assurance, and a Fellow of the Institute of Personnel and Development. He is a registered lead auditor.

Dr Jones has produced material for Durham University's distance-learning MBA and The Open University. He also lectures at The American University in London, Webster Graduate Studies Center, Regents College and Birkbeck College (University of London).

Dr Jones gives seminars locally and internationally, and has also done work for the Universities of Warwick, Liverpool and Sheffield. He has his own strategic business consultancy and recently completed an audit for Disney in China, while also exploring ethical management issues there.

Dr J. A. Kiefer

B.A.F.A. (University of New Mexico), M.A., Ph.D (Warnborough University)

Dr Kiefer is a professional Program Developer and Instructor, with extensive experience in the arts and humanities, curricula design, methodological development, desktop publishing, technological artistic production and web design.

A highly accomplished artist, Dr Kiefer’s work has been exhibited at a number of locations in the USA and is held in private collections in the states and abroad. She has taught at the University of New Mexico, S.E.E.D. Open University and Sage Ways Institute. Her own company, Port-of-Arts, offers an array of programs, products and services.

She has authored and edited books, articles, papers and instructional guides. She is dedicated to promoting the goals of global education and to fostering participation in lifelong learning--a staple of personal and universal growth.
 
In her spare time, Dr Kiefer enjoys biking, boating, theatre, music and reading. She has a deep love of and respect for nature, wildlife and domesticated animals.

Mr E. Kilgallen

B.B.S. (University of Limerick), M.B.S. (Liverpool University)

Mr Kilgallen is a specialist in the field of business and management studies.  He graduated from the University of Limerick with a BBS specialising in marketing and obtained an MBS from Liverpool University (JM). He is also a member of the Marketing Institute of Ireland

Mr. Kilgallen has over 14 years experience as senior lecturer in various further education establishments in Ireland.  Not only is he teaching but he was also involved in matters such as curriculum development, research leadership.

He works as a consultant to Small to Medium size companies advising them in such areas as operations, marketing strategy, value analysis and forecasting.

Dr L. Kilgore

B.S. (Lincoln University), M.Sc, Ph.D(Kansas State University)

Professor Kilgore is an expert sport and exercise physiologist. In addition to teaching and mentoring, Professor Kilgore has spent substantial time and effort developing a state-of-the-art collection of sports science laboratories in support of community sport development initiatives. 

Professor Kilgore is a member of the American Society of Exercise Physiologists, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and USA Weightlifting where he serves as the Sports Science Committee Chair.

He has published research reports in international journals on strength research, specifically the chemical and physiological mechanisms of strength, hypertrophy, and performance. Secondary areas of interest are the Over-Training Syndrome and the role of Heat Shock Proteins in heart attack and subsequent recovery.

He has spent a lifetime as a competitive weightlifter, winning several national junior, collegiate and master events.  He also enjoys biking, creating pen & ink drawings, and spending time with his family.

Dr K. Kameyama

B.A. (Nikon University), M.A. (Columbia University), Ph.D (Warnborough University)

Dr Kameyama is an expert in the field of applied linguistics and teaching English as a foreign language. He has several years' experience teaching English in both public and private high schools. He also researches foreign language learning and acquisition. 

He is also involved in the development of programmes for student-exchange with several countries such as the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and China. 

Dr Kameyama is a member of the Japan Association of College English Teachers, the Japan Association for Language Teaching, the Japan Association for Current English Studies, the Society of English Studies (Councillor), Kanto-Koshinetsu Association of Teachers of English, the Council of International Education and the International Institute of Multi-Cultural Studies.  He is also a Visiting Researcher at the Education Institute for Private Schools in Japan.

Dr Kameyama is a promising author of books, journal articles and conference papers on various subjects concerning teaching/learning English, language learning strategies, classroom observation, student-teachers, sociolinguistics and cognitive linguistics.

In his spare time he enjoys collecting pottery, watching movies and playing golf.

Dr S. Malone

M.Ed. (University of Sheffield), ACMA  (1st Prize Winner), ACIS, MIIE, FIITD   

Samuel Malone is an expert in the field of business and management studies with a particular expertise in learning and development. He has over thirty years experience in business in areas such as management services, internal audit, financial accounting, corporate learning centres and training and development.  

He has many years experience as a lecturer in various further education establishments.  Not only has he lectured on a full-time and part-time basis but he has also been involved in curriculum development, the setting of examinations and the supervision of thesis students. 

Samuel Malone is currently a self-employed training consultant who designs and runs a wide variety of training programmes and workshops on management and supervisory development and lifelong learning for companies in the private and public sectors.

He is a prolific author of business books and has ten books published.  He has also written journal articles and conference papers on learning and development topics.  His books have been translated into Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Spanish and Russian.

In his spare time, he likes to socialise, watch sport and take relaxing walks with his wife in the countryside.

Dr N. Mazhar

B.A., M.A. (University of London), Ph.D (University of Liverpool), DipTEFL, DipTESP

Dr Mazhar has a lot of research experience in different areas and his doctoral thesis was published in Venice in 1995 by the Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti.  He is presently at work translating his research into Italian for incorporation into university courses in Italy.

Dr Mazhar has extensive experience in education and his main fields are in the history of ideas, literature and their reciprocal relationship.  As an added achievement, he has also obtained, with distinction, diplomas in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English for Business Purposes (ESP).

Dr J. N. Mellon

B.S. (Pennsylvania State University), MBA (University of New Haven), Ed.D (George Washington University)

Dr Mellon first taught Study Abroad students at Warnborough's Oxford campus in 1990. Since then, he has remained a strong supporter of the innovation that is brought into Warnborough programmes.

He has taught at many institutions including the University of Hawaii, Marywood University, University of New Haven, Swiss Hospitality Institute, Teikyo Post University and International College of Hospitality Management.

He has also worked in a range of other fields including management, professional public-speaking, fund-raising, and running his own business. He presented for the CHRIE conferences at regional and national levels, and acts as a guest lecturer for the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association, American Home Economics Association, and Pennsylvania School Food And Service Supervisors Association.

Dr Mellon's research interests include curriculum development and the evaluation of internship experiences, innovative training methods, tourism and hospitality-related subjects, as well as property and plant management.

Dr H. Mirza

Phd, MBA, DMS, B.Comm., Cert. Ed., FFA, MCMI.

Dr Mirza lectures in Accounting, Finance and Management. He was formerly Head of the Professional Accountancy Courses at the Management and Professional Studies Unit of Oxford College and Director of Accountancy and Management in Al-Omani Institute of Education and Vocational Training, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

Dr Mirza has held senior accountancy positions with multinationals in the United Kingdom, including the Ministry of Defence and Oxfam. Dr Mirza is an EDEXCEL qualified Trainer, Assessor, and Verfier holding D-Units. He is also an Accreditor for Prior Learning holding APL qualifications.

Dr Mirza is Director of OXCAMS (Oxford Centre for Accountancy and Management Studies UK). He has lectured in over 50 countries, including at international workshops for Warnborough's DBA program in China.

 

Key Faculty Members & Mentors

Dr R. Morland

B.A., M.Ed (Western Washington University), Ph.D (Union Institute), DipSocSc (Victoria University), DipPE (University of Otago)

Professor Morland has developed his administrative and leadership expertise in the development of Social Welfare agencies and in the fields of motivation, personal growth and development.

In New Zealand, he developed special programs to enhance the poor self image of the correctional inmates. At the West Australian Institute of Technology (now Curtin University), he developed the degree course in Social Administration. He also undertook numerous consultancies on a voluntary basis to assist the elderly, homeless youth and the Aboriginal Australian by establishing special educational courses that have been used as the model for the development of the Aboriginal support services at most Australian Colleges and Universities. His research into the Alcohol Abuse by the Aboriginal Australian was recognised by the World Health Organisation as a most significant contribution to Aboriginal Welfare.

Professor Morland has published widely on social issues and has been invited on numerous occasions to read papers at International Conferences.

In his spare time, Professor Morland enjoys power walking, working out at the Gym, following rugby union listening to classical music and keeping up to date with current affairs

Dr A. Nelson

BA, MA (San Diego State University), PhD (University of Colorado), postdoctoral studies (Warnborough College)

Dr Nelson is an internationally recognised consultant and seminar leader. She specialises in male-female communication, interpersonal skills, sexual harassment/discrimination, cultural diversity and conflict management.

Dr Nelson’s professional background includes 10 years as a university professor in Communication and 20 years as a consultant and trainer for a wide range of government and Fortune 50 and 500 companies. Among them are AT&T/Lucent Technologies, IBM, Honeywell, Hewlett-Packard, the U.S. Justice Department, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Marine Corps, Pentax, Kaiser-Permanente, John Deere, Enron Corporation, Upjohn Pharmaceuticals and the Principal Financial Group.

She has trained in 47 states, Australia and Canada. She conducted post-doctoral work in Communication at Warnborough College. Her award-winning research is cited in such books as “More Power To You” and “Communication Between The Sexes.”

Dr Nelson won the “Teaching Excellence” award at the University of Colorado-Boulder. She was designated “Woman of the Year” by the Business and Professional Women (BPW). She has also served as president of the Organization for Research on Women and Communication.

Prof P. O’Callaghan

B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D (University of Wales), C.Eng, F.I.Mech.E

Professor O'Callaghan held the Chair of Energy Management at Cranfield University until October 1997 when he retired early to establish the Internet consultancy, Multimedia Sunshine Ltd.

His teaching and research interests are in the areas of Energy Management, Integrated Environmental Management and Multimedia Applications. He established the multimedia studio in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Cranfield University. He is also pioneering new methods and technologies for distance learning.

He has produced several CD-ROMS as training packages in different fields and has also designs customised in-company courses. He has also published 5 textbooks and either authored or co-authored over 200 technical publications.  His work has received awards from The Royal Society, BP and the Power Industries Prize of the I.Mech.E.  In 1988, he received the Napier Shaw Bronze Medal from CIBSE.

Dr J Outtes

B.A, M.Phil (Universidade Federal de Pernambuco), DEA (Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales), D.Phil (University of Oxford)

Professor Outtes is an expert in the fields of Geography, Planning, History and the Social Sciences with a particular interest in Urban, Historical, Cultural, Political, Crime and Economic Geography.

Professor Outtes has been a senior lecturer in various institutions in countries such as Brazil, the USA, and the UK. He was awarded several distinguished academic distinctions such as the Harold Blakemore Prize of the British Society for Latin American Studies, the Nelson Chaves Prize of the Brazilian Ministry of Culture and the Cultural Geography Award of the AAG-Association of American Geographers.

Professor Outtes is a prolific author of books, journal articles and conference papers on a wide variety of subjects from political geography to planning history.

In his spare time he enjoys wine, gastronomy, travelling, jogging and speaking foreign languages.

Mr J. Perry

B.A. Hons (University of Nottingham), M.A. (University of Brunel), M.Sc. (University of Middlesex)

Prof Perry is the Managing Director of CfEL ('Counselling for Effective Learning'). His background is in teaching, lecturing and counselling. He has several certificates in Teacher/Trainer Group Work Skills and Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

Prof Perry has a great deal of experience in teaching students of all levels up to Masters and has some experience of tutoring by distance learning at the Open University.  He has lectured in all aspects of counselling, psychology, management, personal development and applied social sciences.

His current research interests lie in the areas of learning and development, specifically in the facilitation of learning experiences which are “personally meaningful” for the student.

Prof Perry’s outside interests include swimming and football.

Dr P. Reynolds

Patrick Reynolds is a consultant and lecturer in Financial Accounting and Strategic Management Accounting. He is a qualified accountant and member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and obtained a Diploma in Business Studies from the School of Management Studies, Dublin .He is committed to undertaking continuous professional development and studied Strategic Management Accounting at New York University.

Over his career he has held the position of Management Accountant and Financial Controller in such companies as Johnson and Johnson and Fiat Auto.

Patrick Reynolds has over 20 years experience in the education sector and lectured with The Open University Business School on the Diploma and MBA programme. As Senior Lecturer in the Putteridgebury Management Centre at the University of Luton Business School he has been responsible for developing and delivering a broad range of courses in  financial management as well as tailored made in –house programmes for major UK companies including The National Lottery .He has lectured and authored materials on distance learning modules for the overseas MBA programme  in Singapore ,South  Africa , Indonesia and Russia.

On returning to Ireland  from the UK in 2000 after a period of 12 years his lecturing work includes the MSc in Technology Management with the Atlantic University Alliance and the Henley Management College MBA programme at the Irish Management Institute,  His current consulting and research interests  include strategies for new business start-ups and management for change in the public sector

His hobbies include travel, reading , sea angling , and music .

Ms A. Rigoni

B.AppSc. (Western Australian Institute of Technology), GDipB.A., M.B.A. (Deakin University)

Ms Rigoni has a strong background in business management, project management and organisational and human resource development.  Her expertise was developed over 27 years of hands-on management and consultancy in both the public and private sectors. She is an accredited Hermann Brain Dominance Instrument administrator (HBDI) and Thin-on-Your Feetâ practitioner.

A specialist in best practice frameworks in management training, she has devised and delivered learning materials in the areas of project management, leadership and management, business and strategic planning and team effectiveness.

She has worked for a diverse range of organisations throughout Australia and overseas. She has published articles and conference papers on topics like planning, budgeting, best practice models for sport, project management and organisational performance.

In her spare time she enjoys swimming, cycling, bushwalking, rock climbing and sewing.

Dr A. R. Roughley

B.A. Hons (University of Calgary), M.A. (University of Saskatchewan), Ph.D. (University of British Columbia)

Although Dr Roughley’s forte is Literature and Critical Theory, he is well-versed in other areas of research and trained in Music and Drama. He directed and acted in York while holding a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of York in Literature and subsequently directed and acted in community and university theatre in Australia while holding the post of Senior Lecturer at the University of New England in New South Wales.

Dr Roughley has taught in Canada, the USA, Australia and the UK.  He has given lectures and presented research papers at a numerous universities in those countries as well as in Europe. 

He has published extensively over a wide range of areas and has an international reputation in Joyce Studies. His most recent book, Reading Derrida Reading Joyce, was nominated for the MLA James Lowell Award.  He is also a practising creative writer whose poetry and prose has appeared in several Australian journals and anthologies.

Dr J. Rowley

B.A. Hons (University of Essex), M.Sc. (City University), M.Sc. (Aston University), Dip.M.S, Ph.D (Open University)

Professor Rowley is an expert in the field of business and management studies, computers and information technology. 

Professor Rowley has been senior lecturer at various further education establishments. She was also involved in curriculum development, research leadership, developing programmes for corporate clients such as Rolls Royce and managing large numbers of teaching and other staff.

Professor Rowley is a Fellow of the Institute of Information Scientists and of the Library Association. She is also a Member of the British Computer Society and the Institute of Management and is a Chartered Engineer (C.Eng.)

She has written books, journal articles and conference papers on a wide variety of subjects from staff motivation and customer loyalty to retailing, information retrieval and the principles and practice of e-business.

Her leisure interests are travel, canal boating and walking.  She has two teenage daughters who keep her young!

Dr A. N. Sainak

B.Eng (University of North London), DipEng (Sheffield University), M.Sc. (Swansea University), Ph.D (Oxford Brookes University)

Dr Sainak's expertise is in Ground Engineering and Numerical Methods. He has taught civil and building engineering, and trained practising engineers on the application of numerical techniques in civil engineering.

Dr Sainak is a Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng). He holds memberships in the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE) and the International Society of Geoetechnical Engineers. He has conducted research and development programmes for engineering firms.

He has spoken at national and international conferences and published research papers.

In his spare time he enjoys horse riding, swimming and camping in the desert.

Dr. K. Seddon

B.A. (University of Hertfordshire), Ph.D (University of London)

Dr Seddon’s area of expertise is Philosophy in general, but specifically Metaphysics, Ancient Philosophy, Stoic Ethics, Classical Chinese Philosophy, Applied Philosophy (including business, environmental and medical ethics). His expertise also extends to the History of Ideas (especially Ancient Greece and Rome), and Writing and Thinking Skills.

He has taught a wide range of Liberal Arts topics in colleges and universities. He is currently Director of the Stoic Foundation, an educational trust offering advice, support and a correspondence course in practical Stoic philosophy. He is also Chairman of the Council of the International Stoic Forum.

Dr Seddon has had his work published in books and articles, stories and reviews in several periodicals. He has co-authored books on the Tarot and on Egyptian Paganism.

Dr Seddon is a fellow of the Philosophical Society of England, and is a member of the Institute for Global Ethics and the Institute for Business and Professional Ethics. He was a founding trustee of Action on Disability, and a founding trustee of the Stoic Foundation.

Dr J. M. Snape

Cert.Ed. (University of London), B.A. (Open University), M.A. (University of Durham), Ph.D (University of Leeds)

Dr Snape has a wealth of experience in psychology and psychiatry. He has worked as a tutor, lecturer and course leader for the University of Teesside, Northampton University College, the University of Wolverhampton and Middlesborough College.  He is currently a Reviewer of Psychology for the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.

Dr Snape is widely published, and has also successfully supervised many postgraduate students.  He has taken part in many conferences in areas relating to stress, mind matters, emotions, depression, fatigue, sex and gender issues. Dr Snape has lectured in different aspects of psychology, including educational psychology, health psychology, abnormality and cognitive psychology.

He is a member of the Institute of Management, the British Psychological Society, the Health Service Careers Tutors Association, and holds fellowships at the College of Preceptors and Durham University Society.

Dr D. E. White

B.A. (Colgate University), M.A, Ph.D (Cornell University)

Dr White is a philosopher whose main expertise is in philosophy of religion. After serving a few years at the University of Lagos and at Cornell University, Dr. White moved to St. John Fisher College, where he has taught philosophy for over twenty years now. 

Dr White has also developed courses in Media Morality and in the Philosophy of Love. Much of his teaching is now concentrated in Philosophy of Education.

For many years, Dr. White's main area of research has been the life, work and influence of Bishop Butler.  He is responsible for establishing the Joseph Butler Website and for organising the Bishop Butler Historical Society.

A long-time member of the Bertrand Russell Society, he helped organise the Rochester chapter which has played host to many Russell scholars. Dr White is also chairman of the board of the international Bertrand Russell Society. 

In his spare time, Dr White enjoys family life and walking about the countryside.  He is active in the humanitarian and educational work of the Episcopal Church, and has recently begun study as an archivist.