Executive Committee Members
The Commonwealth Engineers' Council is a membership organisation led by an Executive Board consisting of the following members:
Ing Trudy Morgan CEng FICE FSLIE MBA
President
Ing Trudy Morgan is Immediate Past President of the Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers, Council Member of the Professional Engineering Regulatory Council; Co-founder and first President of the Sierra Leone Women Engineers; a trustee with the UK based charity Engineers for Change (Sierra Leone); and the International Representative for the UK Institution of Civil Engineers.
Following her first degree from Fourah Bay College, Sierra Leone, she started her career with Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons working on iconic buildings in London, followed by 11 years designing and building railway bridges and infrastructure across the UK. She completed her MBA at Cranfield and spent the next 10 working as a management consultant and business development specialist leading teams across 17 countries designing and constructing offices for a large UK government agency. She returned to Sierra Leone in 2010 where she has worked as a Consultant with the IFC, World Bank; and the United Nations. She has worked in many sectors including transportation, health, ICT amongst others.
Passionate about youth and women empowerment, she has started several initiatives that support the growth and development of young people and women. Ing Trudy made history by becoming the first female Fellow from Africa, of the UK Institution of Civil Engineers. She has won several awards locally for her work with women engineers. In June 2020, she became the first female President of the Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers in its 50 year anniversary. And in November 2023, she was named as one of 274 engineering icons by Transport for London and the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Ing Trudy runs a small consultancy (AXIS 360) through which she combines logic and analytical skills from her engineering background with business management, commercial and team leadership skills to provide a financial and strategic capability that is relevant to today’s ever-changing business environment. Her empowerment platform ITM Inspires continues to build structures to enable young people to see STEM as a career for all.
President
Ing Trudy Morgan is Immediate Past President of the Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers, Council Member of the Professional Engineering Regulatory Council; Co-founder and first President of the Sierra Leone Women Engineers; a trustee with the UK based charity Engineers for Change (Sierra Leone); and the International Representative for the UK Institution of Civil Engineers.
Following her first degree from Fourah Bay College, Sierra Leone, she started her career with Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons working on iconic buildings in London, followed by 11 years designing and building railway bridges and infrastructure across the UK. She completed her MBA at Cranfield and spent the next 10 working as a management consultant and business development specialist leading teams across 17 countries designing and constructing offices for a large UK government agency. She returned to Sierra Leone in 2010 where she has worked as a Consultant with the IFC, World Bank; and the United Nations. She has worked in many sectors including transportation, health, ICT amongst others.
Passionate about youth and women empowerment, she has started several initiatives that support the growth and development of young people and women. Ing Trudy made history by becoming the first female Fellow from Africa, of the UK Institution of Civil Engineers. She has won several awards locally for her work with women engineers. In June 2020, she became the first female President of the Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers in its 50 year anniversary. And in November 2023, she was named as one of 274 engineering icons by Transport for London and the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Ing Trudy runs a small consultancy (AXIS 360) through which she combines logic and analytical skills from her engineering background with business management, commercial and team leadership skills to provide a financial and strategic capability that is relevant to today’s ever-changing business environment. Her empowerment platform ITM Inspires continues to build structures to enable young people to see STEM as a career for all.
Dawn Bonfield MBE FREng CEng
Immediate Past President
Dawn Bonfield MBE FREng is Professor of Practice in Engineering for Sustainable Development at King's College London, and is Founder & Director of Towards Vision, a not-for-profit which works towards a vision of diversity and inclusion in engineering. She is a Visiting Professor at Aston University, and Bath University. She is Past President and former Chief Executive of the Women's Engineering Society (WES). Dawn is an Executive Council Member of the World Federation of Engineering Organisations, and Deputy Chair of the Women in Engineering Committee, working on the application of engineering and technology to address gender inequality globally.
Dawn has an interest in the history of women in engineering and manages a social enterprise called ‘Magnificent Women’. She was the founder of the UNESCO sponsored International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) which takes place on 23 June annually.
A materials engineer by profession, Dawn has worked at AERE Harwell, Citroen Research Centre (Paris), British Aerospace (Bristol), MBDA (Stevenage), and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (London). Dawn now specialises in Inclusive Engineering outputs and how the engineering sector must produce engineering solutions which are accessible to all, promoting equality and social justice.
Immediate Past President
Dawn Bonfield MBE FREng is Professor of Practice in Engineering for Sustainable Development at King's College London, and is Founder & Director of Towards Vision, a not-for-profit which works towards a vision of diversity and inclusion in engineering. She is a Visiting Professor at Aston University, and Bath University. She is Past President and former Chief Executive of the Women's Engineering Society (WES). Dawn is an Executive Council Member of the World Federation of Engineering Organisations, and Deputy Chair of the Women in Engineering Committee, working on the application of engineering and technology to address gender inequality globally.
Dawn has an interest in the history of women in engineering and manages a social enterprise called ‘Magnificent Women’. She was the founder of the UNESCO sponsored International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) which takes place on 23 June annually.
A materials engineer by profession, Dawn has worked at AERE Harwell, Citroen Research Centre (Paris), British Aerospace (Bristol), MBDA (Stevenage), and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (London). Dawn now specialises in Inclusive Engineering outputs and how the engineering sector must produce engineering solutions which are accessible to all, promoting equality and social justice.
Pratarp Singh, BE, FFIE, AIAMA, FIEAust; FIPENZ
Regional Representative of the Pacific Region
Pratarp is a Fijian national and the Managing Director of ENTEC Pte Limited, a private Fijian civil engineering consultancy practice. He obtained his tertiary engineering education in the 80’s from Melbourne, Australia. In addition to engineering, he practices alternative dispute resolution. He is the Immediate Past President of the South Pacific Engineers Association (SPEA), former President of The Fiji Institution of Engineers (FIE) and a former Commissioner of the Fiji Higher Education Commission. He is a Fellow of Engineers Australia, Engineering NZ and Engineers Fiji. Pratarp is one of the founders of SPEA.
Over the last 25 years he has been actively involved in building community resilience in the Pacific. In the last 15 years he has been an active Member supporting the activities of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO). He has been a Board Member of the International Federation of Municipal Engineering (IFME) since the year 2014.
In the region he has built a close working relationship with the international development partners, academia and public and private sectors. He has a very good understanding and broad knowledge of the modern day challenges and opportunities in the engineering services sector, especially in post disaster needs analysis area where he has a serious interest and commitment to assist the vulnerable communities. He believes quality engineering is the cornerstone of a successful economy. Well planned physical and administrative infrastructure are key to long-term sustainability and economic success.
His views of some of the UN Sustainable Development Goals together with the prediction made in the Global Infrastructure Outlook, a study by Oxford Economics and Global Infrastructure Hub (a G20 initiative) have put the engineering profession at cross roads. Worldwide, the profession needs to consolidate its long-term partnership with the Policy Makers. Lack of foresight for engineering capacity and therefore, inadequate investment in engineering education and training are very likely to lead to economic failures and delivery of the relevant SDG’s in time. In support of this, he has personally funded and delivered through the South Pacific Engineers Association and the Fiji Institution of Engineers many lifelong learning programs.
Regional Representative of the Pacific Region
Pratarp is a Fijian national and the Managing Director of ENTEC Pte Limited, a private Fijian civil engineering consultancy practice. He obtained his tertiary engineering education in the 80’s from Melbourne, Australia. In addition to engineering, he practices alternative dispute resolution. He is the Immediate Past President of the South Pacific Engineers Association (SPEA), former President of The Fiji Institution of Engineers (FIE) and a former Commissioner of the Fiji Higher Education Commission. He is a Fellow of Engineers Australia, Engineering NZ and Engineers Fiji. Pratarp is one of the founders of SPEA.
Over the last 25 years he has been actively involved in building community resilience in the Pacific. In the last 15 years he has been an active Member supporting the activities of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO). He has been a Board Member of the International Federation of Municipal Engineering (IFME) since the year 2014.
In the region he has built a close working relationship with the international development partners, academia and public and private sectors. He has a very good understanding and broad knowledge of the modern day challenges and opportunities in the engineering services sector, especially in post disaster needs analysis area where he has a serious interest and commitment to assist the vulnerable communities. He believes quality engineering is the cornerstone of a successful economy. Well planned physical and administrative infrastructure are key to long-term sustainability and economic success.
His views of some of the UN Sustainable Development Goals together with the prediction made in the Global Infrastructure Outlook, a study by Oxford Economics and Global Infrastructure Hub (a G20 initiative) have put the engineering profession at cross roads. Worldwide, the profession needs to consolidate its long-term partnership with the Policy Makers. Lack of foresight for engineering capacity and therefore, inadequate investment in engineering education and training are very likely to lead to economic failures and delivery of the relevant SDG’s in time. In support of this, he has personally funded and delivered through the South Pacific Engineers Association and the Fiji Institution of Engineers many lifelong learning programs.
Valerie Kelsick
Regional Representative of the Caribbean and Americas
Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad & Tobago (APETT)
Ms. S. Valerie Kelsick has an extensive and diverse background covering over 35 years combined experience in project management, project finance, banking, financial and management consulting, facility maintenance and consulting engineering. Her formal professional career culminated with a Project Officer/Analyst position at the Caribbean Development Bank followed by managerial positions at Republic Bank Limited.
Ms. Kelsick holds an MBA in Finance & International Business, from Columbia Business School (USA), a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Southampton (UK) and the PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP) (USA) credential. She is a Registered Engineer with the Board of Engineering as well as a Fellow of the Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad & Tobago (APETT). She also possesses various professional credentials having completed courses including Chartered Director Programme from Caribbean Corporate Governance Institute (TT), public private sector partnerships, mediation and construction contracts.
Serving as Board Director on public and not for profit institutions, she has a passion for strategic governance efforts and influencing public policies. Ms Kelsick is a Past President of APETT, former Chair of the National Insurance Property Development Company Limited as well as a former Trustee of the Colleges of Science, Technology & Applied Arts of Trinidad & Tobago. She also serves on the Board of the Fondes Amandes Reaforestation Community Project (FACRP).
Regional Representative of the Caribbean and Americas
Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad & Tobago (APETT)
Ms. S. Valerie Kelsick has an extensive and diverse background covering over 35 years combined experience in project management, project finance, banking, financial and management consulting, facility maintenance and consulting engineering. Her formal professional career culminated with a Project Officer/Analyst position at the Caribbean Development Bank followed by managerial positions at Republic Bank Limited.
Ms. Kelsick holds an MBA in Finance & International Business, from Columbia Business School (USA), a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Southampton (UK) and the PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP) (USA) credential. She is a Registered Engineer with the Board of Engineering as well as a Fellow of the Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad & Tobago (APETT). She also possesses various professional credentials having completed courses including Chartered Director Programme from Caribbean Corporate Governance Institute (TT), public private sector partnerships, mediation and construction contracts.
Serving as Board Director on public and not for profit institutions, she has a passion for strategic governance efforts and influencing public policies. Ms Kelsick is a Past President of APETT, former Chair of the National Insurance Property Development Company Limited as well as a former Trustee of the Colleges of Science, Technology & Applied Arts of Trinidad & Tobago. She also serves on the Board of the Fondes Amandes Reaforestation Community Project (FACRP).
Engr. Waseem Nazir
Regional Representative of Asia
Engr. Waseem Nazir is a distinguished leader in the engineering profession, with over four decades of diverse experience spanning the development and management sectors across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He is widely recognised for his contributions to infrastructure development, institutional strengthening, and the advancement of professional engineering standards.
For more than 30 years, he has led one of South Asia’s largest multinational engineering consultancy firms, delivering major national and international projects. His work includes the development and implementation of some of the most iconic hydropower projects in recent times. Engr. Nazir holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and an MBA from the United Kingdom.
He is a registered Professional Engineer of high standing in Pakistan. Over the years, he has served in several prestigious capacities, including as Vice President of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) from 2016 to 2019, and as Chairman of the Professional Excellence Group—an independent platform of engineers promoting innovation and quality in engineering practice.
In 2024, he was elected Chairman of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)—the statutory regulatory body for engineering education and professional standards in Pakistan. In this role, he is leading a reform agenda to align PEC with international best practices and to equip Pakistan’s engineering profession for the challenges of the 21st century.
As a trusted advisor to public and private institutions, as well as to multilateral and bilateral development partners, Engr. Waseem Nazir continues to play a vital role in shaping government policy, building institutional capacity, and raising the bar for engineering excellence across the
region.
Regional Representative of Asia
Engr. Waseem Nazir is a distinguished leader in the engineering profession, with over four decades of diverse experience spanning the development and management sectors across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He is widely recognised for his contributions to infrastructure development, institutional strengthening, and the advancement of professional engineering standards.
For more than 30 years, he has led one of South Asia’s largest multinational engineering consultancy firms, delivering major national and international projects. His work includes the development and implementation of some of the most iconic hydropower projects in recent times. Engr. Nazir holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and an MBA from the United Kingdom.
He is a registered Professional Engineer of high standing in Pakistan. Over the years, he has served in several prestigious capacities, including as Vice President of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) from 2016 to 2019, and as Chairman of the Professional Excellence Group—an independent platform of engineers promoting innovation and quality in engineering practice.
In 2024, he was elected Chairman of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)—the statutory regulatory body for engineering education and professional standards in Pakistan. In this role, he is leading a reform agenda to align PEC with international best practices and to equip Pakistan’s engineering profession for the challenges of the 21st century.
As a trusted advisor to public and private institutions, as well as to multilateral and bilateral development partners, Engr. Waseem Nazir continues to play a vital role in shaping government policy, building institutional capacity, and raising the bar for engineering excellence across the
region.
Mr Pascal Motsoasele
Regional Representative of Africa
Mr Pascal Motsoasele has over 23 years’ experience as an electric and water utilities engineer. He is the Immediate Past President of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE), and is a Consultant Automation Engineer at Rand Water’s Strategic Asset Management division.
He is a registered engineer (PrEng) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), and is a Professional Director (PD) SA and serves on the advisory boards of two private companies. He serves as the Chairman of the Governance Committee of the Federation of African Engineering Organisations (FAEO), the Africa Regional Representative on the Commonwealth Engineers’ Council (CEC), member on the EXCO of the South African Council for Automation and Control (SACAC), member on the Industry Advisory Board of Unisa’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CoSET), and serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on several technical standards committees of the ISO, IEC and SABS. He is an external examiner at the University of Johannesburg’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
He received the SAIEE Engineer of the Year Award for 2018 and the Chairman's Award for 2012 from the Utilities Technology Council in the USA.
His academic qualifications include a BSc(Eng) degree from the University of Cape Town (UCT), MEng degree from Wits University, MBA from Unicaf University, Innovation Management Development Programme from the Da Vinci Institute for Technology Management, Management Advancement Programme from the Wits Business School, and the International Executive Development Programme from UCT’s Graduate School of Business. He has a yellow belt in Lean Six Sigma and completed the Programme in Senior Management Service (SMS) with the National School of Government, South Africa.
He is a mentor, life and career coach, and a volunteer on many people empowerment causes.
Regional Representative of Africa
Mr Pascal Motsoasele has over 23 years’ experience as an electric and water utilities engineer. He is the Immediate Past President of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE), and is a Consultant Automation Engineer at Rand Water’s Strategic Asset Management division.
He is a registered engineer (PrEng) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), and is a Professional Director (PD) SA and serves on the advisory boards of two private companies. He serves as the Chairman of the Governance Committee of the Federation of African Engineering Organisations (FAEO), the Africa Regional Representative on the Commonwealth Engineers’ Council (CEC), member on the EXCO of the South African Council for Automation and Control (SACAC), member on the Industry Advisory Board of Unisa’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CoSET), and serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on several technical standards committees of the ISO, IEC and SABS. He is an external examiner at the University of Johannesburg’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
He received the SAIEE Engineer of the Year Award for 2018 and the Chairman's Award for 2012 from the Utilities Technology Council in the USA.
His academic qualifications include a BSc(Eng) degree from the University of Cape Town (UCT), MEng degree from Wits University, MBA from Unicaf University, Innovation Management Development Programme from the Da Vinci Institute for Technology Management, Management Advancement Programme from the Wits Business School, and the International Executive Development Programme from UCT’s Graduate School of Business. He has a yellow belt in Lean Six Sigma and completed the Programme in Senior Management Service (SMS) with the National School of Government, South Africa.
He is a mentor, life and career coach, and a volunteer on many people empowerment causes.
Prof Dina D’Ayala Dr- ING FICE
Regional Representative of Europe
Prof Dina D’Ayala is the UNESCO Chair in Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Engineering at University College London (UCL), UK. She is Professor of Structural Engineering within the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering. She is Co-Director of the UCL EPICentre and Co Director of the StrEnTHE, the Structural and Environmental Laboratory @UCL HERE EAST. She is Fellow of the ICE and has been a Director of the International Association of Earthquake Engineers. She is the Editor in Chief of the Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, the Journal of the European Association of Earthquake Engineers. She is a founder member and Scientific committee member of the ICOMOS ISCARSAH. She has been the Chair of the Cost Action FP1101, Assessment, Reinforcement and Monitoring of Timber Structures. Her specialism is Structural Resilience Engineering with particular emphasis on the assessment, strengthening, preservation and resilience of existing buildings, structures, transport infrastructure and cultural heritage. She has worked extensively in the seismic and flood related protection of architectural heritage worldwide, developing the FaMIVE and PARNASSUS procedures. Having started her professional and research career working on the restoration of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, she has been involved in the study, analysis and retrofitting of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Topkapi Palace and several other heritage sites in Istanbul, Turkey, adobe and quincha buildings in Peru’, the Gondar, Ethiopia Fasil Ghebbi UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Colonial Churches in the Philippines’ Islands of Bohol and Cebu, in the UK she has collaborated with the Historic Royal Palaces. She has also worked on heritage sites in Jordan, Iraq, Nepal and Italy. Prof D’Ayala has worked closely with industry to develop dissipative devices for inclusions in building anchoring systems for masonry structures, which are covered by US Patent 8806836. She has also advised the UK Government on Waterproofing and thermal insulation for cavity walls building exposed to wind driven rain.
Regional Representative of Europe
Prof Dina D’Ayala is the UNESCO Chair in Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Engineering at University College London (UCL), UK. She is Professor of Structural Engineering within the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering. She is Co-Director of the UCL EPICentre and Co Director of the StrEnTHE, the Structural and Environmental Laboratory @UCL HERE EAST. She is Fellow of the ICE and has been a Director of the International Association of Earthquake Engineers. She is the Editor in Chief of the Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, the Journal of the European Association of Earthquake Engineers. She is a founder member and Scientific committee member of the ICOMOS ISCARSAH. She has been the Chair of the Cost Action FP1101, Assessment, Reinforcement and Monitoring of Timber Structures. Her specialism is Structural Resilience Engineering with particular emphasis on the assessment, strengthening, preservation and resilience of existing buildings, structures, transport infrastructure and cultural heritage. She has worked extensively in the seismic and flood related protection of architectural heritage worldwide, developing the FaMIVE and PARNASSUS procedures. Having started her professional and research career working on the restoration of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, she has been involved in the study, analysis and retrofitting of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Topkapi Palace and several other heritage sites in Istanbul, Turkey, adobe and quincha buildings in Peru’, the Gondar, Ethiopia Fasil Ghebbi UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Colonial Churches in the Philippines’ Islands of Bohol and Cebu, in the UK she has collaborated with the Historic Royal Palaces. She has also worked on heritage sites in Jordan, Iraq, Nepal and Italy. Prof D’Ayala has worked closely with industry to develop dissipative devices for inclusions in building anchoring systems for masonry structures, which are covered by US Patent 8806836. She has also advised the UK Government on Waterproofing and thermal insulation for cavity walls building exposed to wind driven rain.
Paul W Jowitt CBE FRSE FREng FICE
Past President
Paul Jowitt is Professor of Civil Engineering at Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh. He is currently President of the Commonwealth Engineers Council and a Past President (2009-10) of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). In 2003 he chaired the ICE Presidential Commission - “Engineering without Frontiers” - to examine society’s expectations of the civil engineer in the 21st Century and the engineer’s contribution to meeting the UN Millennium Development Goals.
Paul Jowitt was the author of the ICE’s 6th Brunel International Lecture “Engineering Civilisation from the Shadows” which addressed the twin issues of Poverty and Climate Change. The lecture was delivered at over 45 venues in 16 different countries.
He is Chair of Engineers Against Poverty and a Trustee of Engineers for Change (Sierra Leone). He is also a member of the Steering Group for the GCRF-DfID-funded Africa Catalyst Programme, managed by the RAEng.
Paul’s major interests are in the fields of sustainable development, systems thinking, international development and water supply and water resources engineering.
Past President
Paul Jowitt is Professor of Civil Engineering at Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh. He is currently President of the Commonwealth Engineers Council and a Past President (2009-10) of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). In 2003 he chaired the ICE Presidential Commission - “Engineering without Frontiers” - to examine society’s expectations of the civil engineer in the 21st Century and the engineer’s contribution to meeting the UN Millennium Development Goals.
Paul Jowitt was the author of the ICE’s 6th Brunel International Lecture “Engineering Civilisation from the Shadows” which addressed the twin issues of Poverty and Climate Change. The lecture was delivered at over 45 venues in 16 different countries.
He is Chair of Engineers Against Poverty and a Trustee of Engineers for Change (Sierra Leone). He is also a member of the Steering Group for the GCRF-DfID-funded Africa Catalyst Programme, managed by the RAEng.
Paul’s major interests are in the fields of sustainable development, systems thinking, international development and water supply and water resources engineering.
Yashin Brijmohan Pr.Eng MEng SMSAIEE
Chair of Engineering Education and Professional Development Working Group
Yashin Brijmohan is a registered Professional Engineer with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree, Masters Degree, and a Diploma in Engineering Business Management. He is currently appointed as Chairman of Engineering Education at the Federation of African Engineering Organisations, Advisor to the President of the World Federation of Engineering Organisations, and Board Member of the UNESCO International Centre for Engineering Education.
As the founding Executive Dean of Business, Engineering, and Technology at Monash South Africa, he led curriculum development, teaching and learning, and research, across the areas of Engineering, Commerce, Accountancy, Information Technology, and Law. His illustrious career in engineering includes the appointment as Vice President of the World Federation of Engineering Organisations, and Chairperson of the International Engineering Capacity Building Committees.
In South Africa he served as Board Member, Chairperson of the Strategic Advisory Committee and Chairperson of the Continuing Professional Development Team for the Engineering Council of South Africa. He also served as Head of School for Engineering at the Eskom Academy of Learning, Chairperson of the Tertiary Education Support Programme developing science and engineering research and learning centres across universities, Chairperson of the Young Professional Development Committee (Eskom), and Board Director for the Southern African Business and Technology Incubation Association.
Yashin’s interest and expertise is in leadership, strategy development, engineering and general management, and business development, combined with his strong engineering, education, data analysis and risk management experience. He is a thought leader in preparing industry, learning institutions, society, and business for the Industrial and Technological Revolution with a focus on development and sustainability.
Chair of Engineering Education and Professional Development Working Group
Yashin Brijmohan is a registered Professional Engineer with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree, Masters Degree, and a Diploma in Engineering Business Management. He is currently appointed as Chairman of Engineering Education at the Federation of African Engineering Organisations, Advisor to the President of the World Federation of Engineering Organisations, and Board Member of the UNESCO International Centre for Engineering Education.
As the founding Executive Dean of Business, Engineering, and Technology at Monash South Africa, he led curriculum development, teaching and learning, and research, across the areas of Engineering, Commerce, Accountancy, Information Technology, and Law. His illustrious career in engineering includes the appointment as Vice President of the World Federation of Engineering Organisations, and Chairperson of the International Engineering Capacity Building Committees.
In South Africa he served as Board Member, Chairperson of the Strategic Advisory Committee and Chairperson of the Continuing Professional Development Team for the Engineering Council of South Africa. He also served as Head of School for Engineering at the Eskom Academy of Learning, Chairperson of the Tertiary Education Support Programme developing science and engineering research and learning centres across universities, Chairperson of the Young Professional Development Committee (Eskom), and Board Director for the Southern African Business and Technology Incubation Association.
Yashin’s interest and expertise is in leadership, strategy development, engineering and general management, and business development, combined with his strong engineering, education, data analysis and risk management experience. He is a thought leader in preparing industry, learning institutions, society, and business for the Industrial and Technological Revolution with a focus on development and sustainability.
Chris Chukwunta
Sustainable Development Working Group
Chris is the Vice President of the International Renewable Energy Systems Inc (IRES). He is a Professional Engineer with 15 years of business development and project management experience in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Chris holds a master’s degree in systems engineering from Imperial College London, UK, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Nigeria.
He is a United Nations Affiliated Technical Reviewer, a member of Canada’s Sustainable Development Advisory Council (SDAC), Commonwealth Engineers Council (CEC) board, the Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Transition (CSET) Agenda, World Federation of Engineering Organisations (WFEO) Climate Action Working Group, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) Investigation Committee, and co-President of the YEG Passport Rotary Club. He volunteers as a mentor to young engineers and scientists at the Imperial College Mentoring scheme and University of Alberta Career Exploration Interviews.
Chris is passionate about sustainable development, climate action, deploying clean energy solutions and youth capacity development. For leisure, Chris loves to play soccer, and to engage in discussion about geopolitics, history, and scientific innovation.
Sustainable Development Working Group
Chris is the Vice President of the International Renewable Energy Systems Inc (IRES). He is a Professional Engineer with 15 years of business development and project management experience in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Chris holds a master’s degree in systems engineering from Imperial College London, UK, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Nigeria.
He is a United Nations Affiliated Technical Reviewer, a member of Canada’s Sustainable Development Advisory Council (SDAC), Commonwealth Engineers Council (CEC) board, the Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Transition (CSET) Agenda, World Federation of Engineering Organisations (WFEO) Climate Action Working Group, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) Investigation Committee, and co-President of the YEG Passport Rotary Club. He volunteers as a mentor to young engineers and scientists at the Imperial College Mentoring scheme and University of Alberta Career Exploration Interviews.
Chris is passionate about sustainable development, climate action, deploying clean energy solutions and youth capacity development. For leisure, Chris loves to play soccer, and to engage in discussion about geopolitics, history, and scientific innovation.
Chisanga Kapacha
Young Engineers / Future Leaders Group Lead
I am a dedicated Engineering professional with a passion for fostering the implementation of projects that promote water and environmental management. With extensive knowledge and expertise in these fields, I have played a pivotal role in promoting water security and environmental sustainability.
My passion for sustainability has gained notable recognition after serving in various United Nations Volunteer roles with esteemed organisations such as the Global Waste Cleaning Network (GWCN) in the United Kingdom and the Goodness and Mercy Missions in Cameroon.
In my pursuit to amplify youth representation in engineering, I engaged in the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Worldwide Cohort, subsequently becoming an Alumni Member in 2021. Notably, my involvement with YALI culminated in me being a part of the team that won first prize in the YALI-Digitalized Sustainability Waste Management Challenge, funded by USAID, MKAfrica, and DOW.
I am known for my strong interpersonal skills and my ability to drive change. These valuable attributes are exhibited by my strong value to actively contribute towards the global agenda of sustainability. Motivated by this I represented the United Nations Climate and Oceans Youth Council at the COP26 Fringe of Events in 2021. I'm honoured to hold memberships with the Engineering Institution of Zambia and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management UK. My desire to stay at the edge of knowledge has led to the recognition of my academic efforts ultimately resulting in me being awarded the prestigious Commonwealth Shared Scholarship in the UK.
As Co-Lead for the Commonwealth Engineers Council, Young Engineers Group, I'm passionate about empowering the next generation of engineers and fostering positive change. Beyond professional activities, I find fulfilment in giving career advice, expanding my network, and listening to sermons.
Young Engineers / Future Leaders Group Lead
I am a dedicated Engineering professional with a passion for fostering the implementation of projects that promote water and environmental management. With extensive knowledge and expertise in these fields, I have played a pivotal role in promoting water security and environmental sustainability.
My passion for sustainability has gained notable recognition after serving in various United Nations Volunteer roles with esteemed organisations such as the Global Waste Cleaning Network (GWCN) in the United Kingdom and the Goodness and Mercy Missions in Cameroon.
In my pursuit to amplify youth representation in engineering, I engaged in the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Worldwide Cohort, subsequently becoming an Alumni Member in 2021. Notably, my involvement with YALI culminated in me being a part of the team that won first prize in the YALI-Digitalized Sustainability Waste Management Challenge, funded by USAID, MKAfrica, and DOW.
I am known for my strong interpersonal skills and my ability to drive change. These valuable attributes are exhibited by my strong value to actively contribute towards the global agenda of sustainability. Motivated by this I represented the United Nations Climate and Oceans Youth Council at the COP26 Fringe of Events in 2021. I'm honoured to hold memberships with the Engineering Institution of Zambia and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management UK. My desire to stay at the edge of knowledge has led to the recognition of my academic efforts ultimately resulting in me being awarded the prestigious Commonwealth Shared Scholarship in the UK.
As Co-Lead for the Commonwealth Engineers Council, Young Engineers Group, I'm passionate about empowering the next generation of engineers and fostering positive change. Beyond professional activities, I find fulfilment in giving career advice, expanding my network, and listening to sermons.
Merv Lindsay FIEAust FIPENZ CPEng NER GradAICD
Liaison for South Pacific Engagement
Merv is an Australian civil/structural engineer and founder of Lindsay Dynan Consulting, a mid-size practice that began in 1980 and currently has offices across Australia. Merv was National President of Engineers Australia in 2011 and has a long association with EA including on Council, Congress, Civil College Board, chair of the International Committee and Division President, He has also served on various engineering related boards and committees including board member and chair of Engineers Media, member of various committees of the NSW Building Professionals Board and current chair of Engineering Heritage Australia. In 2013/14 Merv initiated a restructure to professionalise Engineers Australia governance then chaired the necessary rewrite of the charter and bylaws and promoted its support by the membership. For this he was awarded the EA Presidents Prize.
Merv is also currently a board member of a not for profit (charity) and still does some hands-on engineering. Beyond that his passion is watercolour painting. Other interests include tennis, cycling and walking.
Merv has long recognised that Engineering is a global profession and therefore that international linkages through organisations like CEC, WFEO and others are vital to growing professional standards and sustaining our collective success and the prosperity and quality of life we deliver to others.
Liaison for South Pacific Engagement
Merv is an Australian civil/structural engineer and founder of Lindsay Dynan Consulting, a mid-size practice that began in 1980 and currently has offices across Australia. Merv was National President of Engineers Australia in 2011 and has a long association with EA including on Council, Congress, Civil College Board, chair of the International Committee and Division President, He has also served on various engineering related boards and committees including board member and chair of Engineers Media, member of various committees of the NSW Building Professionals Board and current chair of Engineering Heritage Australia. In 2013/14 Merv initiated a restructure to professionalise Engineers Australia governance then chaired the necessary rewrite of the charter and bylaws and promoted its support by the membership. For this he was awarded the EA Presidents Prize.
Merv is also currently a board member of a not for profit (charity) and still does some hands-on engineering. Beyond that his passion is watercolour painting. Other interests include tennis, cycling and walking.
Merv has long recognised that Engineering is a global profession and therefore that international linkages through organisations like CEC, WFEO and others are vital to growing professional standards and sustaining our collective success and the prosperity and quality of life we deliver to others.
