Eight outstanding experts at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) have been promoted to the University’s highest academic rank. The UWI’s newest Professors are internationally recognised experts in theology and ethics, cultural studies, clinical epidemiology, noncommunicable diseases, chemical pathology, and innovation in vascular surgery.
The eight have earned the title of Professor after unbiased, rigorous assessment conducted by a panel of internal and external assessors. They each demonstrated excellence in research, publications, teaching and broader professional activities. In keeping with the University’s mission, each expert demonstrates clear ties and Caribbean relevance through research focus, approaches to teaching and learning and public service.
The new Professors based at the Mona and St. Augustine Campuses are:
Mona Campus
- Dr Anna Perkins promoted to Professor of Caribbean Theology and Ethics
- Dr Sonjah Stanley Niaah promoted to Professor of Cultural Studies
- Dr Joshua Anzinger promoted to Professor of Virology
- Dr Colette Cunningham-Myrie promoted to Professor of Public Health, Epidemiology and Family Medicine
- Dr Donovan McGrowder promoted to Professor of Chemical Pathology
St. Augustine Campus
- Dr Dhurjati Prasad Chakrabarti promoted to Professor of Transport Phenomena
- Dr Madan Mohan Gupta promoted to Professor of Pharmaceutics
- Dr Patrick Harnarayan promoted to Professor of Peripheral Vascular Surgery
The professorial appointments became effective on February 19, 2025.