A marketer, entomologist, ophthalmologist and data science expert are among the newest professors at The University of the West Indies (The UWI). The university’s Office of Administration is pleased to announce the promotion of nine academics to its highest rank, professor. The cohort earned their promotion following a rigorous assessment process that includes an evaluation of the quality and quantity of their research, publications, as well as other professional contributions to the enhancement of the university’s reputation.

The newly appointed professors, whose promotions took effect from May 2023, are Professor Oswald Peter Adams, a family medicine physician from the Cave Hill Campus; Professor Gunjan Mansingh, a data science expert; Professor Lizette Mowatt, an ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon; Professor Trevor Smith, a marketer; Professor Jean Williams-Johnson, an emergency medicine physician from the Mona campus; Professor Rajiv Dahiya, a pharmaceutical specialist; Professor Ayub Khan, an entomologist; Professor Abraham Mwasha, an engineer; and Professor Reisha Rafeek, a dental surgeon from the St Augustine campus.