The University of the West Indies (UWI) has announced the appointment of five new professors who are experts in the fields of electrochemistry; climate change; renewable energy; mental health (Psychiatry) and agriculture research.

The announcement was made by the school’s Office of Administration yesterday (April 20).

The UWI noted that the professors were selected because of their excellence in teaching and research and their notable contributions to UWI activism.

The new Professors are:

• Dr Avril Williams promoted to Professor of Supramolecular Chemistry and Nanotechnology, Cave Hill Campus 
• Dr Donovan Campbell promoted to Professor of Environmental Geography, Mona Campus
• Dr Sanjay Bahadoorsingh, promoted to Professor of Power Systems and Sustainable Energy, St Augustine Campus
• Dr Sandra Reid promoted to Professor of Public Health Psychiatry, St Augustine Campus
• Dr Mark Wuddivira promoted to Professor of Agri-Environmental Soil Physics, St Augustine Campus

Their assessments included a detailed review the quantity and quality of candidates’ research, publications and other professional activities.