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Dr. Hibbah Araba Osei-Kwasi is a Senior Lecturer in Nutrition & Public Health at Loughborough University and serves as the University International Special Envoy to Sub-Saharan Africa. Her research focuses on dietary behaviors, cultural and socio-emotional dimensions of cooking, and obesity prevention in Ghanaian and African migrant populations.
- Education: BSc in Community Nutrition (University for Development Studies, Ghana), MSc (Nutrition & Rural Development, Ghent University, Belgium), PhD (Public Health Nutrition, University of Sheffield)
Hibbah’s research explores how cultural norms, emotional associations, and social contexts influence dietary practices. She emphasizes the need for culturally tailored interventions to address obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in migrant communities. Her work also examines food environments in urban African settings and digital health solutions for diabetes management.
Recent publications highlight her expertise in nutrition transition, sustainable diets, and community readiness models. Her studies utilize participatory methods like photovoice to uncover barriers to healthy eating and inform policy.
- Scientific Awards:
- AXA Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Hibbah’s grants include the AXA fellowship for her research on culinary practices among Ghanaian immigrant women. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including the Lifestyle for Health and Wellbeing and Sport, Business and Society research groups at Loughborough University, and contributes to the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM).
