Seth Selorm Klobodu

Dr. Seth Selorm Klobodu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science at California State University, Chico. His research focuses on the interplay between economic development, maternal and child health/nutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), and the bidirectional impacts between these factors. He holds a PhD in Nutritional Sciences from Texas Tech University, an MBA from CSU Chico, and advanced degrees from the University of Ghana.

Education:

• PhD, Nutritional Sciences (Major) and Agriculture & Applied Economics (Minor), Texas Tech University
• MBA, California State University, Chico
• MPhil, Nutritional Sciences, University of Ghana
• BSc, Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Ghana

Research Interests: Dr. Klobodu examines how economic growth influences maternal and child health outcomes in SSA and vice versa. He investigates household-level economic disparities affecting health, evaluates nutrition project efficacy, and analyzes micronutrient deficiencies (e.g., iodine in salt). Past projects include studies on anemia prevalence, lysine supplementation effects, and alcohol consumption impacts in Ghana.

Labs/Teams: While no specific lab names are mentioned, his work aligns with multidisciplinary teams addressing global nutrition challenges. Office hours: Fridays 1–3 PM (Holt 314).