Joel Faronbi

Dr. Joel Olayiwola Faronbi is a Senior Lecturer at Obafemi Awolowo University, serving within the Institute of Public Health in the Faculty of Clinical Sciences. An epidemiologist by training, he specializes in geriatric epidemiology, with a strong commitment to understanding disease patterns, health outcomes, and surveillance needs among aging populations, particularly in real-world and field-based contexts. With expertise spanning epidemiology, public health research, and education-driven leadership, Dr. Faronbi plays a key role in teaching, mentorship, and curriculum development within the Institute of Public Health. His work is characterized by a dedication to preparing the next generation of public health professionals through rigorous academic training and hands-on research guidance. Dr. Faronbi’s research focuses on the health and chronic disease burdens affecting older adults, including the methodological challenges of population surveillance in resource-constrained environments. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary collaborations aimed at translating evidence into effective practice and policy, especially in the field of geriatric care and public health systems strengthening. A committed scholar and educator, he contributes substantially to capacity building in field epidemiology, supports research that informs policy decisions, and advances public health knowledge through high-quality publications and mentorship. Situated at Obafemi Awolowo University one of Nigeria’s foremost institutions. Dr. Faronbi operates at the intersection of epidemiology, public health practice, and clinical sciences, working to address and improve the health challenges facing aging populations.