Abdul-Aziz Seidu

Abdul-Aziz Seidu is a Public Health Lecturer at the Division of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, James Cook University, Australia. He has made remarkable contributions to teaching and research practices in public health. In addition to his role at the university, Abdul is a member of the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA), the Australian Epidemiological Association (AEA), and the Sub-Saharan African University Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Network (SUBVERT). His expertise encompasses large public health survey dataset management, qualitative data analysis, mixed methods research, and interdisciplinary research, all of which have solidified his reputation as a valuable asset in the realm of public health and academia.

Education and Expertise

Abdul-Aziz Seidu holds a PhD in Public Health from James Cook University, Australia, where he assessed the “Impact of Health Policies and Interventions on Sexual and Reproductive Health Outcomes Among Persons with Disabilities in Ghana.” He completed his MPhil in Population and Health at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, in 2018, where he assessed the utilisation of sexual and reproductive health services among young people with disabilities in Ghana. Abdul-Aziz earned his bachelor’s degree in Population and Health from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, in 2015, with a research project focusing on healthcare-seeking behaviour among adolescents in Yamoransah, Ghana. Additionally, he completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education at the University of Cape Coast in 2019. Throughout these various research projects, Abdul employs both quantitative and qualitative study designs and data analysis methods to achieve the study objectives.

Teaching and Mentorship

As a dedicated public health expert, teacher, and researcher, Abdul is highly regarded for his ability to impart knowledge and promote critical thinking among students. He excels in effectively conveying complex public health and research concepts in simple terms for students at various levels to understand. Most students have described Abdul-Aziz as a very engaging and passionate lecturer.

Driven by a passion for mentorship, Abdul, along with Dr. Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, has established a mentorship group for young academics to train them on how to conduct impactful public health research using various data analysis tools. Abdul also engages students through interactive teaching methods, encourages independent research, and provides personalised guidance to nurture their development as aspiring health experts and researchers.

Research Excellence

Abdul is a member of the Public Health and Tropical Medicine Research Methods Group (PHTMRMG) and the Global Burden of Disease Collaborative Network.  His studies have been published in reputable peer-reviewed scientific journals, highlighting his dedication to knowledge creation and his commitment to the general scientific community and research practices.

Abdul has collaborated extensively with interdisciplinary teams, working closely with Epidemiologists, Virologist, Medical Laboratory Scientists, Environmental scientists, and Healthcare professionals. His research interests include sexual and reproductive health and rights, disability and health, social determinants of health, maternal and child health, and gender-based violence, as well as women's empowerment.

Professional Engagement and Leadership

Abdul demonstrates active engagement in international conferences, workshops, and scientific forums, employing these platforms to disseminate his research findings and cultivate collaborative networks. He endeavours to maintain a leading role in the field of public health, actively contributing to the evolution of methodologies and theoretical frameworks within this discipline. Furthermore, he is an Associate Editor for BMC Health Services Research in addition to serving as a reviewer for numerous scientific journals.