Dr Emeka Ibeachu

Emeka is currently the module leader for Anatomy and Physiology I & II modules in the Burnley campus 2year accelerated Medical Science BSc Programme. He is also the Year Tutor in the programme, working with other members of the team to encourage student engagement and improving student experience within the course. He has published article on knee problem among young adults looking at its relationship with obesity and physical activity. 

Emeka Ibeachu had practised as a Veterinary Surgeon for five years before pursing his interest in Public Health and, consequently, pursued first a Masters in Applied Public Health and then a Ph.D. in Public Health Epidemiology at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). During and since his Ph.D., he undertook learning and teaching support of postgraduate Dental students, Foundation Health and Social Care degree, Sexual Health and Nutrition students at UCLan. He has practical experience of working in Public Health England.

Emeka has taught seminars, tutorials and workshops within UCLan on topics including systematic reviews, social research methods (especially mixed methods and quantitative), and support students (both undergraduate and postgraduate) develop their research ideas through literature searches, formulation of research question and completion of project.

As a former student representative in the College of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences Research and Innovation Committee and College of Science and Technology Research and Innovation Committee, he understands the need to ensure the integrity of the academic awards of the University and been responsible in maintenance of the academic standards of the University's awards; enhancement of the student experience in the context of the achievement of the University's mission and its educational objectives; and enabling and supporting staff in the delivery of the highest quality provision from both student and staff point of view.

Emeka's PhD investigated knee problem and its relationship with obesity and physical activity/inactivity among young adults. He also has an interest in evidence synthesis using a systematic review and has worked with different scholars in this area.