Doctor Arua Kingsley Kalu

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Biography

Dr. Arua (Kingsley) Kalu is an Associate Food Science and Nutrition lecturer at the School of Science, Western Sydney University (WSU), Australia. Before joining WSU, he was a casual lecturer at UNSW, Sydney, Australia, where he completed his PhD. He has several years of teaching experience in the Department of Food Technology, The Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Nigeria. In the past, he has also worked with Australia's George's Institute for Global Health FoodSwitch Programme as a Data Analyst/Consultant and with Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company in Nigeria. Kingsley received prestigious awards from Africa (Tertiary Education Award), UNSW, the American Nutrition Society, and the Council for Responsible Nutrition, and was previously a nominee for the Prestigious Schmidt Science Fellowship. He received his Bachelor's degree in Food Science & Technology and Master's in Public Health (Human Nutrition) from Abia State University and the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Also, he completed a Postgraduate Certification in Nutrition Epidemiology with Harvard University (EdX online) in collaboration with the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria. He has published his research outputs in top-tier peer-reviewed Nutrition journals and has presented his work at various international conferences. Also, he is a reviewer for a number of Nutrition Journals and an editorial board member for both America and Australia Nutrition Societies. He was recently nominated as Vice President II, AOAC International (South Pacific West Group) and serves as the honorary secretary for Nutrition Society Australia. His research focus includes exploring the role of diet in eye and cognitive health, bioavailability studies, and food & Nutrition security and underutilized legumes. He currently supervises Masters and PhD students in his field.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 1 - No Poverty
  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action

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Qualifications

Master of Public Health, University of Ibadan

Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales

Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food Science)

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