Dr. Olatunji Johnson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Olatunji Johnson is a lecturer in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Manchester, specializing in statistics and epidemiology. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics and has developed geostatistical methods for analyzing spatially aggregated data. His research actively addresses global public health challenges, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, malaria, neglected tropical diseases, and more. Dr. Johnson's commitment to education includes welcoming Ph.D. students interested in spatial and spatio-temporal statistics applied to global health issues. He has authored the SDALGCP MBGapp R package, aimed at improving decision-making in low-resource settings. Dr. Johnson's methodological interests span across model-based geostatistical methods, health surveillance, and environmental epidemiology, with a focus on developing novel techniques for tropical disease mapping. He is actively involved in community and research collaborations supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to projects that aim to tackle pressing health challenges and promote sustainable strategies.

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Lecturer

— Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics, focusing on statistics and public health.

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.