Dr. Shaibu Osman, University of Health and Allied Sciences., Ghana
Dr. Shaibu Osman is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Ghana. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from the Pan African University, Nairobi, specializing in mathematical modeling of infectious diseases. His research interests focus on epidemiological modeling, optimal control, and cost-effectiveness analysis for disease eradication. He has taught applied mathematics and mentored students across several institutions, including Catholic University of Eastern Africa and JKUAT. Dr. Osman has received numerous scholarships, including the African Union PhD scholarship. He is a member of several professional organizations, such as the Ghana Science Association. 🌍📊
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Education and Qualifications 🎓📚
Dr. Shaibu Osman holds a diverse academic background. He earned his PhD in Mathematics from the Pan African University, Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation, Nairobi, Kenya (2018), where he focused on the mathematical modeling of anthrax and listeriosis with optimal control. He obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in Industrial Mathematics from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana (2014), with research on drug driving determinants. His Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Financial Mathematics was awarded by the University for Development Studies, Ghana (2010), focusing on financial statement analysis. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Education from the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana (2017). 🌍📊
Research Interests 🔬📊
Dr. Shaibu Osman’s research focuses on developing innovative mathematical models to tackle public health challenges. He specializes in the creation of epidemiological models aimed at disease eradication, using compartmental modeling approaches to understand disease dynamics. His work also explores behavioral modeling, particularly with non-clinical control strategies to address health issues more effectively. Additionally, Dr. Osman is committed to applying optimal control techniques combined with cost-effectiveness analysis to guide policy decision-making, ensuring that interventions are both efficient and sustainable. His interdisciplinary approach combines mathematics, public health, and policy for impactful solutions. 🌍📈
Work and Teaching Experience 🎓📚
Dr. Shaibu Osman has an extensive teaching career across multiple institutions. As a Senior Lecturer at the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ghana, he teaches applied mathematics, including differential and integral calculus, with applications to medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and midwifery. He has also served as an adjunct lecturer at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Senegal and the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Kenya, mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students. His experience includes supervising research projects, delivering tutorials in complex mathematical topics, and guiding students in their academic growth. 📊✏️👨🏫
Research Focus Areas 🧑🔬📚
Dr. Shaibu Osman’s research primarily revolves around mathematical modeling of infectious diseases and their dynamics, aiming to optimize control strategies for disease eradication. His work includes developing epidemiological models for diseases such as anthrax, listeriosis, cholera, typhoid fever, and hepatitis B, using optimal control and cost-effectiveness analysis. Dr. Osman also explores behavioral modeling, particularly in the context of substance abuse and disease transmission in animal and human populations. His contributions help in informing public health policies and improving disease management strategies. 🔬🌍📊
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Publication Top Notes
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A mathematical model for coinfection of listeriosis and anthrax diseases – Cited by 77, Year: 2018 🦠📊
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Stability Analysis and Modelling of Listeriosis Dynamics in Human and Animal Populations – Cited by 64, Year: 2018 🐄🔬
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Mathematical Modelling of Transmission Dynamics of Anthrax in Human and Animal Population – Cited by 46, Year: 2018 🐏💉
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Analysis of Listeriosis Transmission Dynamics with Optimal Control – Cited by 39, Year: 2020 📉⚙️
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Modeling Anthrax with Optimal Control and Cost Effectiveness Analysis – Cited by 39, Year: 2020 📉💰
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Mathematical modelling and analysis of the dynamics of cholera – Cited by 34, Year: 2018 🦠💧
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Mathematical Modelling of Listeriosis Epidemics in Animal and Human Population with Optimal Control – Cited by 31, Year: 2020 📊🔬
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Mathematical Modeling of Typhoid Fever Disease Incorporating Unprotected Humans in the Spread Dynamics – Cited by 29, Year: 2019 🤢💉
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Modelling the Dynamics of Campylobacteriosis Using Non-standard Finite Difference Approach with Optimal Control – Cited by 27, Year: 2020 🔄⚙️
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Teaching students with Down syndrome in regular classrooms in Ghana – Cited by 27, Year: 2019 🧑🏫💙