QAHE and PHU Confer Distinguished Professorship in Health Science on Prof. Aloysius Obinna Ikwuka
The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre‑Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE), in collaboration with Pebble Hills University (PHU), is pleased to announce that Prof. Aloysius Obinna Ikwuka has been awarded the prestigious Distinguished Professorship in Health Science. This honor recognizes his exceptional academic leadership, extensive research contributions, and longstanding commitment to advancing medical education and clinical science across Africa, Europe, and beyond.
Prof. Ikwuka currently serves as Professor and Head of Basic Sciences at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, American International University West Africa (AIUWA), The Gambia. His distinguished career includes service as Deputy Provost, member of the Senior Management Team, and active contributor to university governance and research ethics committees. His CV highlights that he has taught core medical courses such as Medical Genetics, Haematology, and Immunology and has supervised both undergraduate and doctoral students.
A prolific scholar, Prof. Ikwuka has authored multiple academic books—including the DACES series in Immunology, Medical Genetics, and Hematology—and has published extensively in peer‑reviewed journals on endocrinology, metabolic disorders, nephropathy, hypertension, and public health. His record includes more than 900 citations on ResearchGate and Google Scholar, reflecting the global impact of his research. His CV notes: “ResearchGate: Citations: 929… Google Scholar: Citations: 871” .
Prof. Ikwuka is also a Fellow of several respected professional bodies, including the American College of Physicians (FACP) and the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland (FRAMI), demonstrating his international standing and professional excellence. His CV lists: “Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP)… Fellow of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland (FRAMI)” .
The Distinguished Professorship in Health Science is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership in medical education, and a sustained record of scholarly excellence. Prof. Ikwuka’s decades‑long contributions—spanning clinical practice, research, teaching, and academic administration—exemplify the values upheld by QAHE and PHU.
QAHE congratulates Prof. Aloysius Obinna Ikwuka on this well‑deserved recognition and looks forward to his continued contributions to global health science and higher education.
