Biography

Prof. Dr. Fahad Saqib Lodhi, PhD, MPH, MBBS, is a distinguished epidemiologist and public health leader with over 20 years of experience in clinical and community health. Currently serving as Professor and Chair of the Department of Public Health and Behavioral Sciences at Dubai Medical University, UAE (since August 2023), he drives innovative curricula, research, and community outreach focused on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), mental health, and health equity in conflict-affected regions. Previously, he held professorial roles at Women Medical and Dental College, Abbottabad, Pakistan (2020–2023), and contributed as a Public Health Specialist in Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health (2016–2020), where he supervised postgraduate training and community interventions.

Dr. Lodhi’s PhD from Tehran University of Medical Sciences (2018) emphasized epidemiology and biostatistics, building on his MPH (2009) and MBBS (2004) from Pakistan. A prolific researcher, he has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications, exploring quality of life, COVID-19 impacts, and psychosocial factors in vulnerable populations. His work integrates behavioral theories with data-driven advocacy, particularly for marginalized groups like refugees and low-SES communities. Committed to mentorship, he has supervised numerous theses and edited journals like the Journal of Women Medical & Dental College. Dr. Lodhi’s expertise bridges academia, policy, and practice, advancing NCD prevention in the MENA region.

Teaching & Service

• Epidemiology & Biostatistics
• Research Methodology
• Evidence-Based Medicine
• Public Health & Health Systems
• Health Promotion & NCD Prevention

• Chair, Department of Public Health & Behavioral Sciences (Dubai)
• Program coordination & curriculum development (MPH / MBBS)
• Supervisor: Saudi Board Community Medicine trainees
• Editorial & peer-review roles for JPMA, BMJ Psychiatry, Frontiers, Cureus

•  Supervised 10+ postgraduate theses/dissertations in community medicine and family medicine (Saudi Board Program, 2016–2020); Coordinator, MPH Programme, Sarhad University (2009–2016).
• Editorial & Review Service: Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Women Medical & Dental College Abbottabad (2020–2023); Member, Editorial Board, Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences (ongoing); Reviewer for Cureus, Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, BMJ Psychiatry, and Frontiers in Psychiatry (2018–present).
• Community & Professional Service: Regional Coordinator for TB Control (Pakistan, 2011–2012); Senior Public Health Officer, International Rescue Committee (2009–2010);
• Contributor to WHO polio evaluations and post-earthquake health surveys (2003–2006).

Education

• CHPE (Certificate in Health Professions Education): Khyber Medical University, Pakistan (2025)
• PhD in Epidemiology and Biostatistics: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran (2018)
• MPH (Master of Public Health): Institute of Public Health, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan (2009)
• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery): Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad, Pakistan (2004)

Research Interests

• Epidemiology of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular risk factors, diabetes, and obesity in low-resource settings
• Psychometric validation of health-related quality of life instruments (e.g., WHOQOL-BREF) and mental health scales in diverse populations
• Impact of psychosocial stressors (e.g., COVID-19, poverty) on psychological well-being and family health dynamics
• Health behavior change interventions using theories like the Health Belief Model, tailored to marginalized groups (e.g., refugees, pregnant women)
• Social determinants of health, including gender equity, food insecurity, and cultural adaptations in public health programs
• Biostatistics applications in cross-sectional studies, with a focus on inequality analysis and community-based surveillance

Research Publications

• Hajira B, Sehar B, Fakhrunisa, Siraj S, Malik MO, Naqeeb H, Almajwal AM, AlBlooshi S, Hasan H, Alam I, Zeb F and Lodhi F (2025) Impact of high-protein, low-calorie diet on anthropometric indices, glycation, and inflammation associated with the fat mass and obesity (FTO) gene among individuals with overweight/obesity. Front. Nutr. (WoS & Scopus)
• Malik A, Bashir M, Lodhi FS, Jadoon ZG, Tauqir A, Khan MA. Depression, anxiety and stress using depression, anxiety and stress scoring system (DASS-21) among the students of Women Medical and Dental College Abbottabad. Pakistan. J Islam Int Med Coll. 2024 Jun 26;19:103-7.
• Wazqar AA, Baatya MM, Lodhi FS, Khan AA. Assessment of knowledge and foot self-care practices among diabetic mellitus patients in a tertiary care Centre in Makkah, Saudi Arabia- a cross-sectional analytical study. Pan African medical journal.2021;40:123 [doi: 10.11604/pamj.2021.40.123.30113]
• Rabbani U, Ahmed Khan A, Lodhi FS, Arshad S, Irum S, Marwat NU. Psychological Well-Being and Coping Strategies among Pakistani Heads of Households during COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Survey. Med J Islam Repub Iran. 2022 ; https://doi.org/10.47176/mjiri.36.x
• Lodhi FS, Rabbani U, Khan AA, Abrar S, Laraib A, Irum S. Gender difference in awareness and behaviours of medical and dental students about corona virus disease (covid-19) in pakistan. J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad. 2022; 34(1)
• Noor-ul-Huda SA, Lodhi FS, Rabbani U, Anis S. Impact of the covid-19 pandemic on quality of life of health care workers in pakistan. J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad. 2021; 33:1.
• Bukhari HS, Abdulshakur AI, Lodhi FS. Prevalence of Insomnia and Its Associated Factors among Family Medicine Residents Makkah, Saudi Arabia. American Journal of Medical Sciences. 2021; 9(4):105-10.
• Lodhi FS, Rabbani U, Khan AA, Raza O, Holakouie-Naieni K, Yaseri M, Farooq U, Montazeri A. Factors associated with quality of life among joint and nuclear families: a population-based study. BMC Public Health. 2021 Dec; 21(1):1-2.
• Khan AA, Lodhi FS, Rabbani U, Ahmed Z, Abrar S, Arshad S, Irum S, Khan MI. Impact of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic on Psychological Well-Being of the Pakistani General Population. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 2020; 11.
• Noor-u-Huda SA, Lodhi FS, Rabbani U, Anis S. Impact of the covid-19 pandemic on quality of life of health care workers in pakistan. J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad. 2021; 33:1.
• Lodhi FS, Elsous AM, Irum S, et al. Psychometric properties of the Urdu version of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) among pregnant women in Abbottabad, Pakistan. General Psychiatry 2020; 33:e100276. doi:10.1136/ gpsych-2020-100276
• Lodhi, F.S., Rabbani, U., Khan, A.A. et al. Quality of life and its predictors among Pakistani head of household in district Abbottabad, Pakistan. Qual Quant (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-020-00978-84. Teaching & Service (Courses Taught, Committees, or Notable Service)