Adenike Mopa-Egbunu, Ph.D

Adenike Mopa-Egbunu is a psychologist whose research examines the psychological correlates of biomedical and health behaviours across the developmental spectrum. She is particularly interested in how cognitive and psychosocial factors shape adolescent health, maternal health, and infant feeding practices, with a focus on identifying protective factors that promote resilience and well-being in diverse contexts. She is passionate about integrating scientific knowledge with real-world health applications to support student learning and engagement, inform policies, and improve health outcomes. She has also been involved in teaching, administration, research, and mentoring across the higher education learning spectrum. 

After studying at Redeemer's University (Ede, Nigeria) and the University of Sussex (UK), Adenike earned her PhD at the University of Bradford (UK). She was on faculty at Redeemer's University before moving to Calgary. 

Adenike enjoys period dramas and visiting museums, as well as a good cup of tea.