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'''Joseph Abiodun Balogun''', [[List of fellows of the Nigerian Academy of Science|FAS]],<ref>Dasaolu Bolaji (2017). [http://nas.org.ng/2017/05/24/nas-inducts-fellows NAS inducts Fellows]. Retrieved December 16, 2017</ref> (born January 1, 1955) is a Distinguished Professor in the College of Health Sciences at Chicago State University, USA,<ref>Chicago State University (2017). [http://www.csu.edu/collegeofhealthsciences/healthstudies/faculty.htm Department of Health Studies, College of Health Sciences]. Retrieved October 6, 2017</ref> and Emeritus Professor of Physiotherapy at University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Nigeria.<ref> University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria (2018). [https://www.unimed.edu.ng/departments.php?din=2&fin=4 Department of Physiotherapy]. Retrieved August 30, 2018. </ref><ref> Nigeria Physiotherapy Network Physionews (2018). [http://www.nigeriaphysio.net/en/About-Us/PhysioNews-and-Other-News/News-Details?newsid=71 Balogun Appointed Emeritus Professor at UNIMED]. Retrieved September 4, 2018. </ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.unimed.edu.ng/faculty.php?fin=4&&din=0|title=Faculty of Allied Health Sciences|last=University of Medical Sciences|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> He served for 13 years, from 1999 to 2013, as Dean of the College of Health Sciences at Chicago State University (CSU).<ref>Holland, WIlliam G (2014). [http://www.auditor.illinois.gov/Audit-Reports/Performance-Special-Multi/Performance-Audits/2013_Releases/13-IL-Public-Universities-Full.pdf State of Illinois Office of the Auditor General Supplement Management Audit Illinois Public Universities Management Structure, Expenditures, and Salaries. 2013; pages 12, 19]. Retrieved October 6, 2017</ref><ref>Daniel, Elnora (2010). [https://issuu.com/csuresearchmatters/docs/research_matters Chicago State University: Research Matters, Presidential Report 2005/2006; page 3]. Retrieved December 16, 2017</ref><ref>CSU (2010). [http://www.csu.edu/catalogs/graduate/University_Administrators_and_Faculty.htm Chicago State University Administrators and Faculty]. Retrieved May 9, 2018</ref> While at CSU as Dean, Balogun spearheaded the development of eight new undergraduates and postgraduate academic programs in health information administration, community health, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing and public health, and established the HIV/AIDS Research and Policy Institute to address the disproportionate incidence and complex burdens of HIV/AIDS in minority populations.<ref name=":0">Balogun, Joseph (2012). [http://www.csu.edu/collegeofhealthsciences/documents/compendium.pdf Redefining the Future of Health Sciences Education: Forty Years of Accomplishments and Service to the Nation]. Retrieved May 9, 2018. </ref><ref name=":1">Balogun, Joseph (August 26, 2018). [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joseph_Balogun/info ResearchGate: Contributions, Info, Stats and Score]. Retrieved August 26, 2018. </ref> The Institute is the first of its type in Illinois and only one of a few in the USA that serves the African American communities primarily.<ref>Watson, Wayne D (2012). [http://www.csu.edu/strategicplanningresources/HLC/introduction.pdf Chicago State University, 2012 Self-Study Report to the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools pages 9, 10, 12, 151]. Retrieved April 29, 2018</ref>
'''Joseph Abiodun Balogun''', [[List of fellows of the Nigerian Academy of Science|FAS]],<ref>Dasaolu Bolaji (2017). [http://nas.org.ng/2017/05/24/nas-inducts-fellows NAS inducts Fellows]. Retrieved December 16, 2017</ref> (born January 1, 1955) is a Distinguished Professor in the College of Health Sciences at Chicago State University, USA,<ref>Chicago State University (2017). [http://www.csu.edu/collegeofhealthsciences/healthstudies/faculty.htm Department of Health Studies, College of Health Sciences]. Retrieved October 6, 2017</ref> and Emeritus Professor of Physiotherapy at University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Nigeria.<ref> University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria (2018). [https://www.unimed.edu.ng/departments.php?din=2&fin=4 Department of Physiotherapy]. Retrieved August 30, 2018. </ref><ref> Nigeria Physiotherapy Network Physionews (2018). [http://www.nigeriaphysio.net/en/About-Us/PhysioNews-and-Other-News/News-Details?newsid=71 Balogun Appointed Emeritus Professor at UNIMED]. Retrieved September 4, 2018. </ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.unimed.edu.ng/faculty.php?fin=4&&din=0|title=Faculty of Allied Health Sciences|last=University of Medical Sciences|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> He served from 1999 to 2013 as Dean of the College of Health Sciences at Chicago State University (CSU).<ref>Holland, WIlliam G (2014). [http://www.auditor.illinois.gov/Audit-Reports/Performance-Special-Multi/Performance-Audits/2013_Releases/13-IL-Public-Universities-Full.pdf State of Illinois Office of the Auditor General Supplement Management Audit Illinois Public Universities Management Structure, Expenditures, and Salaries. 2013; pages 12, 19]. Retrieved October 6, 2017</ref><ref>Daniel, Elnora (2010). [https://issuu.com/csuresearchmatters/docs/research_matters Chicago State University: Research Matters, Presidential Report 2005/2006; page 3]. Retrieved December 16, 2017</ref><ref>CSU (2010). [http://www.csu.edu/catalogs/graduate/University_Administrators_and_Faculty.htm Chicago State University Administrators and Faculty]. Retrieved May 9, 2018</ref> While at CSU as Dean, Balogun established the HIV/AIDS Research and Policy Institute to address the disproportionate incidence and complex burdens of HIV/AIDS in minority populations.<ref name=":0">Balogun, Joseph (2012). [http://www.csu.edu/collegeofhealthsciences/documents/compendium.pdf Redefining the Future of Health Sciences Education: Forty Years of Accomplishments and Service to the Nation]. Retrieved May 9, 2018. </ref><ref name=":1">Balogun, Joseph (August 26, 2018). [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joseph_Balogun/info ResearchGate: Contributions, Info, Stats and Score]. Retrieved August 26, 2018. </ref>


== Education ==
== Education ==

Revision as of 23:51, 20 September 2018

Joseph Abiodun Balogun
Joseph Balogun
BornJanuary 1, 1955
Idofin, Kogi State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian-American
CitizenshipAmerican Citizen
Alma materUniversity of Ibadan, University of Pittsburgh
Occupation(s)Physical Therapist, Educator, University Administrator
Years active1978 – Present
Known forPhysical Therapy, Ergonomics, HIV Behavioral Research, Exercise Physiology, Allied Health, Public Health
SpouseAdetutu Balogun (m: 1989- )

Joseph Abiodun Balogun, FAS,[1] (born January 1, 1955) is a Distinguished Professor in the College of Health Sciences at Chicago State University, USA,[2] and Emeritus Professor of Physiotherapy at University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Nigeria.[3][4][5] He served from 1999 to 2013 as Dean of the College of Health Sciences at Chicago State University (CSU).[6][7][8] While at CSU as Dean, Balogun established the HIV/AIDS Research and Policy Institute to address the disproportionate incidence and complex burdens of HIV/AIDS in minority populations.[9][10]

Education

Balogun was born in Nigeria and started his early western education at the Kabba Division Joint Education Council Primary School in Idofin and received his Primary School Certificate from the ECWA/SIM Primary School in Makutu, Kogi State, Nigeria.[11] He graduated in 1972 from St. Kizito's College, a Catholic Secondary School (Ordinary level), in Itedo; and in 1973 completed his High School (Advanced level) education at Offa Grammar School. He obtained the Bachelor of Science (Honors) degree in Physiotherapy in 1977 from Nigeria’s premier University at Ibadan.[12] Balogun immigrated to the USA in 1980 and earned his Master’s degree in Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (1981) and Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology with a Minor in Research Methodology from the University of Pittsburgh[11] in 1985. He became a naturalized American citizen in 1998.[11]

Career

Balogun began his career as a physiotherapist in 1978 at Mubi General Hospital where he was deployed for the mandatory one-year National Youth Service, and established the first Physiotherapy Department in the defunct Gongola State.[11] He joined the Kwara State Civil Service as Basic Physiotherapist in 1979 and worked at the General Hospital in Ilorin until 1980 when he left for his postgraduate education in the USA. Balogun has held faculty, visiting and administrative positions in several universities around the world,[11] including Russell Sage College; Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife; University of Florida, Gainesville; Texas Woman’s University, Houston; State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn (SUNY-HSCB); Barry University, Florida;  and King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. He served for six years as Chairman of the Physical Therapy Program (1993–1999) and Associate Dean for Student Academic Affairs (1994–1999) at SUNY-HSCB. He also served as Consultant Physiotherapist (1988–1991) and Vice-Dean in the Faculty of Health Sciences at OAU (1990–1991).[11]

Balogun’s publications have appeared in high impact journals in Physical Therapy, Ergonomics, and HIV Behavioral Research.[10][13]  He has authored two books, five book chapters, five monographs/technical compendia, 136 full manuscripts and 59 abstracts/conference proceedings in peer-refereed journals.[10] According to ResearchGate, a social networking site for scientists and researchers, Balogun’s research output ranks in the 93rd percentile of his peer scientists globally.[10] Among his top research collaborators is Professor Friday Okonofua, FAS, and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria.[10][13]

Balogun has presented his research at over 60 scientific and professional meetings and delivered several keynote speeches at the annual conference of the Ife Physical Therapy Alumni Association, USA Chapter.[14][15][16] In 2015, he delivered the Third Christopher Ajao’s keynote speech at the 55th Annual Conference of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy.[17][18][19] Similarly, in 2017, he gave the Second Distinguished University Guest Lecture at the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Nigeria.[20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28] He has conducted workshops on best practices in academic/clinical department administration and scholarship of discovery to a national audience of scholars and university administrators. Balogun currently serves on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Physiotherapy Theory and Practice.[29]

Balogun is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH),[30] Fellow of the Academy of Science (FAS),[31][32] Fellow of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (FNSP),[32][33] and the Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM).[34] Balogun is the first physical therapist to receive the FAS award.[35][32][36] In 2003, he was awarded the J. Warren Perry Distinguished Author’s Award by the Journal of Allied Health.

Personal life

Balogun is married to Dr. Adetutu Olusola Balogun (Nee Olotu), an occupational therapist and entrepreneur[37] in Tinley Park, Illinois, USA. They have four children.

References

  1. ^ Dasaolu Bolaji (2017). NAS inducts Fellows. Retrieved December 16, 2017
  2. ^ Chicago State University (2017). Department of Health Studies, College of Health Sciences. Retrieved October 6, 2017
  3. ^ University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria (2018). Department of Physiotherapy. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
  4. ^ Nigeria Physiotherapy Network Physionews (2018). Balogun Appointed Emeritus Professor at UNIMED. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
  5. ^ University of Medical Sciences. "Faculty of Allied Health Sciences". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  6. ^ Holland, WIlliam G (2014). State of Illinois Office of the Auditor General Supplement Management Audit Illinois Public Universities Management Structure, Expenditures, and Salaries. 2013; pages 12, 19. Retrieved October 6, 2017
  7. ^ Daniel, Elnora (2010). Chicago State University: Research Matters, Presidential Report 2005/2006; page 3. Retrieved December 16, 2017
  8. ^ CSU (2010). Chicago State University Administrators and Faculty. Retrieved May 9, 2018
  9. ^ Balogun, Joseph (2012). Redefining the Future of Health Sciences Education: Forty Years of Accomplishments and Service to the Nation. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  10. ^ a b c d e Balogun, Joseph (August 26, 2018). ResearchGate: Contributions, Info, Stats and Score. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  11. ^ a b c d e f Balogun, Joseph A (2018). Echoes of My Life as a Physical Therapist. Retrieved April 29, 2018
  12. ^ Physiotherapy, Department UI College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Department of Physiotherapy. Retrieved October 6, 2017
  13. ^ a b Balogun, Joseph
  14. ^ Our American Journey: Challenges, Threats and Opportunities; 2010. http://www.oauptalumni.org/en/events/Conference-Papers/Our-American-Journey. Retrieved October 6, 2017
  15. ^ Balogun, Joseph (June 15–18, 2012). Preparing for the end-of-life in Diaspora. Retrieved October 6, 2017
  16. ^ Balogun, Joseph (June 25–28, 2015). A special tribute in celebration of the life of physiotherapist icon, Professor Vincent C.B. Nwuga. Retrieved December 16, 2017
  17. ^ Balogun, Joseph (July 8, 2016). Echoes from a physical therapy academic experience at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria: 1986–1991. Retrieved December 16, 2017
  18. ^ Balogun, Joseph (October 29, 2015). The path to our destiny: The transitioning of physiotherapy from a semi-profession to a true-profession. Retrieved October 6, 2017
  19. ^ Balogun, Joseph (2015). Professionalization of physiotherapy in Nigeria: Challenges, threats and opportunities. Journal of the Nigeria Physiotherapy of Physiotherapy, 21:43-59. Retrieved October 6, 2017
  20. ^ Balogun, Joseph (October 28, 2015). A descriptive study of the professionalization milestones of the twelve major occupations in Nigeria. Retrieved October 6, 2017
  21. ^ Oluwatayo, Temitope (2017). Balogun for UNIMED 2nd Distinguished Lecture. UNIMED Titbits, 2(5), p1. Retrieved October 6, 2017
  22. ^ University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria (2017): UNIMED holds 2nd distinguished lecture. Retrieved October 6, 2017
  23. ^ The Hope Newspaper (2017). UNIMED holds 2nd distinguished lecture today. Retrieved October 6, 2017
  24. ^ University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria (2017b). UNIMED holds 2nd distinguished lecture. Retrieved October 6, 2017
  25. ^ University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria (2017c). UNIMED holds 2nd distinguished lecture. Retrieved October 6, 2017
  26. ^ Balogun, Joseph (2017). The case for a paradigm shift in the education of healthcare professionals in Nigeria. Retrieved October 6, 2017
  27. ^ Fayehun, Tope (May 16, 2017). Medical tourism: How Nigeria government can stop trend – Prof. Balogun. Leadership Newspaper, 13:430455. Retrieved October 6, 2017
  28. ^ Medical tourism: How Nigeria government can stop trend – Prof. Balogun. Retrieved October 6, 2017
  29. ^ Editorial Board: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice: An International Journal of Physical Therapy. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  30. ^ Royal Society for Public Health. Retrieved March 10, 2018
  31. ^ The Nigerian Academy of Science; About Us. Retrieved December 16, 2017
  32. ^ a b c List of Fellows of the Nigerian Academy of Science. Retrieved April 29, 2018
  33. ^ Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy; About Us. Retrieved December 16, 2017
  34. ^ About ACSM; Who we are. Retrieved December 16, 2017
  35. ^ Adesinasi, Clement (2017). Professor Joseph Balogun added feathers into his cap with a Fellow of the Academy of Science award and a distinguished guest lecture presentation. Retrieved October 6, 2017
  36. ^ Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy. Retrieved April 29, 2018
  37. ^ Joseph Rehabilitation Center. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
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