

Dr. Joel Faronbi is an Assistant Professor at the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom (U.K). He obtained his Doctorate degrees from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, and completed postdoctoral training at Frail Elderly Support Research Group (FRESH) at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. Additionally, he holds a postgraduate certificate in Academic Practice from the University of Exeter and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Dr. Faronbi is a gerontologist and mixed-method researcher. He possesses strong expertise in data analysis and interpretation using various software tools, including SPSS and STATA. He works effectively in teams and has been involved in several funded projects, including Development and feasibility testing of structured social interaction and physical activity participation programme for the community dwelling older adults - A Pilot Project (CARTA Re-entry Grant-Principal Investigator), and Ghanaian nurses' perspective on ethical aspects and challenges in caring for older people (THET grant-Principal Investigator).He is also an experienced teacher, mentor, and supervisor. In collaboration with other scholars, he has over 70 publications in reputable journals.