Dr. Iyanuoluwa Mobolaji Adufe is a dedicated public health professional and academic, with expertise in health education, infectious diseases, malaria modelling, and sexual health. She earned her Ph.D. in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention from Adeleke University in 2023, where she was recognized as the Best Overall PhD Student in the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences. She holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Ibadan and a Bachelor’s in Microbiology from Osun State University. She has contributed significantly to research on malaria, sexual coercion prevention, and health systems, with publications in peer-reviewed journals. As a lecturer at Osun State University, she mentors students and supervises research. She has gained international experience through summer-programmes and fellowships, and has consulted for organizations such as WHO, Malaria Consortium, Jhpiego, and the World Bank. She has received numerous awards for excellence in research and teaching and is passionate about advancing public health and promoting gender equity.