Our Academic Team

Is a Senior Lecturer in Public Health with extensive experience in higher education, research, and international public health practice. Has taught across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, alongside supervising dissertations and leading academic modules. Afaf has worked with instituations organisations including Middlesex University, the University of Bedfordshire, the University of East London, Public Health England, and the Ministry of Health in Somalia. Her professional interests include public health education, health systems strengthening, and improving health outcomes through collaborative and community focused approaches.

Is an experienced Mental Health Nurse and healthcare professional with over 20 years of specialist clinical experience across Acute and Community Mental Health Services. He has extensive expertise in supporting individuals with complex mental health conditions, including psychosis, depression, substance misuse, and dual diagnosis. Mr. Bello is skilled in mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and recovery-focused care, and holds advanced competencies in the Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) as well as the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in Learning Disability and Autism. Passionate about healthcare education and learner development, he brings valuable frontline clinical insight that supports students in bridging theory with professional practice.

Qualifications: MSc Public Health; BSc Mental Health Nursing.

Peter Hudston is an Associate Lecturer in Public Health at TLSPH, where he has been contributing to teaching and student learning since 2024. He holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Wolverhampton and a Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology from City University of London, bringing an interdisciplinary perspective to his approach to public health education. Peter is committed to supporting students in developing a critical and evidence-based understanding of public health practice.

Qualifications

MPH — Master of Public Health, University of Wolverhampton
MA — Ethnomusicology, City University of London

Professional Registration

FHEA

Dr. Noora Ali is an accomplished Director of Nursing with extensive expertise in specialist care, public health, and infectious disease management. She has significant leadership experience at the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) in the UAE, where she has played a key role in shaping healthcare practice, advancing vaccination programmes, and improving public health outcomes at a national level. Dr. Ali brings a wealth of international clinical and public health leadership experience to her teaching at TLSPH.

Qualifications

PhD
MSc
BSc

Professional Registration

Registered with Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), UAE

Kulvinder Kalsey is a Digital Learning and Development specialist with over 10 years of experience in higher education as an IT professional, lecturer, and trainer. She is dedicated to creating stimulating, technology-enhanced learning environments and brings expertise in digital pedagogy and learning management systems to her role at TLSPH. Kulvinder believes deeply that education is more than a job — it is a vocation — and is committed to helping every student thrive in an online learning environment.

Qualifications

Over 10 years experience in higher education IT, lecturing, and digital learning development

Professional Registration
FHEA

Dr. Atulya Saxena is a public health professional and physician with a strong academic foundation and a commitment to advancing global health and ageing research. He holds a Master of Public Health from Yale University, where his thesis focused on quality of life in elderly populations, alongside an MD, MA, and MPhil. Dr. Saxena is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and brings both clinical depth and academic rigour to his teaching at TLSPH.

Qualifications

MD
MPH — Yale University
MA
MPhil
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Professional Registration
FHEA

Valerie Nangle is an experienced University Lecturer and Clinical Skills Educator with a background spanning clinical nursing practice and higher education teaching. She holds an MPhil in Healthcare Research, with a dissertation focused on cardiac disease within the non-English speaking Turkish diaspora in London, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Valerie is a Florence Nightingale Foundation Scholar and is passionate about making clinical skills education accessible to students from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

MPhil — Healthcare Research
Florence Nightingale Foundation Scholar

Professional Registration

Registered Nurse (NMC)
FHEA

Hamed A. Adetunji is a Professor of Public Health, consultant Epidemiologist, and public health educator with specialist expertise in data analytics. He chaired the Planning Committee responsible for establishing the Master of Public Health Programme at a leading College of Public Health, and brings extensive international experience across research, policy, and academic leadership. Hamed holds skills in SQL, data visualisation, and R programming, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health.

Qualifications

PhD — Public Health
MPH — Master of Public Health
MSc — Epidemiology

Professional Registration
Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH)

Dr. Deepali Bhagat is a healthcare expert with over 14 years of experience in healthcare delivery and education. She holds Master’s degrees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Global Healthcare Management, alongside certifications in strategic leadership, healthcare quality, and project planning. Dr. Deepali has led research on ethnic inequalities in health systems and maternal and reproductive health, and is committed to advancing equitable healthcare through education.

Qualifications
Masters — Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Masters — Global Healthcare Management
Certifications in Strategic Leadership, Healthcare Quality & Project Planning

Professional Registration
GMC Registered

Hamed A. Adetunji is a Professor of Public Health, consultant Epidemiologist, and public health educator with specialist expertise in data analytics. He chaired the Planning Committee responsible for establishing the Master of Public Health Programme at a leading College of Public Health, and brings extensive international experience across research, policy, and academic leadership. Hamed holds skills in SQL, data visualisation, and R programming, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health.

Qualifications
PhD — Public Health
MPH — Master of Public Health
MSc — Epidemiology

Professional Registration
Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH)

Shivali Bhatara is an experienced lecturer with a strong background in public health and healthcare education. She has expertise across undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum design, and module leadership, with a particular focus on digital pedagogy and inclusive learning environments. Shivali is passionate about student development and dedicated to creating engaging, relevant learning experiences for the next generation of health professionals.

Professional Registration
FHEA

Qualifications
Background in public health and healthcare education