About Me — Dr. Catherine O. Egbe
I am Dr. Catherine O. Egbe, a registered Research Psychologist and Public Health Scientist, with interests in tobacco control, substance use and mental health research. I currently hold the position of Senior Specialist Scientist at the Mental Health, Alcohol, Substance Use & Tobacco Research Unit of the South African Medical Research Council. I also serve as Honorary Associate Professor in the Schools of Public Health Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, and University of Cape Town.
Experience in Brief
Over the course of my academic and professional career, I have gained rich experience through international research, teaching, and scientific collaborations. My work continues to inform evidence-based policies and strengthen health systems across Africa and globally.
Academic and Research Training
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education, University of California, San Francisco, USA.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Discipline of Psychology, School of Applied Human Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(Programmes: PRIME – Programme for Improving Mental Health Care, and EMERALD – Emerging Mental Health Systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries).
Visiting Researcher (UK-Researchers Link Visiting Scholar)
Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, Department of Health Services and Population Research, King’s College London, UK.
Academic Qualifications
PhD (Psychology and Health Promotion) – University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
MEd (Counselling Psychology) – University of Benin, Nigeria
BSc(Ed) (Biology and Education) – University of Benin, Nigeria
Editorial Board Memberships
Senior Editor, Tobacco Control (British Medical Journal)
Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Wellbeing
Research Profiles and Scholarly Contributions
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5698-6866
Web of Science: Researcher Profile
Scopus: Author Profile
My curriculum vitae can be requested here. Access my ResearchGate profile here and my Google Scholar page here
National Research Foundation (NRF)
C2 Rating (2020-2025)
Member
Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT)
SRNT Fellow – 2025 Cohort
Professional Registration
Health Professions Council of South Africa – Registered Research Psychologist
My Research Interests
I focus on the broad spectrum of tobacco control research and advocacy including policy, epidemiology, prevention, cessation, endgame, industry monitoring, emerging and re-emerging products and the commercial determinants of health as well as mental health research
My Vision
Promoting public health by advancing a tobacco and nicotine-free world
My Passion
In addition to research, building the next generation of researchers and health advocates, especially for tobacco control in Africa.
My career is built on advancing knowledge in tobacco control, substance use, and mental health. As a Senior Specialist Scientist at the South African Medical Research Council, she has led groundbreaking studies, mentored upcoming researchers, and contributed to shaping national and global health policies. Her vision is clear: to work toward a tobacco and nicotine-free world while strengthening the next generation of African health advocates.
15 Years of Experience
Global Scientific Recognition
Peer-reviewed articles, books & book chapters shaping tobacco control, substance use, and mental health research
Research findings citations influencing government and international health policy decisions
Sharing insights on tobacco control and mental health across global platforms
Evidence-based publications shaping tobacco control and public health policies
National and international recognitions, competitive grants, and leadership awards
Working with global researchers and institutions to advance public health research
Postgraduate students and interns supervised to completion
To reach out, email info@catherineegbe.com
Courtesy: SMU scholar profile purims.