Faculty Profiles

Temitope E. Ibiyemi, PhD, RDN, LD, is an Assistant Professor in the Nutrition and Foods Program at Texas State University. He holds a PhD in Nutritional Sciences from Texas Tech University and an MSc in Human Services and Consumer Sciences from Texas Southern University. In addition to his academic training, Dr. Ibiyemi is also a Registered Dietitian and a Licensed Dietitian in Texas. His multidisciplinary background integrates nutrition science, food technology, community nutrition, and public health, with research interests focused on addressing food insecurity and nutrition-related chronic diseases through Food-is-Medicine interventions.

Dr. Ibiyemi’s research centers on developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle interventions to address food insecurity and nutrition-related chronic diseases through Food-is-Medicine interventions. His scholarly work emphasizes Food-Is-Medicine models, nutrient-dense food product development, and nutrition education programs tailored for limited-resource communities. He has conducted research in both domestic and international contexts, including the United States, South Africa, Afghanistan, and Nigeria, with publications in peer-reviewed journals such as Nutrients, Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, Journal of American College Health, American Journal of Health Promotion, and Health SA Gesondheid.

Community Nutrition
Food Sustainability
Nutrition Education
Global Food and Nutrition Security
Research Methods in Nutrition
Food Science