Dr. Karim J. Khaled is an Assistant Professor and Epidemiologist at the Lebanese American University, with a PhD in Nutritional Epidemiology from Bournemouth University. He has over eight years of research experience and a strong academic background spanning the UK, Lebanon, and the US. His research focuses on the intersection of nutrition and mental health, with particular attention to stress, dietary patterns, and public health outcomes among women and diverse populations. Dr. Khaled has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, led systematic reviews, and secured competitive research grants. He employs advanced statistical methods such as Structural Equation Modeling and is committed to research ethics and methodological rigor. In addition to his scholarly contributions, he is an innovative educator, promoting inclusive, evidence-based teaching practices. His work reflects a global, interdisciplinary approach aimed at addressing complex health challenges through impactful, policy-relevant research. Dr. Khaled is a rising leader in the field of nutritional epidemiology.
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Dr. Karim J. Khaled holds a strong academic foundation in nutrition and public health. He earned his PhD in Nutritional Epidemiology from Bournemouth University (UK) in 2022, with collaborative research involving the University of Texas and the Lebanese American University. His doctoral work focused on the complex interplay between nutrition and mental health, applying advanced statistical tools such as Structural Equation Modeling. Prior to his PhD, he completed an MS in Nutrition & Behaviour at Bournemouth University in 2017, which deepened his understanding of psychological and physiological factors influencing eating behavior. He began his academic journey with a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from the Lebanese American University in 2015, equipping him with a comprehensive clinical and theoretical base in human nutrition. This educational trajectory has laid a strong interdisciplinary groundwork for his current research, combining clinical practice, public health insight, and quantitative analysis to address emerging issues in global health and nutrition.
Dr. Khaled has amassed diverse professional experience across academia, clinical nutrition, and public health in both Lebanon and the United Kingdom. Currently, he serves as Epidemiologist at the Lebanese American University’s School of Medicine, where he provides strategic leadership in research development and interdisciplinary collaboration. From 2022 to 2024, he was an Assistant Professor at Birmingham City University, where he led curriculum development, taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and supervised research theses. His earlier role as a Lecturer in Nutrition & Behaviour at Bournemouth University involved course design and teaching within MSc programs. Additionally, he has practical experience from internships as a clinical dietitian and food safety inspector, which inform his applied understanding of nutrition in healthcare settings. His academic leadership is complemented by his ability to secure research funding, mentor early-career researchers, and foster a research culture grounded in ethics, innovation, and inclusivity.
Dr. Karim Khaled’s research interests are centered on nutritional epidemiology, with a strong interdisciplinary focus that includes mental health, dietary patterns, and public health. He is particularly interested in how psychological stress influences nutrition, especially among vulnerable populations such as women of childbearing age and international students. His work often uses advanced quantitative methods, including Structural Equation Modeling, to understand complex relationships between sociodemographic, psychological, and dietary factors. He has a deep engagement with systematic reviews and meta-analyses, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to public health nutrition. Dr. Khaled is also invested in examining the ethical dimensions of research, especially in mental health-related data collection. Other key themes in his work include community health, dietary behavior, nutrition policy, and chronic disease prevention. His cross-national research and culturally adaptive frameworks reflect a global perspective aimed at informing both academic scholarship and public health practice.
While specific award titles are not listed in the CV, Dr. Karim Khaled’s career reflects recognition through prestigious appointments and competitive research grants. His selection as Epidemiologist at a leading medical school demonstrates institutional trust and leadership acknowledgment. He has also secured multiple research grants, such as a £5,000 project on international student health and a £2,300 cross-national study on stress and diet, highlighting external validation of his research relevance and quality. His role as a Certified Reviewer for Springer Nature and Scientific Reports and his involvement as an organizing committee member for international nutrition conferences underscore professional recognition in academic circles. Furthermore, he holds Registered Nutritionist status in the UK and is a licensed dietitian in Lebanon, both indicators of his credibility and standing within the global nutrition science community. These cumulative honors mark him as an emerging thought leader in nutritional epidemiology and public health.
In summary, Dr. Karim J. Khaled is an accomplished academic and researcher whose work bridges nutrition science, mental health, and public health. With a PhD in Nutritional Epidemiology, international teaching experience, and leadership roles in academia, he combines rigorous scientific methodology with a passion for student development and research innovation. His interdisciplinary approach and global research perspective allow him to address complex public health challenges, particularly those affecting vulnerable populations. Through high-quality publications, grant-funded research, and mentorship, he contributes meaningfully to both academic knowledge and practical health solutions. His ongoing work continues to evolve with a focus on inclusivity, ethics, and policy-relevant outcomes. Dr. Khaled is well-positioned to make lasting contributions to nutritional epidemiology, and his commitment to education and research excellence makes him a valuable asset to any academic or research institution.
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Title: Perceived stress and diet quality in women of reproductive age: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: K. Khaled, F. Tsofliou, V. Hundley, R. Helmreich, O. Almilaji
Year: 2020
Citations: 105
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Title: A priori and a posteriori dietary patterns in women of childbearing age in the UK
Authors: K. Khaled, V. Hundley, O. Almilaji, M. Koeppen, F. Tsofliou
Year: 2020
Citations: 34
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Title: Poor dietary quality and patterns are associated with higher perceived stress among women of reproductive age in the UK
Authors: K. Khaled, V. Hundley, F. Tsofliou
Year: 2021
Citations: 18
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Title: Validation of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer (EPIC) FFQ for use among adults in Lebanon
Authors: K. Khaled, V. Hundley, M. Bassil, M. Bazzi, F. Tsofliou
Year: 2021
Citations: 14
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Title: The association between a priori and a posteriori dietary patterns with perceived stress in women of childbearing age
Authors: K. Khaled, O. Almilaji, M. Köppen, V. Hundley, F. Tsofliou
Year: 2020
Citations: 3
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Title: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach to Examine the Mediating Effect of Stress on Diet in Culturally Diverse Women of Childbearing Age
Authors: K. Khaled, F. Tsofliou, V.A. Hundley
Year: 2024
Citations: 2
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Title: The association between perceived stress and diet quality in women of childbearing age: A systematic review
Authors: K. Khaled, V. Hundley, F. Tsofliou
Year: 2020
Citations: 2
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Title: The Association between Psychological Stress and Dietary Quality and Patterns among Women of Childbearing Age in Lebanon
Authors: K. Khaled, V. Hundley, M. Bassil, M. Brazzi, F. Tsofliou
Year: 2024
Citations: 1