Simon George Taukeni
Simon George Taukeni is a professor, author, and editor who was previously working at the University of Namibia. He is a former postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Fort Hare, South Africa. Prof. Taukeni holds a Ph.D., MPH, MEd, a specialized postgraduate diploma in Behavioral and Emotional Disorder, and a BEd. He is the author of his autobiography, Against All Odds, and several edited books. Prof. Taukeni has also published numerous articles on diverse topics in health psychology, including psychosocial support, mental health, single-student mothers’ dual roles, bereavement support, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among children, and more. He has collaborated with numerous local and international researchers and scholars as an editor, internal and external examiner, and principal investigator for various projects. Prof. Taukeni is one of the pioneering scientists of the biopsychosocial model of health, and he is a global citizen due to his impactful scientific contributions in Namibia, South Africa, and across the world. He is also a Founder of Omundudu Bookworm CC, which focuses on Psychosocial support and Public Health consultation, research, and Transport services, among others.