Isa Lawal MSc, PhD

Dr. Isa Usman Lawal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy and the current Dean of the School of Basic Medical Science (SBMS), at Skyline University, Nigeria. He obtained a PhD. in Physiotherapy from the University of the Western Cape (South Africa), MSc. in Exercise and Sports Sciences, and BSc. Physiotherapy both from Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria. He specializes in Neurological physiotherapy and has delivered several academic papers in neurological physiotherapy and other physiotherapy interventions.

Dr. Isa Usman Lawal has about 20 years of experience in academic teaching, and research in diverse areas of physiotherapy and has held several academic leadership positions at Bayero University including Head of the Department of Physiotherapy, Departmental examination officer, Faculty postgraduate coordinator, Chairman Adhoc Committee on Professional Accreditation for Physiotherapy sciences. He was a writing coach and statistics tutor at the School of Postgraduate Studies University of the Western Cape during his Doctoral degree. He has participated in curriculum development and some undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences at Bayero University, Kano.