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Dr. Rubina Hakeem

Dr. Rubina Hakeem is a globally respected home economist and nutritionist with decades of leadership in academia, research, and public health. With a PhD from King's College London and teaching experience across Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and beyond, she is the driving force behind LiveGreen Academy.

Her work spans curriculum development, student mentorship, international research collaboration, and the development of tools for sustainable dietary practices — from NutriRoti development to contributions to the Global Dietary Database and nutrition policy frameworks.

Leadership

Founder-President, Nutrition Foundation of Pakistan. Former Principal of Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan Government College of Home Economics, Karachi. Former Head of Human Nutrition & Dietetics at Ziauddin University. CEO, LiveGreen Academy.

Academic background

PhD in Nutrition, King's College London. MSc and BSc in Food & Nutrition, University of Karachi. Registered Dietitian (UK, USA).

Publications and research

Over 60 peer-reviewed articles on malnutrition, diabetes, public health, and sustainable diets. Developed Pakistan's first structured online Basic Nutrition short course through the Nutrition Foundation of Pakistan, starting September 5 each year.

Recognition

International Project Award, Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (2023). Outstanding Country Representative, AODA (2015). Speaker at international seminars and published author on evidence-based nutrition care.

Clinical practice

Private clinic for UK adults

Alongside her academic leadership, Dr. Hakeem offers online dietitian consultations for UK adults through her private clinic. Academy courses remain educational and do not replace personal clinical care.

Visit rubinahakeem.com

Profiles and talks

ResearchGate profile — publications and research contributions.
Nutrition & GDP Study (2023) — The Economist Impact — the state of clinical nutrition in Pakistan.
Ziauddin University conference on nutrition and sustainable development — via Academia Magazine.
YouTube interview with Dr. Rubina Hakeem — conversation on nutrition and public health.
Sources: nutrition.org.pk, chek.edu.pk, researchgate.net, academiamag.com.
Academy projects — programmes directed and taught by Dr. Hakeem.