Dr. Joab Onyango Odhiambo
Actuarial data scientist, public policy expert and educator.
Dr. Joab Onyango Odhiambo is a distinguished scholar, educator and thought leader in actuarial science, artificial intelligence and public policy. He holds a BSc, MSc and PhD in Actuarial Science, complemented by a Postdoctoral qualification in Public Policy Research and Analysis.
As a Chartered Financial and Actuarial Analyst, Dr. Odhiambo brings extensive expertise in actuarial modelling, data science and evidence-based policy design, particularly within the Sub-Saharan African context. His multidisciplinary research spans artificial intelligence, insurance and financial mathematics, and public policy.
He actively mentors Master's, PhD and Post-Doc candidates across actuarial science, public policy and data analytics, guiding students from African universities and leading global institutions. His commitment to fostering the next generation of actuaries, policy experts and AI researchers reflects his enduring dedication to academic excellence and societal advancement.
Awards & Qualifications
Outstanding Actuary in Academia Award
Recognised for excellence in actuarial science education and research, and for industry experience bridging academia and industry.
Post-Doc in Public Policy Research Analysis
Advanced applied research methods in policy design, impact evaluation, strategic foresight, M&E and institutional reform.
BSc, MSc and PhD in Actuarial Science
Stochastic modelling, risk theory, survival analysis, financial mathematics, credibility theory and actuarial data analytics, with an emphasis on predictive models for insurance, pensions and financial risk that integrate machine learning, climate risk and demographic dynamics.