Dr. Ketan Parmar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ketan Parmar is a Lecturer in Optometry at the University of Manchester, specializing in advanced clinical optometric practice. He completed his Master of Science in Optometry in July 2018 and earned his PhD in 2022, focusing on autism, vision, and accessible eyecare. Ketan's research primarily explores the intersection of autism and visual stress and the effectiveness of novel teaching strategies for enhancing learning outcomes in students with autism. He is currently the Principal Investigator for a project evaluating the suitability of the Easy Eyecare Pathway for autistic individuals, collaborating with SeeAbility to improve service delivery. Ketan has contributed to multiple undergraduate and postgraduate courses and developed workshops related to optometry continuing professional development. He is also involved in external consultancy roles, including serving on the Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board. His expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and health. Ketan is active in research and has participated in numerous conferences and oral presentations.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, England

Currently teaching postgraduate optometry and supervising Master’s and PhD students.

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.