Dr. Thomas Naduvilath

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Thomas Naduvilath is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales in the School of Optometry and Vision Science. He has over 20 years of experience in biostatistics and epidemiology, particularly in the fields of optometry and ophthalmology. He obtained his PhD in Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Newcastle in 2003, where he focused on biostatistical modeling related to corneal infiltrative events associated with contact lens wear. His prior work included positions as a biostatistician at the LV Prasad Eye Institute in India. Currently, he is affiliated with the Brien Holden Vision Institute, where his research centers on the statistical modeling of myopia in children and young adults. He has significantly contributed to the design and analysis of large population-based studies, such as the Andhra Pradesh Eye Disease Study and myopia progression trials in China. He has co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications in the fields of optometry and ophthalmology and supervises multiple PhD candidates. His research interests include developing online tools for the prediction and monitoring of myopia and improving data capture systems for research.

Research Interests

Experience

Conjoint Associate Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Conjoint Associate Professor in the School of Optometry and Vision Science, overseeing academic research and student supervision.

Manager, Information Sciences

— Present

Brien Holden Vision Institute • Sydney, Australia

Manager overseeing information sciences related to optometry research.

Awards

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International Post-Graduate Research Scholarship

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Outgoing Student, MSc. Biostatistics

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.