About
Meet Babu Noushad
Current Role: Lecturer in Optometry & Academic Quality Assurance Specialist
• University of Buraimi, Oman
Research Focus: Metacognitive Monitoring in Health Professions Education
• Maastricht University
Origin: Kerala, India
Academic Journey
Education
PhD (Ongoing)
Health Professions Education
Maastricht University
MHPE
Suez-Canal University & Maastricht University
M.Sc. Optometry
Manipal University, India
Recognition
Best Graduating Student
MHPE Program (2018)
Australian Leadership Awards Fellowship
Education & Leadership (2012)
FIACLE Fellow
International Association of Contact Lens Educators
Leadership
Program Chair
Department of Optometry (2020-2022)
Quality Assurance Chair
College QA Committee (2019-2021)
Academic Council
University Level Representation
Professional Timeline
External Reviewer
2024
OAAAQA, Sultanate of Oman
Academic Quality Assurance Specialist
2024 - Present
QAD, University of Buraimi, Sultanate of Oman
Critical Choice in Qualitative Research (Msc+ Course)
2020
SHE, Maastricht University, Netherlands
Lead member - ISA audit preparation team
2019 - 2024
University of Buraimi, Sultanate of Oman
Writing PhD research Proposal (Msc+ Course)
2019
SHE, Maastricht University, Netherlands
Master's in Health Professions Education
2016 - 2018
Suez-Canal University & Maastricht University
Faculty in Optometry
2013 - Present
University of Buraimi, Sultanate of Oman
Master in Optometry (M.Optom)
2008 - 2010
Manipal University, Manipal, India
Assistant Professor in Optometry
2005 - 2013
Manipal University, Manipal, India
Clinical Optometrist
2003 - 2005
Nethradhama Eye Hospital, Bangalore, India
Fellowship in Clinical Optometry
2001 - 2002
LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
BSc in Optometry
1996 - 2000
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India
Key Contributions
Teaching Excellence
Active learning approaches and peer-assisted learning strategies
Research Impact
Metacognitive monitoring and self-assessment accuracy studies
Quality Assurance
Institutional accreditation and academic standards development
International Impact
Publications in leading journals and peer review contributions
Current Research Focus
PhD Research at Maastricht University
Research Question
How can learners better monitor their own learning in health professions education?
Supervisors
- • Prof. Anique de Bruin
- • Prof. Pascal van Gerven
Key Areas
- • Metacognitive monitoring accuracy
- • Self-assessment strategies
- • Instructional design for reflection
- • Professional training contexts
Research & Publications Impact
Years of Experience
Research Publications
Journal Peer Reviews
Contributing to health professions education through research on metacognitive monitoring, clinical optometry, and educational practices across leading international journals.