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Srikanth Maseedupalli

Srikanth Maseedupalli

PhD Candidate
Postgraduate Research Student
Medicine & Health School of Optometry and Vision Science

Biography

Srikanth Maseedupalli is a PhD candidate at the University of New South Wales, specializing in competency-based education and assessment in optometry. His research focuses on integrating Entrusted Professional Activities into clinical training, enhancing the preparedness of graduating optometrists.

With extensive experience in clinical and academic settings, Srikanth has contributed to optometry education through innovative pedagogical strategies, curriculum development, and educational psychology. His expertise spans game-based learning, assessment methodologies, and optical dispensing training.

Srikanth has authored peer-reviewed publications, presented at international conferences, and collaborated on research projects aimed at advancing optometry education and clinical competency frameworks.

His contributions extend beyond academia, where he has played a pivotal role in faculty training, curriculum design, and research mentorship. His leadership in optometry education includes the development of educational psychology modules, coordination of faculty development programs, and securing funding for academic infrastructure. As an active contributor to international forums, he has delivered keynote lectures, participated in panel discussions, and influenced advancements in optometric education and clinical practice.

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Research title: Integration of Entrusted Professional Activities into the Curriculum and Assessment Framework for Clinical Optometry.

Supervisor:ÌýDr Isabelle Jalbert

Co-supervisor: Dr Kathleen Watt

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Current Roles

  • PhD Scholar, Â鶹Éçmadou Sydney
  • Casual Academic, Â鶹Éçmadou Sydney (Optometry Curriculum and Teaching)
  • Former Network Lead, Optometry Education & Ophthalmic Dispensing, BHIOVS, L V Prasad Eye Institute
Email

s.maseedupalli@ad.unsw.edu.au

    1. Maseedupalli, S. (2024). Optical Dispensing. In Ophthalmic Diagnostics: Technology, Techniques, and Clinical Applications. Springer Nature Singapore.
    2. Maseedupalli, S., Priyanka, P. J., Konda, S., & Kolli, L. N. (2023). Head and facial anthropometry of the Indian population for spectacle frame design. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 71(3), 989-993.
    3. Sageer H, Maseedupalli S, Krishnaiah S. Customization of spectacle frames for individuals with facial deformities by altering conventional spectacle frames – Phase I. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2023; 71:464-6.
    4. Manchikanti N, Maseedupalli S. Birefringence in ophthalmic lenses. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2021; 1:455.
    5. Maseedupalli, S. Game-Based Learning in Optometry Education: Enhancing Engagement and Conceptual Understanding. Presented by Snigdha at Medical Education Conference, 2024.
    6. Mani R, Maseedupalli S, Maseedupally V, Prakasam RK. Concept Mapping as an Active Learning Strategy – Do Students Like It? Presented as a poster at ACADEMY 2024, Indianapolis.
    7. Maseedupalli, S., T K De, Palla S. Influence of ophthalmic lenses on ocular higher-order aberrations. Second World Congress of Optometry, Hyderabad, India; 2017 September.

  • 2024 – Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)

    2024 – Foundations of University Teaching and Learning (FULT) Course Completion

    2023 – University International Postgraduate Award (UIPA), Â鶹Éçmadou
    • Developed educational psychology modules for optometry educators at L V Prasad Eye Institute, India
    • Led faculty development programs focused on optometry education and ophthalmic dispensing training
    • Supervised postgraduate and undergraduate research projects in optometry and vision science
    • Secured research grants and funding, including the Standard Chartered Bank Grant for academic infrastructure
    • Served as an examiner and panel member for academic and clinical optometry assessments
    • Organized and moderated national and international optometry conferences
    • Essilor’s Advanced Ophthalmic Dispensing and Myopia Control Lenses Troubleshooting – 4th Indian Myopia Awareness and Research Conference, 2024
    • Workshop on Advanced Ophthalmic Dispensing – Indian Myopia Awareness and Research Conference, 2024
    • PhD Candidate, Â鶹Éçmadou Sydney
    • Master of Optometry, Chitkara University, India
    • PGD in Human Resource Management, Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, India
    • Bachelor of Clinical Optometry, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed University), India