ANWAR NOOR YOUSEF ALTHUBYANI
and digital health interventions. Experienced in designing and evaluating data-driven public health strategies,
with a strong focus on integrating technology to enhance health system preparedness and disease
management.
Demonstrated research capacity through peer-reviewed publications in internationally indexed journals, with
ongoing work in infectious and zoonotic diseases aligned with the One Health approach. Skilled in
epidemiological analysis, health systems research, and translating evidence into policy-relevant insights
supporting Saudi Arabia’s national health priorities and global health security.
Registered Research Groups at the University of Tabuk:
Infectious and Non-Communicable Diseases Research Group.
Assistant Professor
University of Tabuk
•Contributed to public health and academic initiatives supporting infectious
disease prevention, outbreak awareness, and population health preparedness.
12/2025 – Present
•Designed and evaluated evidence-based health promotion and infection
prevention activities aligned with national and global public health priorities.
•Participated in interdisciplinary academic committees and collaborative initiatives
focused on infectious disease control, epidemiology, and community health
improvement.
•Applied epidemiological and data-driven approaches to assess public health
program effectiveness, disease-related outcomes, and evidence-informed
decision-making.
•Supported activities related to health system preparedness and community
awareness for communicable and emerging infectious diseases.
Lecturer
Tabuk University – Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
•Delivered lectures and tutorials in public health and epidemiology.
12/2024 – 12/2025
Tabuk
•Supported curriculum delivery and student assessment processes.
•Participated in departmental academic and quality-related activities.
Teaching Assistant
Tabuk University – Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
•Graded assignments and examinations using transparent and fair evaluation
criteria.
08/2016 – 12/2024
Tabuk
•Facilitated laboratory and discussion sessions to enhance student engagement.
•Provided academic support through scheduled office hours.
•Assisted in course coordination and assessment activities.
Research Intern
New World Medical – California, USA
•Conducted data collection, cleaning, and merging for clinical and post-marketing
studies.
01/2017 – 12/2017
California-USA
•Performed statistical analysis using SPSS and prepared analytical reports.
•Supported post-marketing surveillance and regulatory documentation.
Hospital Intern
Prince Mansour Hospital – Saudi Arabia
•Participated in infection control and prevention programs.
01/2012 – 12/2013
Taif, Saudi Arabia
Ph.D. in Public Health, – 05/2025
La Trobe University, Australia
04/2019 – 05/2025
Melbourne, Australia
Public Health (MPH)
Loma Linda University
01/2016 – 03/2018
Loma Linda, USA
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia
08/2009 – 01/2013
Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
Sunday
- 8–10: Research
- 10–11: Office Hours
- 11–1: Outbreak Investigation (F-215)
- 2–4: Professional Certification (F-176)
Monday
- 8–10: Research
- 10–11: Office Hours
- 11–1: Outbreak Investigation (F-215)
- 2–4: Outbreak Investigation (F-176)
Tuesday
- 8–10: Research
- 10–11: Office Hours
- 11–1: Outbreak Investigation (F-215)
- 2–4: Academic Affairs
Wednesday
- 8–10: Research
- 10–11: Office Hours
- 11–1: Outbreak Investigation (F-215)
- 2–4: Outbreak Investigation (F-176)
Thursday
- 8–10: Academic Affairs
- 10–11: Office Hours
- 11–1: Research
- 2–4: Training Affairs
Barriers and enablers of diabetes self-management strategies among Arabic-speaking immigrants living with type 2 diabetes in high-income Western countries: A systematic review
Evaluating the use of web-based technologies for self-management among Arabic-speaking immigrants living with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Factors affecting self-medication practices among people living with type 2 diabetes in India- A systematic review
• Althubyani, A. N., Gupta, S., Tang, C. Y., et al., 2024, Barriers and enablers of diabetes self-management
strategies among Arabic-speaking immigrants living with type 2 diabetes in high-income Western
countries: A systematic review., Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 26, 761– 774,
https://doi.org/10.1007/S10903-023-01576-
• Althubyani, A., Tang, C., Thomas, J., et al., 2024, Evaluating the use of web-based technologies for self-
management among Arabic-speaking immigrants living with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional
study in Saudi Arabia., Diabetology, 5, 1, 85–95, https://doi.org/10.3390/DIABETOLOGY5010007
• Puvvada, R. K., Gupta, S., Tang, C., Althubyani, A., et al., 2021, Factors affecting self-medication practices
among people living with type 2 diabetes in India: A systematic review., Metabolism Open, 9, 100073,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.metop.2021.100073
Ongoing Researches
Submitted
• Infectious and Zoonotic Diseases in Dromedary Camels in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review and Meta-
analysis"
•Assessing Web-Based Technologies in Self-Management Practices for T2DM among Arabic-Speaking
Immigrants in Australia and Saudi Arabia
• Exploring Online Self-Management Information-Seeking Behaviours among Arabic-Speaking Immigrants
with Diabetes in Australia and Saudi Arabia
- Awarded a government scholarship provided by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to pursue postgraduate studies in Public Health abroad.
- Received academic sponsorship and scholarship support during the PhD studies in Public Health at La Trobe University.
- Actively participated and demonstrated excellence in international academic and research activities in the fields of public health, chronic diseases, and digital health.
