Om Srivastava, PhD, has been appointed professor emeritus of optometry at the UAB School of Optometry. The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved the appointment Sept. 11, 2026, in recognition of Srivastava's service and years of dedication to the Department of Optometry and Vision Science.
Srivastava retired in 2025 after more than 30 years at the school as a researcher and educator. He joined the faculty in 1993 and built a distinguished research career focused on the molecular mechanisms of age-related and congenital cataracts and keratoconus. His research was continuously funded by National Institutes of Health R01 grants for 30 years, resulting in 70 peer-reviewed publications and more than 120 presentations at national and international conferences.
In addition to his research accomplishments, Srivastava taught the Physiology of the Eye course for more than 25 years and taught graduate courses in ocular anatomy and biology. He mentored countless students, graduate researchers and postdoctoral fellows throughout his career. His appointment as professor emeritus recognizes a legacy of excellence in research, teaching and service that has advanced the school's mission and the field of vision science.