Dr. Narasimman Swaminathan is a rehabilitation sciences educator and researcher, currently serving as a full Professor at the School of Rehabilitation and Medical Sciences, University of Nizwa in the Sultanate of Oman. He obtained his Post-graduation in Physiotherapy in 2003 and completed a Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) fellowship in 2012. His research focuses on digital tools for promoting physical activity and exercise adherence, as well as health profession education.

He is actively engaged in training health professional educators in curriculum development, quality assurance, teaching methods, and assessment strategies. He is a member of the World Physiotherapy Education Committee and has contributed as an expert committee member for national physiotherapy curriculum development in India.

Throughout his career, he has held various international and national adjunct appointments, including positions at Bournemouth University in the UK, the University of South Australia in Australia, INTI International University in Malaysia, and Peradeniya University in Sri Lanka. He has authored 63 peer-reviewed articles in indexed journals.