Habib Noorbhai is a Professor in Health & Sports Science at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and a Visiting Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Habib holds degrees in sport psychology, sports science and Biokinetics (equivalent of Exercise Physiology), as well as a Ph.D. in Exercise Science from the University of Cape Town.

Habib is an Associate Editor of the BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine Journal and continues to serve numerous sports teams, athletes and industry. He has also supervised candidates from the undergraduate to post-doctoral stages, and has developed several innovations in sports science and health education. 

With over 60 peer-reviewed publications and presentations at 30 national and 15 international conferences, Habib remains committed to using data and technology to drive impactful change in sport and health.

Selected accolades:

* Scholarly contributions has led to nominations for various awards in 2022 and 2024, including the HSRC-USAf and the NSTF-South32 “Science Oscars” in Communication.

* Winner of the Science & Innovation Award, for Forty Under-40 South Africa (2023).

* Distinguished Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Teacher Excellence at UJ (2021).

* Golden Key International Honorary Member at UCT (2018).

* Winner of Mr. South Africa (2017).