Monika Formankiewicz

Dr. Monika Formankiewicz serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Vision and Hearing Sciences within the School of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science at Anglia Ruskin University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. A registered optometrist, she specializes in vision science with emphasis on binocular processing and clinical vision testing.

Her educational credentials include:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning from Anglia Ruskin University
• PhD from the University of Cambridge
• Bachelor of Optometry (First Class Honours) from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

Her research investigates fundamental mechanisms of spatial vision, binocular integration, amblyopia development, contour interaction phenomena, and color perception physiology. Employing psychophysical methodologies, she examines how visual systems combine information across eyes and respond to optical distortions, with significant focus on clinical applications for vision impairment detection.

Analysis of her 2010-2013 publications reveals consistent investigation into contour interaction effects under varying visual conditions, particularly comparing luminance-modulated versus contrast-modulated stimuli. Her work demonstrates how factors like blur, eccentricity, and noise impact visual acuity measurements, with direct implications for pediatric amblyopia screening protocols and clinical vision assessment tools.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

While specific grant funding details aren't provided, her active research output and membership in the Vision and Hearing Sciences Research Group indicate ongoing scholarly activity. She teaches in BOptom (Hons) Optometry and BSc (Hons) Ophthalmic Dispensing programs.

She contributes to the Vision and Hearing Sciences Research Group, which advances understanding of sensory perception mechanisms and develops clinical applications for vision and hearing disorders.