David Atchison

Professor David Atchison is a distinguished academic at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), affiliated with the School of Optometry and Vision Science within the Faculty of Health. He holds a Professorship and has been a leading figure in visual optics research for over 35 years. His academic qualifications include a Doctor of Science (QUT), PhD (University of Melbourne), and advanced optometry degrees.

• Research Focus: Ophthalmic optics, myopia progression mechanisms, retinal shape analysis, and color vision.
• Key Contributions: Over 230 journal publications, 2 books, and significant grants from ARC and NHMRC.
• Awards: HB Collin Medal (2014), Glenn F. Fry Award (2011), and Fellowships from major optical societies.
• Teaching: Leads courses in optometry, including OPB353/453 (Ophthalmic Optics) and OPN164 (Research Methods).

Research Interests: Explores the interplay between eye optics and visual performance, design of corrective lenses, and color vision deficiencies. Current projects include longitudinal studies on myopia progression in children and advanced imaging techniques for retinal morphology analysis.