Debarun Dutta

Dr. Debarun Dutta is a researcher at the School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Australia. His work focuses on contact lenses, anterior ocular surface, tear film and lipid layer dynamics, ocular infections, antibiotic resistance, and the development of novel antimicrobial agents and biomaterials. His research spans laboratory experiments, animal models, and human clinical trials.

• PhD in Development of Antimicrobial Contact Lenses (2014), UNSW
• Post Graduate Fellowship in Clinical Optometry (2008), L V Prasad Eye Institute, India
• Bachelor in Optometry and Vision Science (2007), West Bengal University of Technology, India

His research interests include anterior ocular surface and tear film, contact lens compliance and aftercare, contact lens-related infections, and antimicrobial strategies for resistant pathogens. He has supervised multiple PhD and professional Doctor of Optometry students on topics such as dry eye disease biomarkers, contact lens aftercare frequency, and IPL treatment mechanisms for dry eye.

Key professional accolades include fellowships from the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), British Contact Lens Association (BCLA), and Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His work has led to collaborations with institutions like L V Prasad Eye Institute and organizations such as the International Society of Contact Lens Research (ISCLR).