Jason Porter

Dr. Jason Porter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Houston, affiliated with the Cullen College of Engineering. His research focuses on advanced optical imaging techniques applied to ocular structures, particularly the retina and optic nerve head. His work integrates adaptive optics technology to study retinal physiology in both healthy and diseased states, including glaucoma and traumatic brain injury.

Key research areas include foveal architecture, lamina cribrosa mechanics, and cone photoreceptor dynamics. Dr. Porter has developed methodologies for high-resolution imaging of retinal capillaries and neural structures using adaptive optics systems. His studies often involve longitudinal analyses to track structural changes over time in both human and non-human primate models.

His publications highlight contributions to pediatric vision research, myopia-related structural changes, and the application of machine learning algorithms for automated image analysis. Though no awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts, his extensive publication record indicates sustained research productivity.

Lab facilities are located in the Science & Engineering Research Center (SERC – Building 545), 2nd Floor, where he leads projects combining engineering innovations with clinical ophthalmology applications. Collaborations span biomedical engineering, optometry, and neurology disciplines.