Simin Masoudi

Dr. Simin Masoudi is a Research Fellow at the School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales (UNSW), specializing in tear film biochemistry. Her work focuses on lipidomics and proteomics, utilizing advanced analytical techniques like mass spectrometry to explore biomarkers in dry eye disease, contact lens-related discomfort, and ocular microbiome dynamics.

Research Interests

Her research spans:

• Lipidomics of human tears
• Proteomic analysis via Multiple Reaction Monitoring (SRM)
• Dry eye disease pathophysiology
• Contact lens tear interactions
• Ocular discomfort biomarkers

Scientific Awards

• ARVO Travel Grant (2014)
• Brien Holden Vision Institute Travel Awards (2013-2014)
• UNSW Tuition Fee Remission Scholarship (2010-2014)
• Faculty of Science Tuition Fee Stipend (2010-2014)

Publications: 19 journal articles and 8 conference papers since 2007, with recent work on lipid layer thickness repeatability, meibomian gland morphology, and cyclosporine delivery systems. She actively participates in international conferences like ARVO, TFOS, and ISCLR.