Ted Maddess

Professor Ted Maddess is a prominent academic at the Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) and the Eccles Institute of Neuroscience. As a Professor and Group Leader, he specializes in vision science, diagnostics for eye diseases, and neurological disorders. His research focuses on developing technologies like the FDT and Matrix Perimeters for glaucoma detection, and the objectiveFIELD platform for non-contact perimetry. Maddess has led the ARC Vision Centre and currently collaborates with institutions like Konan Medical USA to advance diagnostic tools for conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and multiple sclerosis.

Education: PhD in Neurobiology (ANU, 1985) and a Bachelor of Science in Biology (University of British Columbia, 1980). His career began with studies on invertebrate eye optics and evolved into adaptive neural processing in mammalian vision. He holds leadership roles in organizations such as the Imaging and Perimetry Society and the National Academy of Inventors.

Research Interests: Innovations in visual field testing, texture vision, and commercialization of medical devices. His work bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications, emphasizing translational research to improve healthcare outcomes.

Publications: Over 170 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and objective perimetry applications in neurological disorders. Recent projects include evaluating diagnostic power of perimetry in Alzheimer’s and concussion.

Awards: Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) recognizes his contributions to medical technology. Collaborations extend globally, with studies in Bhutan and Nepal addressing regional ophthalmological challenges.

Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students and leads projects funded by ARC and industry partners. His team includes researchers like Drs. Corinne Carle and Faran Sabeti, advancing multifocal pupillography and 3D image analysis methodologies.

Labs/Teams: The Maddess Group – Diagnostics for Eye Diseases, based in JCSMR’s Clinical Suites, integrates cutting-edge technology with clinical research to tackle vision impairment and neurological conditions.