جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Raju Sapkotaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Visual Short-Term Memory
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Raju Sapkota serves as a Senior Research Fellow at Anglia Ruskin University's Vision and Eye Research Institute within the School of Medicine (Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care). His academic foundation includes a PhD from Anglia Ruskin University (2010), MSc in Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Science from the University of Manchester (2006), and Bachelor in Optometry from Tribhuvan University, Nepal (2002). His research expertise centers on diabetes and diabetic retinopathy in Asian populations, visual short-term memory as a biomarker for cognitive decline, and visual function in age-related macular degeneration. Key research areas include: Risk factors and interventions for diabetes in South Asians and Chinese patients Efficacy of paper-based visual function tests for home monitoring Barriers to diabetic awareness among South Asians in the UK Ocular complications of UV and blue light exposure Use of visual short-term memory tests for early dementia screening Dr. Sapkota's publication portfolio demonstrates consistent contributions to high-impact journals across ophthalmology, public health, and cognitive neuroscience. Recent work shows increasing focus on ethnic health disparities in diabetes management, pandemic-related healthcare disruptions, and translational applications of visual cognition research. His collaborative approach spans institutions in the UK, Nepal, India, China, and Thailand. Scientific recognition includes: Anglia Ruskin University VC’s award for Outstanding Research Impact and Innovation (team, 2020) Best paper presentation award at Anglia Ruskin University research conference (2010) As a research supervisor, Dr. Sapkota has completed one PhD project ( Effect of environmental stress on diabetic cornea ) and currently co-supervises another ( Visual short-term memory binding as a screening tool for early cognitive decline in dementia ). He has mentored over a dozen research interns, generating multiple collaborative publications. His grant portfolio demonstrates consistent funding success, including ARU Health grants (2022), Global Challenge Research Fund (2018), and multiple university-level studentships and travel awards since 2008. Working within the Vision and Eye Research Institute, Dr. Sapkota contributes to interdisciplinary teams addressing vision science challenges through collaborations with the British Congress of Optometry, Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and international healthcare systems.

António Manuel Gonçalves Baptistaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Reading and Vision
• Enhancing Vision
• Vision Assessment

António Manuel Gonçalves Baptista serves as an Assistant Professor in the Physics Department at the University of Minho, where he began his academic journey in 2000 as a Trainee Assistant after prior clinical optometry practice. He holds a PhD in Optometry from the University of Manchester (2007) and graduated from the University of Minho in 1994. His educational trajectory includes: Undergraduate degree from the University of Minho (1994) PhD in Optometry, University of Manchester Faculty of Life Sciences (2007) Research centers on visual performance enhancement, with core expertise in Reading and Vision, Enhancing Vision, and Vision Assessment methodologies. His work bridges physics principles with optometric applications to develop assessment tools and improvement strategies for visual function. Academic service includes extensive journal reviewing and leadership in organizing national/international conferences, reflecting active engagement with the global vision science community. Contact details are maintained through the University of Minho's Physics Department at Gualtar Campus.

Manuel Filipe Pereira da Cunha Martins Costaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Optical metrology
• instrumentation
• applied optics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Manuel Filipe Pereira da Cunha Martins Costa is an Assistant Professor in the Physics Department at the University of Minho, Portugal, where he has worked since 1985 after earning his PhD in Science (Physics) from the same institution. His research spans optical metrology, instrumentation, applied optics, thin films and nanoscience, optometry, image processing, and science education. Professor Costa has presented over 300 communications at international meetings and published approximately 300 scientific papers, monographs, and books. He serves as editor or editorial board member for multiple international journals and has chaired 19 international conferences, demonstrating significant scholarly impact. His professional recognitions include: Fellow of the European Optical Society Senior Member of SPIE Professor Costa holds leadership positions across major optics organizations including presidency roles in the Hands-on Science Network, Portuguese Society for Optics and Photonics (SPOF), and Portuguese Territorial Committee of the International Commission for Optics, alongside board memberships in EOS, Iberoamerican Optics Network, and PHOTONICS’21.

• Optometry
• Primary Care Optometry
• Ocular Disease Management
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Judy Tong serves as Clinical Professor at Marshall B. Ketchum University's Southern California College of Optometry, based at the University Eye Center in Anaheim, California. With over 25 years of dedicated service, she maintains dual appointments in the Primary Care and Ocular Disease Departments, where her patient-centered philosophy prioritizes compassionate care and holistic wellness. Her academic foundation includes: Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Berkeley Doctor of Optometry (OD) from the Southern California College of Optometry Residency in Primary Care Optometry at The Eye Institute, Philadelphia, PA Dr. Tong's clinical expertise spans comprehensive primary eye care and advanced ocular disease management, integrating evidence-based practice with personalized wellness approaches developed over her quarter-century career. Her methodology emphasizes thorough diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic interventions tailored to individual patient needs. As an experienced clinical educator, Dr. Tong has trained generations of optometry students through direct supervision at the University Eye Center. Her teaching focuses on developing diagnostic acumen, patient communication skills, and ethical clinical decision-making within primary eye care and disease management contexts.

• Ocular Disease
• Specialty Contact Lenses
• International Optometry
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Linda Shi serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO), Marshall B. Ketchum University, where she holds clinical appointments across the Primary Eye Care Service, Ocular Disease Service, and University Eye Center Los Angeles. Since joining the faculty in 2018, she has integrated extensive prior experience from private practice, Kaiser Permanente, and UC Irvine's Gavin Herbert Eye Institute into her academic role. Her educational foundation includes: BA in Psychology, University of California, Berkeley Doctor of Optometry (OD), State University of New York College of Optometry Master of Business Administration (MBA), State University of New York Empire State College Residency in Ocular Disease and Primary Eye Care, Veterans Affairs Health Care System (Portland, OR) Dr. Shi's clinical expertise centers on ocular disease management for complex pathologies, specialty contact lenses for irregular corneas, and international optometry through global volunteer work. Her practice bridges advanced diagnostic techniques with community-focused care delivery, particularly in underserved populations. Her professional recognition features: Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) Dr. Shi maintains active leadership in professional organizations including the American Optometric Association, California Optometric Association, and Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH). While specific research grants aren't detailed in available materials, her clinical teaching directly informs patient care standards at University Eye Center Los Angeles and supports international optometric outreach through structured volunteer programs.

• Glaucoma
• Retinal Vessel Morphology
• Automated Image Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Josefine Freiberg serves as a Guest Researcher in the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. Her work centers on translational clinical pharmacology with a specialized focus on glaucoma pathogenesis and diagnostic innovation through advanced retinal imaging techniques. Education: MD, University of Copenhagen Research Focus: Dr. Freiberg investigates retinal vessel morphology as a biomarker for glaucoma progression, develops automated image analysis protocols for retinal scans, and identifies early biomarkers for primary open-angle glaucoma. Her research leverages the large-scale FOREVER cohort (57,464 subjects) to explore ocular-systemic disease links, particularly between atopic dermatitis and ocular surface disease. She actively examines pharmaceutical safety profiles of artificial tears and preservatives in ophthalmic formulations. Publication Trends: Recent work (2024-2025) demonstrates strong emphasis on glaucoma outcome measures, nongenetic risk factors, and ocular surface disease epidemiology. Her systematic reviews establish new methodological standards for clinical trials, while FOREVER cohort analyses reveal critical associations between vascular parameters and glaucoma progression. Collaborative publications span ophthalmology, dermatology, and pharmaceutical science journals. Scientific Recognition: Best Young Investigator contribution (Glaucoma) - October 2, 2021 Dr. Freiberg contributes significantly to the FOREVER consortium's mission of optimizing predictive eye exam reliability in community optometry settings. Her translational approach bridges clinical observation with pharmaceutical science, particularly regarding preservative toxicity in ocular therapeutics.