Dr. Barry Cense

Associate Professor

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Biography

Barry Cense studied Applied Physics at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, graduating in 1995. He earned his PhD in Optical Coherence Tomography and Retinal Imaging from the University of Twente, Netherlands, in 2005. His research has been international, spanning institutions in the Netherlands, USA, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. As a researcher, he has co-invented 13 published US patents and authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications that have been cited over 13,600 times. Cense's research interests include Oculomics, focusing on the relationship between eye health and systemic diseases. He employs advanced imaging techniques to diagnose conditions like diabetes and hypertension. He is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia where he co-coordinates hands-on units that engage students in real-world problem-solving through design and technology. In addition, he holds a position as a Research Professor at Yonsei University, emphasizing his collaborative initiatives across various institutions.

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Master Program
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IELTS
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Reading
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Writing
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Speaking
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TOEFL
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Writing
Required:22
Speaking
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