Dr. Danka Sampson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Danka Sampson is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia and a Senior Research Fellow at the Lions Eye Institute in Perth, Western Australia. Her research focuses on the design and construction of non-invasive imaging instruments based on optical coherence tomography, with applications in ophthalmology, and the development of standardized workflows for ophthalmic image data analysis. She has a proven track record of successful research collaborations with universities and medical research institutes and has spent over 12 years working with interdisciplinary teams including computer scientists, clinicians, and biologists, leading to important advancements in ophthalmology and neurology. Danka is passionate about science communication and has been involved in numerous outreach programs aimed at encouraging female students to enter STEM fields. She has received recognition for her outreach efforts, including the SPIE Diversity Award in 2023 and the Optica Diversity Inclusion Advocacy Recognition in 2022.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2021-01-01 — Present

Lions Eye Institute • Perth, Australia

Conducting research on optical coherence tomography and its application in ophthalmology.

Awards

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Young Tall Poppy

2024-08-06
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SPIE Diversity Outreach Award

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Diversity Inclusion Advocacy Recognition

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.