Dr. Darrin Falk

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Biography

Mr. Darrin Falk is a Senior Technology Officer at nthalmic and holds an academic appointment as an Adjunct Lecturer in the School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of New South Wales. With over 20 years of experience in the ophthalmic field, Darrin has developed numerous instruments and software applications, notably a novel peripheral ocular wavefront aberrometer used in over 25 clinical trials. This instrument is capable of measuring 11 fields in 500ms and has contributed to 20+ publications. His extensive experience includes roles in the development of clinical metrology and optical scientific instrumentation software. Darrin has provided guidance and technical support to PhD and MSc students, actively participating in the design, planning, and execution of scientific research projects. His software development expertise encompasses optical design, metrology, data analysis, and embedded systems. Darrin has co-invented three patents and co-authored eight papers and more than 20 scientific abstracts in the areas of contact lenses, vision correction devices, and ophthalmic instrumentation. He graduated with a Master of Biomedical Engineering from the University of New South Wales in 2012 and previously worked as an Aircraft Mechanic Avionics at Qantas Airways before transitioning into the ophthalmic field.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Technology Officer

— Present

nthalmic • Sydney

Leading the development of clinical metrology and optical scientific instrumentation software.

Senior Technology Officer

— Present

Brien Holden Vision Institute • Sydney

Responsible for the development of innovative optical devices and software.

Patents

Peripheral Ocular Wavefront Aberrometer

A novel device capable of measuring multiple fields rapidly.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.