Dr. Fiona Stapleton

Professor

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Biography

Scientia Professor Fiona Stapleton is a leader in the field of optometry, affiliated with the School of Optometry and Vision Science at UNSW Sydney. She completed her PhD at City University, Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, focusing on the pathogenesis and epidemiology of contact lens-related diseases. Professor Stapleton's post-doctoral fellowship was at University College London. Her expertise includes epidemiology and basic clinical research, particularly in corneal infections and dry eye. She has established international collaborations to investigate the risks associated with contact lens wear, focusing on infectious diseases and their health outcomes. With over 300 peer-reviewed publications and contributions to 20 textbook chapters, she has made significant impacts in her field. She is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and Technology, a Life Fellow of the British College of Optometrists, and the current President of the International Society for Contact Lens Research. Professor Stapleton has received numerous awards for her research and teaching excellence, including the Postgraduate Research Supervisor Award from UNSW and the Richard Leonora Hill Medal from Ohio State University.

Research Interests

Experience

Scientia Professor

1991-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Professor in the School of Optometry and Vision Science, leading research and teaching.

Awards

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Postgraduate Research Supervisor Award

2018-01-01
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Life Fellowship

2019-01-01

Courses

Clinical Ocular Therapeutics Ocular Therapy 1 Ocular Therapy 2

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
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