Dr. Jackie Tan Showyin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jackie Tan-Showyin is an Associate Professor in the School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. She is also the Director of the Eye Research Group. Her research predominantly focuses on dry eye disease, investigating both the general population and contact lens wearers, as well as the design and performance of contact lenses. Over the course of her career, she has contributed to the development and approval of new therapies for dry eye as well as advancements in contact lens design. Dr. Tan-Showyin has secured funding for numerous industry-sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated studies, collaborating with 20 multinational industry partners. She is also dedicated to academic mentoring, supervising PhD students and Masters level research projects. Dr. Tan-Showyin is a Fellow of the British Contact Lens Association and serves on the Editorial Board of the journal Eye & Contact Lens.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2006-01-01 — Present

Eye Research Group, School of Optometry and Vision Science • Sydney, Australia

Leading a passionate team conducting industry sponsored clinical trial research and investigator-initiated trials.

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.