Dr. Jason Charng

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jason Charng is a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Optometry at the University of Western Australia and a research fellow at the Lions Eye Institute. With a diverse background in optometry and vision sciences, Jason has extensive research experience, particularly in functional structural assessments of the eye, retinal gene therapy, and epidemiology aimed at improving eye care in the general population. He previously held a postdoctoral fellowship at the Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania, focusing on hereditary retinal degenerations. Jason obtained his Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Melbourne, where his research explored consciousness and visual electrophysiology. His professional affiliations include being an associate editor for Clinical Experimental Optometry and a member of the Editorial Board for the Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology. He has supervised multiple postgraduate students, reflecting his commitment to education and mentorship in optometry.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Coordinates units in the Discipline of Optometry, teaching and mentoring students.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2015-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, USA

Engaged in research focused on hereditary retinal degenerations.

Demonstrator

2008-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of Melbourne • Melbourne, Australia

Demonstrated undergraduate courses in the Department of Vision Sciences and Optometry.

Awards

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David Hay Postgraduate Write-up Award

2015-01-01
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Melbourne University Overseas Research Experience Scholarship

2012-01-01

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.