Dr. Maanasi Mahalingam

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ms. Maanasi Mahalingam is an Optometrist researcher in Australia who specializes in the cutting-edge fields of multimodal imaging, retina, glaucoma, image analysis, and low vision. She is currently pursuing her doctorate at the University of Western Australia. Her academic background includes a Master's degree in Optometry from the esteemed Elite School of Optometry, affiliated with SASTRA Deemed University, where her postgraduate thesis explored the intricate realms of 'Choriocapillaris Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy.' Maanasi has been awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) in 2020. Prior to her doctorate, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Optometry from the distinguished Elite School of Optometry, associated with BITS Pilani. Maanasi has gained experience working at the Aravind Eye Hospital, where she served as a clinical research optometrist in charge of the ocular diagnostics in the retina department. She has mentored optometry fellowship students and collaborated closely with ophthalmologists to publish research papers in renowned peer-reviewed journals and present at numerous scientific conferences in India. Her research endeavors contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and health research.

Research Interests

Experience

Casual Teaching

2023-03-01 — 2025-05-31

University of Western Australia • Perth

Teaching optics practical courses to students.

Awards

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Fellowship

2020-09-30
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Master's Degree

2021-06-01
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Bachelor's Degree

2019-06-01

Courses

Optics Practical Demonstrator

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
  • Academic Transcripts
  • 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.