Dr. Ngozi Chidi Egboka

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ngozi Chidi-Egboka is a visiting fellow at the School of Optometry and Vision Science at UNSW Sydney, Australia. She holds a PhD in Optometry, which she completed in 2022. Ngozi's educational background also includes a Master of Public Health from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, and a Doctor of Optometry from the University of Benin, Nigeria. Her research interests focus on characterizing ocular surface changes in children, specifically examining the relationship between blinking and smartphone use. Ngozi has been recognized for her contributions to research and has received multiple awards, including the 2022 UNSW Dean's Excellent Thesis Award and the 2021 ARVO Science Communication Training Fellowship. She is a valued member of various STEM professional organizations and actively participates in Women-in-STEM programs to support post-graduate career development. Ngozi is committed to enhancing clinical eye research and developing advanced methods to improve eye health therapeutics, with a focus on the impact of environmental and lifestyle factors on eye health.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Fellow

2022-01-01 — Present

School of Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Conducts research in ocular surface changes and teaches courses in optometry.

Awards

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Dean's Excellent Thesis Award

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Brian Kirby Prize for Research Excellence in Optometry

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Dorothy Carlborg Research Grant

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.