Dr. Vasudevan Lakshminarayanan

Professor

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Biography

Vasudevan Lakshminarayanan is a Professor in Optometry and Vision Science at the University of Waterloo. He has a diverse academic background with positions at the University of California, Irvine, University of California, Berkeley, University of Michigan, and University of Missouri, among others. Dr. Lakshminarayanan has served as a visiting professor at renowned institutions, including the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and the University of Degli Studii Brescia in Italy. He has been actively involved in various professional committees and organizations, such as the advisory board for the International Center for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, Italy, and the chair of the International Commission on Optics. His research focuses on Clinical Imaging, Vision Rehabilitation, and Optical Devices Technology, contributing significantly to the field of Optics and Vision Science. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including being named a Fellow of the Optical Society and the American Physical Society. He is also a recognized speaker at international conferences and has been influential in various educational initiatives.

Research Interests

Awards

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OSA Fellow

2019-01-01
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Inaugural speaker

2018-01-01
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SPIE Lecturer

2017-01-01
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Invited Speaker

2016-01-01
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Invited Speaker

2015-01-01
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Finalist

2013-01-01

Courses

Geometrical and Physical Visual Optics Visual Perception 1: Perception of Light Fundamentals of Visual Optics Visual Perception 2: Monocular and Binocular Visual Processes Vision Science Part 1 Vision Science Part 2

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.