Ngozi Chidi-Egboka has practiced as a clinical Optometrist and Lecturer in Nigeria before relocating to Australia to complete her PhD at UNSW Sydney. Ngozi’s passion for education and research prompted her to obtain a Master of Public Health (MPH), Fellowship in Cornea and Contact Lenses at Nigerian College of Optometrists (FNCO), and Fellowship of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO). Ngozi has recently completed her PhD on her research interest, characterising the ocular surface in children - examining the relationship with blinking and smartphone use. She is a casual academic and research assistant at the School of Optometry and Vision Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health. Ngozi is a recipient of several higher degree research awards including the prestigious 2022 UNSW Dean's Excellent Thesis Award, UNSW Medicine and Health Faculty Prize - The Brian Kirby Prize for Research Excellence in Optometry in 2022, 2019/2020 Dorothy Carlborg Cornea and Contact Lens Society of Australia award, 2021 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Science Communication Training Fellowship, and 2022 Ambassador, Industry Mentoring Network in STEM (IMNIS) Catalyst program of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE), Australia. Ngozi contributes to the international research community as an author, scientific meeting presentations, and invited reviewer for reputable ophthalmology journals. She participates actively in Women-in-STEM programs and post-graduate career development leadership committee at UNSW. Ngozi is a valued member of STEM professional organisations. She is a mother to two wonderful children.