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Dr Srikanth Dumpati is a Research Associate in the School of Optometry and Vision Science at UNSW Sydney. He holds a PhD in Optometry and Vision Science from UNSW Sydney, a Master of Optometry, and a Bachelor of Optometry. He is also a Fellow of the International Association of Contact Lens Educators (FIACLE) and an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA).
Srikanth is an optometrist, clinician, educator and researcher with...view more
Dr Srikanth Dumpati is a Research Associate in the School of Optometry and Vision Science at UNSW Sydney. He holds a PhD in Optometry and Vision Science from UNSW Sydney, a Master of Optometry, and a Bachelor of Optometry. He is also a Fellow of the International Association of Contact Lens Educators (FIACLE) and an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA).
Srikanth is an optometrist, clinician, educator and researcher with extensive experience in contact lens practice, education and ocular surface research. Prior to his doctoral studies, he held clinical and academic roles at the L V Prasad Eye Institute in India and undertook a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellowship at Aston University, UK.
My Grants
- Industry grant RG254187. Surface characteristics of (O-Acyl)-w-hydroxy fatty acids emulsions 2023-2026
- Industry grant RG254187. Physical compatibility of solutions with contact lenses 2026
- Industry grant Menicon Study Evaluation of comfort and surface properties of various soft contact lenses 2026
- Industry grant 2025-11-1943-DEE253-E003: Evaluation of the safety and tolerability of ocular lubricants Phase I 2025.
- Industry grant 2025-11-1943-DEE253-E003: Evaluation of the safety and tolerability of ocular lubricants Phase II 2026.
- Marie Sklodowska-Curie Grant GA713694, Noval UV-C device for Treatment of Ophthalmic infection and cure at Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom. 2020-2022
My Qualifications
- PhD at University of New South Wales in Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Optometry and Vision Science.
- Marie Curie Research Fellowship (September 2020 to March 2022 from Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Master's in clinical optometry (2015 to 2017) from Amity University, Gurgaon, India with 9.25 CGPA
- Bachelor of Clinical Optometry (B. Optom) in August 2006 with 76% at School of Optometry, Bharati Vidyapeeth deemed university medical college, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, India.
- Diploma in Ophthalmic Techniques” in October 2002 with 63% from L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad in Collaboration with FOREC, Noida, India.
- Fellowship in Clinical Optometry” from 2002 –2003 at L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad.
My Awards
- University Internation Postgraduate Award (UPIA) for study Ph. D at University of New South Wales 2022-2025.
- Development of Research training grant (DRTG)- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales 2023-2025.
- Awarded the status of Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy (AFHEA).
- Awarded the travel grant to present paper on “Intense Pulsed Light therapy can improve Contact Lens Discomfort and meibomian gland secretion -Interim analysis of a clinical trial” at International Society of Contact Lens Conference (ISCLR), 2024, Nova scotia, Halifax Canada.
- Awarded the travel grant to present paper on “Efficacy of Ultraviolet-C in reducing contamination of contact lenses and lens cases” at International Society of Contact Lens Conference (ISCLR), 2022, Proto, Portugal.
- Awarded the travel grant from British chapter to present paper on Ultraviolet- C antimicrobial treatment for contact lens and lens cases in American Academy of Optometry 2021, Boston, USA
- Awarded the Fellow of International Association of Contact Lens Educators (FIACLE).
- IACLE travel award received in the year of 2015 to participate in British Contact Lens Association, Liverpool, UK.
- Awarded the Travel grant for poster presentation on Role of Boston Ocular Surface Prosthesis after Post Lasik in Asia ARVO Jan 2011, Singapore
My Research Activities
Srikanth's research focuses on contact lens discomfort, meibomian gland dysfunction, tear-film assessment, Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, ocular surface microbiology, and lipid-based drug delivery through contact lenses. His broader research interests include specialty contact lenses, ocular surface health, contact lens materials, lipid and nanoparticle delivery systems, and translational approaches to improving contact lens comfort and performance.
My Research Supervision
Areas of supervision
Contact lens discomfort, meibomian gland dysfunction, tear-film assessment, Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, ocular surface microbiology, and lipid-based drug delivery through contact lenses.
Currently supervising
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