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Professor Kostadinka Bizheva has recently been named a 2025 Optica Fellow for her exceptional contributions to optical imaging in ophthalmology.

Congratulations to Dr. Tammy Labreche and Dr. Brett Barrett on receiving the 2025 Excellence in Science Teaching Award (ESTA) from the Faculty of Science.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is celebrating the career of Professor Melanie Campbell, who retired from her faculty position in the fall of 2024. Campbell is a pioneer in visual optics, a champion for equity, and an inspiring mentor who has shaped the fields of physics, optometry and biomedical imaging, while breaking barriers for women in STEM.

The Faculty of Science is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Outstanding Performance Award. The winners span across all departments and professional schools and we are delighted to celebrate their teaching excellence. 

At the Faculty of Science, we are constantly inspired by the remarkable women in our faculty and their determination to make a difference through science. Continue reading to learn more about their stories, what inspiring inclusion means to them, and their advice for emerging young scientists. 

Vision impairments are on the rise, propelling the global ocular implants market to unprecedented growth, from $14.1 billion in 2022 to a monumental . Yet, many potential breakthroughs stumble in clinical trials, often due to unforeseen toxicity and efficacy in preliminary research studies. Megala Ramasamy is developing a low-cost fabrication method for silicone polymers used to create advanced in-vitro eye models that simulate features of the human eye.

The prevalence of dry eye disease (DED) has increased significantly due to prolonged screen time and Mana Monfared, a current PhD in Vision Science student, is dedicated to studying the disease and its effects on eye health.

Canada is a global leader in quantum science. À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ scientists are harnessing the potential of this disruptive science to create secure quantum communication and expand quantum computing with new funding from the NSERC Quantum Alliance grants.

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is mourning the passing of Dr. Paul Karrow. He was a founding member and the first Chair of the Department. Karrow passed away on February 5, 2023 at the age of 93.

The World Health Organization estimates that 2.2 billion people globally have a vision impairment. Dr. Stan Woo, director of the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s School of Optometry and Vision Science, views this statistic as a call to action, one he and his colleagues are working to fix. New investments and innovations are creating better access to care.