Dr hab. Dorota Szczęsna-Iskander, prof. PWr

Dorota H. Szczęsna-Iskander, PhD, Eng., is a professor in the Department of Optics and Photonics at Wrocław University of Technology. For many years, she has been involved in developing methods for the non-invasive measurement and objective assessment of tear film dynamics for the diagnosis of Dry Eye Syndrome, the evaluation of the biocompatibility of contact lens materials with the tear film, and the effectiveness of lubricating eye drops. Her research is mainly published in journals in the fields of ophthalmology, optometry and biomedical optics. Dr Szczęsna-Iskander has been involved in research projects carried out, amongst others, at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Sweden and the School of Optometry and Vision Science at Queensland University of Technology, Australia, as well as in an international project within the European Dry Eye Network (EDEN). The results of her research have been recognised at international conferences in both ophthalmology (EVER, ARVO, ECLSO) and optometry (BCLA), and she has been awarded a scholarship for outstanding young researchers by the Minister for Science and Higher Education. Dr Szczęsna-Iskander has delivered guest lectures at universities in, amongst others, Australia, Ireland and the United States. In her private life, she is a lover of theatre and winter sports.