research

As a lifelong glasses-wearer, I have always been intrigued by the processes underlying vision. This interest prompted me to study optometry, and now motivates me to pursue a PhD in visual neuroscience to delve more deeply into its study than I was able to while completing my optometry degree. I aim to study the questions that have emerged during my clinical training.

My primary scientific goal is to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying binocular vision and visual perception, with an emphasis on computational approaches to understanding how these processes are informed by environmental factors such as natural and urban scene statistics. Furthermore, I aim to explore the interactions between eye movements and perceptual processes, particularly in how these movements contribute to gaze stabilization and spatial perception. Ultimately, my research will aim to integrate basic visual neuroscience with clinical applications, with the goal of providing novel insights that can inform both the diagnosis and treatment of vision disorders. Through my PhD work, I hope to contribute to advancing our understanding of visual perception and to improve clinical practices in optometry.