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Professor Josh Silver Centre Director Atomic physicist Josh Silver has a long-standing research and humanitarian interest in vision correction for the developing world, developing the first fluid-filled adjustable eyeglasses (adaptive eyewear), as well as numerous studies on the effectiveness of self-refraction. Read more about the history of the Centre and Professor Silver's work in his biography. BIOGRAPHY →

		Dr David Crosby Principal Scientist David Crosby studied physics at the University of Oxford, first as an undergraduate and then obtained a DPhil under the supervision of Josh Silver as part of the Oxford Electron Beam Ion Trap group. As well as continuing to pursue research, concentrating mainly on experimental tests fundamental issues in atomic physics, David has also worked and consulted for a number of technology start-up companies. Based on his research experience with optics and motivated by a desire to tackle practical problems of real world importance, David helped set up the Centre with Professor Silver in 2009. His current research interests cover the range of activities of the Centre, but in particular David is interested in developing a better understanding of the physics and physiology of the eye-brain system and the creation of new instrumentation and techniques in order to perform such studies. David also performs research on optical techniques applicable to experiments with ultracold atoms in the Department of Physics.
		James Stephenson FOLLOW JAMES ON TWITTER → James Stephenson is the global strategic marketing manager for Dow Corning Corporation's Healthcare business, and is a member of the Centre's Board of Directors. James joined the Centre at the start of our Child ViSion™ collaboration with Dow Corning in late 2010. James Stephenson joined Dow Corning in 1997 as a manufacturing engineer at the Barry site in the United Kingdom. Through a variety of commercial roles, James has built more than a decade of experience in business development and commercial leadership. Based at Dow Corning's global headquarters in Midland, Michigan since 2006, James has taken leadership roles in a number of groups, including the Advanced Technologies and Ventures business, the Business and Technology Incubator and most recently in his role in Healthcare. James holds a M.Eng in Chemical Engineering from Swansea University and an MBA from Manchester Business School. He is also a Chartered Engineer (C.Eng) and a member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (MIChemE). In joining the Centre, James has brought his considerable commercial knowledge and experience, as well as a keen interest and understanding in the area of sustainable development.
		Dr Amitava Gupta Visiting Fellow Dr Amitava Gupta has extensive experience in the optical industry, previously holding the position of Vice President (Research and Development) at Johnson & Johnson Vision Care. Dr Gupta started his career at the California Institute of Technology and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) where he undertook a wide range of research in polymer science in a variety of roles culminating in a tenured position as Senior Research Scientist. Since leaving JPL in 1987, Dr Gupta has successfully led a wide variety of projects in companies ranging in size from startups to large corporations. His work has encompassed many areas of vision correction technology, including intraocular lenses, developing biocompatible materials, contact lenses, multifocals and most recently variable power lenses. Dr Gupta brings a wealth of technical and management experience to the Centre and will play a leading role in providing advice on ophthalmic science and technology.
		Dr Bruce Moore Visiting Fellow Dr Bruce Moore’s career as a pediatric optometrist has been devoted to studying the visual problems and therapeutic options for infants and young children. His optometric career began at the Children’s Hospital Boston Department of Ophthalmology and the Harvard Medical School, and he assumed the position of the Marcus Professor of Pediatric Studies at the New England College of Optometry in 1997. Dr Moore is active in efforts to design effective vision screening programs for infants and young children. He has also been intimately involved in efforts to develop programs for vision care for young children. He is a principal investigator in a National Eye Institute funded study of vision screening of children which aims to develop vision screening procedures that are applicable to broad use in the preschool population. His text, Eye Care for Infants & Young Children, published in 1997, became the standard textbook in pediatric optometry for students and practitioners. Another major research and policy interest of Dr Moore concerns eyecare for the developing world. By joining the Centre as a visiting fellow, Dr Moore will bring his considerable expertise and knowledge to help us tackle this major issue.