Professor Dipika Patel

The University of Auckland has promoted Dipika Patel from associate professor to full professor in the Department of Ophthalmology, effective from 1 February, this year. Promotion to professor is a mark of distinction, recognising an individual’s professional and academic achievements at an international level.

“I am thrilled to join the eminent team of professors at the Department of Ophthalmology,” said Prof Patel. “This is a great accolade for both myself and the department. I am fortunate to have worked with a fantastic team of talented people along the way and, in particular, I would like to thank Professor Charles McGhee for his mentorship and unwavering support.”

Prof Patel’s research interests centre on a series of inter-related themes including ocular imaging, keratoconus and corneal dystrophies, microbial keratitis, corneal transplantation, and corneal stem cells. She is also joint series editor with Prof McGhee for the popular Eye on Ophthalmology series in NZ Optics.