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Research Scientists

Pete Kollbaum - Director of CORL

Dr. Pete Kollbaum

kollbaum@indiana.edu

After receiving his OD degree, Dr. Kollbaum worked in a private multidisciplinary practice prior to returning to IU where he received a Masters degree in Clinical Research and a PhD degree in Vision Science.

Following receiving his research training he accepted a faculty position at IU, where he teaches and performs research in the areas of contact lenses and optics. His specific interests include myopia, presbyopia, eye fatigue, keratoconus, metrology, and biometry.

Dr. Ping Situ - Research Scientist

Dr. Ping Situ

pingsitu@indiana.edu

Dr. Ping Situ is a Research Scientist from China and Canada specializing in sensory function in dry eye disease and contact lens discomfort. Dr. Situ’s hobbies include golfing, hiking, and sightseeing.

Dr. Dawn Meyer - Research Scientist

Dr. Dawn Meyer

meyerd@indiana.edu

Dr. Dawn Meyer is a Research Optometrist at the Indiana University School of Optometry, Clinical Optics Research Lab. Driven by a desire to further the knowledge base about myopia control, presbyopia and asthenopia, she takes pride in conducting the best clinical trials possible. As a researcher, she enjoys collaborating with the graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in the lab to design and execute meaningful studies of clinical based optics, as well as conducting industry-sponsored research projects. In addition to her primary job functions, Dawn also volunteers for the United Way. When not in the lab, Dawn can be found outdoors, in the garden, hiking, reading, or helping out on the family farm.

Dr. Nitya Murthy - Research Scientist

Dr. Nitya Murthy

nimurthy@iu.edu

Dr. Nitya Murthy is a Research Optometrist from Miramar, FL. Dr. Murthy is involved in several clinical research trials and research on PSF imaging through different contact lenses. In her free time, Dr. Murthy enjoys gardening, reading, and walking her dog.

Martin Rickert - Research Scientist

Martin Rickert

rickertm@indiana.edu

Martin Rickert is a Data Research Scientist from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Martin provides analytic and statistical support on a wide array of cutting-edge translational clinical optics research. Martin’s hobbies include playing guitar (formerly a professional guitarist), cooking, pool/billiards, and pickleball.

Matt Jasksulski - Research Scientist

Matt Jasksulski

majask@iu.edu

Matt Jasksulski is a Clinical Research Software Developer for CORL from Wrocław, Poland. Matt holds a Ph.D. degree (cum laude) in physiological optics from the University of Murcia (Spain). He is also a co-founder and CEO of a startup company VisionApp Solutions S.L. that is dedicated to developing innovative software technologies for vision science and myopia research. Matt’s hobbies include Latin dance, photography, guitar, traveling, Mazda MX-5.

Javier Gantes - Research Scientist

Javier Gantes

fjgantes@iu.edu

Javier Gantes is a Postdoc Researcher from Mexico. Javier is currently doing optical characterization of three different spectacle lenses for myopia control. In his free time, Javier enjoys reading science fiction books.


Technical Support Staff

Emily Koontz - Technical Support Staff

Emily Koontz

emrwatki@indiana.edu

Emily Koontz is a Research Coordinator and Lead Technician at CORL. Emily is from Bloomington, Indiana and enjoys reading, hiking, cooking, and traveling!
Maddy Williams - Technical Support Staff

Maddy Williams

mammitch@indiana.edu

Maddy Williams is the Lab Manager at CORL. Maddy currently lives in Chicago, IL, but is from Bloomington, Indiana! In her free time, she enjoys baking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Kaitlyn Asher - Technical Support Staff

Kaitlin Asher

kamasher@iu.edu

Kaitlyn Asher is a Contact Lens Research Technician from Hobart, Indiana. Kaitlyn’s hobbies include graphic design, spending time with her dogs, cooking, and playing video games.


Graduate Students

Raman Sah - Graduate Student

Raman Sah

Raman Sah is a graduate student from Nepal who defended his PhD thesis and will be graduating in the Spring of 2023 from the IU School of Optometry. He is currently exploring post-doctoral opportunities. In his free time, he enjoys playing cricket, ping pong, music, and visiting new places.
Neeraj Singh - Graduate Student

Neeraj Singh

Neeraj Singh is in his 4th year of PhD in Vision Science. After completion of his PhD, he plans to pursue his post-doctoral fellowship, and ultimately secure a position at a school/college of Optometry to pass his training on to the future generation of optometrists and vision scientists. Neeraj is a foodie and loves to cook and try preparing dishes from different parts of India in his free time. Hi all-time fun now is playing with his daughter!

Josh Richards - Graduate Student

Josh Richards

Josh Richards is a second year PhD student in Vision Science from Bloomington, Indiana. Josh is a weekend warrior in cycling, running, and hiking.


Optometry Students

Kenzie Carr - Optometry Student

Kenzie Carr

Kenzie Carr is a 3rd year Optometry student from Florida who plans to open a private practice after graduation. In her free time, Kenzie enjoys cooking, hiking, and going to the gym.
Gabby Posz - Optometry Student

Gabby Posz

Gabby Posz is a 2nd year Optometry student from Westfield, Indiana. After graduation, Gabby will be an Optometrist in the Army. Gabby’s hobbies are baking, reading, and running!

Alexandria Fanning - Optometry Student

Alexandria Fanning

Alexandria Fanning is a 1st year Optometry student from Greencastle, Indiana. Alexandria’s favorite thing to do in her free time is spend time with her friends.

Grace Walther - Optometry Student

Grace Walther

Grace Walther is an Optometry student from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Grace’s research interests include contact lens and introducing innovative digital device-based vision screening for schoolchildren. In her free time, Grace enjoys swimming, biking, and reading.

Matt Bubenzer - Optometry Student

Matt Bubenzer

Matt Bubenzer is a first-year graduate student studying Environmental Science and Public Affairs. Matt is from Indianapolis, Indiana and loves to hike, camp, birdwatch, and any other activity that gets him outdoors!


Undergraduate Students

Riley Coers - Undergraduate Student

Riley Coers

Riley Coers is a senior at Indiana University studying biology. Riley is from Columbus, Indiana and enjoys reading, rock climbing, exercising, and yoga.
Adam Huckabee - Undergraduate Student

Adam Huckabee

Adam Huckabee is a senior at Indiana University studying biology. Adam is from Fishers, Indiana and enjoys music, playing guitar, formula 1 racing, mountain biking, and cooking.

Caroline Joliet - Undergraduate Student

Caroline Joliet

Caroline Joliet is a Senior at Indiana University studying Biochemistry and Spanish. Caroline is from Carmel, Indiana and she loves to bake and travel in her free time!

Lauren Steinwedel - Undergraduate Student

Lauren Steinwedel

Lauren Steinwedel is a senior at Indiana University studying Speech Pathology. Lauren is from Columbus, Indiana and enjoys baking, reading, cleaning, journaling, and hanging out with friends and family.

Zoey Horn - Undergraduate Student

Zoey Horn

Zoey Horn is a Junior at Indiana University studying Community Health on a Pre-Physician Assistant Track. Zoey is from Columbus, Indiana and enjoys cooking and baking, exercising, watching movies, and hanging with family and friends.

Sydney Hollars - Undergraduate Student

Sydney Hollars

Sydney Hollars is a sophomore at Indiana University studying human biology. Sydney is from Columbus, Indiana and enjoys yoga, hiking, and baking.

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