Dr Daniela Oehring

Associate Professor Dr Daniela Oehring is a trained optometrist and Doctor of Eye and Vision Science at the University of Plymouth with 15+ years of experience in health/medical research and humanitarian eye care. She has worked across the charity, corporate, and academic sectors in Africa, the USA, Canada, Germany, and the UK, gaining unique expertise and skillsets in research, innovation, and development in health research, statistics, and research governance. As a Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society (FRSS), a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), an active member of the Committee for Publication Ethics (COPE), and a trustee of the European Academy of Optometry & Optics (EAOO), Dr Oehring is actively involved in various professional associations, including the World Council of Optometry (WCO).
In addition to her extensive experience in providing eye care services to people in various parts of the world, her passion for healthcare and medicine led her to pursue a career in statistics, where she gained valuable data analysis and interpretation skills, which are crucial in medical research. She is currently undergoing training as a lawyer specialising in health and medicine, reflecting her dedication to advocating for patients' rights and ensuring ethical medical research that respects human dignity.
As a proactive lecturer and researcher with 10+ years of experience in teaching and supervising at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, Dr Oehring has published nationally and internationally and presented at 45 conferences on five continents. Since 2022, she has also been an active international expert in higher education in Optometry and Vision Science for undergraduate and postgraduate courses for the Portuguese Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES). Dr Oehring is excited to use her extensive experience in healthcare and her legal expertise to create a positive impact in the field.

I was extremely honoured to be nominated as part of the International Women's Day 2023 celebrations held by the University of Plymouth Women's Network. It was wonderful to be a part of such a wide range of nominees and many inspirational women. All nominations can be seen here - http://https//www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/gender-equality/womens-network/inspirational-women

If you are interested in undertaking a PhD, please contact me by emailing daniela.oehring@plymouth.ac.uk

Current roles and responsibilities:

 

 

 

European Academy of Optometry and Optics:Board of TrusteesOptometry & Contact Lens Journal:Scientific Editor Board member
Portuguese Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES)

Since 2016, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, UK; Full-time Lecturer, OptometryTaught nine undergraduate and four postgraduate courses focused on anatomy and physiology, as well as clinical skills and research methods. Supervised numerous BSc and MSc theses. Erasmus coordinator for the Optometry programme since 2014. Member of the Ethical Committee for Postgraduate Research since 2016. Deputy head (since 2018) and Head (since 2020) of the Eye and Vision Research group. Head of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Group (SoHP) since 2019.
Since 2014 Faculty of Engineering and Optometry, Beuth University Berlin, Germany; Visiting Lecturer, Optometry
Since 2013 Faculty of Physics, Sofijski University, Bulgaria; Visiting Lecturer, Optometry
Since 2013 Doctoral College, University of Plymouth, UK; Associate Lecturer; Taught two postgraduate seminar series for research development.
Since 2010 Faculty of Science and Technic, Ernst-Abbe-University Jena, Germany; Guest Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor, Optometry;
Taught three undergraduate and two postgraduate courses, focused on specialist optometry skills (contact lens), as well as clinical case studies, and research methods. Supervised 14 BSc and ten MSc theses and four Erasmus internships.
2013 - 2016 Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, UK; Clinical Demonstrator, Optometry; Supervised undergraduate clinical skills modules in refractive methods, contact lens fitting and visual perception.
2011 – 2015 Wales Optometry Postgraduate Education Centre, Cardiff University, UK; Part-time Clinical Supervisor; Supervised the European Optometry Postgraduate course annually.
2008 - 2009 Faculty of Mathematics University of Applied Sciences Jena, Germany; Part-time Teaching Assistant; Basic mathematical concepts and methods for understanding and solving problems in engineering, Prof Dr P. Wilde
2007 - 2008 Faculty of Physics University of Applied Sciences Jena, Germany; Part-time Teaching Assistant; Competencies in physical modelling as applied to simple examples of mechanics, Prof Dr O. Hofmann
Since 2005, Optic Technician Training Institute, Kumasi, Ghana; Visiting Lecturer; Development of the educational programmes for lecturers and supervisors and curriculum development for apprenticeship course.

2019 University of Liverpool Engineering for Postgraduates (PhD)

I have been involved in projects related to eye care for hidden and excluded populations, ocular biomechanics, keratoconus and dry eye. I have worked as a generalist researcher and become experienced with a range of quantitative and qualitative methodologies relevant to health services research, including:

I have developed a particular interest in the early detection and diagnosis of eye-related diseases. This is of particular relevance for the development and evaluation of both innovative complex interventions and programmes for translating evidence into practice.

I have supervised multiple B.Sc. and M.Sc. students as first supervisor and Ph.D. students in a team. Eight students presented on international conferences, one student won the Cooper Vision Summer Summit (2014), and one student was awarded the AOO student travel grant (2015). 

Current:

2023-2026: MD - Sen Jon, Evaluating Approaches to Monitor Brain in Space: Mitigating Spaceflight Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome; Supervisor Team: Mona, Nasser, Daniela Oehring, Stephen Hall

Equipment grants for unlimited use
Since 2024: Support through the loan of an OCT imaging device (IOL Master 700) by Zeiss AG for unrestricted use
Since 2015: Support through the loan of a High-Speed Camera full equipment by Oculus Optikgeräte GmbH for unrestricted use
Since 2013: Support through the loan anterior eye OCT by Heidelberg Engineering GmbH for unrestricted use
Since 2013: Support through the loan of the CorvisST and Keratograph 5M by Oculus Optikgeräte GmbH for unrestricted use