Dr Joel Terry
- Affiliate (School of Physics & Astronomy)
email:
Joel.Terry@glasgow.ac.uk
School of Physics and Astronomy, Kelvin Building, G12 8QQ
Biography
My research interests lie in the design and development of advanced optical imaging systems. By integrating modern computational techniques with classical optical design principles, I aim to push the boundaries of imaging performance—delivering higher space-bandwidth product imaging across extended fields of view. These innovations have broad applications across sectors including medicine, biology, and space exploration.
Currently, my focus is on retinal imaging. The ability to image the eye with high fidelity is critical for diagnosing diseases that could lead to vision loss or blindness. By combining computational imaging with novel optical design, I’ve developed a camera capable of imaging 82% of the retina—over 10 times more than conventional fundus cameras typically found in high street opticians. This system corrects for field-dependent aberrations introduced by the eye, achieving sub-20 micron resolution across the entire field—something no existing camera can currently match.