Ajay Kumar Vijay
Doctor
Research Scientist
PhD
Ajaykumar.vijay@sydney.edu.au
TORIC: Translational Ocular Research and Immunology Consortium
Currently open to PHD and Honours students in the topic areas of:
Ocular Microbiology
Dry Eye
Contact Lens

Biography
Ajay Kumar Vijay graduated with bachelor’s degree in optometry from the Elite School of Optometry, Chennai and PhD from the University of New South Wales, Sydney. He worked as a research fellow at the Brien Holden Vision Institute and senior research fellow at the School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales. He is currently a research scientist at the Westmead Institute for Medical research. His research interests include contact lenses related infiltrative events, ocular discomfort, antibiotic resistance and novel antimicrobial agents. Dr Vijay has 50 peer reviewed publications (h index 16) with several refereed conference abstracts.
Research interests
Antimicrobial Resistance, Contact Lens related infections, inflammations, Contact Lens Discomfort, Dry Eye
Adjunct roles
Honorary Senior Lecturer | Sydney University |
Adjunct Lecturer | University of New South Wales |
Recent publications

A review of the antiviral activity of cationic antimicrobial peptides

Antiviral effect of multipurpose contact lens disinfecting solutions against coronavirus

Epidemiology, Microbiology, and Genetics of Contact Lens–Related and Non–Contact Lens-Related Infectious Keratitis

CLEAR - Contact lens complications

Understanding clinical and immunological features associated with Pseudomonas and Staphylococcus keratitis
Additional information
Scopus ID: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57238503500
Current grants
Affiliations
University of Sydney, University of New South Wales
Professional Associations and Organisations
2020 | American Academy of Optometry | Fellow |
2020 | International Society for Contact Lens Research | Member |
2005 | Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology | Member |
Awards and recognition
2020 - Dean of Science Staff Excellence Award, UNSW |
2019 & 2021 – Embraces Diversity Award, School of Optometry & Vision Science, UNSW |