Silmo Academy brings together world experts in optics to speak at the various Silmo events throughout the year. Silmo Singapore is taking place this week, so Nick Coffer chats to one of the speakers at the event, Grant Hannaford.

In a fascinating, insightful and warm interview, Grant talks about:

The journey which brought him into the optics world.

His passion for research into lens design.

His doctorate at Aston University.

His extensive charity work, bringing improved sight to people from impoverished regions.

His desire to make optical knowledge accessible to all.

His International Optician of the Year Award

And his work with the Academy of Advanced Ophthalmic Optics in Australia, which he founded with his wife Thao.

Grant's humility shines through this episode, and he is just as at ease talking about his small optical practice in Australia, as he is talking about his highly technical and groundbreaking research. This is a really great listen, for any optician or academic looking to be inspired in their work.

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https://www.silmoparis.com

https://aaoo.net.au/

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