Professor Thomas Millar
PROFESSOR,
Dean's Unit - School of Science and Health
Personal
Qualifications
- PhD Flinders University of South Australia
- MSc University of Melbourne
- BSc University of Melbourne
UWS Organisational Unit (School / Division)
- Dean's Unit - School of Science and Health
Contact
| Email: | T.Millar@uws.edu.au |
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| Extension: | 9901 |
| Mobile: | 0416100835 |
| Location: | LZ.1.18 Parramatta |
| Website: |
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Biography
I studied my undergraduate degree at the Univeristy of Melbourne, and completed my PhD at The Flinders University of South Australia examining neuropeptides in the retina. I then did a post-doctoral fellowship at the Australian National Univeristy and moved to Sydney where I carried out electrophysiological research on the retina at the Sydney Eye Hospital. I then moved to the University of Western Sydney.
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Publications
Chapters in Books
- Millar, T., Mudgil, P. and Khanal, S. (2010), 'Meibomian Glands and Lipid Layer', Encyclopedia of the Eye, Academic Press 9780123741981.
Journal Articles
- Millar, T. (2013), 'A mechanism to explain the behaviour of spread films of meibomian lipids', Current Eye Research, 4.
- Chuck, J. and Millar, T. (2013), 'Teaching and evaluating graduate attributes in science based disciplines', Creative Education, 8.
- Schuett, B. and Millar, T. (2013), 'An investigation of the likely role of (O-acyl) w-hydroxy fatty acids in meibomian lipid films using (O-oleyl) w-hydroxy palmitic acid as a model', Experimental Eye Research, 8.
- Millar, T., Knighton, R. and Chuck, J. (2012), 'The use of biotin to demonstrate immunohistochemistry, western blotting, and dot blots in university practical classes', Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 8.
- Millar, T. and King-Smith, P. (2012), 'Analysis of Comparison of Human Meibomian Lipid Films and Mixtures with Cholesteryl Esters In Vitro Films using High Resolution Color Microscopy', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 10.
- Wei, E., Markoulli, M., Millar, T., Willcox, M. and Zhao, S. (2012), 'Divalent Cations in Tears, and Their Influence on Tear Film Stability in Humans and Rabbits', Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Research, 6.
- Millar, T. (2012), 'Lipid component contributions to the surface activity of meibomian lipids.', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 12.
- Khanal, S. and Millar, T. (2012), 'Barriers to clinical uptake of tear osmolarity measurements', British Journal of Ophthalmology, 4.
- Millar, T., Knighton, R. and Chuck, J. (2012), 'The use of biotin to demonstrate immunohistochemistry, western blotting, and dot blots in university practical classes', Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 8.
- Wei, X., Markoulli, M., Millar, T., Willcox, M. and Zhao, Z. (2012), 'Divalent cations in tears, and their influence on tear film stability in humans and rabbits', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 6.
- Millar, T. and King-Smith, P. (2012), 'Analysis of comparison of human meibomian lipid films and mixtures with cholesteryl esters in vitro films using high resolution color microscopy', Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 10.
- Schuett, B. and Millar, T. (2012), 'Lipid component contributions to the surface activity of meibomian lipids', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 12.
- Mudgil, P. and Millar, T. (2011), 'Surfactant properties of human meibomian lipids.', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 10.
- Knop, E., Knop, N., Millar, T., Obata, H. and Sullivan, D. (2011), 'The International Workshop on Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: Report of the Subcommittee on Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology of the Meibomian Gland', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 41.
- Khanal, S. and Millar, T. (2010), 'Nanoscale phase dynamics of the normal tear film', Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine, 7.
- Leiske, D., Raju, S., Ketelson, H., Millar, T. and Fuller, G. (2010), 'The interfacial viscoelastic properties and structures of human and animal Meibomian lipids', Experimental Eye Research, 7.
- Herok, G., Mudgil, P. and Millar, T. (2009), 'The Effect of Meibomian Lipids and Tear Proteins on Evaporation Rate under Controlled In Vitro Conditions', Current Eye Research, 9.
- Millar, T., Mudgil, P., Butovich, I. and Palaniappan, C. (2009), 'Adsorption of human tear lipocalin to human meibomian lipid films', Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 12.
- Butovich, I., Millar, T. and Ham, B. (2008), 'Understanding and Analyzing Meibomian Lipids-A Review', Current Eye Research, 16.
- Herok, G., Millar, T., Anderton, P. and Martin, D. (2008), 'Role of chloride channels in regulating the volume of acinar cells of the rabbit superior lacrimal gland', Investigative Opthalmology and Visual Science, 9.
- Mudgil, P. and Millar, T. (2008), 'Adsorption of apo- and holo-tear lipocalin to a bovine Meibomian lipid film', Experimental Eye Research, 7.
- Millar, T. (2008), 'Chemistry in the circumstellar medium : UUUnveiling the dust formation zone', Astrophysics and Space Science, 5.
- Millar, T., Tragoulias, S., Anderton, P., Dennis, G., Mudgil, P., Ball, M. and Miano, F. (2006), 'The Surface Activity of Purified Ocular Mucin at the Air-Liquid Interface and Interactions With Meibomian Lipids', Cornea, 10.
- Mudgil, P., Torres, M. and Millar, T. (2006), 'Adsorption of lysozyme to phospholipid and meibomian lipid monolayer films', Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 10.
- Mudgil, P., Dennis, G. and Millar, T. (2006), 'Interactions of Poly(tert-butyl acrylate)-Poly(styrene) di-block copolymers with lipids at the air-water interface. Langmuir.', Langmuir, 6.
- Millar, T. and Mudgil, P. (2006), 'Penetration of human tear lipocalin into a Meibomian lipid layer', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 1.
- Mudgil, P., Dennis, G. and Millar, T. (2005), 'The Surface pressure dynamics and appearance of mixed monolayers of cholesterol and different sized polystyrenes at an air-water interface.', Langmuir, 8.
- Tragoulias, S., Anderton, P., Dennis, G., Miano, F. and Millar, T. (2005), 'Surface pressure measurements of human tears and individual tear film components indicate that proteins are major contributors to the surface pressure.', Cornea, 12.
- Miano, F., Calcara, M., Millar, T. and Enea, V. (2005), 'Insertion of tear proteins into a meibomian lipids film.', Colloids Surface B, 7.
- Pereira, T., Millar, T. and Chuck, J. (2005), 'Viability analysis of alginate encapsulated micro-organisms using fluorescent stains.', Journal of Microencapsulation, 6.
- Miano, F., Calcara, M., Calcara, F., Millar, T. and Enea, V. (2004), 'Effect of meibomian lipid layer on evaporation of tears.', Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, .
- Peters, K., Dennis, G., Anderton, P. and Millar, T. (2003), 'The effects of novel amphipathic block copolymers on stabilization of the rattear film.', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 6.
- Millar, T., Papas, E., Ozkan, J., Jalbert, I. and Ball, M. (2003), 'Clinical appearance and microscopic analysis of mucin balls associated withcontact lens wear.', Cornea, 6.
- Vaegan, P., Anderton, P. and Millar, T. (2002), 'Transient and steady state focal and pattern electroretinogram losses in cats with unilateral optic nerve section', Documenta Ophthalmologica, 23.
- Peters, K. and Millar, T. (2002), 'The role of different phospholipids on tear break-up time using a model eye', Current Eye Research, 6.
- Millar, T. and Pearson, M. (2002), 'The effects of dietary and pharmacological manipulation on lipid production in the meibomian and harderian glands of the rabbit', Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 10.
- Evans, V., Millar, T., Eden, J. and Willcox, M. (2002), 'Menopause, hormone replacement therapy and tear function', Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 5.
Research
Current Projects
| Title: | Investigation of the structure of the pre-ocular tear film |
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| Years: | 2007-08-07 - 2014-12-31 |
| ID: | P0015464 |
| UWS Researchers: | Thomas Millar and John Bartlett |
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| Title: | Testing of Current and Prospective Emulsion-Based Artificial Tear Formulas |
| Years: | 2009-01-05 - 2013-09-30 |
| ID: | P00016719 |
| UWS Researchers: | Thomas Millar |
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| Title: | The effect of temperature on the molecular organisation of meibomian lipid films |
| Years: | 2012-01-01 - 2013-12-31 |
| ID: | P00020474 |
| UWS Researchers: | Thomas Millar and Burkhardt Schuett |
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| Title: | Using X-ray reflectometry to understand the behaviour of estolides |
| Years: | 2012-01-01 - 2013-12-31 |
| ID: | P00020475 |
| UWS Researchers: | Thomas Millar and Burkhardt Schuett |
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| Title: | Vision CRC Project |
| Years: | 2010-07-07 - 2015-06-30 |
| ID: | P00020313 |
| UWS Researchers: | Thomas Millar |
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Previous Projects
| Title: | Eye Research and Technology |
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| Years: | 1997-09-08 - 2002-12-31 |
| ID: | P0013146 |
| UWS Researchers: | Thomas Millar |
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| Title: | Investigations on the structure of the pre-ocular tear film |
| Years: | 2006-05-09 - 2010-12-31 |
| ID: | P0015199 |
| UWS Researchers: | Thomas Millar |
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| Title: | CRCERT Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Years: | 2001-11-02 - 2006-07-31 |
| ID: | P0015207 |
| UWS Researchers: | Thomas Millar |
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| Title: | Structure of mixtures of lipids and block copolymers at the air/water interface |
| Years: | 2003-08-11 - 2004-08-10 |
| ID: | P0013664 |
| UWS Researchers: | Gary Dennis and Thomas Millar |
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| Title: | Structure of mixtures of lipids and block copolymers at the air/water interface (AMRFP) |
| Years: | 2003-08-11 - 2004-08-10 |
| ID: | P0010880 |
| UWS Researchers: | Gary Dennis and Thomas Millar |
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| Title: | Developing O-ACYL-Q_Hydroxy fatty acids (OAHFAS) in formulations for use in a comfort eye-drop [via UNSW] |
| Years: | 2012-06-01 - 2013-07-31 |
| ID: | P00021076 |
| UWS Researchers: | Thomas Millar |
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| Title: | Purification and analysis of lacritin |
| Years: | 2003-02-28 - 2004-02-28 |
| ID: | P0013744 |
| UWS Researchers: | Thomas Millar |
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| Title: | Analysis of the tear film of the eye - what makes it work |
| Years: | 2006-11-24 - 2007-11-23 |
| ID: | P0015332 |
| UWS Researchers: | Thomas Millar and Poonam Mudgil |
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| Title: | Using X-ray reflectometry to understand the structure of the surface of the tear film |
| Years: | 2010-01-01 - 2010-12-31 |
| ID: | P00017589 |
| UWS Researchers: | Thomas Millar |
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| Title: | Solving dry-eye - an international exchange |
| Years: | 2008-11-21 - 2009-11-20 |
| ID: | P00016438 |
| UWS Researchers: | Thomas Millar |
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| Title: | Modelling the structure of meibomian lipid films at the air-water interface using neutron reflectometry [No funding to UWS] |
| Years: | 2012-02-21 - 2012-02-23 |
| ID: | P00020482 |
| UWS Researchers: | Thomas Millar and Burkhardt Schuett |
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| Title: | Investigation of the effect of oxidized versus unoxidized lipid deposits on contact lenses and the cleaning efficiency of Peroxide-based solutions |
| Years: | 2011-07-20 - 2012-12-31 |
| ID: | P00020394 |
| UWS Researchers: | Thomas Millar and Burkhardt Schuett |
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