Professor Ross Cunnington
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Ross Cunnington

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Background

My research focuses on Action and Attention in the human brain, examining neural activity underlying the preparation for voluntary movement and the recognition of others' actions

I am a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience in the School of Psychology, University of Queensland. My major research interests include understanding the brain processes involved in attention and the preparation and readiness for voluntary action, the "mirror neuron" system and how we perceive and understand the actions of others.

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Professor Ross Cunnington is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Cognitive and computational psychology Neurosciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, Monash University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University

Search Professor Ross Cunnington’s works on UQ eSpace

173 works between 1995 and 2023
All (173) Journal Article (148) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (22) Book (1) Other Outputs (1)

41 - 60 of 173 works

2015

Journal Article

Identity-specific predictions and implicit measures of agency

Bednark, Jeffery G., Poonian, S. K., Palghat, Kelsey, McFadyen, J and Cunnington, Ross (2015). Identity-specific predictions and implicit measures of agency. Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice, 2 (3), 253-268. doi: 10.1037/cns0000062

Identity-specific predictions and implicit measures of agency

2015

Journal Article

Mitii™ ABI: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial of a web-based multi-modal training program for children and adolescents with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Boyd, Roslyn N., Baque, Emmah, Piovesana, Adina, Ross, Stephanie, Ziviani, Jenny, Sakzewski, Leanne, Barber, Lee, Lloyd, Owen, McKinlay, Lynne, Whittingham, Koa, Smith, Anthony C., Rose, Stephen, Fiori, Simona, Cunnington, Ross, Ware, Robert, Lewis, Melinda, Comans, Tracy A. and Scuffham, Paul A. (2015). Mitii™ ABI: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial of a web-based multi-modal training program for children and adolescents with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). BMC Neurology, 15 (140) 140, 140. doi: 10.1186/s12883-015-0381-6

Mitii™ ABI: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial of a web-based multi-modal training program for children and adolescents with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

2015

Journal Article

Basal ganglia and cortical networks for sequential ordering and rhythm of complex movements

Bednark, Jeffery G., Campbell, Megan E. J. and Cunnington, Ross (2015). Basal ganglia and cortical networks for sequential ordering and rhythm of complex movements. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 9 (JULY) 421, 1-13. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2015.00421

Basal ganglia and cortical networks for sequential ordering and rhythm of complex movements

2015

Journal Article

Reliance on visual attention during visuomotor adaptation: an SSVEP study

Reuter, Eva-Maria, Bednark, Jeffrey and Cunnington, Ross (2015). Reliance on visual attention during visuomotor adaptation: an SSVEP study. Experimental Brain Research, 233 (7), 2041-2051. doi: 10.1007/s00221-015-4275-z

Reliance on visual attention during visuomotor adaptation: an SSVEP study

2015

Journal Article

Implicit agency in observed actions: evidence for N1 suppression of tones caused by self-made and observed actions

Poonian, Simandeep K., McFadyen, Jessica, Ogden, Jessica and Cunnington, Ross (2015). Implicit agency in observed actions: evidence for N1 suppression of tones caused by self-made and observed actions. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 27 (4), 752-764. doi: 10.1162/jocn_a_00745

Implicit agency in observed actions: evidence for N1 suppression of tones caused by self-made and observed actions

2015

Journal Article

Racial bias in neural response to others' pain is reduced with other-race contact

Cao, Yuan, Contreras-Huerta, Luis Sebastian, McFadyen, Jessica and Cunnington, Ross (2015). Racial bias in neural response to others' pain is reduced with other-race contact. Cortex, 70, 68-78. doi: 10.1016/j.cortex.2015.02.010

Racial bias in neural response to others' pain is reduced with other-race contact

2014

Journal Article

Reciprocal interactions of the SMA and cingulate cortex sustain premovement activity for voluntary actions

Nguyen, Vinh T., Breakspear, Michael and Cunnington, Ross (2014). Reciprocal interactions of the SMA and cingulate cortex sustain premovement activity for voluntary actions. Journal of Neuroscience, 34 (49), 16397-16407. doi: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.2571-14.2014

Reciprocal interactions of the SMA and cingulate cortex sustain premovement activity for voluntary actions

2014

Journal Article

Intergroup relationships do not reduce racial bias in empathic neural responses to pain

Contreras-Huerta, Luis Sebastian, Hielscher, Emily, Sherwell, Chase S., Rens, Natalie and Cunnington, Ross (2014). Intergroup relationships do not reduce racial bias in empathic neural responses to pain. Neuropsychologia, 64, 263-270. doi: 10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2014.09.045

Intergroup relationships do not reduce racial bias in empathic neural responses to pain

2014

Journal Article

The superior temporal sulcus and the N170 during face processing: single trial analysis of concurrent EEG-fMRI

Nguyen, Vinh T. and Cunnington, Ross (2014). The superior temporal sulcus and the N170 during face processing: single trial analysis of concurrent EEG-fMRI. NeuroImage, 86, 492-502. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2013.10.047

The superior temporal sulcus and the N170 during face processing: single trial analysis of concurrent EEG-fMRI

2014

Journal Article

Frontoparietal function in young people with dysthymic disorder (DSM-5: Persistent depressive disorder) during spatial working memory

Vilgis, Veronika, Chen, Jian, Silk, Timothy J., Cunnington, Ross and Vance, Alasdair (2014). Frontoparietal function in young people with dysthymic disorder (DSM-5: Persistent depressive disorder) during spatial working memory. Journal of Affective Disorders, 160, 34-42. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2014.01.024

Frontoparietal function in young people with dysthymic disorder (DSM-5: Persistent depressive disorder) during spatial working memory

2014

Conference Publication

Cooperative learning: the behavioural and neurological markers that help to explain its success

Gillies, Robyn and Cunnington, Ross (2014). Cooperative learning: the behavioural and neurological markers that help to explain its success. ACER Research Conference 2014, Adelaide, Australia, 3-5 August 2014. Camberwell, VIC, Australia: Australian Council for Educational Research.

Cooperative learning: the behavioural and neurological markers that help to explain its success

2013

Journal Article

Racial bias in neural empathic responses to pain

Contreras-Huerta, Luis Sebastian, Baker, Katharine S., Reynolds, Katherine J., Batalha, Luisa and Cunnington, Ross (2013). Racial bias in neural empathic responses to pain. PLoS One, 8 (12) e84001, e84001. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0084001

Racial bias in neural empathic responses to pain

2013

Journal Article

Visual-motor interactions during action observation are shaped by cognitive context

Bortoletto, Marta, Baker, Katharine, Mattingley, Jason and Cunnington, Ross (2013). Visual-motor interactions during action observation are shaped by cognitive context. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 25 (11), 1794-1806. doi: 10.1162/jocn_a_00431

Visual-motor interactions during action observation are shaped by cognitive context

2013

Journal Article

Different neural processes accompany self-recognition in photographs across the lifespan: an ERP study using dizygotic twins

Butler, David L., Mattingley, Jason B., Cunnington, Ross and Suddendorf, Thomas (2013). Different neural processes accompany self-recognition in photographs across the lifespan: an ERP study using dizygotic twins. PLoS ONE, 8 (9) e72586, e72586.1-e72586.9. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0072586

Different neural processes accompany self-recognition in photographs across the lifespan: an ERP study using dizygotic twins

2013

Journal Article

Intentional binding in self-made and observed actions

Poonian, S. K. and Cunnington, Ross (2013). Intentional binding in self-made and observed actions. Experimental Brain Research, 229 (3), 419-427. doi: 10.1007/s00221-013-3505-5

Intentional binding in self-made and observed actions

2013

Journal Article

Fusing concurrent EEG–fMRI with dynamic causal modeling: application to effective connectivity during face perception

Nguyen, Vinh T., Breakspear, Michael and Cunnington, Ross (2013). Fusing concurrent EEG–fMRI with dynamic causal modeling: application to effective connectivity during face perception. NeuroImage, 102 (P1), 60-70. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2013.06.083

Fusing concurrent EEG–fMRI with dynamic causal modeling: application to effective connectivity during face perception

2013

Journal Article

COMBIT: protocol of a randomised comparison trial of COMbined modified constraint induced movement therapy and bimanual intensive training with distributed model of standard upper limb rehabilitation in children with congenital hemiplegia

Boyd, Roslyn N., Ziviani, Jenny, Sakzewski, Leanne, Miller, Laura, Bowden, Joanne, Cunnington, Ross, Ware, Robert, Guzzetta, Andrea, Macdonell, Richard A. L., Jackson, Graeme D., Abbott, David F. and Rose, Stephen (2013). COMBIT: protocol of a randomised comparison trial of COMbined modified constraint induced movement therapy and bimanual intensive training with distributed model of standard upper limb rehabilitation in children with congenital hemiplegia. BMC Neurology, 13 (1) 68, 68.1-68.17. doi: 10.1186/1471-2377-13-68

COMBIT: protocol of a randomised comparison trial of COMbined modified constraint induced movement therapy and bimanual intensive training with distributed model of standard upper limb rehabilitation in children with congenital hemiplegia

2013

Journal Article

Cognitive empathy and motor activity during observed actions

Milston, Sashenka I., Vanman, Eric J. and Cunnington, Ross (2013). Cognitive empathy and motor activity during observed actions. Neuropsychologia, 51 (6), 1103-1108. doi: 10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2013.02.020

Cognitive empathy and motor activity during observed actions

2013

Journal Article

Move it to improve it (Mitii): study protocol of a randomised controlled trial of a novel web-based multimodal training program for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy

Boyd, Roslyn N., Mitchell, Louise E., James, Sarah T., Ziviani, Jenny, Sakzewski, Leanne, Smith, Anthony, Rose, Stephen, Cunnington, Ross, Whittingham, Koa, Ware, Robert S., Comans, Tracey A. and Scuffham, Paul A. (2013). Move it to improve it (Mitii): study protocol of a randomised controlled trial of a novel web-based multimodal training program for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. BMJ Open, 3 (4) e002853, e002853.1-e002853.20. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-002853

Move it to improve it (Mitii): study protocol of a randomised controlled trial of a novel web-based multimodal training program for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy

2013

Journal Article

Effects of context on visuomotor interference depends on the perspective of observed actions

Bortoletto, Marta, Mattingley, Jason B. and Cunnington, Ross (2013). Effects of context on visuomotor interference depends on the perspective of observed actions. PLoS One, 8 (1) e53248, e53248.1-e53248.7. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0053248

Effects of context on visuomotor interference depends on the perspective of observed actions

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2028
    Understanding human brain plasticity and sensory perception
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2020 - 2024
    Linking human brain structure to function with ultra-high resolution fMRI
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    High-resolution brain imaging of basal ganglia function
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2019
    The Science of Learning Research Centre
    ARC Special Research Initiative for a Science of Learning Research Centre
    Open grant
  • 2013
    A brain stimulation and portable eye-tracking suite for human behavioural research
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Gait analysis for clinical research
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    ResTeach Funding 2012 0.05 FTE School of Psychology
    UQ ResTeach
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Why being lost-in-thought can blind you: The effects of distractor processing on perception (ARC Discovery Project administered by the University of Western Australia).
    University of Western Australia
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Why being lost-in-thought can blind you: The effects of distractor processing on perception.
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011
    An eye-tracking and neuro-stimulation laboratory for cognitive neuroscience research
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    The mirror system and the perception of actions
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Queensland International Fellowship: The planning and readiness for voluntary movement
    Queensland International Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2014
    The human mirror system and the perception of others' actions
    ARC Future Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2010
    A computer laboratory and data storage for behavioural research
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010
    High performance computing cluster to expand research capacity in neuroscience modelling, imaging and bioinformatics
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Equipment Grant: Stimulus delivery and response recording system, eye-monitoring system and motion capture system for recording limb movements
    The Golden Casket Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    ResTeach 2009 0.1 FTE School of Psychology
    UQ ResTeach
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2011
    Imaging genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    A 3.0 Tesla MRI system for human cognitive neuroscience research
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2008
    User-friendly equipment for central nervous and cardiovascular psychopshysiology
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2010
    UQ Mid-Career Research Fellowship Start-Up Funding: Attention, response selection, and the preparation for action: studies of functional brain imaging
    UQ Mid-Career Research Fellowship
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Ross Cunnington is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Reconstructing seen images from human brain activity using geometric deep learning

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Reconstructing seen images from human brain activity using geometric deep learning

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Neural Mechanisms Underlying Timing in Language Processing

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor David Copland, Associate Professor Anthony Angwin

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Laminar Basis of Vibrotactile Processing and Attention: High-Resolution fMRI Investigations in the Human Somatosensory Cortex

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Student and Teacher Relationship: Exploring Behavioural and Neuroscience Variables that impact upon Student and Teacher Wellbeing

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Chase Sherwell, Professor Robyn Gillies

  • Doctor Philosophy

    High-resolution brain imaging of predictive coding in cortical layers for human perception

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Neural Dynamics of Novel Word Learning

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor David Copland, Associate Professor Anthony Angwin

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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  • Attention and brain function
  • Brain - neural activity
  • Brain function - biological deficits
  • EEG - brain activity
  • MRI - brain activity

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