Professor Paul Dux
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Paul Dux

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Background

Prof Paul E. Dux is a psychologist and neuroscientist who received his PhD from Macquarie University and then undertook a postdoctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University. He has been faculty in the School of Psychology at The University of Queensland since 2009. Dux leads a group that uses cutting edge techniques to study the cognitive and neural underpinnings of human information-processing capacity limitations in health and disease. Specific interests are the mechanisms of attention and executive function and the efficacy of cognitive training and brain stimulation and how they change the brain to improve performance. Dux has published widely, received several research awards and attracted funding from both the ARC and NHMRC.

Availability

Professor Paul Dux is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Cognitive and computational psychology Psychology

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Macquarie University

Search Professor Paul Dux’s works on UQ eSpace

149 works between 2004 and 2025
All (149) Journal Article (131) Book Chapter (2) Conference Publication (3) Other Outputs (13)

81 - 100 of 149 works

2016

Journal Article

Early information processing contributions to object individuation revealed by perception of illusory figures

Naughtin, Claire K., Mattingley, Jason B. and Dux, Paul E. (2016). Early information processing contributions to object individuation revealed by perception of illusory figures. Journal of Neurophysiology, 116 (6), 2513-2522. doi: 10.1152/jn.00082.2016

Early information processing contributions to object individuation revealed by perception of illusory figures

2016

Journal Article

On the relationship between response selection and response inhibition: an individual differences approach

Bender, Angela D., Filmer, Hannah L., Garner, K. G., Naughtin, Claire K. and Dux, Paul E. (2016). On the relationship between response selection and response inhibition: an individual differences approach. Attention, Perception, and Psychophysics, 78 (8), 2420-2432. doi: 10.3758/s13414-016-1158-8

On the relationship between response selection and response inhibition: an individual differences approach

2016

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Transcranial direct current stimulation of superior medial frontal cortex disrupts response selection during proactive response inhibition

Bender, Angela D., Filmer, Hannah L. and Dux, Paul E. (2016). Transcranial direct current stimulation of superior medial frontal cortex disrupts response selection during proactive response inhibition. NeuroImage, 158, 455-465. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2016.10.035

Transcranial direct current stimulation of superior medial frontal cortex disrupts response selection during proactive response inhibition

2016

Journal Article

Transfer of training benefits requires rules we cannot see (or hear)

Garner, K. G., Lynch, Casey R. and Dux, Paul E. (2016). Transfer of training benefits requires rules we cannot see (or hear). Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 42 (8), 1148-1157. doi: 10.1037/xhp0000215

Transfer of training benefits requires rules we cannot see (or hear)

2016

Journal Article

Computations underlying confidence in visual perception

Spence, Morgan L., Dux, Paul E. and Arnold, Derek H. (2016). Computations underlying confidence in visual perception. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 42 (5), 671-682. doi: 10.1037/xhp0000179

Computations underlying confidence in visual perception

2016

Journal Article

Enhanced frontal activation underlies sparing from the attentional blink: evidence from human electrophysiology

Dell'Acqua, Roberto, Doro, Mattia, Dux, Paul E., Losier, Talia and Jolicour, Pierre (2016). Enhanced frontal activation underlies sparing from the attentional blink: evidence from human electrophysiology. Psychophysiology, 53 (5), 623-633. doi: 10.1111/psyp.12618

Enhanced frontal activation underlies sparing from the attentional blink: evidence from human electrophysiology

2016

Journal Article

Prefrontal cortex structure predicts training-induced improvements in multitasking performance

Verghese, Ashika, Garner, K. G., Mattingley, Jason B. and Dux, Paul E. (2016). Prefrontal cortex structure predicts training-induced improvements in multitasking performance. Journal of Neuroscience, 36 (9), 2638-2645. doi: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.3410-15.2016

Prefrontal cortex structure predicts training-induced improvements in multitasking performance

2016

Journal Article

Getting back from the basics: what is the role for attention and fronto-parietal circuits in consciousness?

Dux, Paul E. (2016). Getting back from the basics: what is the role for attention and fronto-parietal circuits in consciousness?. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 39 e175. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X15002058

Getting back from the basics: what is the role for attention and fronto-parietal circuits in consciousness?

2016

Journal Article

Improvements in attention and decision-making following combined behavioral training and brain stimulation

Filmer, Hannah L., Varghese, Elizabeth, Hawkins, Guy E., Mattingley, Jason B. and Dux, Paul E. (2016). Improvements in attention and decision-making following combined behavioral training and brain stimulation. Cerebral Cortex, 27 (7), 3675-3682. doi: 10.1093/cercor/bhw189

Improvements in attention and decision-making following combined behavioral training and brain stimulation

2015

Journal Article

Training conquers multitasking costs by dividing task representations in the frontoparietalsubcortical system

Garner, K. G. and Dux, Paul E. (2015). Training conquers multitasking costs by dividing task representations in the frontoparietalsubcortical system. National Academy of Sciences. Proceedings, 112 (46), 14372-14377. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1511423112

Training conquers multitasking costs by dividing task representations in the frontoparietalsubcortical system

2015

Journal Article

Transferability of training benefits differs across neural events: Evidence from ERPs

Garner, Kelly G., Matthews, Natasha, Remington, Roger W. and Dux, Paul E. (2015). Transferability of training benefits differs across neural events: Evidence from ERPs. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 27 (10), 2079-2094. doi: 10.1162/jocn_a_00833

Transferability of training benefits differs across neural events: Evidence from ERPs

2015

Journal Article

Causal involvement of visual area MT in global feature-based enhancement but not contingent attentional capture

Painter, David R., Dux, Paul E. and Mattingley, Jason B. (2015). Causal involvement of visual area MT in global feature-based enhancement but not contingent attentional capture. NeuroImage, 118, 90-102. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2015.06.019

Causal involvement of visual area MT in global feature-based enhancement but not contingent attentional capture

2015

Journal Article

Dissociable effects of anodal and cathodal tDCS reveal distinct functional roles for right parietal cortex in the detection of single and competing stimuli

Filmer, Hannah L., Dux, Paul E. and Mattingley, Jason B. (2015). Dissociable effects of anodal and cathodal tDCS reveal distinct functional roles for right parietal cortex in the detection of single and competing stimuli. Neuropsychologia, 74, 120-126. doi: 10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2015.01.038

Dissociable effects of anodal and cathodal tDCS reveal distinct functional roles for right parietal cortex in the detection of single and competing stimuli

2015

Journal Article

Distinct contributions of attention and working memory to visual statistical learning and ensemble processing

Hall, Michelle G., Mattingley, Jason B. and Dux, Paul E. (2015). Distinct contributions of attention and working memory to visual statistical learning and ensemble processing. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 41 (4), 1112-1123. doi: 10.1037/xhp0000069

Distinct contributions of attention and working memory to visual statistical learning and ensemble processing

2015

Journal Article

The attentional blink impairs detection and delays encoding of visual information: Evidence from human electrophysiology

Dell'Acqua, Roberto, Dux, Paul E., Wyble, Brad, Doro, Mattia, Sessa, Paola, Meconi, Federica and Jolicoeur, Pierre (2015). The attentional blink impairs detection and delays encoding of visual information: Evidence from human electrophysiology. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 27 (4), 720-735. doi: 10.1162/jocn_a_00752

The attentional blink impairs detection and delays encoding of visual information: Evidence from human electrophysiology

2015

Journal Article

Distinct roles of the intraparietal sulcus and temporoparietal junction in attentional capture from distractor features: an individual differences approach

Painter, David R., Dux, Paul E. and Mattingley, Jason B. (2015). Distinct roles of the intraparietal sulcus and temporoparietal junction in attentional capture from distractor features: an individual differences approach. Neuropsychologia, 74, 50-62. doi: 10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2015.02.029

Distinct roles of the intraparietal sulcus and temporoparietal junction in attentional capture from distractor features: an individual differences approach

2015

Journal Article

Object substitution masking for an attended and foveated target

Filmer, Hannah L., Mattingley, Jason B. and Dux, Paul E. (2015). Object substitution masking for an attended and foveated target. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 41 (1), 6-10. doi: 10.1037/xhp0000024

Object substitution masking for an attended and foveated target

2015

Other Outputs

Queensland Attention and Control Lab - Garner and Dux MRI Scan Dataset

Garner, Kelly and Dux, Paul (2015). Queensland Attention and Control Lab - Garner and Dux MRI Scan Dataset. The University of Queensland. (Collection)

Queensland Attention and Control Lab - Garner and Dux MRI Scan Dataset

2015

Journal Article

What do we know about implicit false-belief tracking?

Schneider, Dana, Slaughter, Virginia P. and Dux, Paul E. (2015). What do we know about implicit false-belief tracking?. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 22 (1), 1-12. doi: 10.3758/s13423-014-0644-z

What do we know about implicit false-belief tracking?

2014

Journal Article

Applications of transcranial direct current stimulation for understanding brain function

Filmer, Hannah L., Dux, Paul E. and Mattingley, Jason B. (2014). Applications of transcranial direct current stimulation for understanding brain function. Trends in Neurosciences, 37 (12), 742-753. doi: 10.1016/j.tins.2014.08.003

Applications of transcranial direct current stimulation for understanding brain function

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2027
    Using real-time neurofeedback to enhance human sustained attention
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2025
    Metacognition in the classroom: Understanding and measuring the relationship between classroom metacognition and academic wellbeing in the transition to high school
    Education Horizon
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2026
    Building overall cognitive capacity through attention control (Australia-US Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative led by UNSW)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Neurochemical predictors of cognition and the impact of brain stimulation
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2023
    Understanding the role of development in metacognition and emotional regulation in supporting academic wellbeing during the transition to high school
    Queensland Department of Education
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Cognitive augmentation via training and brain stimulation: Predicting and optimising outcomes. Study three.
    Commonwealth Defence Science and Technology Group
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Neurophysiological predictors of brain stimulation outcomes
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    Cognitive augmentation via training and brain stimulation: Predicting and optimising outcomes
    Commonwealth Defence Science and Technology Group
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Neural substrates of paired decision-making training and brain stimulation
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2021
    Do ongoing cognitive demands affect the efficacy of transcranial electrical brain stimulation in young and older healthy adults?
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2016
    A brain physiology laboratory for neuropsychological research in the new Queensland Neuropsychology Research Centre
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Can cognitive training increase the capacity of perceptual attention?
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014
    High Definition Transcranial direct current stimulation system for use during functional magnetic resonance imaging
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2019
    The Science of Learning Research Centre
    ARC Special Research Initiative for a Science of Learning Research Centre
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2017
    The multitasking brain: Training and individual differences
    ARC Future Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2013
    A brain stimulation and portable eye-tracking suite for human behavioural research
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Efficacy of prism adaptation for recovery of brain function in unilateral spatial neglect
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Training the brain: The neural underpinnings of individual differences in multitasking performance and the response to training
    UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards - DVC(R) Funding
    Open grant
  • 2011
    An eye-tracking and neuro-stimulation laboratory for cognitive neuroscience research
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Bottlenecks in the brain: A causal role for the frontal-parietal network in multitasking limitations
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011
    The neural underpinnings of multitasking limitations
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2010
    A computer laboratory and data storage for behavioural research
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Isolation of a central bottleneck of information processing in the human brain with transcranial magnetic stimulation
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2013
    The Ins and Outs of the Central Bottleneck
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant

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