Professor Guy Wallis
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Guy Wallis

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Background

Prof. Guy Wallis studies visual recognition and visuomotor behaviour. His investigations combine computational modelling with data drawn from behavioural studies. Many of these behavioural studies are conducted in computer-controlled, virtual environments.

Guy holds an undergraduate degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Imperial College, London) and a PhD in Visual Neuroscience (Oxford University, UK). He joined the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences in 1998 after a three year period as a Visiting Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Germany. His research has been funded by the Australian Research Council, the Human Frontier Science Program, and the Wellcome Trust, as well as through industry partnerships with the Queensland Construction Training Centre, the Australian Coal Association Research Program, Queensland Health, the US Air Force and Boeing.

  • ARC Medical Research Advisory Group (2022-2024)
  • Elected Fellow of the Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences (2022)
  • ARC College of Experts (2019-2021)
  • CSIRO CSS Human Research Ethics Committee member (2020-2022)
  • UQ Health and Behavioural Sciences Faculty, HDR Supervision Award (2018)
  • ARC Future Fellowship (2011-2014)
  • ARC QEII Fellowship (2003-2007)
  • UQ Postdoctoral Fellowship (2001-2003)

Availability

Professor Guy Wallis is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Cognitive and computational psychology Psychology Sports science and exercise

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Engineering, Imperial College London
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Oxford

Research interests

  • Visual neuroscience

  • Object recognition

  • Visuomotor control

  • Virtual environments

  • Simulator-based training

Research impacts

Prof. Wallis' scientific investigations have had a lasting impact on the understanding of how visual recognition is achieved in biological systems and has challenged thinking on how everyday visuomotor tasks are regulated.

His applied work, in partnership with industry and health services, has established novel training programs for health professionals learning advanced surgical skills, has impacted the design of man-machine interfaces for underground and surface mining equipment, and has helped set the design parameters for equipment intended for training pilots using head-mounted display technology.

Search Professor Guy Wallis’s works on UQ eSpace

199 works between 1993 and 2024
All (199) Journal Article (105) Book Chapter (4) Conference Publication (88) Other Outputs (2)

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2020

Other Outputs

Categorical Perception

Parker, Amira, Wallis, Guy, Obergrussberger, Rainer and Siebeck, Ulrike (2020). Categorical Perception. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/uql.2020.641

Categorical Perception

2019

Journal Article

Rapid recalibration of temporal order judgements: response bias accounts for contradictory results

Keane, Brendan, Bland, Nicholas S., Matthews, Natasha, Carroll, Timothy J and Wallis, Guy (2019). Rapid recalibration of temporal order judgements: response bias accounts for contradictory results. European Journal of Neuroscience, 51 (7) ejn.14551, 1697-1710. doi: 10.1111/ejn.14551

Rapid recalibration of temporal order judgements: response bias accounts for contradictory results

2019

Journal Article

The face-in-the-crowd effect: threat detection versus iso-feature suppression and collinear facilitation

Kennett, Matthew J. and Wallis, Guy (2019). The face-in-the-crowd effect: threat detection versus iso-feature suppression and collinear facilitation. Journal of Vision, 19 (7) 6, 1-24. doi: 10.1167/19.7.6

The face-in-the-crowd effect: threat detection versus iso-feature suppression and collinear facilitation

2019

Journal Article

Microsaccades and covert attention: evidence from a continuous, divided attention task

Ryan, Aimee E., Keane, Brendan and Wallis, Guy (2019). Microsaccades and covert attention: evidence from a continuous, divided attention task. Journal of Eye Movement Research, 12 (6), 6-11. doi: 10.16910/jemr.12.6.6

Microsaccades and covert attention: evidence from a continuous, divided attention task

2019

Journal Article

Language as a predictor of motor recovery: the case for a more global approach to stroke rehabilitation

Anderlini, Deanna, Wallis, Guy and Marinovic, Welber (2019). Language as a predictor of motor recovery: the case for a more global approach to stroke rehabilitation. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 33 (3), 167-178. doi: 10.1177/1545968319829454

Language as a predictor of motor recovery: the case for a more global approach to stroke rehabilitation

2019

Conference Publication

AR/VR safety implications for training

McIntosh, Logan B., Wallis, Guy M. and Grove, Philip M. (2019). AR/VR safety implications for training. The 15th Asia-Pacific Conferenceon Vision (APCV) 2019, Osaka, Japan, 29 July - 1 August, 2019. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1177/2041669519877985

AR/VR safety implications for training

2019

Conference Publication

Mirror neuron system and motor performance

Anderlini, D. and Wallis, G. (2019). Mirror neuron system and motor performance. 5th Congress of the European-Academy-of-Neurology (EAN), Oslo, Norway, 29 June -2 July, 2019. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/ene.14019

Mirror neuron system and motor performance

2018

Journal Article

Object recognition in fish: accurate discrimination across novel views of an unfamiliar object category (human faces)

Newport, Cait, Wallis, Guy and Siebeck, Ulrike E. (2018). Object recognition in fish: accurate discrimination across novel views of an unfamiliar object category (human faces). Animal Behaviour, 145, 39-49. doi: 10.1016/j.anbehav.2018.09.002

Object recognition in fish: accurate discrimination across novel views of an unfamiliar object category (human faces)

2018

Journal Article

When flow is not enough: evidence from a lane changing task

Xu, Xin and Wallis, Guy (2018). When flow is not enough: evidence from a lane changing task. Psychological Research, 84 (3), 834-849. doi: 10.1007/s00426-018-1070-z

When flow is not enough: evidence from a lane changing task

2018

Journal Article

Stroke hospital admission rates in Brisbane and Queensland in 2015: Data from 11,072 cases

Anderlini, Deanna, Wallis, Guy and Marinovic, Welber (2018). Stroke hospital admission rates in Brisbane and Queensland in 2015: Data from 11,072 cases. International Journal of Stroke, 14 (4), 1-6. doi: 10.1177/1747493018801221

Stroke hospital admission rates in Brisbane and Queensland in 2015: Data from 11,072 cases

2017

Journal Article

A novel training device for tip control in colonoscopy: preliminary validation and efficacy as a training tool

Riek, Stephan, Hill, Andrew, Plooy, Annaliese M., Horswill, Mark S., Cresp, Alanna St. G., Marinovic, Welber, Christofidis, Melany J., Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Wallis, Guy M., Watson, Marcus O. and Hewett, David G. (2017). A novel training device for tip control in colonoscopy: preliminary validation and efficacy as a training tool. Surgical Endoscopy, 31 (12), 5364-5371. doi: 10.1007/s00464-017-5617-7

A novel training device for tip control in colonoscopy: preliminary validation and efficacy as a training tool

2017

Journal Article

Assessing colonoscopic inspection skill using a virtual withdrawal simulation: a preliminary validation of performance metrics

Zupanc, Christine M., Wallis, Guy M., Hill, Andrew, Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Riek, Stephan, Plooy, Annaliese M., Horswill, Mark S., Watson, Marcus O., de Visser, Hans, Conlan, David and Hewett, David G. (2017). Assessing colonoscopic inspection skill using a virtual withdrawal simulation: a preliminary validation of performance metrics. BMC Medical Education, 17 (1) 118, 118. doi: 10.1186/s12909-017-0948-6

Assessing colonoscopic inspection skill using a virtual withdrawal simulation: a preliminary validation of performance metrics

2017

Journal Article

Comparison of functional and anatomical estimations of visual acuity in two species of coral reef fish

Parker, Amira N., Fritsches, Kerstin A., Newport, Cait, Wallis, Guy and Siebeck, Ulrike E. (2017). Comparison of functional and anatomical estimations of visual acuity in two species of coral reef fish. Journal of Experimental Biology, 220 (13), 2387-2396. doi: 10.1242/jeb.149575

Comparison of functional and anatomical estimations of visual acuity in two species of coral reef fish

2017

Conference Publication

Trend in the incidence of stroke in people under 65 years of age from 2002 to 2015 - analysis of 57,713 cases

Anderlini, D. and Wallis, G. (2017). Trend in the incidence of stroke in people under 65 years of age from 2002 to 2015 - analysis of 57,713 cases. European Stroke Conference, Berlin, Germany, 24-26 May 2017. Basel, Switzerland: S. Karger. doi: 10.1159/000471872

Trend in the incidence of stroke in people under 65 years of age from 2002 to 2015 - analysis of 57,713 cases

2016

Journal Article

When action conditions perception: evidence of cross-modal cue recruitment

Wallis, Guy M. and Backus, Benjamin T. (2016). When action conditions perception: evidence of cross-modal cue recruitment. Journal of Vision, 16 (14) 6, 1-16. doi: 10.1167/16.14.6

When action conditions perception: evidence of cross-modal cue recruitment

2016

Journal Article

Assessment of colorectal polyp recognition skill: development and validation of an objective test

Hill, Andrew, Horswill, Mark S., Plooy, Annaliese M., Watson, Marcus O., Rowlands, Lachlan N., Wallis, Guy M., Riek, Stephan, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Hewett, David G. (2016). Assessment of colorectal polyp recognition skill: development and validation of an objective test. Surgical Endoscopy, 31 (6), 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s00464-016-5243-9

Assessment of colorectal polyp recognition skill: development and validation of an objective test

2016

Journal Article

Discrimination of human faces by archerfish (Toxotes chatareus)

Newport, Cait, Wallis, Guy, Reshitnyk, Yarema and Siebeck, Ulrike E. (2016). Discrimination of human faces by archerfish (Toxotes chatareus). Scientific Reports, 6 (1) 27523, e27523.1-e27523.7. doi: 10.1038/srep27523

Discrimination of human faces by archerfish (Toxotes chatareus)

2016

Conference Publication

Increasing stroke incidence in younger people and they miss the chance for acute treatment because of delayed call for medical help: analysis of 218,000 Cases

Anderlini, D. and Wallis, G. (2016). Increasing stroke incidence in younger people and they miss the chance for acute treatment because of delayed call for medical help: analysis of 218,000 Cases. 10th World Stroke Congress, Hyderabad, India, 26-29 October 2016. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications.

Increasing stroke incidence in younger people and they miss the chance for acute treatment because of delayed call for medical help: analysis of 218,000 Cases

2016

Journal Article

The efficacy of training insertion skill on a physical model colonoscopy simulator

Plooy, Annaliese M., Hill, Andrew, Horswill, Mark S., Cresp, Alanna St. G., Karamatic, Rozemary, Riek, Stephan, Wallis, Guy M., Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Hewett, David G. and Watson, Marcus O. (2016). The efficacy of training insertion skill on a physical model colonoscopy simulator. Endoscopy International Open, 4 (12), E1252-E1260. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-114773

The efficacy of training insertion skill on a physical model colonoscopy simulator

2015

Journal Article

A competency framework for colonoscopy training derived from cognitive task analysis techniques and expert review

Zupanc, Christine M., Burgess-Limerick, R, Hill, Andrew, Riek, Stephan, Wallis, Guy M., Plooy, Annaliese M., Horswill, Mark S., Watson, Marcus O. and Hewett, David G. (2015). A competency framework for colonoscopy training derived from cognitive task analysis techniques and expert review. BMC Medical Education, 15 (216) 216, 216. doi: 10.1186/s12909-015-0494-z

A competency framework for colonoscopy training derived from cognitive task analysis techniques and expert review

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2027
    Subcortical control of human reaching?
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2024
    DynaMix-FM, dynamic mixed reality environment for future mobility (ARC LIEF application led by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    The sensory prerequisites of effective simulator-based pilot training
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2022
    Human aspects of automation in mining (101BMAHF)
    BM Alliance Coal Operations Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    Truck-Fit: Testing of a scalable high intensity interval training program for male long distance truck drivers with cardio-metabolic risks and conditions
    National Heart Foundation Vanguard Grant
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    The role of non-visual cues in regulating perception and skilled movement
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Virtual reality innovation to treat anxiety in patients with cognitive impairment and Parkinson's Disease
    Metro North Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    Interface Design for Haul Truck Proximity Advisory Systems: Ext C24028
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Visual learning in a changing world
    Sea World Research and Rescue Foundation Inc
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2021
    A common sub-cortical system for human eye and limb control?
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Interface design for haul truck proximity detections systems
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Pattern recognition in animals and machines: using machine learning to reveal cues central to the identification of individuals
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Driver distraction and digital billboards: Determination of road safety risks and safe operating parameters
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    A virtual environment for the study of multisensory learning, adaptation and control
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    Mechanisms of learning at the interface between perception and action
    ARC Future Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2011
    ResTeach 2011 0.25 FTE School of Human Movement Studies
    UQ ResTeach
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Affective intensity and its effects
    United States Department of the Air Force (US Air Force)
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2013
    Improving Efficiency and Safe Workplace Operations in Heavy Industry: Training Problem Solving and Decision Making through Immersive Simulation
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    The Fundamentals of Colonoscopy: The Development and Evaluation of a National Training Program
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    A 3.0 Tesla MRI system for human cognitive neuroscience research
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    Optimal training in virtual environments
    PORTUGESE INSTITUTE FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (FCT)
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2010
    Mechanisms of Associative Learning in Human Perception
    Human Frontier Science Program Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    The Initiation And Control Of Action In Motor Vehicle Driving
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Steering Errors and movement time while driving an underground coal mine shuttle car in virtual reality (NHMRC Industry Partnership administered by QUT)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    Training For Critical Thinking And Decision Making Under Stress Associated With Workplace Accidents And Disasters
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004
    A Neural Network: Understanding Brain Function
    ARC Seed Funding for Research Networks
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2005
    Multistable Perception And The Resolution of Sensory Ambiguity
    UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards - DVC(R) Funding
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2006
    A Human Factors Approach to the Design of Visual Information in the Highway Environment
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2007
    Cortical Topology Underlying The Representation And Analysis Of Visual Scenes
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Connectivity of the human cerebral cortex: frameless stereotactic guidance of brain stimulation and recording
    Wellcome Trust
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    Drivers' Behavioural Responses to Traffic Signs
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Putting parallax in its place: using a virtual illusion to investigate the integration of cues to physical distance
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2001
    The functional anatomy of scene analysis
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2001
    The what, where and how of visual perception.
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Guy Wallis is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Virtually the same? Examining perception and learning in immersive virtual environments

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Visuomotor learning in a multisensory world

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Mark Horswill

  • Doctor Philosophy

    New pilot training technologies that enable skill acquisition within virtual reality

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The sensory make-up of virtual environments and its role in the effective transfer of learning to real-world tasks

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Stefanie Becker, Associate Professor Alan Pegna, Associate Professor Philip Grove

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Effects and Applications of Manipulating Saccadic Eye Movements on Express Motor Behaviour

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Timothy Carroll

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor Guy Wallis directly for media enquiries about:

  • Brain and sight
  • Eyesight
  • Neuroscience - visual
  • Object recognition
  • Technology - virtual reality
  • Virtual reality technology
  • Vision and brain
  • Visual neuroscience

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