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
Media expert

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)

81 - 100 of 199 works

2011

Conference Publication

The development and validation of a colorectal polyp recognition test

Hill, A., Horswill, M. S., Plooy, A. M., Watson, M. O., Rowlands, L., Wallis, G. M., Riek, S. P., Burgess-Limerick, R., Zupanc, C. and Hewett, D. G. (2011). The development and validation of a colorectal polyp recognition test. Australian Gastroenterology Week 2011, Brisbane, Qld., Australia, 12-15 September 2011. Richmond, Vic., Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2011.06821.x

The development and validation of a colorectal polyp recognition test

2011

Journal Article

Flexible resource allocation for the detection of changing visual features

Burmester, Alex and Wallis, Guy (2011). Flexible resource allocation for the detection of changing visual features. Perception, 40 (3), 299-316. doi: 10.1068/p6892

Flexible resource allocation for the detection of changing visual features

2010

Journal Article

Deconstructing acrophobia: Physiological and psychological precursors to developing a fear of heights

Coelho, Carlos M. and Wallis, Guy (2010). Deconstructing acrophobia: Physiological and psychological precursors to developing a fear of heights. Depression and Anxiety, 27 (9), 864-870. doi: 10.1002/da.20698

Deconstructing acrophobia: Physiological and psychological precursors to developing a fear of heights

2010

Journal Article

Stress training and simulator complexity: Why sometimes more is less

Tichon, Jennifer G. and Wallis, Guy M. (2010). Stress training and simulator complexity: Why sometimes more is less. Behaviour and Information Technology, 29 (5), 459-466. doi: 10.1080/01449290903420184

Stress training and simulator complexity: Why sometimes more is less

2010

Journal Article

Increased corticospinal excitability induced by unpleasant visual stimuli

Coelho, Carlos M., Lipp, Ottmar V., Marinovic, Welber, Wallis, Guy and Riek, Stephan (2010). Increased corticospinal excitability induced by unpleasant visual stimuli. Neuroscience Letters, 481 (3), 135-138. doi: 10.1016/j.neulet.2010.03.027

Increased corticospinal excitability induced by unpleasant visual stimuli

2010

Journal Article

Reducing control selection errors associated with underground bolting equipment

Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Krupenia, Veronica, Zupanc, Christine, Wallis, Guy and Steiner, Lisa (2010). Reducing control selection errors associated with underground bolting equipment. Applied Ergonomics, 41 (4), 549-555. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2009.11.008

Reducing control selection errors associated with underground bolting equipment

2010

Journal Article

Directional control-response relationships for mining equipment

Burgess-Limerick, R., Krupenia, V., Wallis, G., Pratim-Bannerjee, A. and Steiner, L. (2010). Directional control-response relationships for mining equipment. Ergonomics, 53 (6), 748-757. doi: 10.1080/00140131003675109

Directional control-response relationships for mining equipment

2010

Journal Article

A species of reef fish that uses ultraviolet patterns for covert face recognition

Siebeck, Ulrike E., Parker, Amira N., Sprenger, Dennis, Mathger, Lydia M. and Wallis, Guy (2010). A species of reef fish that uses ultraviolet patterns for covert face recognition. Current Biology, 20 (5), 407-410. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2009.12.047

A species of reef fish that uses ultraviolet patterns for covert face recognition

2010

Journal Article

The face-in-the-crowd effect: When angry faces are just cross(es)

Coelho, Carlos M., Cloete, Steven and Wallis, Guy (2010). The face-in-the-crowd effect: When angry faces are just cross(es). Journal of Vision, 10 (1), 1-14. doi: 10.1167/10.1.7

The face-in-the-crowd effect: When angry faces are just cross(es)

2010

Conference Publication

A systematic comparison of the realism of four colonoscopy simulators

Karamatic, Rozemary, Hill, Andrew, Horswill, Mark S., Plooy, Annaliese M., Watson, Marcus O., Basit, Tabinda A., Wallis, Guy M., Riek, Stephan P., Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Zupanc, Christine and Hewett, David G. (2010). A systematic comparison of the realism of four colonoscopy simulators. Digestive Disease Week 2010, New Orleans, LA, United States, 1-5 May 2010. Mosby: Philadelphia, PA, United States. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2010.03.638

A systematic comparison of the realism of four colonoscopy simulators

2010

Conference Publication

Construct validity of a physical model colonoscopy simulator

Ooi, S. Y., Plooy, A. M., Cresp, A., Horswill, M. S., Hill, A., Riek, S. P., Burgess-Limerick, R., Zupanc, C., Wallis, G. M., Watson, M. O. and Hewett, D. G. (2010). Construct validity of a physical model colonoscopy simulator. Australian Gastroenterology Week (AGW) 2010, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 20-23 October 2010. Richmond, VIC Australia: John Wiley & Sons.

Construct validity of a physical model colonoscopy simulator

2010

Conference Publication

Measurement of affect during simulation-based training

Tichon, Jennifer, Watson, Geoffrey, Wallis, Guy, Banks, Jasmine and Mavin, Timothy (2010). Measurement of affect during simulation-based training. 46th Annual Conference of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, October 31-November 3 2010. Sydney, Australia: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia.

Measurement of affect during simulation-based training

2010

Conference Publication

The effects of augmented visual feedback on motor skill learning in colonoscopy

Plooy, A. M., Cresp, A., Horswill, M. S., Hill, A., Riek, S. P., Wallis, G. M., Burgess-Limerick, R., Zupanc, C., Watson, M. O. and Hewett, D. G. (2010). The effects of augmented visual feedback on motor skill learning in colonoscopy. Australian Gastroenterology Week (AGW) 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 20-23 October 2010. Carlton South, VIC, Australia: Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2010.06452.x

The effects of augmented visual feedback on motor skill learning in colonoscopy

2010

Conference Publication

A colonoscopy competency framework derived from task analysis

Hewett, David G., Zupanc, Christine, Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Karamatic, Rozemary, Riek, Stephan P., Wallis, Guy M., Plooy, Annaliese M., Horswill, Mark S., Hill, Andrew and Watson, Marcus O. (2010). A colonoscopy competency framework derived from task analysis. Digestive Disease Week 2010, New Orleans, LA, U.S.A., 1-5 May 2010. United States: Mosby. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2010.03.428

A colonoscopy competency framework derived from task analysis

2010

Conference Publication

The effect of visual distractors on anticipatory actions

Marinovic, W., Bastos, F. H. and Wallis, G. (2010). The effect of visual distractors on anticipatory actions. unknown, unknown, unknown. CHAMPAIGN: HUMAN KINETICS PUBL INC.

The effect of visual distractors on anticipatory actions

2009

Journal Article

Learning illumination- and orientation-invariant representations of objects through temporal association

Wallis, Guy, Backus, Benjamin T., Langer, Michael, Huebner, Gesche and Bulthoff, Heinrich (2009). Learning illumination- and orientation-invariant representations of objects through temporal association. Journal of Vision, 9 (7) 6, 1-8. doi: 10.1167/9.7.6

Learning illumination- and orientation-invariant representations of objects through temporal association

2009

Journal Article

Shape learning and discrimination in reef fish

Siebeck, U. E., Litherland, L. and Wallis, G. M. (2009). Shape learning and discrimination in reef fish. Journal of Experimental Biology, 212 (13), 2112-2118. doi: 10.1242/jeb.028936

Shape learning and discrimination in reef fish

2009

Journal Article

The use of virtual reality in acrophobia research and treatment

Coelho, Carlos M., Waters, Allison M., Hine, Trevor J. and Wallis, Guy (2009). The use of virtual reality in acrophobia research and treatment. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 23 (5), 563-574. doi: 10.1016/j.janxdis.2009.01.014

The use of virtual reality in acrophobia research and treatment

2009

Journal Article

Limitations of feedforward control in multiple-phase steering movements

Cloete, Steven R. and Wallis, Guy (2009). Limitations of feedforward control in multiple-phase steering movements. Experimental Brain Research, 195 (3), 481-487. doi: 10.1007/s00221-009-1813-6

Limitations of feedforward control in multiple-phase steering movements

2009

Conference Publication

A systematic comparison of the realism of four colonoscopy simulators

Hill, A., Karamatic, R., Horswill, M. S., Watson, M. O., Basit, T., Plooy, A. M., Zupanc, C., Riek, S. P., Wallis, G. M., Burgess-Limerick, R. and Hewett, D. G. (2009). A systematic comparison of the realism of four colonoscopy simulators. Australian & New Zealand Medical & Surgical Gastrointestinal Week 2009, Sydney, NSW, 21-24 October, 2009. Richmond, Vic., Australia: Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2009.06053.x

A systematic comparison of the realism of four colonoscopy simulators

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

    Visuomotor learning in a multisensory world

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Mark Horswill

  • Doctor Philosophy

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

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

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

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Timothy Carroll

  • 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

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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