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)

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2008

Conference Publication

Describing and understanding skill in virtual colonoscopy

Hill, A., Horswill, M., Hewett, D., Plooy, A., Wallis, G., Burgess-Limerick, R., Watson, M. and Riek, S. (2008). Describing and understanding skill in virtual colonoscopy. Simulation - Realising the Potential, Brisbane, 8-11 September, 2008. Brisbane: Australian Society for Simulation in Healthcare.

Describing and understanding skill in virtual colonoscopy

2007

Journal Article

Performance consequences of alternating directional control-response compatibility: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator

Zupanc, Christine M., Burgess-Limerick, Robin J. and Wallis, Guy (2007). Performance consequences of alternating directional control-response compatibility: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator. Human Factors, 49 (4), 628-636. doi: 10.1518/001872007X215700

Performance consequences of alternating directional control-response compatibility: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator

2007

Conference Publication

Functional imaging of primary visual areas during the processing of illusory contours

Wallis, Guy (2007). Functional imaging of primary visual areas during the processing of illusory contours. EPC07 -34th Australasian Experimental Psychology Conference, Australian National University Canberra, April 13 - 15, 2007.

Functional imaging of primary visual areas during the processing of illusory contours

2007

Journal Article

The role of visual and nonvisual feedback in a vehicle steering task

Wallis, G., Chatziastros, A., Tresilian, J. and Tomasevic, N. (2007). The role of visual and nonvisual feedback in a vehicle steering task. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 33 (5), 1127-1144. doi: 10.1037/0096-1523.33.5.1127

The role of visual and nonvisual feedback in a vehicle steering task

2007

Conference Publication

Age and compatibility effects on steering error and reaction time performance: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator

Zupanc, C., Burgess-Limerick, R. J. and Wallis, G. (2007). Age and compatibility effects on steering error and reaction time performance: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator. 43rd Annual Conference of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia. A Healthy Society: Safe, Satisfied and Productive, Perth, Western Australia, Australia, 26-28 November 2007. Baulkham Hills: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia.

Age and compatibility effects on steering error and reaction time performance: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator

2007

Conference Publication

Evidence for the perception of ocular microtremor, and why it is the undoing of temporal binding

Wallis, Guy (2007). Evidence for the perception of ocular microtremor, and why it is the undoing of temporal binding. Vision Down Under, 7th IBRO Congress of Neuroscience Satellite Meeting on the Eye and Brain, Palm Cove, Cairns, Australia, 19-22 July, 2007.

Evidence for the perception of ocular microtremor, and why it is the undoing of temporal binding

2007

Conference Publication

Age and compatibility effects on steering error and reaction time performance: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator

Zupanc, Christine, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Wallis, Guy (2007). Age and compatibility effects on steering error and reaction time performance: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator. 43rd Annual Conference of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia 2007, HFESA 2007, Perth, Western Australia, 26 -28 November 2007. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia.

Age and compatibility effects on steering error and reaction time performance: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator

2007

Conference Publication

Speed Perception: An objective measure of presence in virtual environments

Wallis, Guy, Tichon, Jennifer and Mildred, T. (2007). Speed Perception: An objective measure of presence in virtual environments. SimTecT 2007 Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 4 - 7 June 2007. Lindfield, NSW Australia: Simulation Industry Association of Australia.

Speed Perception: An objective measure of presence in virtual environments

2007

Journal Article

Psilocybin links binocular rivalry switch rate to attention and subjective arousal levels in humans

Carter, OL, Hasler, F, Pettigrew, JD, Wallis, GM, Liu, GB and Vollenweider, FX (2007). Psilocybin links binocular rivalry switch rate to attention and subjective arousal levels in humans. Psychopharmacology, 195 (3), 415-424. doi: 10.1007/s00213-007-0930-9

Psilocybin links binocular rivalry switch rate to attention and subjective arousal levels in humans

2007

Conference Publication

Breaking multiple forms of view invariance

Wallis, Guy (2007). Breaking multiple forms of view invariance. Vision Sciences Society Meeting, Sarasota, FL., 11 - 16 May, 2007. Rockville, MD: ARVO - The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. doi: 10.1167/7.9.334

Breaking multiple forms of view invariance

2006

Journal Article

The temporal and spatial limits of compensation for fixational eye movements

Wallis, G (2006). The temporal and spatial limits of compensation for fixational eye movements. Vision Research, 46 (18), 2848-2858. doi: 10.1016/j.visres.2006.01.037

The temporal and spatial limits of compensation for fixational eye movements

2006

Journal Article

Reflexive optokinetic nystagmus in younger and older observers under photopic and mesopic viewing conditions

Hine, TJ, Wallis, G, Wood, JM and Stavrou, EP (2006). Reflexive optokinetic nystagmus in younger and older observers under photopic and mesopic viewing conditions. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 47 (12), 5288-5294. doi: 10.1167/iovs.06-0539

Reflexive optokinetic nystagmus in younger and older observers under photopic and mesopic viewing conditions

2006

Conference Publication

Unravelling the myth of temporal binding

Wallis, G. (2006). Unravelling the myth of temporal binding. ABINGDON: TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD.

Unravelling the myth of temporal binding

2006

Conference Publication

Associative learning in perception: The role of temporal correlation in establishing transform-invariant representations of objects

Wallis, G. M. (2006). Associative learning in perception: The role of temporal correlation in establishing transform-invariant representations of objects. 29th European Conference on Visual Perception, St Petersburg, Russia, 20-25 August, 2006. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications.

Associative learning in perception: The role of temporal correlation in establishing transform-invariant representations of objects

2006

Conference Publication

Unravelling the myth of temporal binding

Wallis, G. (2006). Unravelling the myth of temporal binding. The 33rd Australasian Experimental Psychology Conference, Bardon Conference Centre, Brisbane, 20th - 23rd April, 2006. London: Taylor and Francis.

Unravelling the myth of temporal binding

2006

Conference Publication

Capacity limits for the detection of changing visual features

Burmester, Alex and Wallis, Guy (2006). Capacity limits for the detection of changing visual features. Vision Sciences Society Meeting 2006, Sarasota, USA, 5th - 10th May, 2006. Rockville, MD: The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

Capacity limits for the detection of changing visual features

2006

Conference Publication

Reflexive OKN with partial and full field stimulation: Effects of age and light level

Hine, T., Wallis, G., Wood, J. M. and Stavrou, E. P. (2006). Reflexive OKN with partial and full field stimulation: Effects of age and light level. 33rd Australasian Experimental Psychology Conference, Bardon Conference Centre, Brisbane, 20-23 April, 2006. ABINGDON: TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD. doi: 10.1080/00049530600940016

Reflexive OKN with partial and full field stimulation: Effects of age and light level

2006

Conference Publication

On the spatio-temporal limits of retinal motion compensation, and why they are the undoing of temporal binding

Wallis, Guy (2006). On the spatio-temporal limits of retinal motion compensation, and why they are the undoing of temporal binding. Vision Sciences Society Annual Conference, Sarasota, Florida, 5-10 May, 2006. Rockville, MD: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

On the spatio-temporal limits of retinal motion compensation, and why they are the undoing of temporal binding

2006

Conference Publication

Capacity limits for the detection of changing visual features

Burmester, A. and Wallis, G. (2006). Capacity limits for the detection of changing visual features. The 33rd Australasian Experimental Psychology Conference, Bardon Conference Centre, Brisbane, 20-23 April, 2006. Basingstoke, U.K.: Taylor and Francis. doi: 10.1080/00049530600940016

Capacity limits for the detection of changing visual features

2006

Conference Publication

Capacity limits for the detection of changing visual features

Burmester, A. and Wallis, G. M. (2006). Capacity limits for the detection of changing visual features. 29th European Conference on Visual Perception, St Petersburg, Russia, 20-25 August, 2006. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications.

Capacity limits for the detection of changing visual features

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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