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)

161 - 180 of 199 works

2004

Conference Publication

No evidence of perceptual dimorphism in the Fraser-Wilcox illusion

Cloete, S., Wallis, G., Walters, L. and Broerse, P. J. (2004). No evidence of perceptual dimorphism in the Fraser-Wilcox illusion. 27th European Conference on Visual Perception, Budapest, Hungary, 22-26 August 2004. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications.

No evidence of perceptual dimorphism in the Fraser-Wilcox illusion

2004

Journal Article

Contradictory influence of context on predominance during binocular rivalry

Carter, O. L., Campbell, T.G., Liu, G. B. and Wallis, G. (2004). Contradictory influence of context on predominance during binocular rivalry. Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 87 (3), 153-162. doi: 10.1111/j.1444-0938.2004.tb03168.x

Contradictory influence of context on predominance during binocular rivalry

2003

Conference Publication

The influence of millisecond stimulus asynchrony on perceptual grouping can be explained by ocular microtremor

Wallis, G. (2003). The influence of millisecond stimulus asynchrony on perceptual grouping can be explained by ocular microtremor. London, 6-7 January, 2003. Heslington, UK: Experimental Psychology Society.

The influence of millisecond stimulus asynchrony on perceptual grouping can be explained by ocular microtremor

2003

Conference Publication

Correlated individual variation of efference copy and perceptual rivalry timing

Campbell, T. G., Eriksson, G., Wallis, G., Liu, G. B. and Pettigrew, J. D. (2003). Correlated individual variation of efference copy and perceptual rivalry timing. Neuroscience 2003, New Orleans, USA, 8-12 November 2003. New York, USA: Society for Neuroscience.

Correlated individual variation of efference copy and perceptual rivalry timing

2003

Conference Publication

Repetition and Semantic Priming with Traffic signs: Effect of Sign Format and Interstimulus Interval

Cloete, S., Wallis, G. and Horberry, T. (2003). Repetition and Semantic Priming with Traffic signs: Effect of Sign Format and Interstimulus Interval. Vision in Vehicles X, Granada, Spain, 7-10 September 2003. Elsevier Science Inc.: Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Repetition and Semantic Priming with Traffic signs: Effect of Sign Format and Interstimulus Interval

2003

Conference Publication

Countering behavioural evidence for the temporal binding hypothesis

Wallis, Guy (2003). Countering behavioural evidence for the temporal binding hypothesis. ANS Annual Conference, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, S.A., 28-31 January 2003. Kent Town S.A.: Australian Neuroscience Society.

Countering behavioural evidence for the temporal binding hypothesis

2002

Book Chapter

Object Recognition, Neurophysiology

Wallis, G. and Bülthoff, H. H. (2002). Object Recognition, Neurophysiology. The Handbook of Brain Theory and Neural Networks. (pp. 792-796) edited by Michael A. Arbib. Cambridge, Mass, USA: MIT Press.

Object Recognition, Neurophysiology

2002

Journal Article

The role of object motion in forging long-term representations of objects

Wallis, G (2002). The role of object motion in forging long-term representations of objects. Visual Cognition, 9 (1-2), 233-247. doi: 10.1080/13506280143000412

The role of object motion in forging long-term representations of objects

2002

Book Chapter

Learning to recognize objects

Wallis, Guy and Bülthoff, Heinrich (2002). Learning to recognize objects. Perceptual Learning. (pp. xx-xx) edited by M. Fahle and T. Poggio. Cambridge, MA, United States: MIT Press.

Learning to recognize objects

2002

Journal Article

An unexpected role for visual feedback in vehicle steering control

Wallis, G., Chaziastros, A. and Bulthoff, H. (2002). An unexpected role for visual feedback in vehicle steering control. Current Biology, 12 (4) 1609, 295-299. doi: 10.1016/S0960-9822(02)00685-1

An unexpected role for visual feedback in vehicle steering control

2001

Conference Publication

Learning object identity from temporal correlation

Wallis, G. (2001). Learning object identity from temporal correlation. Special Symposium on Face and Object Recognition. 5th Australasian Ophthalmic & Visual Science Meeting, Sydney, Australia, December, 2001.

Learning object identity from temporal correlation

2001

Journal Article

Effects of temporal association on recognition memory

Wallis, G and Bulthoff, HH (2001). Effects of temporal association on recognition memory. Proceedings of The National Academy of Sciences of The United States of America, 98 (8), 4800-4804. doi: 10.1073/pnas.071028598

Effects of temporal association on recognition memory

2001

Journal Article

Effects of temporal association on recognition memory

Wallis, Guy and Bulthoff, Heinrich (2001). Effects of temporal association on recognition memory. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 98 (8), 4800-4804. doi: 10.1073/pnas.071028598

Effects of temporal association on recognition memory

2001

Conference Publication

Reaffirming prefrontal cortex as the seat of visual working memory

Wallis, G. (2001). Reaffirming prefrontal cortex as the seat of visual working memory. Australian Neuroscience AGM, Brisbane, 28-31 January, 2001. Sydney: Australian Neuroscience Society.

Reaffirming prefrontal cortex as the seat of visual working memory

2001

Journal Article

Linear models of simple cells: Correspondence to real cell responses and space spanning properties

Wallis, G (2001). Linear models of simple cells: Correspondence to real cell responses and space spanning properties. Spatial Vision, 14 (3,4), 237-260. doi: 10.1163/156856801753253573

Linear models of simple cells: Correspondence to real cell responses and space spanning properties

2000

Book Chapter

Time to learn about objects

Wallis, G. (2000). Time to learn about objects. Information Theory and the Brain. (pp. 139-163) edited by R. Baddeley, P. Hancock and P. Foldiak. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.

Time to learn about objects

2000

Journal Article

What's scene and not seen: Influences of movement and task upon what we see

Wallis, Guy and Bulthoff, Heinrich (2000). What's scene and not seen: Influences of movement and task upon what we see. Visual Cognition, 7 (1-3), 175-190. doi: 10.1080/135062800394757

What's scene and not seen: Influences of movement and task upon what we see

2000

Conference Publication

The influence of non-visual cues on steering behaviour

Wallis, G., Tresilian, J. and Chatziastros, A. (2000). The influence of non-visual cues on steering behaviour. 23rd European Conference on Visual Perception, Groningen, Netherlands, 27-31 August 2000. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications.

The influence of non-visual cues on steering behaviour

2000

Conference Publication

The influence of non-visual cue on steering behaviour

Wallis, G., Tresilian, J. R. and Chatziastros, A. (2000). The influence of non-visual cue on steering behaviour. 23rd European Conference on Visual Percpetion Abstracts, Groningen, 27th - 31st August, 2000. London, UK: Pion.

The influence of non-visual cue on steering behaviour

1999

Journal Article

Temporal association in a feed-forward framework: Response to Amit's 'What is and is not a theory of context correlations'

Wallis, G. (1999). Temporal association in a feed-forward framework: Response to Amit's 'What is and is not a theory of context correlations'. Network: Computation in Neural Systems, 10 (3), 281-284. doi: 10.1088/0954-898X/10/3/402

Temporal association in a feed-forward framework: Response to Amit's 'What is and is not a theory of context correlations'

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 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    New pilot training technologies that enable skill acquisition within virtual reality

    Associate Advisor

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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