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Professor Frans Verstraten is currently the McCaughey Chair of Psychology at the University of Sydney. He has held various leadership roles, including Head of School from 2013 to 2022 and a board member of the Vision Sciences Society from 2010 to 2015, where he also served as President. His academic history includes positions such as professor of Experimental Psychology and Scientific Director at the Helmholtz Institute in Utrecht, Netherlands. Verstraten's research focuses on the processes underlying perception in moving observers, utilizing movement simulators and virtual reality environments to investigate psychophysical and neurophysiological performance. His interests extend to motion perception, attention and search, and factors influencing visual cognition such as wayfinding and traffic behavior. He also explores the applications of advanced technology in clinical assessments, particularly concerning neurodiversity and addiction. With numerous awards including Teacher of the Year and various dissertation awards, he continues to contribute to the academic community through teaching, research, and public engagement in psychological sciences.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Currently serving as McCaughey Chair of Psychology.
Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands
Held a professorial position, contributing to both research and teaching.
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