Jocelyn Faubert

Prof. Jocelyn Faubert is a Full Professor at the Université de Montréal's School of Optometry, holding the NSERC/Essilor Industrial Research Chair in Visual Function. His research focuses on perceptual and sensory aspects of vision, especially in dynamic environments involving motion, texture, and 3D tracking. He pioneered the NeuroTracker technology, a virtual reality system used for perceptual-cognitive training in sports and clinical settings.

Education:

• Ph.D. (Experimental Psychology - Visual Psychophysics), Université Concordia (1991)
• M.Sc. (Experimental Psychology - Visual Psychophysics), Université Concordia (1986)
• B.Sc. (Honors in Experimental Psychology), Université Concordia (1984)

Research Interests: Neurophysiological mechanisms of visual perception, VR applications for athlete training, cognitive enhancement in aging populations, and clinical tools for assessing vision-related deficits. His work spans sports science, neurorehabilitation, and optometry.

Grants & Awards:

• NSERC/Essilor Industrial Research Chair (2003–present)
• Emerson Woodruff Medal (2006), Joe Brunneni Award (2009)
• Over 120 peer-reviewed publications and multiple patents in biomedical devices and VR systems.

Notable Projects:

• NeuroTracker development for concussion assessment and performance training
• Clinical studies on driving safety in elderly populations
• Virtual reality systems for postural control research

Labs & Teams: Director of the Psychophysics and Vision Perception Laboratory, affiliated with CRIR (Rehabilitation Research Center) and CIRCA (Brain and Learning Research Center).