Simon Rushton

Simon Rushton is a Professor at Cardiff University's School of Psychology, specializing in visual perception for self-movement. His research spans computer vision, neurology, robotics, and brain imaging, with recent expansion into climate and biodiversity initiatives through the co-founded '1in5 project'. He serves as module coordinator for undergraduate psychological research methods and co-teaches advanced vision science courses.

Rushton's research investigates optic flow parsing, egocentric spatial navigation, and the perceptual mechanisms governing locomotion and object interception. His work integrates psychophysical experimentation with applications in virtual reality and clinical diagnostics. Recent studies explore sensory processing disorders like Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) and lifespan changes in motion perception.

His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on:

• Optic flow and heading perception mechanisms
• Gaze-movement coordination during object interception
• Clinical applications for vestibular disorders
• Multisensory integration in spatial navigation

Rushton supervises PhD candidates in vision science and collaborates internationally with researchers in neuroscience, optometry, and human-computer interaction. His Cardiff-based laboratory investigates the neural and behavioral correlates of visual guidance in both typical and clinical populations.