Aaron Johnson

Aaron Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Concordia University, serving concurrently as Associate Vice President Research for Strategic Institutional Initiatives and Innovation, and Interim Executive Director of District 3 Innovation. He holds a PhD from the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on the interplay between vision, attention, and cognitive function, particularly in populations with visual impairments like macular degeneration, hearing loss, and dyslexia. Methodologically, he employs advanced techniques including EEG, gaze-contingent displays, virtual reality, and computational neuroscience.

Education:

• PhD in Psychology, University of Glasgow

Research Interests:

• Visual attention mechanisms in aging and disability
• Neuroplasticity through eccentric viewing training
• Ethical implications of erotic robotics
• Technology accessibility in STEMM conferences
• Airline pilot cognitive resilience under stress

His work bridges basic cognitive science and applied domains like aviation human factors and low vision rehabilitation.

Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize technology-mediated solutions for vision impairment (e.g., iPad accessibility studies), neurohormonal modulation (oxytocin effects), and societal implications of emerging technologies (sex robots, erotic AI). A consistent theme is cross-modal sensory interactions in clinical and everyday environments.

Awards: No awards listed.

Advising & Grants: No advisees listed. Research supported through Concordia institutional initiatives and external grants not detailed here.

Labs & Teams: Directs the Concordia Vision Labs, collaborating with aviation safety experts and assistive technology developers to create inclusive solutions for visually impaired populations.