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Dr. Cait Newport is a Researcher in the Department of Zoology at the University of Oxford, focusing on the visual ecology and cognitive behavior of fish. Her work explores how fish perceive and interact with their environments, particularly in navigating and recognizing objects under varying conditions. She is a Schmidt AI in Science Fellow, emphasizing computational approaches in her research.
Her research investigates challenges fish face in object recognition during motion and navigation, including adaptations to vertical movement and environmental factors like turbidity. She has developed tools such as the Detect+ Track software for analyzing fish behavior. Her studies span coral reef fish, archerfish, and goldfish, addressing topics like decision-making under uncertainty, abstract concept learning, and the impact of visual pollution.
Dr. Newport's work bridges zoology, computational biology, and cognitive science, contributing to understanding animal cognition and sensory adaptations. Her findings have implications for both basic science and applied contexts, such as conservation and technology.
