Christopher Striemer

Dr. Christopher Striemer is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at MacEwan University and an affiliate faculty member at the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute of the University of Alberta. He holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Waterloo (2008), preceded by an MA (2005) and BA Hons. (2001) from the University of Saskatchewan. His research focuses on the cognitive neuroscience of attention, perception, and visuomotor control, utilizing behavioral testing, eye tracking, and MRI in both healthy individuals and neurological patients.

• Education
  • PhD, Psychology (Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience), University of Waterloo (2008)
  • MA, Psychology, University of Waterloo (2005)
  • BA Hons., Psychology, University of Saskatchewan (2001)

His work examines how cerebellar lesions affect spatial neglect and attention, with recent studies on visuomotor adaptation, executive function, and stroke rehabilitation. His Google Scholar profile highlights publications on topics like optical ataxia, prism adaptation, and non-conscious visual processing. He has received significant recognition including the NSERC Discovery Grant and the Board of Governors Research Chair at MacEwan University.

• Scientific Awards
  • NSERC Discovery Grant (2022–2027)
  • Board of Governors Research Chair, MacEwan University (2021)
  • Distinguished Researcher Award, MacEwan University (2020)