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Nicholas Price is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology at the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. He is actively engaged in research and teaching, serving as a Primary Chief Investigator on multiple national and international projects focused on sensory processing, neural adaptation, and perception. His current work explores how the brain maintains robust behavior in noisy environments and the role of oscillations in neural communication.
His research interests center on neural mechanisms of perception, particularly in visual and motion systems. Using approaches in computational modeling, neurophysiology, and population coding, his work investigates how neuronal adaptation influences perception and decision-making. Key themes include plasticity, contextual modulation, and robust sensory coding in dynamic environments. His research contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through advancements in health and well-being via neuroscience.
His recent publications, spanning from 2010 to 2025, reveal a strong focus on visual motion processing, neuronal population dynamics, and adaptive coding. These works frequently appear in high-impact journals such as The Journal of Neuroscience and Cerebral Cortex, demonstrating consistent contributions to understanding how sensory systems adapt and represent information over time. The integration of experimental neurophysiology with computational analysis is a hallmark of his research trajectory.
He has been recognized with two major teaching awards in 2023:
- Dean's Award for Excellence in Education – Innovation in Learning and Teaching
- Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Award for Innovation in Learning and Teaching
Nicholas Price supervises research students and collaborates extensively, with advisees including E. Zavitz and H.-H. Yu. He has secured competitive funding from the NHMRC and leads projects involving multidisciplinary international teams. He also contributes to academic service as an editorial board member of PLoS ONE since 2014. His public engagement includes media contributions such as the 'Redesign My Brain' series, highlighting his role in science communication.
He is a key member of the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute and leads research within the neural circuits and sensory processing theme. His lab investigates real and virtual perception, neural oscillations, and adaptive sensory coding, often in collaboration with institutions in Germany, the US, and Italy. The ongoing project 'PLAsticity of perception in real and virtual spaCES' exemplifies his team’s interdisciplinary and translational focus.
