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Peter J. Kohler is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology within the Faculty of Science at York University, Toronto. He is eligible to supervise graduate students in the Biology Graduate Program and leads the Kohler Visual Neuroscience Lab, which is part of the Centre for Vision Research at York University.
His research lies at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and visual perception, focusing on mid-level visual processing. This involves understanding how the brain, within the first few hundred milliseconds of visual input, constructs representations of shape, motion, location, and perceptual organization—including figure-ground segregation, grouping, and constancy. His work integrates functional MRI (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG), and visual psychophysics to probe the neural mechanisms underlying these processes in humans.
Recent publications reveal a strong focus on symmetry processing, perceptual grouping, numerical estimation, and multisensory integration. His work often involves advanced neuroimaging techniques and collaborative international research, particularly with teams in Belgium and Luxembourg. The articles span high-impact journals such as PNAS, Nature Communications, Current Biology, and Journal of Vision, indicating a robust and influential research program in visual neuroscience.
Scientific Awards and Funding:
- NSERC Discovery Grant (awarded April 2020)
- VISTA Research Grant (funded June 2023)
Prof. Kohler actively mentors students, including graduate students such as Rachel Moreau, Sara Chaparian, Yara Iskandar, Shaya Samet, and Shenoa Ragavaloo, as well as undergraduate researchers. His lab has presented at major conferences including the Vision Sciences Society (VSS) and the Lake Ontario Visionary Establishment (LOVE), where he joined the organizing committee in 2024. The Kohler Visual Neuroscience Lab also develops experimental tools, as evidenced by GitHub repositories for stimulus generation and behavioral testing using jsPsych.
