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Simon Watt is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Bangor University's School of Psychology and Sport Science. His research focuses on sensorimotor control, multisensory integration, and 3D vision, with applications to prosthetic limb design, virtual reality systems, and surgical robotics.
- PhD in Psychology from University of Surrey
- Postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley
- Joined Bangor University faculty in 2004
- Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Institute
His work explores how humans control hands and tools in 3D space, examining whether tools become incorporated into body schema and how sensorimotor mechanisms adapt to different tool geometries. Key research areas include:
- Tool use and body schema modification
- Visual-tactile integration
- Reaching and grasping mechanics
- Stereoscopic display optimization
Recent studies investigate the functional requirements for tool control resembling body parts, revealing both successful integration and surprising failures depending on tool properties. This aligns with his broader approach in 'Pasteur's Quadrant,' combining fundamental science with practical applications.
Affiliation: Bangor University, School of Psychology and Sport Science, Department of Psychology
