Simon Watt

Dr. Simon Watt is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Bangor University's School of Psychology and Sport Science, where he has worked since 2004. He directs the Cognitive Neuroscience Institute and integrates fundamental science with practical applications through his research in Pasteur's Quadrant framework.

• PhD in Psychology (2001) - University of Surrey
• MSc in Research Methods in Psychology (1996) - University of Surrey
• BSc in Psychology (1994) - Cardiff University

His research explores sensorimotor control and 3D vision, focusing on tool use, multisensory integration, and visual-haptic interactions. Key applications include prosthetic hand development and VR display optimization.

Article analysis shows consistent themes in 3D perception, haptic integration, and robotic control frameworks across 2000-2024. Notable collaborative work includes international projects with institutions like UC Berkeley.

• 2023 Queen's Anniversary Prize
• REF 2021 Top 30 UK for Societal Impact

As module organizer for Masters Research Rotation (PRP-4013) and Undergraduate Dissertation modules, he supervises Molly Hewitt on next-gen prosthetics research with Ambionics.