Dr. Pulin Gong is an Associate Professor in the School of Physics at the University of Sydney. His research focuses on understanding the self-organizing mechanisms of neural circuits' spatiotemporal dynamics and their computational principles. He investigates distributed dynamic computation via propagating neural waves, irregular neural activity variability, and coherent spatiotemporal patterns in large-scale neural data. His work combines experimental and computational approaches to unravel neural coding principles. Research interests include: Distributed dynamic computation (e.g., visual feature integration) Irregular neural dynamics and membrane potential fluctuations Coherent spatiotemporal wave patterns (e.g., spiral waves) Recent projects involve analyzing cortical wave patterns in mice and primates, fractional neural sampling, and Lévy walk dynamics in neural systems. Collaborators include institutions like Fudan University and Kyoto University. Current research student: Andrew LY, working on cortico-cortical loop dynamics and AI applications.
Associate Professor Yan Wong is a faculty member at Monash University's Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering and Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute. His research focuses on neural prosthetics, brain-machine interfaces, and restoring sensory functions through cutting-edge neural recording and stimulation techniques. He leads the Neurobionics Laboratory, advancing technologies like the Gennaris vision system, a wireless cortical implant for restoring vision in the blind. Yan holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UNSW and has conducted postdoctoral research at New York University and the University of Melbourne. His work bridges engineering and medicine, addressing critical healthcare challenges such as quadriplegia, epilepsy, and hearing loss. He actively supervises students and contributes to teaching biomedical engineering courses at Monash, fostering the next generation of researchers. Key research interests include visual cortex stimulation, cochlear implants, spike-LFP interactions in movement planning, and endovascular neural interfaces. He has led or collaborated on multiple ARC-funded projects, including studies on neural prosthetic efficacy, chronic pain modulation, and visual attention mechanisms. His interdisciplinary approach integrates neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and clinical translation, aiming to deliver impactful medical technologies. Yan’s contributions have advanced neural prosthetics toward commercialization, with a focus on improving healthcare outcomes through innovative biomedical solutions.
Associate Professor Alan Pegna is a neuropsychologist at the School of Psychology, University of Queensland, where he has been faculty since 2015. His research focuses on cognitive neuroscience and clinical neuropsychology, with particular expertise in visual and emotional processing using EEG methodologies. Dr. Pegna received his Masters in Psychology from the University of Geneva (Switzerland) followed by a second Masters in Human Physiology from University College London (UK). He completed his PhD at the University of Geneva, where he used brain imaging techniques to study spatial processing in both healthy controls and brain-damaged patients. His research interests center on the neural mechanisms underlying emotional face processing, particularly examining how the brain responds to different facial expressions and variations in perceived approachability and trustworthiness. He has extensive experience working with brain-damaged individuals to investigate the role of specific brain regions in visual and emotional processing. His work frequently employs EEG to measure early neural responses to emotional stimuli under various attentional conditions. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on emotional face processing using EEG methodologies. His work examines how spatial attention, visual awareness, and task relevance modulate neural responses to emotional faces. Key themes include the role of the amygdala in emotional processing, perspective taking in social cognition, blindsight phenomena, and the neural correlates of trustworthiness and dominance perceptions. Dr. Pegna has maintained an active research program since joining UQ in 2015, with over 150 journal articles and 30 conference papers to his name. His work demonstrates strong international collaboration, particularly with researchers in Switzerland and other European institutions. His laboratory specializes in EEG research on visual and emotional processing, with particular expertise in studying both healthy participants and individuals with neurological conditions. Current research focuses on how the brain processes emotional facial expressions under varying conditions of attention and awareness, with implications for understanding social cognition disorders.
Associate Professor Kai-Hsiang Chuang is a Principal Research Fellow at the School of Biomedical Sciences within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Queensland. He is also affiliated with the Queensland Brain Institute and the Centre for Advanced Imaging. His research focuses on understanding brain networks, developing advanced imaging techniques, and translating these findings to improve diagnosis and intervention for neurological disorders. Dr. Chuang received his Ph.D. in electrical and biomedical engineering from the National Taiwan University, Taiwan, in 2001. His doctoral research focused on improving the detection of brain activity using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Ph.D. in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University (2001) Dr. Chuang's research spans multiple areas of brain imaging and neuroscience. His primary focus is on functional brain mapping , where he develops in vivo imaging techniques including functional MRI and multimodal integration with optogenetics, calcium imaging, and electrophysiology. He applies these techniques in both humans and animal models to improve understanding and intervention of brain function, disease processes, and treatment effects. Another key area is brain networks in learning, memory, and dementia . His work explores how brain network wiring and activity underpin cognition and behavior, with particular focus on understanding the causal relationship between brain network activity and memory formation. He develops techniques to modulate behavior by manipulating brain network activity. More recently, Dr. Chuang has expanded into brain waste clearance research, studying the brain's fluid drainage system that clears waste and toxic molecules like amyloid plaques. His lab is developing imaging techniques to track this system's function and understand its regulatory mechanisms, which could provide new treatment targets for dementia. Analysis of Dr. Chuang's recent publications reveals a strong focus on advancing functional MRI techniques for brain network analysis, particularly in rodent models. His work consistently bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications, especially in understanding memory formation and dementia. A notable trend is the development of multimodal approaches that combine fMRI with optogenetics, calcium imaging, and electrophysiology to establish causal relationships in brain networks. His research increasingly addresses the translation of preclinical findings to human applications, with growing emphasis on Alzheimer's disease mechanisms and potential interventions. Dr. Chuang serves on the editorial boards of multiple prestigious journals including Frontiers in Neuroscience: Brain Imaging Methods , Imaging Neuroscience , and Scientific Reports , reflecting his standing in the field. Editorial Board Member, Frontiers in Neuroscience: Brain Imaging Methods Editorial Board Member, Imaging Neuroscience Editorial Board Member, Scientific Reports Dr. Chuang is actively involved in research supervision, currently serving as Principal Advisor for one PhD student working on "Developing imaging and neuro-technologies for decoding memory formation" and Associate Advisor for two other PhD projects. He has successfully completed supervision of three PhD students on topics related to resting-state networks, memory consolidation, and functional MRI. ARC Discovery Projects (2024-2028): "Decoding the brain network of memory formation" ARC Training Centre for Innovation in Biomedical Imaging Technology (2017-2024) NHMRC-NIH BRAIN Initiative Collaborative Research Grants (2016-2023) Universities Australia - Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme (2017-2018) Mater Medical Research Institute Limited grant for mindfulness-based cognitive therapy research (2017-2020) Dr. Chuang leads the Functional and Molecular Neuroimaging Group at the Queensland Brain Institute. His laboratory focuses on understanding the functional connectome of the brain and developing functional and molecular imaging techniques to study brain connectivity associated with behavior. The group has developed various MRI techniques to track neuronal connections, map large-scale brain synchrony, and quantify cerebral blood flow and metabolism in vivo. His research team collaborates extensively with other experts at UQ and internationally, including collaborations with Associate Professor Darryl Eyles, Professor Jürgen Götz, Professor Tianzi Jiang, Dr. Fatima Nasrallah, Professor Linda J. Richards, Professor Pankaj Sah, Professor Elizabeth Coulson, Dr. Patricio Opazo, Professor Feng Liu, and Professor Markus Barth.
Dr. Yann Quide is a Research Fellow at UNSW School of Psychology and an Affiliated Scientist at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) Centre for Pain IMPACT. He leads the Neuroimaging, Neurobiology and Mental Health Program within the UNSW NeuroRecovery Research Hub and founded the ENIGMA-Chronic Pain working group, establishing himself as a prominent researcher in the intersection of neuroscience, mental health, and chronic pain. PhD Neuroscience, Université de Tours (France), 2014 MSc Neuroscience, Cognition and Behaviour, Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III (France), 2007 BSc Cell Biology and Animal Physiology, Université de Tours (France), 2004 Dr. Quide's research focuses on understanding the role of stress and trauma in the development of physical and mental health conditions, with particular expertise in posttraumatic stress disorder, chronic pain mechanisms, and neurobiological alterations. His work integrates functional neuroimaging, structural brain analysis, and clinical interventions to explore how childhood trauma exposure impacts inflammatory responses and stress systems in psychiatric disorders. His extensive publication record reveals a strong emphasis on large-scale collaborative neuroscience through the ENIGMA consortium, with research spanning PTSD neurobiology, chronic pain mechanisms, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and innovative neuromodulation approaches. His work consistently bridges neuroimaging findings with clinical applications, particularly in developing digital interventions for pain management. 2023: Biological Psychiatry Australia (BPA) – Best Research Paper Award 2018: Biological Psychiatry Australia (BPA) – Neuronal Signalling Award for 2nd Best Abstract 2018: NeuRA Carer Travel Award 2018: Paxinos Prize for best paper published by a NeuRA postdoctoral researcher 2010-2013: Postgraduate scholarship from the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research 2008: Travel fellowship from the France-Quebec Youth Office Dr. Quide has secured significant research funding as Chief or Associate Investigator, including an NHMRC MRFF grant of over $2.2 million for the NeuRoStiM Trial investigating brain-computer interface neuromodulation for spinal cord injury neuropathic pain. His supervision interests span functional neuroimaging, chronic pain, childhood trauma, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and inflammation, reflecting his multidisciplinary approach to mental health research. As founder and chair of the ENIGMA-Chronic Pain working group, Dr. Quide has established a major international collaborative network focused on identifying brain correlates of chronic pain through large-scale neuroimaging data analysis across multiple institutions worldwide.
Dr. Elie Matar is a Horizon Fellow and NHMRC Investigator Fellow at the University of Sydney's Central Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health. He is also a Consultant Neurologist and Sleep Physician at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. His academic roles include co-leading the University of Sydney Clinical Teaching Fellowship Program and contributing to medical education reforms such as the MD 2020 curriculum. Education: BSc (Advanced) (Hons I, Medal) MBBS (Hons I, Medal) PhD FRACP (Neurology, Sleep Medicine) Research Interests: Dr. Matar leads a translational research program focusing on: Neurodegenerative disorders (Lewy body diseases, Parkinson’s, dementia) Sleep-wake circuitry dysfunction and its clinical manifestations Neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and biomarkers for disease progression His work aims to identify therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative and sleep disorders. Publications & Grants: Over 80 peer-reviewed articles and grants including NHMRC Investigator Grants and Defense Department funding. Recent work includes studies on REM sleep behavior disorder, Lewy body dementia progression, and sleep interventions in neurodegenerative conditions. Awards: Nick Blair Movement Disorders Fellowship (2023) MDS Leadership Program Award (2023) RACP Trainee Research Prize (2021) Endeavour Leadership Research Award (2019) Teaching & Mentorship: Co-developed assessments for the MD 2020 curriculum; authored medical education textbooks; co-investigator on education grants; editor of onthewards.org . Labs/Teams: Member of the University of Sydney Nano Institute and Brain and Mind Centre.
Blake Johnson is an Associate Professor and Honorary Professor at the School of Psychological Sciences, Macquarie University, affiliated with the Hearing CRC. His research focuses on brain mechanisms underlying perception, cognition, motor control, and mental imagery, utilizing advanced neuroimaging techniques like MEG and EEG. He leads projects investigating speech motor control in children with developmental disorders, such as Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), and has pioneered methodologies combining MEG with speech tracking systems. Research Interests: Johnson's work spans cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging, and developmental psychology. Key areas include speech production mechanisms, neural correlates of motor control, auditory processing abnormalities in disorders like stuttering and autism, and the application of MEG/EEG for understanding brain dynamics. His studies often integrate multimodal data to explore how neural activity coordinates with behavioral outcomes. Recent Projects: Active projects include investigating the neural origins of motor disorders in CAS (2022–2023) and developing MEG-articulography techniques for speech research (2016–2020). He collaborates internationally, focusing on brain mechanisms in speech motor control and developmental neuroplasticity. Articles Trends: His publications emphasize MEG/EEG applications in speech and motor systems, with recent work on beta-band rhythms in speech production, emotional distractor suppression, and lateralized linguistic processing. These studies highlight innovative methods for linking neural activity to behavioral and developmental outcomes. Grants & Collaborations: Leads 29 projects since 2008, including the Bio-semi EEG system (ongoing) and collaborations on childhood apraxia. His lab is part of the Hearing CRC, fostering translational research in auditory and speech neuroscience. Labs/Teams: Based at Macquarie’s School of Psychological Sciences, his team specializes in neuroimaging and developmental neuroscience, contributing to both fundamental and applied research in hearing and speech disorders.
Dr. Blake Saurels is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Psychology within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences at The University of Queensland. He completed his PhD in Psychology at UQ in 2022 with a thesis titled 'The perceptual and neural consequences of different types of prediction'. His educational background includes a Bachelor (Honours) of Psychology with First Class Honors (Hons Class 1A) from The University of Queensland. Dr. Saurels' research focuses on visual perception, neural correlates of vision, and cognitive neuroscience. His work examines predictive processing in the brain, face recognition mechanisms, binocular rivalry phenomena, and visual imagery. His recent publications reveal a strong interest in how the brain processes visual information, particularly regarding face pareidolia, neural prediction errors, and the relationship between visual imagery and perception. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications shows consistent exploration of neural and perceptual mechanisms related to prediction, visual processing, and imagery. His work frequently employs EEG methodology and experimental paradigms to examine how expectations shape perception and neural responses. Dr. Saurels is currently available for supervision and serves as an Associate Advisor for a PhD project titled 'The Neural Encoding of Naturalistic Faces for Social Perception,' working alongside Dr. Amanda Robinson, Associate Professor Alan Pegna, and Associate Professor Jess Taubert.
Owen White serves as an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Neuroscience within the Faculty of Medicine at Monash University. His academic profile demonstrates a long-standing commitment to advancing our understanding of the ocular motor system and its relationship to neurocognitive processes in both normal and dysfunctional states. Dr. White's educational background is impressive, with an MB.BS from the University of Melbourne (1973), an M.Sc in Neuroscience from the University of Toronto focusing on vestibulo-ocular reflex in Parkinson's Disease (1982), an MD from the University of Melbourne on eye movements in Parkinson's Disease (1985), and a PhD from Australian National University on vestibular projections to thalamus and cortex in cat and monkey (1989). His research program combines sophisticated approaches including ocular motor measurements, neuropsychological assessments, and neuroimaging techniques to explore dysfunction in human lesion and system disorders. A primary goal of his work is establishing the clinical utility of ocular motor measures, with a focus on developing methods that can sensitively measure disease severity, evaluate treatment efficacy, and advance understanding of neurobiological bases of phenotypically similar conditions. Recent publications demonstrate active research in neuro-ophthalmology, multiple sclerosis, visual snow syndrome, and intracranial hypertension, with a clear trend toward translating basic research into clinical applications. His work spans both fundamental neuroscience and direct clinical applications, particularly in neurological disorders affecting vision and motor control. Dr. White has secured significant research funding through multiple projects including assessment of BioEye eye tracking technology for concussion management in athletes, elucidating pathophysiological signatures of visual snow, ocular motor laboratory support, and research on novel exercise forms for Parkinsonism. He has also received industry support from Merck Serono Australia and BioEye Ltd for his research initiatives. His laboratory appears to be part of the Fielding-White research group at Monash University, focusing on ocular processing research with particular attention to clinical applications. The group's work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and wellbeing through its focus on neurological disorders and diagnostic methodologies.
Dr. Rebecca St George is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Tasmania's School of Psychological Sciences. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience (2010) and has extensive postdoctoral experience, including NHMRC fellowships at University College London and the Oregon Health and Science University. Her research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, particularly the neural mechanisms underlying balance, gait, and movement in aging and neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. She employs advanced techniques such as fNIRS, motion capture, and AI-driven analysis to identify early biomarkers of cognitive decline. Education: PhD in Neuroscience, University of New South Wales (2010) BSc (Hons I Physiology), University of New South Wales BSc (Physics) & BA (Psychology), University of Newcastle Research Interests: Dr. St George investigates how aging and neurological disorders affect motor control and cognitive-motor integration. Key areas include: - Cortical control of balance and gait - Use of AI to detect early dementia biomarkers - Impact of cognitive decline on adaptive stepping behaviors - Neurological mechanisms of postural control in Parkinson's and MS Awards & Grants: NHMRC CJ Martin Early Career Fellowship (2012–2020) Vice Chancellor's Trailblazing Discovery Award (2023) National Health & Medical Research Council Grant ($1.006M, 2024–2028) for facial/eye movement analysis in neurodegenerative disorders Teaching & Supervision: Coordinates PSY 112: Brain and Behaviour and supervises doctoral students in topics like dementia biomarkers, motor inhibition, and AI applications in healthcare. Labs & Collaborations: Works with the Wicking Dementia Research Centre and Menzies Institute for Medical Research. Her lab integrates clinical neurophysiology with computational tools for movement analysis.
Professor Hinze Hogendoorn is a cognitive neuroscientist and head of the Timing Lab at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He holds a PhD from Utrecht University and has held academic positions at Utrecht University (7 years as Assistant Professor), University of Melbourne, and Harvard Vision Sciences Laboratory. His research focuses on understanding how the brain processes time through computational methods, neuroimaging (e.g., EEG decoding), and behavioral approaches. Key interests include neural mechanisms of motion extrapolation, perceptual timing, and the real-time conscious experience. Affiliations: Faculty of Health, School of Psychology & Counselling at QUT. Education: PhD in Neuroscience from Utrecht University, Netherlands. Research emphasizes decoding neural representations of time and motion, with contributions to understanding illusions like the flash-lag effect. He has received an ARC Future Fellowship (2020) and engages in science communication through TV programs, TEDx, and executive education. Outreach includes popular science writing (e.g., The Conversation) and organizing the Brisbane Cognition Conference 2024. His work bridges neuroscience and applied psychology, addressing how brain delays influence perception and cognition.
Milan Andrejevic is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), affiliated with the Graduate School of Health and Faculty of Health . His research focuses on moral cognition, dynamic social learning, and decision-making processes, with interdisciplinary interests spanning neuroscience and philosophy. He holds a PhD in Psychological Science from the University of Melbourne and completed postdoctoral work at Monash University in Philosophy and Contemplative Studies. Education: PhD in Psychological Science, University of Melbourne (2017–2021) Masters in Neuroscience, Freie Universität Berlin (2013–2016) BA in Psychology, Jacobs University Bremen (2010–2013) Research Interests: Combines experimental tasks, computational modeling, and neuroimaging to explore how cognitive processes relate to moral attitudes, political beliefs, and personality traits. Key themes include contextual updates in moral judgments, decision dynamics under uncertainty, and neural correlates of social behaviors. Teaching & Supervision: Coordinates the undergraduate Social Psychology course and supervises students in research areas aligned with his expertise. He emphasizes fostering a nuanced understanding of social behavior to improve individual and community well-being. Labs & Affiliations: Member of INSIGHT Institute for Wellbeing and Health and previously associated with the Decision Neuroscience Lab (University of Melbourne) and Monash Centre for Contemplative Studies .
Professor Mike Nicholls is a full-time faculty member at Flinders University, holding a Strategic Professorship in Psychology within the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work. He is Director of the Brain and Cognition Laboratory and currently serves as Dean of Research for his college. Previously, he was a professor at the University of Melbourne for 17 years. His educational background includes a BArchSt from the University of Adelaide (1985–1987), a BA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Adelaide (1998), and a PhD in Experimental Psychology from King’s College, Cambridge (1990–1993), funded by a Cambridge Commonwealth Trust scholarship. Mike Nicholls’ research is centered on cognitive neuroscience, particularly the study of behavioral and perceptual asymmetries related to brain lateralization. His work investigates handedness, spatial attention in clinical and healthy populations, language, facial expression perception, and the role of eye movements. He explores how attention is controlled by the brain across sensory modalities and spatial dimensions. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on how social context influences perception, body image, facial judgments, and attentional processes, often employing neuroimaging and psychophysical methods. His 15 most recent articles (2023–1996) span topics including inattentional blindness, social modulation of visual perception, reinforcement learning in visual cortex, and attentional distortions in spatial cognition. These works reflect a consistent interest in the neural and cognitive underpinnings of lateralized behavior and attention, with applications in both healthy and clinical populations. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Academic Mentor Award, Australian Psychological Society (2020) Mike Nicholls has supervised numerous research students and PhD candidates, with advising interests in laterality, attention, and cognitive neuroscience. He has secured substantial research funding, including multiple ARC Discovery and Linkage Grants, with recent projects focusing on decision aids in complex environments, augmented reality for defense, and attentional asymmetries in navigation. He has also held editorial roles in journals such as Laterality and the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology , and currently serves on the ARC's Medical Research Advisory Group. He leads the Brain and Cognition Laboratory at Flinders University, a research team dedicated to understanding cognitive processes and their neural representations, particularly in the context of brain asymmetry and attentional control.
Dr. Frances De Blasio is a Lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Wollongong, Australia. She specializes in psychophysiology research with a focus on brain dynamics in healthy ageing. Dr. De Blasio has held various academic positions including Career Development Fellow and Associate Research Fellow at the University of Wollongong, and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Western Sydney University's NICM Health Research Institute. Her educational background includes: PhD in Psychophysiology from University of Wollongong (2009-2018) Bachelor of Psychology (Honors, Class I) from University of Wollongong (2003-2008) Dr. De Blasio's research interests center around psychophysiology and cognitive neuroscience, with particular expertise in brain dynamics across the lifespan. She focuses on the relationship between prestimulus brain states and cognitive processing outcomes, especially in the context of healthy ageing. Her work involves developing and refining advanced electrophysiological measures and methods for application in psychophysiological research. She has made significant contributions to understanding EEG patterns, orienting reflex mechanisms, and the application of frequency principal components analysis in neurophysiological studies. Analysis of Dr. De Blasio's recent publications reveals a strong focus on EEG and ERP methodologies applied to cognitive neuroscience questions. Her work spans multiple domains including mindfulness meditation effects on brain activity, music cognition, aging and cognitive decline, and methodological innovations in EEG analysis. A recurring theme is the investigation of brain dynamics using advanced signal processing techniques, particularly regarding pink and white noise components in EEG data. Her research often bridges theoretical cognitive neuroscience with practical applications in understanding healthy brain function across the lifespan. Dr. De Blasio has served in leadership roles within the Australasian Society for Psychophysiology, including as Treasurer, Past-President, and Executive Committee Member. She is an active journal reviewer for numerous publications including Biological Psychology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and International Journal of Psychophysiology. As a supervisor, Dr. De Blasio currently mentors three PhD students working on projects related to: The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase and Sex Hormones on EEG and ERP Components Cardiac responses, EEG dynamics, and cognitive processing during music listening Joining the hemifields, a characterisation of transcallosal connections in human early visual cortex Her research has been supported by various grants, including a pilot phase II trial of SaiLuoTong for cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Dr. De Blasio is actively involved in methodological development, particularly with the PaWNextra technique for extracting pink and white noise from EEG spectra, which has become a significant contribution to the field of quantitative EEG analysis.
Professor Paul R. Martin is a faculty member at the University of Sydney within the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the Clinical Ophthalmology and Eye Health department. He received his PhD in Physiology from the University of Sydney in 1986 and completed postdoctoral work in Germany. His research focuses on visual neuroscience , particularly the structure and function of the visual system, retinal circuits, and the processing of color, form, and motion signals through evolutionary pathways. Key Research Themes: Neurosciences, Mental Health Keywords: Nervous System, Ophthalmology, Vision His work employs immunohistochemistry , microscopy , and single-cell recording to study retinal and brain pathways. He has active collaborations with institutions in the United States (University of Washington, Vanderbilt) and Hungary (University of Pécs). Grant funding includes projects on retinal mapping and neural pathways related to vision.