ProfessorFrans Verstraten

Professor Verstraten is currently interested in the processes underlying perception when observers are moving or being moved. The experiments take place in movement simulators and virtual reality environments. His team members measure psychophysical performance as well as neurophysiological performance indicators.

Verstraten's group investigates functional as well as it neurobiological foundations of perception with a special interest in motion perception, recalibration & adaptation to fast changing environments, attention & search, binocular vision, binocular rivalry, and eyemovements.

Other interests include applied cognition and cognitive ergonomics (aka Human Factors), in particular visual problem solving, traffic behaviour, wayfinding, and sensory aspects of marketing communication and consumer behaviour.

A new line of research focusses on the use of advanced technology in clinical assessment and support. Virtual Reality and psychophyical approaches play a big role in this endeavour. While the technology can be used widely, the focus is on addiction and in particular neurodiversity.

Verstraten's research aligns with the Faculty of Science Research Strengths - Brain, Behaviour and Cognition, Preventing and Treating Disease & Disorder.