Simon's lab website is here: watt-lab.bangor.ac.uk/

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Simon earned a PhD in Psychology at the University of Surrey, supervised by Mark Bradshaw. He then worked as a postdoctoral researcher at UC Berkeley, working with Marty Banks, before joining the faculty at Bangor in 2004.

Simon is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology in the School of Psychology and Sport Science. He is Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Institute — a research group in the school.

His research comprises a range of basic studies on how we see and use our hands in 3d space. This includes research on tool use, multisensory integration (of vision and touch), reaching and grasping, and 3d vision.

A common thread (beyond topic areas) is that Simon's research aims to integrate fundamental science with practical use (an approach known as Pasteur's Quadrant). Much of his work on sensorimotor control aims to inform development of devices such as prosthetic hands, while his work on 3d vision aims to informs development of stereoscopic displays and VR technology.  

Tel: +44 (0) 1248 388252

Email: s.watt@bangor.ac.uk

SimonWattLab website: 

http://watt-lab.bangor.ac.uk

Google scholar citations 

• PhD: The visual control of Reaching and Grasping Movements
  University of Surrey, 2001
• MSc: Research Methods in Psychology
  University of Surrey, 1996
• BSc: Psychology
  School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, 1994

Simon supervises undergraduate and masters research projects on a range of topics in sensorimotor control and perception. Recent projects include studies on visual-tactile sensory integration, and tool use.

He currently supervises one PhD student, Molly Hewitt, who is working on studies of sensorimotor control of devices, aimed at informing development of next-gen prosthetic hands. This is a collaboration with the prosthesis developer, Ambionics.   

He is currently module organiser for the Masters Research Rotation module PRP-4013 and for the undergraduate Psychology Project Module (a.k.a. The Dissertation).   

2023

• CyhoeddwydA hierarchical sensorimotor control framework for human-in-the-loop robotic hands
  Seminara, L., Dosen, S., Mastrogiovanni, F., Bianchi, M., Watt, S., Beckerle, P., Nanayakkara, T., Drewing, K., Moscatelli, A., Klatzky, R. & Loeb, G., 17 Mai 2023, Yn: Science Robotics. 8, 78, eadd5434.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2022

• CyhoeddwydImpact of correct and simulated focus cues on perceived realism
  March, J., Krishnan, A., Watt, S., Wernikowski, M., Gao, H., Yöntem, A. Ö. & Mantiuk, R., 30 Tach 2022, Yn: SA '22: SigGraph Asia 2022. 9 t., 22.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl Cynhadledd › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2021

• CyhoeddwydReproducing Reality with a High-Dynamic-Range Multi-Focal Stereo Display
  Zhong, F., Jindal, A., Yöntem, Ö., Hanji, P., Watt, S. & Mantiuk, R., 10 Rhag 2021, Yn: ACM Transactions on Graphics. 40, 6, t. 241 14 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl Cynhadledd › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2020

• CyhoeddwydNeural representations of haptic object size in the human brain revealed by multivoxel fMRI patterns
  Perini, F., Powell, T., Watt, S. & Downing, P., 1 Gorff 2020, Yn: Journal of Neurophysiology. 124, 1, t. 218-231
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2019

• CyhoeddwydA margin for error in grasping: Hand pre-shaping takes into account task-dependent changes in the probability of errors
  Keefe, B., Suray, P-A. & Watt, S., Ebrill 2019, Yn: Experimental Brain Research. 237, 4, t. 1063-1075 13 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydActive haptic perception in robots: a review
  Seminara, L., Gastaldo, P., Watt, S. J., Valyear, K. F., Zuher, F. & Mastrogiovanni, F., 17 Gorff 2019, Yn: Frontiers in Neurorobotics. 13, 53.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2017

• CyhoeddwydOptimal visual-haptic integration with articulated tools
  Takahashi, C. & Watt, S., Mai 2017, Yn: Experimental Brain Research. 235, t. 1361-1373 13 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydThe Use of Stereoscopy in a Neurosurgery Training Virtual Environment
  John, N., Phillips, N., Ap-Cenydd, L., Pop, S., Coope, D., Kamaly-Asl, I., de Souza, C. & Watt, S., 7 Gorff 2017, Yn: Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual Environments. 25, 4, t. 289-298
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydViewing Geometry determines the contribution of binocular vision to the online control of grasping
  Keefe, B. D. & Watt, S., Rhag 2017, Yn: Experimental Brain Research. 235, 12, t. 3631-3643
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2016

• CyhoeddwydVisual-haptic integration with pliers and tongs: signal “weights” take account of changes in haptic sensitivity caused by different tools
  Takahashi, C. & Watt, S. J., 14 Chwef 2016, Yn: Frontiers in Psychology.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2015

• CyhoeddwydReaching and grasping with pliers-like tools: a kinematic analysis
  Watt, S. J., Dickson, R. A., Watt, S. & Dickson, R., 1 Awst 2015, Yn: Perception. 44, 1, t. 213
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydSeparate neural representations of visual and haptic object size
  Watt, S. J., Perini, F., Watt, S. & Downing, P. E., 1 Awst 2015, Yn: Perception. 44, 1, t. 340-341
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2014

• CyhoeddwydDepth from HDR: Depth Induction or Increased Realism?
  Vangorp, P., Mantiuk, R. K., Bazyluk, B., Myszkowski, K., Mantiuk, R., Watt, S. J. & Seidel, H., 8 Awst 2014, Yn: Proceedings of the ACM Symposium on Applied Perception. t. 71-78
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydEfficacy of a Virtual Environment for Training Ball Passing Skills in Rugby
  Miles, H. C., Pop, S. R., Watt, S. J., Lawrence, G. P., John, N. W., Perrot, V., Mallet, P., Mestre, D. R., Morgan, K., Gavrilova, M. L. (gol.), Tan, C. J. (gol.) & Mao, X. H. (gol.), 1 Ion 2014, Transactions on Computational Science XXIII; Special Issue on Cyberworlds. Springer Verlag, t. 98-117
  Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod

2012

• CyhoeddwydA review of virtual environments for training in ball sports
  Miles, H. C., Pop, S. R., Watt, S. J., Lawrence, G. P. & John, N. W., 1 Hyd 2012, Yn: Computers and Graphics. 36, 6, t. 714-726
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydVergence and accommodation to multiple-image-plane stereoscopic displays: “real world” responses with practical image-plane separations?
  MacKenzie, K. J., Dickson, R. A. & Watt, S. J., 27 Chwef 2012, Yn: Journal of Electronic Imaging. 21, 1
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2011

• CyhoeddwydDepth-cue integration in grasp programming: no evidence for a binocular specialism.
  Keefe, B. D., Hibbard, P. B. & Watt, S. J., 1 Ebrill 2011, Yn: Neuropsychologia. 49, 5, t. 1246-1257
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2010

• CyhoeddwydAccommodation to multiple-focal-plane displays: implications for improving stereoscopic displays and for accommodation control.
  MacKenzie, K. J., Hoffman, D. M. & Watt, S. J., 26 Gorff 2010, Yn: Journal of Vision. 10, 8, t. 22
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2009

• CyhoeddwydIntegration of vision and haptics during tool use.
  Takahashi, C., Diedrichsen, J. & Watt, S. J., 8 Meh 2009, Yn: Journal of Vision. 9, 6, t. 1-15
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydThe role of binocular vision in grasping: a small stimulus-set distorts results.
  Keefe, B. D. & Watt, S. J., 1 Ebrill 2009, Yn: Experimental Brain Research. 194, 3, t. 435-444
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2008

• CyhoeddwydVisual uncertainty predicts grasping when monocular cues are removed but not when binocular cues are removed.
  Watt, S. J., Keefe, B. D. & Hibbard, P. B., 10 Mai 2008, Yn: Journal of Vision. 8, 6, t. 297a
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydVisually guided grasping: Using a small stimulus set can lead to overestimation of the effectiveness of depth cues.
  Keefe, B. D., Elsby, M. & Watt, S. J., 10 Mai 2008, Yn: Journal of Vision. 8, 6, t. 302a
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2006

• CyhoeddwydDepth information is integrated across multiple objects for reaching and grasping.
  Scarfe, P., Watt, S. J. & Hibbard, P. B., 1 Meh 2006, Yn: Journal of Vision. 6, 6, t. 934a
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydIntegration of information across the visual scene in the control of prehension.
  Hibbard, P. B., Scarfe, P. & Watt, S. J., 1 Ion 2006, Yn: Perception. 35
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2005

• CyhoeddwydAchieving near-correct focus cues in a 3-D display using multiple image planes.
  Watt, S. J., Akeley, K., Girshick, A. R., Banks, M. S., Rogowitz, B. E. (gol.), Pappas, T. N. (gol.) & Daly, S. J. (gol.), 1 Ion 2005, t. 393-401.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
• CyhoeddwydFocus cues affect perceived depth.
  Watt, S. J., Akeley, K., Ernst, M. O. & Banks, M. S., 15 Rhag 2005, Yn: Journal of Vision. 5, 10, t. 834-862
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2004

• CyhoeddwydA stereo display prototype with multiple focal distances.
  Akeley, K., Watt, S. J., Girshick, A. R. & Banks, M. S., 1 Awst 2004, Yn: ACM Transactions on Graphics. 23, 3, t. 804-813
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydBinocular cues and the control of prehension.
  Bradshaw, M. F., Elliot, K. M., Watt, S. J., Hibbard, P. B., Davies, I. R. & Simpson, P. J., 1 Ion 2004, Yn: Spatial Vision. 17, 1-2, t. 95-110
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydImproved stereoscopic performance with consistent vergence and accommodative cues in a novel 3D display.
  Girshick, A., Akeley, K., Watt, S. J. & Banks, M. S., 1 Ion 2004.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
• CyhoeddwydPre-movement delay and prehension in children in middle childhood.
  Bradshaw, M. F., Watt, S. J., Elliot, K. M. & Riddell, P. M., 1 Ion 2004, Yn: Human Movement Science. 23, t. 771-784
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydSlant from texture and disparity cues: Optimal cue combination.
  Hills, J. M., Watt, S. J., Landy, M. S. & Banks, M. S., 1 Rhag 2004, Yn: Journal of Vision. 4, 12, t. 1a
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydUsing multiple image planes to achieve near-correct focus cues in a 3D display.
  Watt, S. J., Akeley, K. & Banks, M. S., 13 Awst 2004, Yn: Journal of Vision. 4, 8, t. 463a
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2003

• CyhoeddwydBinocular vision and prehension in middle childhood.
  Watt, S. J., Bradshaw, M. F., Clarke, T. J. & Elliot, K. M., 1 Ion 2003, Yn: Neuropsychologia. 41, 4, t. 415-420
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydFocus cues to display distance affect perceived depth from disparity.
  Watt, S. J., Akeley, K. & Banks, M. S., 22 Hyd 2003, Yn: Journal of Vision. 3, 9, t. 66a
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydSlant anisotropy and tilt-dependent variations in stereo precision.
  Ghose, T., Hillis, J. M., Watt, S. J., Landy, M. S. & Banks, M. S., 22 Hyd 2003, Yn: Journal of Vision. 3, 9, t. 80a
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydThe visual control of reaching and grasping: Binocular disparity and motion parallax.
  Watt, S. J. & Bradshaw, M. F., 1 Ebrill 2003, Yn: Journal of Experimental Psychology - Human Perception and Performance. 29, 2, t. 404-415
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2002

• CyhoeddwydA dissociation of perception and action in normal human observers: the effect of temporal delay.
  Bradshaw, M. F. & Watt, S. J., 1 Ion 2002, Yn: Neuropsychologia. 40, 11, t. 1766-1778
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydBinocular information in the control of prehensile movements in multiple-object scenes.
  Watt, S. J. & Bradshaw, M. F., 1 Ion 2002, Yn: Spatial Vision. 15, 2, t. 141-155
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydDisorders in timing and force of finger opening in overarm throws made by cerebellar subjects.
  Watt, S. J., Hore, J., Timmann, D. & Watts, S. J., 1 Rhag 2002, Yn: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 978, t. 1-15
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydDo observers exploit binocular disparity information in motor tasks within dynamic telepresence environments?
  Bradshaw, M. F., Elliott, K. M., Watt, S. J., Davies, I. R. & Willis, A. R., 1 Ion 2002, Yn: Stereoscopic Displays and Virtual Reality Systems IX. t. 331-342
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydHeight in the visual field and binocular cues support natural prehension movements.
  Watt, S. J. & Bradshaw, M. F., 1 Ion 2002, Yn: Spatial Vision. 15, t. 253-254
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydObservers exploit binocular disparity information in motor tasks within dynamic telepresence environments.
  Bradshaw, M. F., Elliot, K. M. & Watt, S. J., 1 Ion 2002, Yn: Spatial Vision. 15, t. 155
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydScreen cues to flatness do affect 3D percepts.
  Watt, S. J., Banks, M. S., Ersnt, M. O. & Zurner, J. M., 1 Ion 2002, Yn: Journal of Vision. 2, 7, t. 297a
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydThe role of binocular cues in the control of reaching and grasping in 5 and 10 year old children.
  Bradshaw, M. F., Watt, S. J., Holden, T. J., Elliot, K. M., Hibbard, P. B. & Riddell, P. M., 1 Ion 2002, Yn: Spatial Vision. 15, t. 250-251
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydThe stereoscopic anisotropy affects manual pointing.
  Bradshaw, M. F., Hibbard, P. B., van der Willigen, R., Watt, S. J. & Simpson, P. J., 1 Ion 2002, Yn: Spatial Vision. 15, t. 443-458
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydWorking memory and the control of natural prehension movements.
  Merat, N., Groeger, J. A., Bradshaw, M. F., Watt, S. J. & Hibbard, P. B., 1 Ion 2002, Yn: Spatial Vision. 15, t. 252-253
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2000

• CyhoeddwydBinocular cues are important in controlling the grasp but not the reach in natural prehension movements.
  Watt, S. J. & Bradshaw, M. F., 1 Hyd 2000, Yn: Neuropsychologia. 38, 11, t. 1473-1481
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydCan observers exploit enhanced-disparity information to control reaching movements within telepresence environments?
  Bradshaw, M. F., Hibbard, P. B., Van der Willigen, R., Watt, S. J., Davies, I. R., Stringer, N. S., Beagley, A. & Willis, A., 3 Mai 2000, Yn: Stereoscopic Displays and Virtual Reality Systems VII. 3957, t. 253-261
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydField of view affects reaching, not grasping.
  Watt, S. J., Bradshaw, M. F. & Rushton, S. K., 1 Ion 2000, Yn: Experimental Brain Research. 135, 3, t. 411-416
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydInterocular distance, enhanced disparity information, and the control of prehension.
  Bradshaw, M. F., Hibbard, P. B., Watt, S. J., Van der Willigen, R., Davies, I. R., Rushton, S. & Willis, A., 1 Ion 2000, Yn: Perception. 29, t. S69
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydTemporal delay affects the reach but not the grasp in natural prehension movements.
  Watt, S. J. & Bradshaw, M. F., 1 Ion 2000, Yn: Investigate Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 41, t. S43
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

• Hyperrealistic imaging experience (RealVision)

  01/01/2018 – 31/12/2199 (Wrthi'n gweithredu)

• KESS II PhD project with NWISH BUK290

  01/06/2017 – 01/08/2022 (Wedi gorffen)

• Improving 3D Visualisation:Near-Correct

  01/02/2008 – 28/10/2011 (Wedi gorffen)