The Current Lab

Laurie M. Wilcox

I am a Professor in the Department of Psychology, and member of the Centre for Vision Research at York University, Toronto, Canada. I hold the York Research Chair in 3D Vision and am the Scientific Director for the VISTA CF-REF program.

I completed my graduate degrees at the University of Western Ontario, and joined York University in 1996. In my basic research program, I use psychophysical methods to reveal properties of the neural mechanisms which underpin stereoscopic depth perception. A recurring theme in my basic research is the stereoscopic interpolation of surfaces and the impact of this on suprathreshold depth perception. I am also interested in how and when stereoscopic depth information is used in more complex environments (both virtual and physical). I also have a strong interest in industry collaboration and have a number of ongoing projects with companies (Qualcomm) and organizations (VESA, DRDC). 

Bob Hou

I am a senior research associate at The Wilcox Lab. I am keenly interested in helping people enjoy science and am committed to making their lives easier.

Aishwarya Sudhama-Joseph

As a research coordinator at the Wilcox Lab, I assist team members with various tasks from collecting data to driving research development. But it’s not just about getting things done - I thrive on fostering a collaborative and enjoyable research environment. Whether I'm coordinating lab activities or collaborating closely with fellow researchers and partners, I'm committed to ensuring that every step of the research journey is productive, fulfilling, and fun!

Brittney Hartle

I am a postdoctoral fellow at The Wilcox Lab. My current research focuses on the impact of perceptual biases on the accuracy of shape perception in virtual environments rendered in head-mounted display (HMD) systems. Given the potential of HMD systems as tools for vision science, clinical, and training applications, it is critical that content creators and users understand potential errors in shape perception due to constraints of human visual processing. I am also involved in a collaborative project with the University of Waterloo that focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of flight simulators to generate aviation-relevant visual illusions in pilot training. My previous applied research projects have focused on a variety of different industry sectors, including designing aviation-relevant perceptual tasks to assess binocular vision requirements in military aviation, preferences for depth and movement in 3D film, and measuring real-world visual distortions in augmented reality prototypes.

Camille Proszanski

I am a M.A. student in the Wilcox Lab. I had formerly completed my undergraduate honours thesis in the lab on the effect of degrading binocular disparity on the integration of motion parallax and binocular disparity depth cues. My current research focuses on upper and lower visual field biases for complex 3D stimuli (objects and faces) in near and far space. I employ both psychophysical and fMRI methods to explore my research questions. My research is generously supported by the Vision: Science to Applications (VISTA) Master's Award and OGS.

Teo Neagu

I'm an MSc student at the Wilcox Lab. I’m investigating how stereopsis and motion parallax contribute to curve segmentation. By using VR technology and experimenting with different viewing conditions, I’m uncovering insights into how our brains interpret depth and shape information.

Iroshini Gunasekera

I am a M.A. student in the Wilcox Lab. I have a B.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology and a B.A. (Gen) in Anthropology from the University of Manitoba. My overall research interests lie in the realm of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, including investigating the perceptual and spatial errors that can affect user experience. My current research involves looking at 3D spatial errors in a mixed reality environment, particularly how multiples users develop a common perceptual understanding of their shared interactions. I also have a strong interest in 3D graphic software. My research is generously supported by the Vision: Science to Applications (VISTA) Masters award.

Nathaniel Goldstein

I'm an incoming Masters student (Brain, Behaviour, and Cognitive Sciences) with a keen interest in the overlap between neuropsychology and data science. I joined the Wilcox Lab in 2021 as a research assistant and have since been involved as a Centre for Vision Research fellowship student and 2x NSERC USRA recipient ('22 & '23). I'm currently investigating visuomotor interactions in immersive environments through augmented reality (AR) in a collaborative project with Dr. Erez Freud.

Abtin Zaker

I am a second-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Biology in the Biomedical Sciences stream. I joined the Wilcox Lab in 2023 as a Research Assistant. I have been conducting stereoscopy experiments since September 2023 and have helped fellow lab members conduct their research.