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Personal profile
Research Interests
My main area of research interest is visual perception, with a focus on motion processing related to optic flow. I am also interested in how the brain processes visual durations/ temporal experience. Currently I am investigating this through two key strategies:
1) Investigation of motion-sensitive visual areas in the human brain.
These projects aim to identify the functional differences and connections between motion-sensitive visual areas in the human brain (MT/TO-1, MST/TO-2, V3A). This involves the use of neuroimaging (fMRI), neurostimulation (TMS), and behavioural measures (psychophysics).
2) Impact of pathology on perception.
Increases in blur or reduction in contrast can affect perception of moving scenes; these projects investigate the threshold-level perception of individuals with cataracts (with PhD student Ayah Al-Rababah).
Teaching Activity
- Module leader: Optics and Medical Imaging (BSc Optometry; OP1OMI)
- Module leader: Senses and Perception (Foundation; LHS0SP)
- Supervisor: Elective Studies (BSc Optometry)
- Lecturer: Introduction to Neurosensory Science (MSc Clinical Sciences (Neurosensory Sciences); NS1NS1)
- Lecturer: Ophthalmic and Vision Sciences (MSc Clinical Sciences (Neurosensory Sciences); NS2VS1)
Employment
- 2016-2019 Postdoctoral Researcher, Optometry, University of Bradford
- 2014-2014 Lecturer (maternity cover), Psychology, University of Bradford
- 2012-2015 PhD Student, Optometry, University of Bradford
- 2012-2012 Research Assistant, Psychlogy, University of York
Qualifications
- 2012-2015 PhD in Vision Science, Prof Declan McKeefry, University of Bradford
- 2009-2012 BSc (Hons) Psychology, University of York
Funding Applications and Awards
- 2017 Silmo Academy Bursary (€10,000)
Administrative Roles
- 2020-p HLS Quality Sub-committee Member
- 2019-p AVA Social Media Officer
- 2019-p WVUK Outreach/Communications Officer
- 2019-p Equality and Diversity Committee Member
Awards
- 2018 'Best Oral Presentation', AVA Meeting
- 2016 'Student Travel Award', VSS
- 2015 'Best Oral Presentation', BCOVS
- 2014 'Best Oral Presentation', BCOVS
- 2013 'Best Poster Presentation', BCOVS
Contact Details
Email: s.strong2@aston.ac.uk
Room: VS129
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British Congress of Optometry and Vision Science 2022
Strong, S., Khatoon, A., Fulcher, C., Hallam, E., Collins, H., Rountree, L., Aujla, M. & Travé‐Huarte, S., 17 Apr 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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British Congress of Optometry and Vision Science 2021
Strong, S., Hobby, A., Zahidi, A., Fulcher, C., McConnell, E., Collins, H., Young, L., Rountree, L., Joshi, M., Vaughan, M., McCullough, S., Dave, S. & Jonuscheit, S., Jan 2022, In: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics. 42, 1, p. 226-229 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference abstract › peer-review
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Mapping for Perceptual and Cognitive Functions
Strong, S. & Silson, E. H., 8 Jun 2022, Lesion-to-Symptom Mapping. Pustina, D. & Mirman, D. (eds.). Humana Press, p. 271-288 18 p. (Neuromethods; vol. 180).Research output: Chapter in Book/Published conference output › Chapter
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British Congress of Optometry and Vision Science 2020
Strong, S., 1 Jan 2021, In: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics. 41, 1, p. 207-209 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An enhanced role for right hV5/MT+ in the analysis of motion in the contra- and ipsi-lateral visual hemi-fields
Strong, S. L., Silson, E. H., Gouws, A. D., Morland, A. B. & Mckeefry, D. J., 17 Oct 2019, In: Behavioural Brain Research . 372, 112060.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
Activities
- 2 Membership of committee
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Women in Vision UK (External organisation)
Sam Strong (Member)
2019 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee
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Applied Vision Association (External organisation)
Sam Strong (Member)
2019 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee