Robert Gray

Originally from Toronto, Canada, Robert Gray earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Queen’s University, followed by a master’s and a PhD in experimental psychology from York University. After receiving his doctorate in 1998, he worked as a researcher for the Nissan Motor Corporation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. In 2001, he was appointed assistant professor in the new applied psychology program at Arizona State University. In 2006, he was promoted to associate professor and program head.

Since 2005, he has also worked part-time as a research psychologist for the United States Air Force. From January to June 2010, he was a visiting professor in sports science at the University of the Mediterranean in France. From 2010 to 2014, he held the position of Reader in perception and action at the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Birmingham, UK.

His research focuses on perceptual-motor control, with a particular emphasis on demanding actions related to driving, aviation, and sports. His goal is to conduct fundamental research that can be applied to improving training, simulation, accident prevention, and the development of human-machine interfaces in these contexts.

In 2007, he received the Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology from the American Psychological Association and the Earl Alluisi Award for Early Career Achievement in the Field of Applied Experimental & Engineering Psychology. Robert is also the host and producer of the Perception & Actionpodcast.