Thomy H. Nilsson
Professor
Department of Psychology
University of Prince Edward Island
Canada
Biography
He did his Phd from Alberta University & is currently woking as professor in UPEI, Canda.
Research Interest
I admit to diverse theoretical and applied interests in vision, ergonomics, and aging. Current work involves how colour affects our ability to see words and shapes; how neural networks transmit information; visual memory; timing factors in perception; and, with the PEI Centre on Aging, various factors affecting seniors’ quality of life. Recent projects have examined how the perception of colour and shape and visual temporal phenomena and memory for simple patterns relate to underlying brain mechanisms, how fatigue develops during driving; and how legibility of signs can be scientifically measured. Other related interests include statistics; vestibular perception of linear movement; Alzheimer's disease; and comparative psychology.
Publications
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Nilsson T. Solving the sensory information bottleneck to central processing in adaptive systems. InIntelligent complex adaptive systems 2008 (pp. 159-186). IGI Global.
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Weeks LE, Nilsson T, Bryanton O, Kozma A. Current and future concerns of older parents of sons and daughters with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities. 2009 Sep 1;6(3):180-8.
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Weeks LE, MacQuarrie C, Begley L, Nilsson T, MacDougall A. Planning an intergenerational shared site: Nursing-home staff perspectives. Journal of Intergenerational Relationships. 2016 Oct 1;14(4):288-300.
