Emily A-Izzeddin
@emilya-izzeddin.bsky.social
Postdoccing with the Flemingos at JLU Giessen
Doing vision things 👀🦩🪼🦘
(she/her)
Doing vision things 👀🦩🪼🦘
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Low-level features predict perceived similarity for naturalistic images | JOV | ARVO Journals
doi.org
The final bit of work from my PhD just got published at JOV! We looked at similarity judgements made for naturalistic image patches, and whether these are predicted by simple image statistics… (spoiler: yep!)
Link to paper: doi.org/10.1167/jov....
1/11
Link to paper: doi.org/10.1167/jov....
1/11
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Please repost! I am looking for a PhD candidate in the area of Computational Cognitive Neuroscience to start in early 2026.
The position is funded as part of the Excellence Cluster "The Adaptive Mind" at @jlugiessen.bsky.social.
Please apply here until Nov 25:
www.uni-giessen.de/de/ueber-uns...
The position is funded as part of the Excellence Cluster "The Adaptive Mind" at @jlugiessen.bsky.social.
Please apply here until Nov 25:
www.uni-giessen.de/de/ueber-uns...
November 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Please repost! I am looking for a PhD candidate in the area of Computational Cognitive Neuroscience to start in early 2026.
The position is funded as part of the Excellence Cluster "The Adaptive Mind" at @jlugiessen.bsky.social.
Please apply here until Nov 25:
www.uni-giessen.de/de/ueber-uns...
The position is funded as part of the Excellence Cluster "The Adaptive Mind" at @jlugiessen.bsky.social.
Please apply here until Nov 25:
www.uni-giessen.de/de/ueber-uns...
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From line drawings to scene perception — our new review argues for moving beyond experimenter-driven manipulations toward participant-driven approaches to reveal what’s in our internal models of the visual world. 👁️✍️🛋
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
Characterizing internal models of the visual environment | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
Despite the complexity of real-world environments, natural vision is seamlessly efficient.
To explain this efficiency, researchers often use predictive processing frameworks,
in which perceptual effic...
royalsocietypublishing.org
October 8, 2025 at 9:07 AM
From line drawings to scene perception — our new review argues for moving beyond experimenter-driven manipulations toward participant-driven approaches to reveal what’s in our internal models of the visual world. 👁️✍️🛋
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
The final bit of work from my PhD just got published at JOV! We looked at similarity judgements made for naturalistic image patches, and whether these are predicted by simple image statistics… (spoiler: yep!)
Link to paper: doi.org/10.1167/jov....
1/11
Link to paper: doi.org/10.1167/jov....
1/11
Low-level features predict perceived similarity for naturalistic images | JOV | ARVO Journals
doi.org
October 8, 2025 at 7:13 AM
The final bit of work from my PhD just got published at JOV! We looked at similarity judgements made for naturalistic image patches, and whether these are predicted by simple image statistics… (spoiler: yep!)
Link to paper: doi.org/10.1167/jov....
1/11
Link to paper: doi.org/10.1167/jov....
1/11
Just published some work at Scientific Reports! We investigated visual adaptation following free viewing of a film (Casablanca) that had its oriented contrast altered. To our surprise, we found adaptation effects to be pretty negligible…
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
1/10
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
1/10
Investigating orientation adaptation following naturalistic film viewing - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Investigating orientation adaptation following naturalistic film viewing
www.nature.com
September 29, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Just published some work at Scientific Reports! We investigated visual adaptation following free viewing of a film (Casablanca) that had its oriented contrast altered. To our surprise, we found adaptation effects to be pretty negligible…
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
1/10
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
1/10
That's a wrap on ECVP in Mainz - massive thank you to the organisers and helpers who put on such a great conference. Looking forward to Bournemouth!
#ecvp2025 @ecvp.bsky.social
#ecvp2025 @ecvp.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 6:33 AM
That's a wrap on ECVP in Mainz - massive thank you to the organisers and helpers who put on such a great conference. Looking forward to Bournemouth!
#ecvp2025 @ecvp.bsky.social
#ecvp2025 @ecvp.bsky.social
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We just released a paper on using AI to autonomously conduct scientific research, from idea conception and (human) data collection to manuscript generation. We offer 3 example studies in cog psych. I think it indicates the current capacity of AI in autonomous research.
www.arxiv.org/abs/2508.13421
www.arxiv.org/abs/2508.13421
Virtuous Machines: Towards Artificial General Science
Artificial intelligence systems are transforming scientific discovery by accelerating specific research tasks, from protein structure prediction to materials design, yet remain confined to narrow doma...
www.arxiv.org
August 25, 2025 at 3:40 AM
We just released a paper on using AI to autonomously conduct scientific research, from idea conception and (human) data collection to manuscript generation. We offer 3 example studies in cog psych. I think it indicates the current capacity of AI in autonomous research.
www.arxiv.org/abs/2508.13421
www.arxiv.org/abs/2508.13421
The Flemingos are back in action for ECVP this week in Mainz with talks, posters, and even a keynote from our fearless leader. We're all very much looking forward to this year's program! 🦩
#ecvp2025 @ecvp.bsky.social
#ecvp2025 @ecvp.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 4:55 AM
The Flemingos are back in action for ECVP this week in Mainz with talks, posters, and even a keynote from our fearless leader. We're all very much looking forward to this year's program! 🦩
#ecvp2025 @ecvp.bsky.social
#ecvp2025 @ecvp.bsky.social
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On the left is a rabbit. On the right is an elephant. But guess what: They’re the *same image*, rotated 90°!
In @currentbiology.bsky.social, @chazfirestone.bsky.social & I show how these images—known as “visual anagrams”—can help solve a longstanding problem in cognitive science. bit.ly/45BVnCZ
In @currentbiology.bsky.social, @chazfirestone.bsky.social & I show how these images—known as “visual anagrams”—can help solve a longstanding problem in cognitive science. bit.ly/45BVnCZ
August 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
On the left is a rabbit. On the right is an elephant. But guess what: They’re the *same image*, rotated 90°!
In @currentbiology.bsky.social, @chazfirestone.bsky.social & I show how these images—known as “visual anagrams”—can help solve a longstanding problem in cognitive science. bit.ly/45BVnCZ
In @currentbiology.bsky.social, @chazfirestone.bsky.social & I show how these images—known as “visual anagrams”—can help solve a longstanding problem in cognitive science. bit.ly/45BVnCZ
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🚨Pre-print of some cool data from my PhD days!
doi.org/10.1101/2025...
☝️Did you know that visual surprise is (probably) a domain-general signal and/or operates at the object-level?
✌️Did you also know that the timing of this response depends on the specific attribute that violates an expectation?
doi.org/10.1101/2025...
☝️Did you know that visual surprise is (probably) a domain-general signal and/or operates at the object-level?
✌️Did you also know that the timing of this response depends on the specific attribute that violates an expectation?
The Latency of a Domain-General Visual Surprise Signal is Attribute Dependent
Predictions concerning upcoming visual input play a key role in resolving percepts. Sometimes input is surprising, under which circumstances the brain must calibrate erroneous predictions so that perc...
doi.org
August 19, 2025 at 12:30 AM
🚨Pre-print of some cool data from my PhD days!
doi.org/10.1101/2025...
☝️Did you know that visual surprise is (probably) a domain-general signal and/or operates at the object-level?
✌️Did you also know that the timing of this response depends on the specific attribute that violates an expectation?
doi.org/10.1101/2025...
☝️Did you know that visual surprise is (probably) a domain-general signal and/or operates at the object-level?
✌️Did you also know that the timing of this response depends on the specific attribute that violates an expectation?
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Delighted to share our latest paper in Communications Psychology on face pareidolia.
doi.org/10.1038/s442...
doi.org/10.1038/s442...
August 19, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Delighted to share our latest paper in Communications Psychology on face pareidolia.
doi.org/10.1038/s442...
doi.org/10.1038/s442...
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Folks at #CCN2025, drop by my poster tomorrow to hear about the fun task I have been developing with Roland Fleming, to gauge internal models of diverse physical objects in a controlled way! There will be a demo as well 🕹️
Tuesday, August 12, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, de Brug & E‑Hall
Tuesday, August 12, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, de Brug & E‑Hall
August 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Folks at #CCN2025, drop by my poster tomorrow to hear about the fun task I have been developing with Roland Fleming, to gauge internal models of diverse physical objects in a controlled way! There will be a demo as well 🕹️
Tuesday, August 12, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, de Brug & E‑Hall
Tuesday, August 12, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, de Brug & E‑Hall
Huge thanks to the organisers of the joint APCV/EPC conference last week - was wonderful getting the opportunity to catch up on all the awesome work going on closer to home @expsyanz.bsky.social #EPC2025
June 23, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Huge thanks to the organisers of the joint APCV/EPC conference last week - was wonderful getting the opportunity to catch up on all the awesome work going on closer to home @expsyanz.bsky.social #EPC2025
Stoked to be back in Aus! Down in Sydney this week for the joint meeting of APCV and EPC. @expsyanz.bsky.social
I'll be presenting my talk on Thursday at 3:30pm in stream 2 (Recognising objects and people): The key features underlying superordinate
object classifications 😎
I'll be presenting my talk on Thursday at 3:30pm in stream 2 (Recognising objects and people): The key features underlying superordinate
object classifications 😎
June 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Stoked to be back in Aus! Down in Sydney this week for the joint meeting of APCV and EPC. @expsyanz.bsky.social
I'll be presenting my talk on Thursday at 3:30pm in stream 2 (Recognising objects and people): The key features underlying superordinate
object classifications 😎
I'll be presenting my talk on Thursday at 3:30pm in stream 2 (Recognising objects and people): The key features underlying superordinate
object classifications 😎
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My dudes: we found a way around peer reviewers complaining about whether our model is truly optimal or not.
THE PRETTY GOOD OBSERVER MODEL
May 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
My dudes: we found a way around peer reviewers complaining about whether our model is truly optimal or not.
The Flemingos had a glorious time presenting at VSS, and are grateful to those who came along to chat with us about our work and fanny packs 🦩 #VSS2025 @vssmtg.bsky.social @gialdegheri.bsky.social
May 26, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The Flemingos had a glorious time presenting at VSS, and are grateful to those who came along to chat with us about our work and fanny packs 🦩 #VSS2025 @vssmtg.bsky.social @gialdegheri.bsky.social
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People at @vssmtg.bsky.social, drop by my poster today at 3 pm, to hear about a fun little game we created to study how we interact with diverse physical objects (you can play it as well 🕹️)
We're excited to have almost the whole flamboyance of Flemingos at VSS this week - come along and say hi! Our presentation times are in the attached pic 🦩👀 #VSS2025 @vssmtg.bsky.social
@gialdegheri.bsky.social
@gialdegheri.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 12:56 PM
People at @vssmtg.bsky.social, drop by my poster today at 3 pm, to hear about a fun little game we created to study how we interact with diverse physical objects (you can play it as well 🕹️)
We're excited to have almost the whole flamboyance of Flemingos at VSS this week - come along and say hi! Our presentation times are in the attached pic 🦩👀 #VSS2025 @vssmtg.bsky.social
@gialdegheri.bsky.social
@gialdegheri.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 12:01 AM
We're excited to have almost the whole flamboyance of Flemingos at VSS this week - come along and say hi! Our presentation times are in the attached pic 🦩👀 #VSS2025 @vssmtg.bsky.social
@gialdegheri.bsky.social
@gialdegheri.bsky.social
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I'm old enough to remember when apa was apologizing for it's racism bc that was just 4 years ago...
www.apa.org/about/apa/ad....
www.apa.org/about/apa/ad....
March 28, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I'm old enough to remember when apa was apologizing for it's racism bc that was just 4 years ago...
www.apa.org/about/apa/ad....
www.apa.org/about/apa/ad....
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Here’s a report by John Ross in @timeshighered.bsky.social on ARC Board’s proposal to change grant schemes ▶️
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/arc-gra...
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Both @scienceau.bsky.social's & I am worried about opportunities & unintended consequences for early-career researchers👇
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/arc-gra...
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Both @scienceau.bsky.social's & I am worried about opportunities & unintended consequences for early-career researchers👇
March 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Here’s a report by John Ross in @timeshighered.bsky.social on ARC Board’s proposal to change grant schemes ▶️
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/arc-gra...
[Free login required]
Both @scienceau.bsky.social's & I am worried about opportunities & unintended consequences for early-career researchers👇
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/arc-gra...
[Free login required]
Both @scienceau.bsky.social's & I am worried about opportunities & unintended consequences for early-career researchers👇
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⚠️New paper! If you like multisensory temporal perception, this one has HEAPS for you. We looked at simultaneity perception, simple RTs, race model inequality, serial dependence (recalibration), modality shift costs, musicians, and more! Findings summarised below 1/10
psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
APA PsycNet
psycnet.apa.org
March 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
⚠️New paper! If you like multisensory temporal perception, this one has HEAPS for you. We looked at simultaneity perception, simple RTs, race model inequality, serial dependence (recalibration), modality shift costs, musicians, and more! Findings summarised below 1/10
psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
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People talk a lot about objects, but what about the softness of a cushion, the greenness of an emerald, or the viscosity of oil? In our work just published @pnas.org, we shed light on how we make sense of the hundreds of materials around us.
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
March 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
People talk a lot about objects, but what about the softness of a cushion, the greenness of an emerald, or the viscosity of oil? In our work just published @pnas.org, we shed light on how we make sense of the hundreds of materials around us.
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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Thrilled to share our new findings on material timing, combining my interests in affective touch, material perception, and timing! Our temporal bisection experiment shows that pleasant materials extend perceived duration compared to neutral ones.
ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/109...
ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/109...
Stretching Time With Velvet: How Affective Materials Shape our Perception of Time
Research has shown that affective visual and auditory events (e.g., a crying baby) are perceived as lasting longer compared to neutral ones. However, the impact of affective haptic experiences on time...
ieeexplore.ieee.org
February 28, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Thrilled to share our new findings on material timing, combining my interests in affective touch, material perception, and timing! Our temporal bisection experiment shows that pleasant materials extend perceived duration compared to neutral ones.
ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/109...
ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/109...
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New paper just dropped 😎
New from my lab: "Priors for natural image statistics inform confidence in perceptual decisions"
We used a natural image statistics approach to investigate the computations underlying perceptual confidence. 🧵
Article: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
We used a natural image statistics approach to investigate the computations underlying perceptual confidence. 🧵
Article: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
January 30, 2025 at 7:42 AM
New paper just dropped 😎
New paper up for a project I am super proud to have been part of - spearheaded by the absolute force that is Rebecca West (not on Bluesky), in collaboration with @willjharrison.bsky.social and Dave Sewell
New from my lab: "Priors for natural image statistics inform confidence in perceptual decisions"
We used a natural image statistics approach to investigate the computations underlying perceptual confidence. 🧵
Article: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
We used a natural image statistics approach to investigate the computations underlying perceptual confidence. 🧵
Article: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
January 29, 2025 at 6:51 AM
New paper up for a project I am super proud to have been part of - spearheaded by the absolute force that is Rebecca West (not on Bluesky), in collaboration with @willjharrison.bsky.social and Dave Sewell
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I’m looking for a postdoc to join my lab at the University of Sydney for a project investigating how perception changes during walking (VR, psychophysics, EEG, AI). Full time, 3 years fixed-term position; full details here: usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNA...
Please repost 🥹
Please repost 🥹
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Active Perception
Full time, 3 years fixed term position. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Psychology Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research involving neuroimaging, virtual reality, and AI, at on...
usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com
January 29, 2025 at 5:06 AM
I’m looking for a postdoc to join my lab at the University of Sydney for a project investigating how perception changes during walking (VR, psychophysics, EEG, AI). Full time, 3 years fixed-term position; full details here: usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNA...
Please repost 🥹
Please repost 🥹