Curriculum Vitae of Hugo Bruggeman, Ph.D.
I. Personal Information
Department of Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences
Brown University, Box 1978
Providence, RI 02912-1978
Tel: (401) 863-1398
Fax: (401) 863-2255
Email: hugo@brown.edu
Website: hugobruggeman.com
II. Education
| 2004 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota, USA.
Advisor & mentor: Dr. Herbert L. Pick Jr. |
| 1996 |
Doctoraal (B.Sc.)
Human Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. |
III. Academic Positions
| 2004-today |
Post Doctoral Fellow, Perception Action Laboratory, Brown University, USA. Supervisor: Dr. William H. Warren, Jr. |
| 2001-2004 |
Research Assistant, Spatially Coordinated Behavior Laboratory, University of Minnesota, USA. Supervisor: Dr. Herbert L. Pick, Jr. |
| 1999-2002 |
Research Assistant, Human Sensorimotor Control Laboratory, University of Minnesota, USA. Supervisor: Dr. Jürgen Konczak. |
| 1996-1997 |
Visiting Scholar, Minnesota Laboratory for Low Vision Research, University of Minnesota, USA. Supervisor: Dr. Gordon E. Legge. |
IV. Publications, Manuscripts & Papers
a) Peer Reviewed Publications
- Bruggeman, H., Zosh, W.D., and Warren, W.H. (2007). Optic flow drives human visuo-locomotor adaptation. Current Biology, 17(23), 2035-2040.
- Bruggeman, H., Yonas, A., & Konczak, J. (2007). The processing of linear perspective and binocular information for action and perception. Neuropsychologia, 45(7), 1420-1426.
- Bruggeman, H., Pick Jr., H.L., & Rieser, J.J. (2005). Learning to throw on a rotating carousel: Recalibration based on limb dynamics and projectile kinematics. Experimental Brain Research, 163(2), 188-197.
- Bruggeman, H., Legge, G.E. (2002). Psychophysics of reading XIX. Hypertext search and retrieval with low vision. Proceedings of the IEEE, 90, 94-103.
- Bruggeman, H., & den Brinker, B.P.L.M. (1998). The effect of window width and window height on reading connected text with a CCTV magnifier. Proceedings VISION’96, International Conference on Low Vision, 1, 282-296.
- den Brinker, B.P.L.M., & Bruggeman, H. (1996). Visual requirements for reading: The importance of a large field of view in reading with a magnifier. Journal for Videology, 1, 27-38.
b) Book Chapters
- Bruggeman, H., & Warren, W.H. (2005). Integrating target interception and obstacle avoidance. In H.Heft & K.L. Marsh (Eds.), Studies in Perception and Action VIII (pp. 65-68). New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum
c) Submitted Manuscipts
- Bruggeman, H., Pick Jr., H.L. & Rieser, J.J. Biomechanical Capture in Rotational Locomotion without Vision. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, resubmitted.
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d) Manuscripts in Preparation
- Bruggeman, H., Pick Jr., H.L., & Rieser, J.J. (in preparation) Directional recalibration in underhanded throws generalizes to other acts of throwing but not to pointing and walking, Experimental Brain Research.
- Cohen, J.A., Bruggeman, H., & Warren, W.H. (in preparation) Behavioral dynamics of avoiding a moving obstacle, Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance.
- Bruggeman, H., Cohen, J.A., & Warren, W.H. (in preparation) Predicting locomotor paths through novel complex environments, Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance.
e) Invited Presentations
- Rieser, JJ., Pick, HL., Bruggeman, H. & Riecke, B. (2008, 17-18 April) Information to Perceive Locomotion in Physical and Virtual Environments. Workshop cyberwalk, Max-Planck-Institut für biologische Kybernetik, Tübingen, Germany.
- Bruggeman, H. (2008, April 10). Optic flow: a step in the right direction. Host: Zsuzsa Kaldy, Department of Psychology, UMass Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
- Bruggeman, H. (2007, January 23). Visual control of locomotion; learning to walk with a displacement in optic flow. Host: Karen Adolph, Department of Psychology, NYU, New York, USA.
- Bruggeman, H. (2005, July 9). Learning to throw on a rotating carousel. Talk at symposium: Perceptual learning and the control of action, ICPA, Monterey, California, USA.
- Bruggeman, H. (2005, 25 March). Intercepting a moving target in the presence of an obstacle. Host: Claire Michaels, Department of Psychology, University of Connecticut, USA.
- Bruggeman, H. (2003, 9 June). Learning to throw on a rotating carousel; Towards a theory of Action Systems. Host: Alan Wing, Sensory Motor Neuroscience, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
- Bruggeman, H. (2003, 3 June). Throwing on a rotating carousel; Towards a theory of Action Systems. Host: Harold Nefs, Department Physics of Man, Helmholtz Institute, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
- Bruggeman, H. (2003, 27 May). Investigating hurling movements; Towards a theory of Action Systems. Hosts: Eli Brenner & Jeroen Smeets, Department of Neuroscience, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
- Bruggeman, H. (2001, 9 May). Directional Recalibration in throwing. Keynote speaker at the annual retreat of the Center for Cognitive Sciences, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
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f) Presentations at Meetings
- Bruggeman, H., & Warren, W.H. (2008, May 19-14). Optic flow recalibrates the direction of walking but not throwing. VSS, Sarasota, Florida, USA.
- Warren, W.H., Bruggeman, H., & Zosh, W. (2007, May 11-16). Optic flow serves as a teaching signal for visual-locomotor adaptation. VSS, Sarasota, Florida, USA.
- Bruggeman, H., Rothman, D., & Warren, W.H. (2006, May 5-10). Is obstacle avoidance controlled by perceived distance or time-to-contact? VSS, Sarasota, Florida, USA.
- Cohen, J.A., Bruggeman, H., & Warren, W.H. (2006, May 5-10). Combining moving targets and moving obstacles in a locomotion model. VSS, Sarasota, Florida, USA.
- Bruggeman, H., & Warren, W.H. (2005, July 5-10). Integrating target interception and obstacle avoidance. ICPA, Monterey, California, USA.
- Cohen, J.A., Bruggeman, H., & Warren, W.H. (2005, May 6-11). Switching behavior in moving obstacle avoidance. VSS, Sarasota, Florida, USA.
- Bruggeman, H., & Warren, W.H. (2005, May 6-11). Integrating target interception and obstacle avoidance. VSS, Sarasota, Florida, USA.
- Bruggeman, H., Rieser, J.J., & Pick, H.L. Jr. (2004, 30 April-5 May). An action system analysis of visuomotor learning. VSS, Sarasota, Florida, USA.
- Bruggeman, H., Eid, C.E., Rieser, J.J., & Pick, H.L. Jr. (2003, 22-24 May). Perturbing throwing movements; Multiple processes of adaptation. EWOMS, Münster, Germany.
- Bruggeman, H., Eid, C.E., Rieser, J.J., & Pick, H.L. Jr. (2003, 9-14 May). Alteration of the direction of throwing; Multiple processes of adaptation. VSS, Sarasota, Florida, USA.
- Yonas, A., Bruggeman, H., & Konczak, J. (2002, 10-15 May). The role of binocular information in the control of perception and action. VSS, Sarasota, Florida, USA.
- Bruggeman, H., Pick, H.L. Jr., & Rieser, J.J. (2001, 24-29 June). Directional recalibration in throwing. ICPA, Storrs, Connecticut, USA.
- Bruggeman, H., Pick, H.L. Jr. Rieser, J.J. , & Wagner, D.G. (2000, 16-19 November). Directional recalibration in locomotion and throwing. Psychonomics, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
- Bruggeman, H., Guidice, N., Stankiewicz, B.J., Legge, G.E. (2000, 30 April-May 5). Distal target localization by the blind. ARVO2000, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
- Bruggeman, H., & Legge, G.E. (1999, 12-16 July). Searching hypertext with low vision. VISION’99, International Conference on Low Vision, New York, New York, USA.
- Bruggeman, H., & Littman, B. (1998, 13-17 September). Getting to know your users: The need for usability testing of web-based applications. WebdevShare, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA.
- Bruggeman, H., & Legge, G.E. (1997, 2-4 October). Searching for information in hypertext with simulated low vision. Minnesota Conference on Vision for Reach and Grasp. Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
- den Brinker, B.P.L.M., & Bruggeman, H. (1995, 15 September). The effect of window height and window width on reading with a CCTV magnifier. Workshop Videology, Visio, Hilversum, the Netherlands.
- den Brinker, B.P.L.M., & Bruggeman, H. (1994, 19-20 May). Motor aspects of the use of reading aid by people with low vision. NWO-conference, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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g) Presentations at Universities
- Bruggeman, H. (2006, 4 December). Motor Control and Psychology: Engaged NOT to be married? Department of Cognitive & Linguistic Sciences, Brown Univeristy, Providence, RI, USA.
- Bruggeman, H. (2004, 8 November). Learning to throw on a rotating carousel. Department of Cognitive & Linguistic Sciences, Brown Univeristy, Providence, RI, USA.
- Bruggeman, H. (2004, 13 May). Learning to throw on a rotating carousel. Public presentation Ph.D. defense, Center for Cognitive Sciences, Minneapolis, USA.
- Bruggeman, H. (2003, 11 June). Learning to throw on a rotating carousel; Towards a theory of Action Systems. Host: Harold Beckering, NICI, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
- Bruggeman, H. (2003, 10 June). Throwing on a rotating carousel; Towards a theory of Action Systems. Hosts: Geert Savelsberg & Rob Withagen, Free University, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
- Bruggeman, H. (2002, 24 October). Why rotating people on a carousel makes my head spin! Center for Cognitive Sciences, University of Minnesota, USA.
- Bruggeman, H. (2001, 22 October). Effect of mono- and binocular vision on pointing movements to a trapezoidal display: Evidence for an interaction of dorsal and ventral stream visual processing? Vision Sciences, University of Minnesota, USA.
- Bruggeman, H. (2001, 9 January). Directional recalibration in throwing. Hosts: Claire Michaels & Rob Withagen, Free University, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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V. Teaching & Mentoring
a) Teaching Assistant
| 2001 |
Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics, Instructor: Bryan Dik, Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota, USA. |
| 2000 |
Introduction to Cognitive Science, Instructor: Brian Sundermeier, Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota, USA. |
| 2000 |
Introduction to Biomechanics, Instructor: Dr. Jürgen Konczak, School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota, USA. |
b) Guest Lectures
| 2007 |
Perception, Instructor: Dr. Fulvio Domini, Department of Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences, Brown University, USA. |
| 2002 |
Perceptual Development, Instructor: Dr. Herbert L. Pick. Jr., Institude of Child Development, University of Minnesota, USA. |
| 1998 |
Motor Control Learning and Development, Instructor: Dr. Peter Hancock, School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota, USA. |
c) Student Mentoring
| 2005-today |
Graduate Student: Jeffrey J. Hutchison. Project: Metabolic cost as a control parameter in the formation of locomotor behavior. Department of Cognitive and Linguistics Sciences, Brown University. |
| 2004-today |
Graduate Student: Jon Cohen. Project: Behavioral dynamics of avoiding a moving obstacle. Department of Cognitive and Linguistics Sciences, Brown University. |
| 2002-2004 |
Undergraduate Student: Vadzim Piuneu. Project: Circular treadmill stepping captures perception of self-locomotion. Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota. |
| 2002-2003 |
Undergraduate Student: Christine Eid. Project: Alteration of the direction of throwing. Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota. |
| 2002-2003 |
Undergraduate Student: Charles Lambert. Project: The preferred speed for stepping on a circular treadmill. Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota. |
| 2002 |
Undergraduate Student: Angela Pawlak. Project: Distance perception in wheelchair locomotion. Research Experience for Undergraduates in the Behavior and Cognitive Sciences, University of Minnesota. |
| 2001 |
Undergraduate Student: Amy Diesch. Project: Stability of the perceptual recalibration of turning. Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota. |
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VI. Service
a) University Service
| 2001-2002 |
Elected Student Representative of the Governing Council of the Center for Cognitive Sciences, University of Minnesota, USA. |
| 1998-2002 |
Member and Chair, External Colloquium Committee, Center for Cognitive Sciences, University of Minnesota, USA. |
| 2000 |
Member, Committee Welcome Weekend, Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota, USA. |
| 1999 |
Member, Millennium Project, Center for Cognitive Sciences, University of Minnesota, USA. |
b) Professional Service
| 2008 |
Ad hoc reviewer Developmental Science |
| 2007 |
Ad hoc reviewer National Science Foundation (NSF) |
| 2006 |
Ad hoc reviewer Brain Research |
| 2006 |
Ad hoc reviewer Transactions on Applied Perception |
| 2001 |
Ad hoc reviewer Proceedings of the IEEE |
VII. Memberships
| 2003-today |
Vision Sciences Society |
| 1999-today |
International Society for Ecological Psychology |
VIII. Other Professional Experience
| 1998-1999 |
Usability tester. User Centered Design Team, Web Development, University of Minnesota, USA. Main projects: UMN, UMN One Stop, and ISEEK |
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IX. Awards
| 2002 |
J.J. Jenkins Award; Award for outstanding Center participation, Center for Cognitive Sciences, University of Minnesota, USA. |
| 2001 |
The Turtle Award; Keynote speaker at the annual spring retreat of the Center for Cognitive Sciences, University of Minnesota, USA. |
| 2000 |
Eva O. Miller Fellowship; Fellowship for the duration of one academic year in recognition of an outstanding graduate student research program, Graduate School, University of Minnesota, USA. |
| 1996 |
VSB-beurs; Research Scholarship to study abroad for the duration of one year, VSB Foundation, the Netherlands. |
X. Research Funding Awards
Equipment Awards
| 2002 |
Minigrant for equipment, Center for Cognitive Sciences, University of Minnesota, USA. |
| 2000 |
Minigrant for equipment, Center for Cognitive Sciences, University of Minnesota, USA. |
Travel Awards
| 2003 |
Gough Award to present poster at EWOMS 2003 (Münster, Germany), Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota, USA. |
| 2003 |
Award to present poster at VSS 2003 (Sarasota, Florida), Center for Cognitive Sciences, University of Minnesota, USA. |
| 2001 |
Gough Award to present poster at ICPA 2001 (Storrs, Connecticut), Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota, USA. |
| 2000 |
Award to present poster at Psychonomics 2000 (New Orleans, Louisiana), Center for Cognitive Sciences, University of Minnesota, USA. |
| 2000 |
Gough Award to present poster at ARVO 2000 (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota, USA. |
| 1999 |
Gough Award to present poster at VISION 1999 (New York, New York), Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota, USA. |
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