| Research
Publications
Aks,D (2005).
1/f dynamic in complex visual search: Evidence for Self-Organized
Criticality in human
perception. In M. A. Riley & G. C. Van Orden (Eds.), Tutorials
in contemporary nonlinear methods for the behavioral sciences (pp.326-359).
Retrieved 2005-2006, from http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/bcs/pac/nmbs/nmbs.jsp
Aks,
D.J. & Sprott, J. C. (2003) Resolving perceptual ambiguity
in the Necker Cube: A dynamical systems approach. Journal
of Non-linear Dynamics in Psychology & the Life Sciences,
7(2) 159-178.
Aks,
D.J., Zelinsky, G., & Sprott, J.C. (2002). Memory
across eye-movements: 1/f dynamic in visual search. Journal
of Non-linear Dynamics in Psychology & the Life Sciences,
6 (1), 1-25.
Aks, D.J.
(1998). Influence of exercise on visual search: Implications
for underlying cognitive mechanisms. Perceptual
and Motor Skills, 87, 771-783.
Aks,
D.J. & Enns J.T. (1996). Visual search for size
is influenced by a background texture gradient. Journal
of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance,
22 (6), 1467-1481.
Aks,
D.J. & Sprott, J. C. (1996). Quantifying aesthetic
preference for chaotic patterns. Journal
of the Empirical Studies of the Arts, 14(1) 1-16.
Aks,
D.J. & Enns J.T. (1992). Visual search for direction
of shading is influenced by apparent depth. Perception
and Psychophysics, 52(1), 63-74. [Abstr]
Coren,
S. & Aks, D.J. (1991). Prediction of task related
arousal under conditions of environmental distraction.
Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 21(3) 189-197.
Coren,
S. & Aks, D.J. (1990). The moon illusion in pictures:
A multimechanism approach. Journal
of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 16(2), 365-380.
Paulus,
D.L., Aks, D.J. & Coren, S. (1990). Independence
of performance and self-report measures of distractibility.
Journal of Social Psychology, 130(6), 781-788.
Aks,
D.J. & Coren, S. (1990). Is susceptibility to distraction
related to mental ability? Journal
of Educational Psychology,
82(2), 388-390.
Coren,
S., Porac C., Aks, D.J. & Morikawa K. (1988). A
method to assess the relative contribution of lateral inhibition
to the magnitude of visual geometric illusions. Perception
and Psychophysics, 43(6), 551-558.
Selected conference papers & published
abstracts (*Student Collaborators)
Aks,
D.J. (2005). 1/f dynamic in complex visual search: Evidence
for self-organized criticality in human perception. NSF
sponsored workshop on Nonlinear Methods in Psychology. George Mason Univ,
October 24-25, 2003 (chapter in NSF Dynamical Systems e-book).
Aks, D.J., (2004).
Comparing e-resources: D2L vs. DIY (Do-it-Yourself) 1st
Int'l Desire2Learn (D2L-Course management software) Users Conference, Madison WI.
*Meyer, S. & Aks, D.J.
(2001). Is Phantom limb pain an expression of cortical reorganization?
Psychonomics Society, New Orleans, LA.
Aks, D.J., Zelinsky, G., & Sprott, J.C. (2001). Memory across eye-movements:
1/f dynamic in Visual Search. Vision Sciences Society, Sarasota, Fl.
Aks,
D.J., (1999). The role of depth and 1/f dynamics in resolving
perceptual ambiguity. European Conference
on Visual Perception (ECVP), Trieste, Italy.
Aks, D.J. (1999). Depth and 1/f dynamics in resolving perceptual ambiguity.
Cognitive Science and Interdisciplinary Learning
(CSAIL), Hood River
OR.
Aks,
D.J., *Nokes, T. Sprott, J.C. & *Keane, E. (1998). Resolving
perceptual ambiguity in the Necker Cube: A dynamical systems
approach. Psychonomics Society, Dallas TX.
*Huk, A.C., Durgin, F.H., Banton, T.A., Aks, D.J., *Lewis, D.A., *Gold,
S & Jain, R. (1997). The rubber pencil illusion: Beyond persistence.
Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 34 (1) Suppl.: #1783.
Aks, D.J. & *Carlton, E. (1996). Rapid
visual search in isoluminant texture gradients: Can we perceive depth-from-color?
Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 37 (3) Suppl.: #1364.
Aks, D.J., *Rosenkranz, C & *Powell, M. (1996). Does aerial perspective
have a depth influence on rapid visual search? Psychonomics
Society,
Chicago IL.
*Steffes, S., Aks, D.J. & *Kilkenny, B. (1996).
The influence of aerial perspective on rapid visual search. Investigative
Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 37 (3) Suppl.: #1365.
*LaSelva, J., *Shea,
R. & Aks, D.J. (1995). Effect of aerobic and anaerobic
exercise on visual search performance. American
Psychological Society, New York, NY.
Aks,
D. J. (1995). Influence of photo-realistic depth cues on
visual search. Investigative Ophthalmology
and Visual Science,
36 (3) Suppl.: #2992. <Abstr>;. Web
summary of talk >; <TalkNotes>
*Hubin, F., *Siefert, J. & Aks,
D.J. (1995). Perceiving depth from isoluminant gradients. American
Psychological Society, New York, NY.
*Gilbertson, H., *Hubin, F, & *Siefert, J. (Aks, D.J.-sponsor) (1995).
Searching Photo-Realistic Depth Cues. Psi Chi Undergraduate
Conference,
University of Wisconsin, Madison. WI.
Aks, D.J. & *Dalman, R. (1994). Horizontal-vertical illusion penetrates
early and late vision. Investigative Ophthalmology
and Visual Science,
37 (3) Suppl.: #1708.
Invited talks
2004–Examining the dynamic of complex visual search.
NSF sponsored workshop: Nonlinear Methods in Psychology. George Mason
Univ, October 24-25, 2003 (See chapter in NSF Dynamical Systems e-book).
2003–Psychological
tools to distinguish fact from fiction in today's war on terror.
UW-W United for Peace Conference.
2000–Memory across eye-movements. 1/f dynamic
in visual search. UW-Madison-Chaos & Complex Systems
Seminar.
1999–Fractal dynamics in perception. UW-W
Darwin days Biology Seminar.
1999– Dynamical systems in human perception
UW-W Physics Seminar.
1998– Resolving perceptual ambiguity in
the Necker Cube: A dynamical systems approach. UW-Madison-Chaos & Complex
Systems Seminar.
1996– Influence of photorealistic depth
cues on visual search. UW-Madison-Experimental
Psychology Seminar.
1996– Response time as a tool to understand
cognition. UW-W Biology Seminar
Pending grant & articles
Aks, D.J. Examining the dynamic of complex visual search. National Science
Foundation—Human & Social Dynamics: Competition FY2007/8 (Research
initiative). [draft.pdf]
Aks, D.J. . Rapid visual search in isoluminant texture gradients: Can
we perceive depth-from-color? [abstr.html],
[draft.pdf]
Aks, D.J., Treadmill exercise speeds visual search and focuses attention.
[abstr.html] [draft.pdf]
Aks, D.J. & *Werra, T. The effect of cognitive engagement, preference
and familiarity on pupil response in a Green-Wing Macaw Parrot (Ara chloroptera
A. Macao Psittaciformas)
[abstr.html],
[draft.pdf]
.
Service+
University & community (See also invited talks)
2004-2005–Instructional Design Specialist – Search Committee
2003-2005–Learning & Technology Center – Faculty contributor
2003-2005–Assessment committee on teaching effectiveness
2003-2005–Honors Program committee
1995-1999–L&S MicroComputer committee
1996-1998–McNair Mentor (Diversity) Program
1996-1997–Wisconsin Webfair Judge & Consultant
1996-1997–Campus Liaison & Instructor for Wisconsin Webfair
1993-1994–Instructional Multimedia Committee
1995-1996–Freshman Convocation Leader
1993-1995–Instructional Multimedia Committee
1994-1997–Merit Committee
Department
2003-2004–Psychology & Law Search Committee (Chair)
1997-2004–Psychology Department Computer Lab–co-design & co-managed
1996-1999–WWW design and Workshops
1997–Multimedia In-service program for Education and Psychology
1993-2004–Laboratory/ Resource Committee (Chair, 1995-2000)
1993-1996; 1998–Library Committee (Chair, 1994-1995)
1993-1995–Social Psychology Search Committee (Chair, 1994-1995)
1994-2002–Set up servers and web pages for UWW Psychology Department.
Computer Lab & Department Site: http://psych.uww.edu/
Professional affiliations
2005-2006 New York Academy of Sciences
1998-2006 Society for Chaos Theory
in Psychology & the
Life Sciences
2001 Vision Sciences Society
1989-99; 2001 Psychonomics Society
1989-1998 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
1993-2000 American Psychological Society
1994-1996 Society for Computers in Psychology
1993-1997 American Psychological Association
(Aks CV updated –10/01/06)
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