Education
2016 - 2022
PhD Degree in Psychology at York University
My dissertation on "Perceived Depth in Virtual and Physical Environments" supervised by Professor Laurie M. Wilcox focused on how prior experience, object interaction, and cue conflicts influence depth perception.
2014 - 2016
Master of Arts Degree in Psychology at York University
My thesis on "Stereoscopic surface interpolation from illusory contours" supervised by Professor Laurie M. Wilcox and Professor Richard F. Murray investigated how depth information is interpreted in 3D illusory surfaces.
2008 - 2012
Honours Bachelors of Science in Biology & Psychology at McMaster University
I graduated with distinction from an elite double-major honours program in Biology & Psychology, Neuroscience, & Behaviour.
2022 - Current
Research Experience
2022 to Present
Postdoctoral Fellow at York University
A collaborative research project between York University and University of Waterloo evaluating the effectiveness of flight simulators to generate aviation-relevant visual illusions in pilot training scenarios.
Dec. 2019 - March 2020
Research Internship at Facebook Reality Labs
4-month internship with Facebook Reality Labs measuring the perceptibility of visual distortions in augmented reality display system prototypes in natural viewing environments.
2015 - 2018
Research Associate at York University & DRDC
A 3-year collaborative research project between York University, University of Waterloo, and Defence Research and Development Canada assessing requirements for stereopsis and binocular vision in military aviation.
2013 - 2014
A year research assistantship conducting multiple research projects including (1) investigating the impact of measurement methods and stereoscopic experience on depth perception, and (2) explored influence of motion and stereoscopic depth on viewing preferences of 3D film
Research Assistantship at York University
2022 - Current
Skills
Programming Languages
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Python (8 years): NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib, Jupyter, PsychoPy​
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R (10 years): tidyverse, nlme, psyphy, ggplot2, Rmarkdown
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SQL (1 year): Data Management & Wrangling
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Matlab (5 years): Psychtoolbox-3, OpenGL, Image Processing
Statistical Analyses
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Multiple Linear Regression, Generalized Liner Models, Mixed Models, Logistic Regression, Bootstrapping, Decision Trees, Clustering, Analytics, A/B Testing
Software Tools
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Data Visualization: Power BI & Tableau
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User Testing Platforms: Qualtrics
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3D Modelling: Blender & Unity 3D
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Version Control: GitHub
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Agile Software: Jira & Microsoft Office Suite
Teamwork & Mentoring
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Extensive experience recruiting, engaging, and maintaining working relationships with participants and helped colleagues solve technical problems by sharing skills
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Mentored four students on how to design their projects, analyze data, and write reports and lead teaching assistantships at York University (2014-2021)
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​Informal mentorship aiding colleagues with coding, software, writing, and best practices in research
Research Skills
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Learned skills including the operation of display technology, optical equipment, eye-tracking software, and statistical techniques with minimal supervision
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Strong desire to continually stay informed of new methods and research techniques, grow my professional skills, and improve the ways that I conduct research
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Developed and maintained research protocols and ethics guidelines, regarding data integrity, management, and storage to ensure consistency of methods across studies
Awards, Scholarships and Grants
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2022 - Nominated for Dissertation Prize
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2020 - Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science & Technology - $15,000
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2019 - Ontario Graduate Scholarship - $15,000
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2019 - CCDP Certificate of Teaching Excellent Award
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2018 - Ontario Graduate Scholarship - $15,000
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2017 - FoVea (Females of Vision) Award - $1600
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2016 - NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarship - Master's - $17,500
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2015 - Ontario Graduate Scholarship - $15,000
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2015 - Academic Entrance Award - York University - $6,000
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2014 - Collaborative Research & Training Experience (CREATE) Award - $5,000
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2010 - Academic Entrance Award - McMaster University - $4,000
Publications
2022
Hartle, B., Sudhama-Joseph, A., Irving, E. L., Allison, R. S., Glaholt, M. G., & Wilcox, L. M. (2022). Shape judgments in natural scenes: Convexity biases versus stereopsis. Journal of Vision, 22(8), 6-6.
https://doi.org/10.1167/jov.22.8.6
Hartle, B. & Wilcox, L.M. (2022). Stereoscopic depth constancy for physical objects and their virtual counterparts. Journal of Vision, 22(4), 9-9. https://doi.org/10.1167/jov.22.4.9
2021
Hartle, B. & Wilcox, L.M. (2021). Cue vetoing in depth estimation: Physical and virtual stimuli. Vision Research, 188, 51-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.visres.2021.07.003
2020
Hartle, B., Sudhama, A., Deas, L.M., Allison, R.S., Irving, E.L., Glaholt, M.G., Wilcox, L.M. (2020). Contribution of stereopsis and aviation experience to simulated rotary wing altitude estimation. Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 62(5), 812-824. https://doi.org/10.1177/0018720819853479
2019
Sudhama, A., Hartle, B., Allison, R.S., Wilcox, L.M. & Irving, E.L. (2019). Estimates of simulated ground relief as an operational test of stereoacuity for aviators. Defence Research and Development Canada Contract Report, C119.
2018
Hartle, B., Wilcox, L.M., & Murray, R.F. (2018). Optimal combination of illusory and luminance-defined 3D surfaces: A role of ambiguity. Journal of Vision,
18(4), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1167/18.4.14
2017
Wilcox, L.M., Hartle, B., Solski, A., MacKenzie, K., & Giaschi, D. (2017). Disparity configuration influences depth discrimination in naïve adults, but not in children. Vision Research, 131, 106-119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.visres.2016.12.010
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Deas, L.M., Allison, R.S., Hartle, B., Irving, E.L., Glaholt, M., & Wilcox, L.M. (2017). Estimation of altitude in stereoscopic 3D versus 2D real-world scenes. Electronic Imaging, 2017(5), 41-47.
2016
Deas, L.M., Allison, R.S., Hartle, B., Irving, E.L., & Wilcox, L.M. (2016). Investigating the role of binocular depth cues in altitude judgements with real and simulated imagery. Defence Research and Development Canada Technical Report, C352.
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Hartle, B. & Wilcox, L.M. (2016). Depth magnitude from stereopsis: Assessment techniques and the role of experience. Vision Research, 125, 64-75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.visres.2016.05.006
2015
Hartle, B., Lugtigheid, A., Kazimi, A., Allison, R. S., & Wilcox, L. M. (2015, March). Preference for motion and depth in 3D film. In Stereoscopic Displays and Applications XXVI (Vol. 9391, pp. 222-231). SPIE. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2079330
Manuscripts in Preparation
Hartle, B. & Wilcox, L.M. (In Preparation). Influence of Convexity Biases and Stereopsis on Shape Judgments of Ground Terrain.
Hartle, B., Proszanski, C., & Wilcox, L. M. (In Preparation). Scaling Stereoscopic Depth Through Reaching.
Sudhama-Joseph, A., Hartle, B., Issa, K., & Wilcox, L.M. (In Preparation). Perceptual Grouping Does Not Bully Stereopsis in the Presence of Consistent Monocular Depth Cues.
Conference Abstracts
2022
Issa, K., Sudhama-Joseph, A., Hartle, B. & Wilcox, L.M. (2022) Consistent monocular cues eliminate the influence of perceptual grouping on stereopsis. Journal of Vision 22(14), 3802.
2021
Hartle, B., & Wilcox, L. (2021). Scaling stereoscopic depth through reaching. Journal of Vision, 21(9), 1896-1896. https://doi.org/10.1167/jov.21.9.1896
2020
Hartle, B., & Wilcox, L. (2020). Scaling stereoscopic depth: The role of reaching. Journal of Vision, 20(11), 533-533. https://doi.org/10.1167/jov.20.11.533
2019
Hartle, B. A., & Wilcox, L. M. (2019). Perceived shape from motion parallax and stereopsis in physical and virtual objects. Journal of Vision, 19(10), 89c-89c. https://doi.org/10.1167/19.10.89c
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Hartle, B., Sudhama, A., Deas, L. M., Allison, R. S., Irving, E. L., Glaholt, M., & Wilcox, L. M. (2019). Aviation experience and the role of stereopsis in rotary-wing altitude estimation. In 90th Annual Meeting of the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
2018
Hartle, B., Cutone, M., & Wilcox, L. (2018). Depth constancy for virtual and physical objects. Journal of Vision, 18(10), 508-508. https://doi.org/10.1167/18.10.508
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Hartle, B., Deas, L. M., Allison, R. S., Irving, E. L., Glaholt, M., & Wilcox, L. M. (2018). The contribution of monocular and binocular cues to altitude estimation in aircrew. Journal of Vision, 17(15), 42-42. https://doi.org/10.1167/17.15.42
2017
Hartle, B., Murray, R., & Wilcox, L. (2017). On the combination of illusory and luminance-defined stereoscopic surfaces. Journal of Vision, 17(10), 1054-1054. https://doi.org/10.1167/17.10.1054
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Deas, L., Allison, R. S., Hartle, H., Irving, E. L., Glaholt, M., & Wilcox, L. M. (2017). The impact of stereoscopic 3d depth cues on distance estimation in a simulated low hover scenario. In Aerospace Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting.
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Sudhama, A., Deas, L., Hartle, B., Cutone, M., & Wilcox, L. (2017). The impact of object-based grouping on perceived depth magnitude: Virtual vs. physical targets. Journal of Vision, 17(10), 156-156. https://doi.org/10.1167/17.10.156
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Deas, L. M., Allison, R. S., Hartle, B., Irving, E. L., Glaholt, M., & Wilcox, L. M. (2017, January). Estimation of Altitude in Stereoscopic-3D Versus 2D Real-world Scenes. In IS&T International Symposium on Electronic Imaging 2017, Stereoscopic Displays and Applications XXVIII (Vol. 2017, 5, pp. 41–47). doi: 10.2352/ISSN.2470-1173.2017.5.SD&A-355
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Hartle, B., Deas, L. M., Allison, R. S., Irving, E. L., Glaholt, M., & Wilcox, L. M. (2017). Does Task-Specific Experience Improve Altitude Estimation in Virtual Environments? In Centre for Vision Research International Conference on Vision in the Real World, Toronto, Canada, June 2017.
2016
Hartle, B., & Wilcox, L. (2016). Stereoscopic surface interpolation from illusory contours. Journal of Vision, 16, 1330-1330. https://doi.org/10.1167/16.12.1330
2015
Hartle, B., & Wilcox, L. (2015). Assessment of depth magnitude from binocular disparity. Journal of Vision, 15(12), 835-835. https://doi.org/10.1167/15.12.835
2014
Hartle, B. A., & Wilcox, L. M. (2014, December). Depth magnitude from stereopsis: Assessment techniques and the role of experience. In Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology, 68(4), 302-302). 141 DOI:10.1016/j.visres.2016.05.006