Peter Neilson

Visiting Professor

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Qualifications

	Ph.D. in Biophysics, The University of New South Wales, 1974
	Physics IV and Masters Qualifying Physics, The University of New South Wales, 1968
	B.Sc. (Technology) Degree with Merit, Electrical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, 1966
	Certificate in Electronics and Communications, NSW Department of Technical Education, 1960
	Radio Diploma, NSW Department of Technical Education,1960

Employment

	Institute of Neurological Research, The Prince Henry Hospital, Director, Cerebral Palsy Research Unit, 1988-
	The University of New South Wales, Associate Professor, 1991-
	The University of New South Wales, Senior Lecturer, 1988-1990
	Director of Spastic Centre Research Unit, The Prince Henry Hospital and School of Medicine, Senior Project Scientist, 1978-1987
	Spastic Centre Research Laboratory, Department of Neurology, The Prince Henry Hospital and School of Medicine, Project Scientist, 1973-1977
	New South Wales Department of Technical Education, Part-time Lecturer, 1970-1973
	Spastic Centre Research Scholar, The Prince Henry Hospital and School of Medicine, 1970-1972
	NH& MRC Research Assistant, 1968-1969
	The University of New South Wales, Senior Laboratory Technician, 1964-1967
	The University of New South Wales, Laboratory Assistant, 1962-1963
	Electronics Trainee, Ferris Bros Pty Ltd, Electronics Trainee, 1957-1961

Research Interests

	Systems Neuroscience:
Development of computational models of the information processing performed by neural circuits in the human brain during control of movement. This includes sensory analysis, response planning and response execution processes.
	Neurological Movement Disorders:
Investigation of the pathophysiology underlying speech & movement disorders of persons with brain injury, including spinal injury, head injury, stroke, Parkinson's disease, cerebellar disorders and cerebral palsy. Development of assessment and therapy techniques for these disorders.
	Speech Motor Control and Stuttering:
Investigation of neural mechanisms involved in control of speech with focus on the pathophysiology and treatment of stuttering.
	Robotics and Technological Control System:
Development and implementation of parallel processing algorithms for adaptive computer control of multivariable nonlinear plant such as a chemical process or a multi-linked robot. This involves real time simulation of neural mechanisms involved in adaptive control of human movement.

Membership of Professional Societies

	Australian Association of Neurologists, Member
	Australasian Society for Cognitive Science, Foundation Member
	Australasian Society for Motor Control, Foundation Member
	Australian Speech Science and Technology Association, Foundation Member
	Australian Neural Network Society, Foundation Member

Selected Publications