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Robert W. Proctor

Neuroscience · Purdue University West Lafayette

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Established · publishing since 1969
Neural and Behavioral Psychology StudiesVisual perception and processing mechanismsMotor Control and AdaptationAction Observation and SynchronizationMultisensory perception and integration

Publications

672

Citations

17,022

Est. group size

~7

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

57

Publishing since 1969

Research summary
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Robert W. Proctor studies human attention, memory, and information processing, focusing on how people select, control, and divide their attention when performing tasks. His work applies these principles to human-computer interaction topics such as icon design, warning signals, human-robot interaction, and skill learning. Much of his recent output includes book chapters synthesizing decades of research on attention for broader audiences, alongside experimental studies on reaction-time effects and cognitive control.

Attention and information processingHuman-computer interaction and interface designCognitive control and response selection (e.g., Simon effect)Skill acquisition and expertiseHuman factors and workload/situation awareness

Publication output has fluctuated over the past decade with a peak in 2023 followed by a sharp drop in 2024-2025, though this may partly reflect delayed indexing of very recent work.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 10.0/year recently
2017: 20 publications172018: 28 publications28182019: 13 publications192020: 17 publications202021: 21 publications212022: 17 publications222023: 28 publications28232024: 4 publications242025: 1 publication2526
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting×15
  • American Psychological Association eBooks×15
  • The American Journal of Psychology×11
  • Psychological Research×7
  • International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction×6
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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