John Allen

John Allen is a Senior Technician in the Division of Human and Social Sciences, who specialises in creating and designing experiments for both staff and students.

• MSc-R thesis: Distraction by unintentional recognition: Neurocognitive mechanisms and modulations by ageing.  

Areas of interest and responsiblities

• Virtual Reality software development

• List of Avatars available for use

• WorldViz(Vizard)
• Unity
• Development of computer-based Psychology experiments:
  • PsychoPy
  • E-Prime
  • Inquisit [ IAT software by Millisecond ] - InquisitFAQ
• Python, Matlab, R & SAS programming support
• Biophysiological data capture:
  • EEG/EMG/ECK/{EDA|GSR},.. data capture using a variety of systems including ANT, Brainproducts, BioPac,..
• Qualtrics: development of online questionnaires incl site administration.
• Investigating new technologies - general + on request
• Training workshops:
  • Python / General programming
  • PsychoPy
  • E-Prime
  • Matlab
• Development/administration of the School's web applications :- Ethics, RPS, Lab-bookings
• Website and dynamic content development
• Technical administration ( e.g. Pegasys room access control, Sharepoint, Moodle,...)
• T3D group coordinator 
  - Kent University 3D special interest group. Interests include Virtual reality; 3D object design (including 3DS Max); 3D scanning; Photogrammetry; 3D printing,.. 
  - contact me if you like to be added to our email list ('t3d-group@kent.ac.uk').
• Blog articles
  • E-Prime upgrade: Key differences
  • DATA: Programming support for working with large data files
  • What is OCR – why & how might I use it?
  • Installing SPSS Custom dialogs on ‘managed’ PCs
  • BoB National/ Learning on Screen - what is it?