| Citation | Distinguished for his analysis of neural mechanisms controlling behaviour at the single neuron level. His early work on the motor control of eyestalk movements in crabs showed the variety of convergence patterns from different sensory inputs to the muscles, and the action of a central pattern generator. His next studies revealed the interactions between groups of motoneurons in the control of locust walking and flight. His recent analysis of the groups of non-spiking interneurons, which control groups of motoneurons, is all done with individually identified neurons and has thus brought our understanding of neural mechanisms to a more fundamental level. He is notable for technical and critical competence and he is recognised internationally as a leader in this field. |