CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME : Manolya KAVAKLI

STATUS : Australian and Turkish citizen

ADDRESS :

Department of Computing, Macquarie University, NSW 2009, Sydney,

Australia

phone: (61 2) 9850 9572 fax: (61 2) 9850 9551

e-mail: manolya.kavakli@mq.edu.au

url: http://comp.mq.edu.au/~manolya/

EDUCATION

1990-1995 Ph.D. Istanbul Technical University, Institute of Science & Technology.

1987-1990 M.Sc. Istanbul Technical University, Institute of Science & Technology.

1983-1987 B.Sc. Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Architecture.

LANGUAGES English, Turkish, French

FELLOWSHIPS AWARDED

2014 Macquarie University Outside Studies Leave External Fellowship with Grant-in-Aid (Augmented Reality)

2013&2014 Research Professorship, Virtual Immersion Research Group, Image Institute - Laboratory Le2i, Arts et

Métiers ParisTech, Chalon Sur Saone, France (HCI in Virtual Reality)

1998-2000 Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Sydney, Key Center of Design Computing and Cognition (Cognitive

Modelling), Australia

1996-1997 NATO Science Fellowship for Postdoctoral Research, University of Derby, Design Research Center (Human

Computer Interaction), UK

AWARDS

2014 Best Paper Award, CENTRIC 2014, The Seventh International Conference on Advances in Human-oriented and

Personalized Mechanisms, Technologies, and Services, IARIA International Academy, Research, and Industry Association

2013 Best Paper Award, ICIET 2013, International Conference on Information and Educational Technology,

International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology

2012 Best Paper Award, MMEDIA 2012, International Conferences on Advances in Multimedia, IARIA

International Academy, Research and Industry Association

1996 International Federation for Systems Research

1996 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkish Republic

1995 The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey

1995 The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey

1995 The United Kingdom Systems Society

1994 The International Society for the Design Science of Engineering Design

1994 The Austrian Society for Cybernetic Studies

1994 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkish Republic

RESEARCH GRANTS AWARDED

2016-2017 CAANZ Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Application for Research Funding 2016-2017

(Accounting & Computing) James Hazelton, Manolya Kavakli, Mauricio Marrone, How will VR and AR

technologies disrupt or benefit the accounting profession? ($19,690) (The Chartered Accountants ANZ

research panel considered expressions of interest for the academic research grants scheme and recommended

for the full application process by 13 May 2016, granted on 25th

July 2017 to be completed by 30 June 2017).

2016-2017 MQSIS Grant, Strategic Infrastructure Scheme, (Psychology, Ancient History, Computing) (Wiggins, Tristan,

Kavakli) Simulated High Fidelity Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) ($145,678) 2016 -2019 The Centre for Elite Performance, Expertise, and Training, Professor William Thompson (Psychology,

CCD), Professor Mark Wiggins (Psychology), Professor John Sutton (Cognitive Science, CCD), Associate

Professor Barbara Griffin (Psychology), Dr Melanie Taylor (Psychology), Professor Mark Williams

(Cognitive Science), Dr Kim Curby (ARC DECRA, Psychology), Associate Professor Catherine McMahon

(Linguistics), Associate Professor Manolya Kavakli-Thorne (Computer Science), Associate Professor Anina

Rich (Cognitive Science) Professor Greg Downey (Anthropology), Macquarie University (submitted on

9.9.15) ($250,000)

2015-2016 Macquarie University Faculty Equipment Grant, Constant Voltage and Current Stimulator, Faculty of Human

Sciences, Faculty of Science (Depts of Psychology, Medicine, Computing,) (Norberg, Wiggins, Baillie,

Kavakli) ($4420)

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2014-2015 MQSIS Grant, Strategic Infrastructure Scheme, (Audiology, Linguistics, Psychology, Computing, Centre for

Emotional Health, Institute of Early Childhood, ACG) (McMahon, Kruger, Wiggins, Kavakli, Benson,

Kruger, Newhall, Stephen, Hellmann) Cognitive processing: Eye tracking and EEG ($97K)

2013-2014 MQSIS Grant, Strategic Infrastructure Scheme, Virtual Reality Dome System, Departments of Psychology,

Chiropractics, Computing, and Media, Macquarie University, Centre for Human Performance Simulation

($880K) (Mark Wiggins, Kim Curby, Manolya Kavakli-Thorne, Andrew Baillie, Julia Irwin, Melissa

Norberg, Bill Thompson, Kat Mills, Greg Downey)

2014-2015 Macquarie University Faculty Equipment Grant, Portalite Near Infrared Tissue Oxygenation Monitor, Faculty

of Human Sciences, Faculty of Science (Depts of Psychology, Computing, Medicine) (Wiggins, Thompson,

Norberg, Baillie, Curby, Kavakli, Wood, Irwin) ($10K)

2012-2013 Enterprise Partnership Grant, Macquarie University (Kavakli & Love)

Enhancing learning outcomes using immersive technologies and training simulations in critical decision

making and emergency management in Sydney Ferries ($40K) –[called off due to privatization of S.Ferries]

2012-2013 Macquarie University Safety Net Grant (Kavakli) for DP120103004

Authoring Training Simulations for First Responders ($25K)

2010-2011 Research Infrastructure Block Grant (Wiggins, Thompson, Kavakli, Jones, Hall) 9201001581

Proposed Purchase of A Redbird FMX Flight Simulator for Macquarie University ($75K)

2010-2011 Research Infrastructure Block Grant (Richards, Thompson, Kavakli, Evans, Crowdy, Hitchens) 9201001566

An immersive virtual reality environment for sound and vision experimental studies ($31K)

2009-2012 Australian Research Council Discovery Grant, DP0988088 (Kavakli)

A Gesture-Based Interface for Designing in Virtual Reality ($220K)

2008-2010 Macquarie University Research Development Grant (Gilchrist, Twamley, Kavakli) (50K) Immersive Virtual

Scientific Collaboration

2007 Strategic Infrastructure Scheme, MQSIS, Division of Information & Communication Sciences, Macquarie

University ($38K)

2006-2007 Macquarie University Safety Net Grant (Kavakli, Hitchens)(8K)

Modelling and Enhancing Interaction in Computer Games and Interactive Entertainment

2006 Macquarie University New Staff Grant (Kavakli)

Gesture Recognition and Motion Capture as a Precursor for Behavioral Biometrics ($19K)

2006 Macquarie University Safety Net Grant (Kavakli)

Face Identification using Haptic Interfaces ($19K)

2005-2006 Research Infrastructure Block Grant (Kavakli, Watters, Richards, Szilas, Burke, Leslie)

Virtual Reality Engine ($58K)

2005-2008 Australian Research Council Discovery Grant, DP0558852 (Richards, Kavakli, Dras)

Risk Management Using Agent Based Systems, Macquarie University ($362K)

2005-2006 Safety Net Grant, Macquarie University (Kavakli)

Face Detection Through Sketching in Virtual Reality ($19K)

2005-2006 Australian Research Council Linkage International Fellowship, LX0560117 (Kavakli, Pelachaud,

Szilas) Interactive Drama Engine in Virtual Reality , Macquarie University ($71K)

2004 ICS Research Startup Grant, (Kavakli), Interactive Sketching in Virtual Reality, Macquarie University ($6K)

2003-2004 Key Researcher Grant, Charles Sturt University ($9K) (Kavakli)

2002-2005 Australian Research Council Linkage Grant, LP0216837 (Kavakli, Bossomaier, Tien, Cooper),

Cognitive Modeling of Computer Games Pidgins ($75K)

2001 Research Startup Grant, Charles Sturt University (CSU) (Kavakli) ($3K)

1999-2002 State Planning Organization of Turkish Republic, Research Grant for Virtual Design Studios (Cagdas,

Kavakli, Esin, Ozsoy, Tong) ($200K)

1990-1995 State Planning Organization of Turkish Republic, Research Grant for Expert Systems on Building

Elements (Bayazit, Uluoglu, Kavakli, Demir) ($100K)

TEACHING GRANTS AWARDED

2008 Macquarie University Teaching Equipment Grant (Hitchens and Kavakli) ($75K)

Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality Teaching Laboratory

2008 Macquarie University ICS Teaching Development Grant (Kavakli) (2.5K)

Development of a Learning Platform Using Virtual Reality (VR) and Knowledge Engineering

methodologies as a Precursor for an Intelligent VR Trainer

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OTHER GRANTS AWARDED

2015 Southern Cross University & Huawei Education Summit 2015, September 3-4, 2015, QT Hotel, Gold Coast

(accommodation expenses covered by Huawei and flights by the Department of Computing, Macquarie University)

($2K) (Kavakli & Doche)

2015 The Human Sciences Perspectives Series 2015, Mark Wiggins, Manolya Kavakli-Thorne , Andrew

Baillie, Julia Irwin, Melissa Norberg, Bill Thompson, Kat Mills, Greg Downey, Workshop Title: Human

Performance Simulation: A Meeting of Minds , Simulation Hub, ($8K)

2006 Immersive Projection Screen, Strategic Partnership with VR Solutions, Macquarie University ($600K)

2003 Major Equipment Grant, Division of Information & Communication Sciences, Macquarie University ($90K)

2003 Professional Development Activities Fund, Centre for Research and Graduate Training, CSU ($1,5K)

2002 Research Publications Data Collection & Publication Grants, Charles Sturt University (CSU)

OVERSEAS SPECIAL STUDIES GRANTS

2014 (23.7.14-22.1.15) ($6,850)

ENSAM ParisTech, Image Institute, Chalon Sur Saone, France (23/9/2014-23/11/2014)

RENAULT Virtual Reality and Immersive Simulation Center, DE-TDV / CRVSI (67260) FR TCR AVA 0 13, 1

avenue du Golf - 78084 GUYANCOURT Cedex (12.11.2014), Paris , France

Ecole Polytech Marseille, Laboratoire des Sciences de l'Information et des Systèmes (LSIS, UMR 7296) , Campus

de Luminy, case postale 925, 13288 Marseille cedex 9, France (13-15.11.2014)

UMR CNRS/MCC MAP _ Modèles et simulations pour l'Architecture et le Patrimoine, Campus du CNRS (Batiment

Z ‘ )31, chemin Joseph Aiguier, 13402 MARSEILLE Cedex 20, France (13-15.11.2014)

CENTRIC 2014 (11-16/10/2014), Nice, France

Multimedia Institute, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey(23/7/2014-23/9/2014)

AIST, Smart Mobility Research Group, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tsukuba,

Japan (17/7/2014)

2011 (23.1.11-22.7.11) ($6,200)

CSIRO-ICT Centre, Human Factors in Telepresence Research group, Sydney, Australia (19/01/2011-13/05/2011)

Istanbul Technical University, Turkey, Computer Vision and Image Processing (CVIP) Laboratory, The Multimedia

Center (13/5/2011-19/7/2011) Prof Muhittin Gokmen

25 May 2011 Wed Meeting Mr Onder Yilmaz (MechEng), Technology Transfer Manager, Istanbul City University

29-May-11 Sun to 3-June-11 Friday Meeting Dr Harvey Broadbent in Anzac Cove, Gallipoli

6-June-11 Monday to 15-June-11 Wednesday Meeting A/Prof Bayram Akca, Mugla University

16-June-11 Thu to 19-June-11 Sun Istanbul (INISTA conference) [ERA C]

22-June-11 Wed to 23-June-11 Thur Meeting with Dr Bluemel, Director of VDTC, Fraunhofer, Magdeburg,

Germany,

24-June-11 Fri Meeting with Jens Schindler, Managing Director, ITI Headquarters, Dresden

27-June-11 Mon to 29-June-11 Wed Darmstadt, Germany (ITICSE conference) [ERA A]

6-July-11 Wed to 8-July-11 Fri Dr Branka Zei, Haute Savoie, France and Dr Branka Zei’s Lab, Geneva,

Switzerland

8-July-11 Fri, Meeting Prof Frederic Merienne, Head of Mechnaical Engineering Department, ENSAM, Chalon Sur

Saone

10-July-11 Tue to 13 July-11 Prof Marc Daniel, former Head of Department, Information Technology, University of

Mediterrenean, Marseilles

13 July-11 Daniel R. Mestre, Directeur de recherche, Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS), Institute

of Movement Sciences, Mediterranean Virtual Reality Center, Marseilles, France

18-July Mon to 21-July-11 Thu Seville, Spain, ICSOFT conference [ERA B]

22-July-11 Fri Meeting Prof. Mel Slater, Head of Event Lab. Uni of Barcelona

2007 (23.7.2007-25.1.2008) ($5,812)

Anzac Commemorative Site in Gallipoli, Turkey

to collect data and information to set up a telepresence system - (23/7/07-1/9/07)

Interdepartmental Research Center ``E. Piaggio'' of the University of Pisa

to explore physiological rehabilitation - (1/9/07-14/9/07)

The Applied Technology for Neuro-Psychology Laboratory (ATN-P Lab), Milan, Italy

to explore psychological rehabilitation - (20/8/07-14/9/07)

Visualisation Centre, Imperial College of Science and Technology, London, UK (1/10/07-15/10/07)

to explore physiological rehabilitation

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Ataturk Research Centre and Istanbul University Archives for Gallipoli Battle

to collect data and information (15/10/07-1/11/07)

CSIRO-ICT Centre, Human Factors in Telepresence Research group, Sydney, Australia

to explore telepresence - (1/11/07-22/1/08)

ACADEMIC POSITIONS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

2010-… Associate Professor (tenured), MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY

Department of Computing, Faculty of Science, Sydney, Australia

2003-2010 Senior Lecturer (tenured), MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY

Department of Computing, Division of Information and Communication Sciences,

College of Science and Technology,Sydney, Australia

2002-2003 Senior Lecturer (tenured), CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY

School of Information Technology, Bathurst, NSW, Australia

2000-2002 Lecturer, CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY

School of Information Technology, Bathurst, NSW, Australia

2000 Lecturer (Part-time), UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Department of Architectural and Design Science, Sydney, Australia

1999 Lecturer (Part-time), UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY

Construction and Building Sciences Department, Sydney, Australia

1998-2000 Postdoctoral Fellow, UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Key Centre for Design Computing and Cognition, Sydney, Australia

1998-1999 Associate Professor, ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Architecture, Architectural Design Dept, Istanbul, Turkey.

1997-1998 Assistant Professor, ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Architecture, Architectural Design Dept, Istanbul, Turkey.

1996-1997 NATO Science Fellow, UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Design Research Centre, Derby, United Kingdom

1989-1997 Teaching Assistant & Research Fellow, ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Architecture, Turkey.

1988-1989 Architect, 3M HOLDING

Sitou Gnassoundu, Computer Aided Design Department, Istanbul, Turkey.

1987-1988 Architect, ATAKÖY TOURISM CENTRE.

Prof.Dr. Hayati Tabanlioglu, Prof.Dr. Bülent Seçkin, Istanbul, Turkey.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

2016-.. Chair of Faculty Discipline Committee

Faculty of Science & Engineering, Macquarie University

2016-.. Member of CEPET Management Committee

The Centre for Elite Performance, Expertise, and Training (CEPET), Macquarie University

2015-.. Director of the Postgraduate Coursework Program,

Department of Computing, Macquarie University

2015-.. Director of the Virtual Reality Lab

Simulation Hub, Y3A, Macquarie University

2014-.. Member of the Simulation Hub, Management Committee

Simulation Hub, Y3A, Macquarie University

2014 Acting Director for the Postgraduate Coursework Program,

Department of Computing, Macquarie University (Jan-July)

2013-.. Faculty Discipline Committee Member

Faculty of Science, Macquarie University

2013-2015 Faculty Human Ethics Committee Member

Faculty of Science, Macquarie University

2010-2015 The Australian Research Council (ARC) Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Peer Reviewer in

Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing and Building (2015),

Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing and Building (2012),

Design Practice and Management and Built Environment and Design (2010)

2010-2013 Macquarie University Partnerships and Infrastructure Panel Member (for MQVCIF and RIBG)

2012-… CEPET (Centre for Elite Performance, Expertise, and Training) Associate Member

http://psy.dev.survivor.mq.edu.au/CEPET/assoc_members.htm

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2003-… VISOR (Virtual and Interactive Simulations of Reality) Research Group Founder

http://web.science.mq.edu.au/groups/visor/

2010-… Sustainable Architectures Faculty Committee Member

Department of Computing, Faculty of Science, Macquarie University

2008-2010 Chair of the Evaluation panel of the Finnish Academy

Research Programme on Ubiquitous Computing and Diversity of Communication (MOTIVE)

2007-… VR Lab Management Committee Member

Department of Computing, Faculty of Science, Macquarie University

2003-2007 Head of VR Lab and VISOR (Virtual and Interactive Simulations of Reality) Research Group

Department of Computing, Division of Information and Communication Sciences, Macquarie University

2002 Acting Course Coordinator – Bachelor of Computer Science (Games Technology)

School of Information Technology, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW 2795

2002-2003 IT Courses Committee Member

School of Info. Technology, Fac. of Science and Agriculture, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW 2795

2001-2003 Faculty Research Committee Member

Faculty of Science and Agriculture, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW 2795

2001-2003 Ethics in Human Research Committee Member

Faculty of Science and Agriculture, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW 2795

1997-1998 Codirector of Computer Labs

Faculty of Architecture, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey

1991-1996 President - Academic Committee of Cybernetics Implementation in the Field of Architecture

Chamber of Architects of Turkey Istanbul Metropolitan Branch, Union of Turkish Engineers and Architects

TEACHING EXPERIENCE (Since 2000, teaching and convening computing units from 1st year to Masters level):

Introduction to Information Technology (COMP123 and ISYS 123),

Introduction to Business Information Systems (ISYS104),

Introduction to System Design and Data Management -Advanced (ISYS 114 and 154),

Games1 (ITC108)

Online Publishing (ITC116)

Information Superhighway (ITC123) – Distance Education Unit

User Interface Design And Evaluation (ITC204)

Application Modeling and System Design (ISYS254),

Computer Architecture (COMP226),

Game Design (COMP260)

Computer Graphics (COMP330),

Software Engineering Project (COMP340),

Computer Games Design and Implementation – Honours- (COMP467),

Major Information Technology Project, Literature Review, -Master of IT- (ITEC808),

Major Information Technology Project, Development, -Master of IT- (ITEC809),

Information Technology Project -Master of IT- (ITEC810),

Major Information Technology Project -Master of IT- (ITEC811),

Software Tools for Games and Interface Design – Master of IT- (ITEC 820)

Industry Internship A and B ITEC903 and ITEC904

(Until 2000, teaching and convening in a wide range of design units from 1st year to Masters level):

Virtual Design Studios

Problem-based exercises in Construction Technology

Architectural Project (2nd

, 3rd,

and 4th

year)

Building Knowledge I and IV (1st and 4

th year)

Introduction to Computers & Information Systems

Computer Aided Design

Project of Architecture

Knowledge of Architecture III

Postgraduate Project I

Diploma Project and the Jury

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KEYNOTE SPEECHES

Keynote speeech in 7th Annual International Conference on Computer Science Education: Innovation & Technology

(CSEIT 2016) held in Singapore on October 10th - 11th, 2016. Global Science and Technology Forum (GSTF)

www.cseducation.org

Kavakli, M., 2016: Are there gender differences in gestural communication & information processing? Keynote

speeech in the 2016 4th International Conference on Communication and Electronics Information, the

International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology, Melbourne, Australia, Mar.3-4,2016

www.iccei.org

Keynote Speech, “Human Information Processing and Ubiquitous Computing” at ICCEI 2015 International

Conference on Communication and Electronics Information for the International Association of Computer Science

and Information Technology on 5-6th

Jan 2015, Bali Island, Indonesia

Keynote Speech, “Interfaces for Tomorrow: Virtual Reality and Ubiqutous Interface Design for Gesture

Recognition” at IACSIT Conferences (2014) for the International Association of Computer Science and

Information Technology on 2-3 Jan 2014, Melbourne, Australia:

o ICCAE 2014 (6th International Conference on Computer and Automation Engineering)

o ICCEI 2014 (International Conference on Communication and Electronics Information)

o ICIET 2014 (International Conference on Information and Education Technology)

Keynote Speech, “Virtual Reality, Training Simulations and Motion Sickness,” 5th International Conference on

Information Technology and Applications, 23-26 June 2008

INVITATIONS

Research Seminar, Human Information Processing and Augmented Reality, Digital Heritage research Group at

CNRS Research Director led by Dr Livio De Luca , Marseilles, 14.11.2014

Research Seminar, Applications of Human Computer Interaction using Virtual Reality and Human Information

Processing Models, Image Institute, ENSAM ParisTech, Paris, 7 Nov 2014

Research Seminar, Applications of Human Computer Interaction using Virtual Reality and Human Information

Processing Models, Image Institute, ENSAM ParisTech, Chalon Sur Saone, 5 Nov 2014

Research Seminar, Image Institute, ENSAM ParisTech, Chalon Sur Saone, 8 Jan 2013

Computer Graphics Seminar, Master of Engineering class in ENSAM ParisTech, Paris, France, 25 Jan 2013

Evaluation panel of the Finnish Academy, Research Programme on Ubiquitous Computing and Diversity of

Communication (MOTIVE) with all expenses paid including consultancy, travel, and accommodation, Helsinki

on October 7-8, 2008, once a year in the next 3 years.

Keynote Speech, “Virtual Reality, Training Simulations and Motion Sickness,” 5th International Conference on

Information Technology and Applications, 23-26 June 2008

“Intersecting worlds” Science and Community Outreach Panel, Friday 18th August 2006, Ultimo Science Festival,

University of Technology, Sydney

Macquarie University/CSIRO Technology Trends seminar (titled Virtual Reality Systems), CSIRO-ICT Centre

Monday, October 10 2005

HAIL Seminar at CSIRO-ICT Centre in October 2005. (titled Virtual Hand)

Seminar at AIS March 2 2005, (titled Potentials of Virtual Reality Systems for Sports Management), Macquarie

University.

The Faculty of Architecture, Istanbul Technical University (to give a series of research seminars in September 2001)

TheFaculty of Architecture, University of Illionis, IL (to give a research seminar, July 2000)

TheFaculty of Architecture, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow (to give a research seminar, May 1999)

The Institute of Control Sciences, The Russian Academy of Sciences (to visit Moscow, present some scientific

results and discuss the possibility of joint research work in the period of December 20 1994 - January 10 1995)

SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE

Postdoctoral Research Supervision:

1. An Augmented Reality game to teach people the facts about digital heritage, A/Prof Yang Li,

School of media & arts,Dean of department of digital media arts,the Suzhou University of Science & technol

ogy in china, 1 Nov 2016 until 1 May 2017

2. Multimodal Interaction: Linguistics, Speech and Gesture Integration A/Prof Zheng Gu, Shandong Management

University, China, , 2016-2017 (funded by Chinese Shandong Provincial Education Department)

3. Mobile Computing and Interactive Storytelling, Dr Cat Kutay, Macquarie University, December 2013-August

2015

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4. Gesture Recognition, Dr Iwan Kelaiah, Macquarie University, January 2012-2013

5. Motion Tracking, Dr Ali Boyali, Macquarie University, May 2010 to July 2012.

6. Computer Assisted Robotics, Dr Tauseef Gulrez, Macquarie University, April 2008-2009, 2013

7. Interactive Drama, Dr Nicolas Szilas, Macquarie University, Feb 2005-Feb 2006

8. Telepresence, Dr Miriam Lloyd, Macquarie University, July –October 2005

9. Interactive Storytelling, Dr Nicolas Szilas, Macquarie University, July-August 2004

10. A historical database of ANZAC war for a Strategic Computer Game, Ass Prof Dr Bayram Akca, School of

Information Technology, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, Charles Sturt University, September-December 2003

Graduated Postgraduate students

1. PhD Thesis on Analysis of Gender Differences in Speech and Hand Gesture Coordination for the design of

Multimodal Interface Systems, Jing Liu, E-IPRS (Endeavor-IPRS) Scholar, Macquarie University Research

Excellence Scholarship (MQRES) Scholar, Department of Computing, Macquarie university, Sydney, Australia

(2009-26.6.2014)

2. PhD Thesis on “Understanding Computer Graphics Student Problem Solving through Source-Code Analysis”.,

Maximillian Wittmann, MQRES Scholar, Department of Computing, Macquarie university, Sydney, Australia

(2008-2013)

3. PhD Thesis on Facial Expression Classification Using Optical Tracking, Wavelet Filters and Subspace Learning

Method, Yi Fan Gao, Department of Computing, Macquarie university, Sydney, Australia (21.2.2005-4.6.2013)

4. PhD Thesis on Psychological Rehabilitation using VR, Eric Malbos Department of Psychology, Macquarie

University, Sydney, Australia (2008-2012) (as an Associate Supervisor)

5. PhD Thesis on Simulator Sickness, Susan Bruck, Department of Computing, Macquarie University, Sydney,

Australia (2006-2012) (as an Associate Supervisor)

6. PhD Thesis on The Visual Complexity of Instructional Animations in Training Simulations to Promote Learning:

Guidelines for Virtual Reality Designers, Iwan Kelaiah (Kartiko), ARC Scholar, Department of Computing,

Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia (30.3.2007-24.12.2011)

7. PhD Thesis on The Emergent Behaviour of Self Replicating Machines, Antonio Lafusa, IMURS1 Scholar,

Department of Computing, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia (2005-2009)

8. PhD Thesis on Collaborative Learning Environments, Eric Fassbender, Department of Computing, Macquarie

University, Sydney, Australia (2006-2009) (as an Associate Supervisor)

9. PhD Thesis “Body Machine Interface – Remapping Residual Mobility of Spinal Cord Injured patients to Control

Assistive Robotic Devices”, Tauseef Gulrez, RAACE Scholar, Department of Computing, Macquarie university,

Sydney, Australia (27.7.2006-2008)

10. PhD Thesis “Play Story, Communication, Character, and Cross-platform Gaming Experiences in Multi Player Role

Playing Games”, Anders Tychsen, IMURS1, IPRS, HDRSCHOL Scholar, Department of Computing, Macquarie

university, Sydney, Australia (1.1.2005-31.12.2008)

11. PhD Thesis “Emotion classification and Analysis in the Design and Implementation of a Game Pidgin Language”,

Tarashankar Rudra, APAI - ARC Scholar, Department of Computing, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia

(2002-2008)

12. MSc Thesis on Biometrics, Zheng Zhou, Department of Computing, Macquarie university, Sydney, Australia

(2005-2007) (as an Associate Supervisor)

13. M.Sc. Thesis on Computer Supported Collaborative Design Models at a Distance in Architecture, Taluy

Denizhan Petuhova, Dept. of Architectural Design, Institute of Science & Technology, Istanbul Technical

University (1997-1999)

Current Postgraduate students:

1. MRes + PhD Thesis on an Augmented Reality Simulation using Motion Tracking, Ali Fahim Khan, Master of

Research as a Pathway to PhD) (Provisional) (2016-2017) 44709862 International Research Training Pathway

(iRTP) scholarship for the MRES program with a possible International Macquarie University Research

Excellence (MQRES) scholarship for PhD program, 1 July, 2016 (Ass Supervisor: Len Hamey)

2. MRes + PhD Thesis on Contextually -aware Patient Activity Monitoring for Heart Disease, Hamed Saleh D.

Alqahtani, Department of Computing, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia (s2 2016-2019) [Associate

Supervisor:Rajan Shankaran, Melissa Norberg]

3. MRes + PhD Thesis on The Age of the Aboriginal Avatar, Kevin Lucas, Department of Computing, Macquarie

University, Sydney, Australia (2016-2020) to apply in January 2016 Indigienous Scholarship [Principal supervisor:

Karen Perlman]

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4. PhD Thesis on Motor Imagery Based EEG Signal Classification using Deep Learning Algorithms, Muhammad

Zeeshan Baig Department of Computing, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia (2015-2018) to apply in

August 2015, International Macquarie University Research Scholarship (iMQRES) 44699956, commencing in

Semester 2, 2016, scholarship allocation number 2016040, (Ass Supervisor: Len Hamey, Dr Melissa Norberg)

15/08/2016-15/08/2019

5. PhD Thesis on Building Information Modeling, Shaghayegh Askari, applied on 21.10.2014, accepted on

26.02.2015 [Associate Supervisor Stephen Smith] started on 23 Feb 2016- 23 February, 2019, 43929982

6. PhD Thesis on Overview of human factors issues in remotely-piloted aircraft operations, Peter Renshaw,

Department of Psychology, [Principal Supervisor Mark Wiggins, Associate Supervsior Manolya Kavakli until

2016s2) 2015

7. PhD Thesis on Energy Monitoring Through Social Mobile Applications, Majed ALROWAILY (43846416)

[Associate Supervisor Dr Rajan Shankaran, External Supervisor Prof Stephan Bohm] (25.Feb.2015-2018) Saudi

Arabian Cultural Mission Scholarship

8. PhD Thesis on Motor Cognition and Agents using Cognitive Robotics for Interactive Navigation with An Adaptive

Virtual Environment Interface, Zhenzhong (Charles) Liu, 43874339, 2015 International Postgraduate Research

Scholarship (IPRS) upgraded from International Macquarie University Research Scholarship (iMQRES)

[Associate Supervisors Prof Ken Cheng & Dr Scott McCallum, External Supervisor Jean-Remy Chardonnet]

(2015-2018) (1st place in the Department Final for The Faculty of Science Final of the 2015 3 Minute Thesis

Competition on Tue September 15th, 12pm – 2015 3MT Competition (Faculty Final) – W5A Price Theatre)

9. PhD Thesis on A research on A Gesture Based Interface for Virtual Reality, Hessam Jahani FARIMAN,

43880878, International Macquarie University Research Scholarship (iMQRES) [Associate Supervisor Len

Hamey, External Supervisor Prof Frederic Merienne] (3.3.2015- 3 March 2018)

10. PhD Thesis on Optimisation of Cognitive Load in Driving Simulators controlling Motor Skill Acquisition &

Augmented Feedback , Hasan Alyamani, Department of Computing, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia,

[Associate Supervisor Stephen Smith, External Supervisor Prof Andras Kemeny] (2014-2017) (23.11.2014-

23.12.2017) Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission Scholarship

11. PhD Thesis on The Role of Augmented Reality to manage perception, memory recall, and Cognitive Load and

thereby improve Decision Making & Motor Skills, David Walker, Department of Computing, Macquarie

University, Sydney, Australia (2013-2018) (1st place in the Department Final and 3

rd place in The Faculty of

Science Final of the 2014 3 Minute Thesis Competition on 23rd

July 2014) [Associate Supervisor Prof Mark

Wiggins] [due on 11.3.2021]

Postgrads to join in 2017:

12. MPhilY1+PhD, Aydin Tajer, Department of Computing, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia (2016-2021) to

start in January 2017s1

13. MResY2+ PhD Thesis on Scenario Engineering, Tasmiha Salam, Department of Computing, Macquarie

University, Sydney, Australia (2017-2020) to start in January 2017 (Ass Supervisor: Len Hamey)

14. MRes + PhD Thesis on Sketch Recognition in Virtual Reality, Soheila Sadegiram, Department of Computing,

Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia (2016-2020), iMQRES Round Notification (Master of Research as a

Pathway to PhD) (Provisional) - 44710526 (Ass Supervisor: Len Hamey) 2016s2

15. MPhil+PhD Thesis on Evaluating the Effectiveness of Augmented and Virtual Reality Model for Students,

Learning outcomes (Virtual Instructor: Development of an Adaptive System Using VR and AR), Muteeb Saad

Alahmari, Department of Computing, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia (2016-2019) to apply in August

2015, applied on 5th

Sep 2015, Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission Scholarship (Ass Supervisor: Len Hamey)

16. MRes + PhD Thesis on Human-Avatar Interaction in Stress Management using mobile programming and

psychophysiological feedback devices ,Amin Shahraki Department of Computing, Macquarie University, Sydney,

Australia (2016-2020), iMQRES Round Notification (Master of Research as a Pathway to PhD) (Provisional)

[Principal Supervisor: Rajan Shankaran, Associate Supervisor: Manolya Kavakli]

17. PhD Thesis on VirToile: Development of a ubiquitous Stereoscopic system for 3D modelling and assembly design

in engineering, Mutahir Hafeez, Department of Computing, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia (2015-

2018) to start in Jan 2017, applied on 31st Oct 2014 (no scholarship)

18. MPhil (2 years) Thesis on Virtual Presence, Cultural issues surrounding the implementation of an e-government

system in Saudi Arabia, Wesam Abusaber, Department of Computing, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia

(2015-2018) applied on 15th

Sep 2015 (Ass Supervisor: Stephen Smith) offer sent for s2 2016

19. Mres y2 + PhD Thesis on Social Computing: investigation modeling and analyzing social behavior by capturing

human social dynamics, Naif Ali Almudawi, to start in Noc 2016 with SACM scholarship

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Interns and Exchange Scholars

Master of Engineers:

1. Nolwenn Bigoin, Motion Sickness and Digital Content, AIX, Marseilles, France, 2007.

2. Stephane Piang-Siong, Designing in Virtual Reality, ENSAM, Paris, France, 2008.

3. Joris Boulloud, Virtual Immersive Collaboration, ENSAM, Paris, France, 2009.

4. Edouard Domenjoud, Gesture Recognition in Virtual Reality, ENSAM, Paris, France, 2010

6. Benoit Salle, Gesture Recognition in Virtual Reality, ENSAM, Paris, France, 2011

7. Quentin Bellego, Virtual reality, ENSAM, Paris, France, 2011

8. Pierre Etienne-Dandaleix, ENSAM, Paris, France, 2012

9. Nan Jin, AIX, Marseilles, France, June - September 2015

10. Guillaume Lucas, Campus Security Management in Virtual Reality, ENSAM, Paris, France, 2016

11. Farzana Alibay, The effects of multimodal Emotion Recognition systems (speech, gesture, facial animations) on

Engagement &Task performance in VR, ENSAM, Paris, France, 2016

Master of Science in Neuroscience:

12. Heidi Umbach, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, June 2015

Bachelor of Psychology, Major in Science:

13. Gavin Dalgliesh, Brock University in Ontario, Canada, June 2015

Bachelor of Physiotherapy:

14. Thu-An Pham, Department of Health Professions, Project, Using a Game Based Rehabilitation Tool to improve

landing techniques from a jump in netball, August 2015-June 2016

15. Aula Idris, Department of Health Professions, Project, Using a Game Based Rehabilitation Tool to improve

landing techniques from a jump in netball, August 2015-June 2016

Honours Students Graduated:

1. Ben Phelan, Modelling Emotion for the Development of a Virtual Human: Facial Asymmetry During Expression

(2007-2008) (2nd

class Honours), Department of Computing, Macquarie university, Sydney, Australia

2. Eric Dalglish, An Investigation into the Effects of the Addition of Photosensors to Self Replicating Robots (2007-

2008) (1st class Honours), Department of Computing, Macquarie university, Sydney, Australia

3. Max Wittmann, CART: A Virtual Environment for Cognitive Experiments (2006-2007) (1st class Honours),

Department of Computing, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia

4. Dilmi Palliyaguruge, Gait Recognition and Motion Capture as a Precursor for Behavioural Biometrics (2005-2006)

(1st class Honours), Department of Computing, Macquarie university, Sydney, Australia

5. Dilshan Wadu Jayarathna, 3D Sketching in Virtual Reality (2004-2005) (1st class Honours), Department of

Computing, Macquarie university, Sydney, Australia

6. William Tsoi, Modelling Risk and Strategies in Gameplay (2004) (2nd

class Honours), Department of Computing,

Macquarie university, Sydney, Australia

7. Yi Fan Gao, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design in Virtual Reality (2004) (2nd

class Honours),

Department of Computing, Macquarie university, Sydney, Australia

Master of IT itec812 Students:

1. SAMI ALI M AL AMER, Multimodal Interface Design and Integration of Speech and Hand Gestures, Special topic

in Information Technology, Macquarie University, June 2016

Master of IT itec810 Students:

1. Navil Narayan, Scenario Engineering using Biofeedback in a Mobile Augmented Reality System for learning

Cultural Heritage, IT Project Report, Macquarie University, June 2016

2. Marko Djordevic, Adaptive system development using Personalised interfaces and Hand Gestures, IT Project

Report, Macquarie University, June 2016

3. Ernesto Mauro Suarez-Lopez, Usability Engineering of a Mobile Augmented Reality System in Digital Cultural

Heritage, IT Project Report, Macquarie University, November 2015

4. Yue Wu, Data Centers, IT Project Report, Macquarie University, November 2015 (Principal supervisor Young

Choon Lee, Associate Supervisor Stephen Smith)

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5. Kurt Liu, Big Data Visualisation for Emergency Management: The Relationships Between Fire Service Response

Time and Fire Outcome, IT Project Report, Macquarie University, November 2015 (Associate supervisor Stephen

Smith, Manager Program Governance & Policy, Office of the CIO - Information Technology)

6. Paul Crees, Virtual Reality Training and Visualisation for Security Management, IT Project Report, Macquarie

University, November 2015 (Associate supervisor Stephen Smith)

7. Salih Kulic, Data management and Data Governance at HSBC, IT Project Report, Macquarie University,

November 2015 (Principal supervisor Stephen Smith)

8. Terry Black, iBeacons in Mobile Computing, IT Project Report, Macquarie University, June 2014

9. David Coucke, Integration of Speech and Hand Gestures in Multimodal System Development, IT Project Report,

Macquarie University, Nov 2013

10. Daraksha Binte Hussain, Analysis of Design Gestures, IT Project Report, Macquarie University, Nov 2013

11. Hedieh Ranjbartabar, ESCAP, IT Project Report, Macquarie University, June 2013

12. Yara Aljahani, E-Commerce in Saudi Arabia, IT Project Report, Macquarie University, June 2013

13. Edgar Enrique Blanco Ascanio, AR-CORP, IT Project Report, Macquarie University, June 2013

14. Yan Chen, Gesture Analysis and Gender Differences, IT Project Report, Macquarie University, November 2012

15. Amir Maddah, User scenario Engineering, IT Project Report, Macquarie University, November 2012

16. Karime Nasser Alvarez, Gesture Analysis and Intercultural aspects, IT Project Report, Macquarie University,

November 2011

17. Saif Said, Gesture Recognition and Analysis in Virtual Reality, IT Project Report, Macquarie University, Nov

2011

18. Tayeef Mahmood, Cognitive Load, IT Project Report, Macquarie University, November 2011

19. Sergio Alejandro, Cognitive Load in Learning Computer Graphics, IT Project Report, Macquarie University,

November 2010

20. Kevin Zodros, 'Effect of digital content on motion sickness in a virtual environment with semi-cylindrical screen

and stereoscopic goggles 'IT Project Report, Macquarie University, November 2010

21. Yilun Li, 'Investigating the high frequency camera movements (cinematography) in

simulator sickness during 3D TV exposures' IT Project Report, Macquarie University, November 2010

22. Wen Cao, 'Depth perception and the investigation of simulator sickness in 3D TVs', IT Project Report, Macquarie

University, November 2010

23. Norman Koester, An Extension of the Gesture Recognition System Pro-MOTE for the use in the Area of Scientific

Collaboration, IT Project Report, Macquarie University, June 2010

24. Alexey Novoselov, Wearable Sensor Analysis for Gesture Recognition, IT Project Report, Macquarie University,

November 2009

25. Shweta Jain, 3D Interactive Whiteboard for Scientific Collaboration, IT Project Report, Macquarie University,

June 2009

THESIS EXAMINATION

PhD Thesis Examiner:

1. Ph.D. Thesis on A Mobile Augmented Memory Aid for People with Traumatic Brain Injury, Carole Chang,

University of Waikoto, New Zealand, July 2016,

2. Ph.D. Thesis on Engaging the human motor system in exploring and understanding dynamical systems, Rohan

McAdam, Charles Sturt University, 2015, candidate for Outstanding Thesis Award (top 10%)

3. Ph.D. Thesis on Using natural user interfaces for collaborative process modelling in virtual environments, Erik

Poppe, QUT, Brisbane, Australia, 2015

4. Ph.D. Thesis on On Psycho-physiological Player-centric Game Experiences, Shen Ren, UNSW Canberra at the

australian defence force academy, 2014

5. Ph.D. Thesis on Emotional Workflow Resource Pattern Simulation and Visualisation, Hanwen Guo, Queensland

University of Technology, 2013

6. Ph.D. Thesis on Emotional Response to Stories in Interactive Narrative, Iuliia Khrypko, Victoria University of

Wellington, New Zealand, 2013

7. Ph.D. Thesis on Spatial Data Infrastructures: Extending Digital Image Processing Techniques and Management

Models for Spatial Data Infrastructure Improvement, Brian Hope, Charles Surt University, 2012

8. Ph.D. Thesis on Unified Architecture Framework for Location Intelligence, Pedro Thomas Harris, Charles Surt

University, 2009

9. Ph.D. Thesis on Protecting Our Critical assets: A Management Approach To Information Security, Steven

Woodhouse, Charles Surt University, 2008

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10. Ph.D. Thesis on Simulation of Realistic Leaf Behaviour and Interaction With External Forces For Virtual Reality

Landscapes, Jason, C. Wong, University of Western Sydney, 2008

11. Ph.D. Thesis on Modeling Expressive Character motion for Narrative and Ambient Intelligence Based on Emotion

and Personality, Wen Poh Su, Queensland Technical University, 2007

12. Ph.D. Thesis on a Virtual Library of Houses, C. Karagulle, Dep. of Architectural Design, Institute of Science &

Technology, Istanbul Technical University, 1996

MSc Thesis Examiner:

13. M.Sc. Thesis on a Shape Grammar of the Facades of the Bosphorus "Yali"s, B. Gucuyener, Dep. of Architectural

Design, Institute of Science & Technology, Istanbul Technical University, 1998

Honours Thesis Examiner:

14. Honours Thesis, Karthi Salvarajah, Department of Computing, Macquarie University, July 2004

Minor Thesis (Master of Applied Science in Information Technology) Examiner:

15. Minor Thesis on Location Base Service and WAP: a Usability Focus, Shane Fernando, Department of Computer

Science, RMIT University, 2002

RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION

GUEST EDITOR

Special Issue of the International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems - Human Machine Interaction (2012-

2013)

ASSOCIATE EDITOR

ACM Computers in Entertainment (2011-..) [ERA B]

Journal of Applied Systems Studies. http://www.unipi.gr/jass/ (1998-2003) [ERA C]

INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD

Journal of Applied Systems Studies. http://www.unipi.gr/jass/ (2003-2006)

EDITORIAL BOARD

IJFCC 2016, International Journal of Future Computer and Communication http://www.ijfcc.org/

EDP Sciences Publishing house : ICCAE 2016 conference proceedings (8th International Conference on Computer

and Automation Engineering, Melbourne, Australia, March 3-4, 2016).

EDPS Publishing house since 2015

International Journal of Social Robotics (IJSR) since 2015

http://www.springer.com/engineering/robotics/journal/12369

International Journal of Communication Technology for Social Networks (IJCTSN) since 2015

Frontiers in ICT, since 2015

Journal of Technology, JOT, since 2013

Scopus Impact Factor (SJR): 1.455 Global Impact Factor: 0.917 IC Value: 5.09

International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, since 2011

http://www.intechopen.com/journals/articles/international_journal_of_advanced_robotic_systems/90/all/1

2014 Impact Factor: 0.526 5-Year Impact Factor: 0.557 H Index (Scopus): 22

IJES International Journal of Emerging Sciences, since 2011 ISSN 2222 4254

Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, since 2008

Grant Reviewer:

The Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Infrastructure Grants (2015)

The Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grants (2000-2016)

The Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Grants (2012-2015)

The Australian Research Council (ARC) DECRA Grants (2012, 2014, 2016)

The Marsden Fund Council, Royal Society of New Zealand, Full Proposals (2011-2014)

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Project Grants (2011)

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Fellowships (2011)

Macquarie University Partnerships and Infrastructure Panel (for MQVCIF and RIBG) (2010-2013)

The Australian Research Council (ARC) Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Peer Reviewer (2010, 2012,

2015)

The Australian Research Council (ARC) Fellowships (2010-2011)

The Finnish Academy, Research Programme on Ubiquitous Computing and Diversity of Communication

(MOTIVE), The Evaluation panel, Helsinki, October 7-8, 2008 (2008-2011)

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The Australian Research Council (ARC) Thinking Systems Grant 2006

The Research Council for Culture and Society at the Academy of Finland Innovation Grants 2005-2007

The Research Council for Culture and Society at the Academy of Finland to review Senior Researchers Grants

(Research Professorship Applications) 2006

Journal Referee:

1. EDPS, 2015

2. Displays, Elsevier, 2015

3. Symmetry Modelling and Services in Future IT Environments, Open Access Journal, 2015,

http://www.mdpi.com/journal/symmetry/special_issues/symmetry_modelling,

4. Pervasive and Mobile Computing, Elsevier, 2015

5. Sensors — Open Access Journal (ISSN 1424-8220; CODEN: SENSC9), 2015

6. International Journal of Serious Games, 2014

7. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking 2014 and 2015

8. Design Studies, Elsevier, 2015, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2006 [ERA A*]

9. Electronic Journal of e-Learning (http://ejise.org), 2013 [ERA B]

10. IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 2012, 2013

11. Journal of Machine Learning Research, 2012

12. International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2012

13. International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems: Human Machine Interaction, 2012

14. Human-centric Computing and Information Sciences, Springer Open Journal, 2011

15. IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing, 2011-2012

16. Computer Animation and Virtual Worlds, 2011 [ERA B]

17. The Ergonomics Open Journal, 2011 ISSN: 1875-9343

18. International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology (IJCAT) 2009

19. International Journal of Computer Games Technology 2007

20. International Transactions on Systems Science and Applications 2007

21. Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education (TOJDE) 2007

Book Chapter Referee:

ECST-22 for the Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology, "Virtual Reality: Principles and

Applications", 2016

Tools for eMental-Health and A Coping Processor for Stress Management, In: Daniela Villani, Pietro

Cipresso, Andrea Gaggioli, Giuseppe Riva, (Eds.) Integrating Technology in Positive Psychology

Practice, IGI Global, 2015

Applications of Information systems to Homeland Security and Defense, Idea Group Inc., USA, edited

by H Abbass and D Essam, 2007

Architectural Design of Multi-Agent Systems -- Technologies and Techniques, Lin, H.(Ed), Idea Group

Publishing, Information Science Publishing, IRM Press, CyberTech Publishing and Idea Group

Publishing, Information Science Publishing, IRM Press, 2006

1. DLA 2015: Digital Landscape Architecture, Istanbul Technical University, 1-3 June 2016, Istanbul

2. IEEE PEDS 2015: Power Electronics and Drive Systems 11th International Conference on Power Electronics

and Drive Systems (PEDS) 9–12 June 2015, Sydney, Australia

3. IE 2014: the Tenth Australasian Conference on Interactive Entertainment (IE'2014), Newcastle University, 2-3

Dec 2014, [ERA B]

4. AI 2013: 26th Australasian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Dunedin, New Zealand, 1 – 6

December 2013, http://ai2013.otago.ac.nz/

5. ICIEA2013: The 8th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA 2013), Melbourne,

Australia, 19-21 June 2013. [ERA A] http://www.ieeeiciea.org/2013/

6. IE 2013: the Nineth Australasian Conference on Interactive Entertainment (IE'2013), RMIT University,

Melbourne, September 30 to October 1 [ERA B] IE2008: PC member

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7. MMEDIA2013: The Fifth International Conferences on Advances in Multimedia April 22 - 26, 2013 - Venice,

Italy , under NexComm 2013 umbrella: http://www.iaria.org/conferences2013/MMEDIA13.html

8. ICME 2011: The 12th International Conference on Multimedia, July. 11-15, 2011, Barcelona, Spain [ERA B]

9. INISTA 2011: International Symposium on INnovations in Intelligent SysTems and Applications, 15th

to 18th

June 2011, Istanbul, TURKEY, http://www.inista.org [ERA C]

10. ISMAR 2010: Workshop on Mobile Collaborative Augmented Reality of the IEEE International Symposium

on Mixed and Augmented Reality, October 13, 2010 in Seoul, Korea [ERA A]

http://research.ict.csiro.au/conferences/collaborative-augmented-reality/

11. CFET 2010: International Conference on Cybercrime Forensics Education and Training,Canterbury Christ

Church University, UK

12. ICME2010: 2010 IEEE International Conference on Multimedia & Expo, July 19-23, 2010,

Singapore https://cmt.research.microsoft.com/ICME2010/ [ERA B]

13. ASYU 2010, Akıllı Sistemlerde Yenilikler ve Uygulamaları Sempozyumu, 21-24 Haziran 2010, Kayseri &

Cappadocia, TURKEY, http://www.asyu.inista.org

14. INISTA 2010 (International Symposium on INnovations in Intelligent SysTems and Applications), 21-24

Haziran 2010, Kayseri & Cappadocia, TURKEY, http://www.inista.org [ERA C]

15. IE 2009: the Fourth Australasian Conference on Interactive Entertainment (IE'2009), Sydney [ERA B]

16. INISTA 2009: the International Symposium on INnovations in Intelligent SysTems and Applications, 29 June-

1 July 2009, Trabzon, Turkey

17. CFET 2009: International Conference on Cybercrime Forensics Education and Training,Canterbury Christ

Church University, UK

18. ICITA 2008: 5th International Conference on Information Technology and Applications, Cairns, Queensland,

AUSTRALIA 23 - 26 June 2008

19. CFET 2008: 2nd International Conference on Cybercrime Forensics Education and Training,Canterbury

Christ Church University, UK, September 1-2 2008

20. ISCIS 2008: the 23rd International Symposium on Computer and Information Sciences (ISCIS2008), Istanbul

Turkey, October 27-29, 2008.

21. IE 2008: the Fourth Australasian Conference on Interactive Entertainment (IE'2008), Perth

22. IASTED 2008, HCI 2008 Human Computer Interaction (IASTED-HCI 2008), Innsbruck, Austria from March

17-19, 2008.

23. IEEE DECT 2008: 1st IEEE International Workshop on Digital Entertainment and Creative Technology,

which is running at CCNC 2008 -Satellite Workshop on January 12 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (Tier2)

24. IE 2007: the Fourth Australasian Conference on Interactive Entertainment (IE'2007), 3-5 December 2007,

Melbourne [ERA B]

25. DIMEA 2007: Second International Conference on Digital Interactive Media in Entertainment and Arts, held

on the 5th - 7th September 2007 in Perth, Western Australia, organised jointly by the Division of Arts,

Murdoch University and ACM SIG CHI (Singapore Chapter). [ERA B]

26. IASTED 2007: International Conference on Human Computer Interaction (IASTED-HCI 2007) to be held

from Mar 14, 2007 to Mar 16, 2007, in Chamonix, France

27. ABSHLE 2007 Agent-Based Systems for Human Learning and Entertainment (ABSHLE) Workshop at

AAMAS 2007 May 14 or 15, 2007 Honolulu Hawaii USA

28. ICCI 2007, International Conference on Cognitive Informatics

29. CGIE 2006: Joint International Conference on CyberGames and Interactive Entertainment 2006.

30. IE 2006: the Third Australasian Conference on Interactive Entertainment (IE'2006), 4-6 December 2006,

Perth [ERA B]

31. ABSHLE 2006 Agent-Based Systems for Human Learning and Entertainment (ABSHLE) Workshop at The

Fifth International Joint Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multi Agent Systems, (AAMAS'06) May 8-

12, 2006, Hakodate, Japan.

32. DIME 2006, 1st International Conference on Digital Interactive Media Entertainment & Arts, organised by

SIG-CHI

33. GAMEworld 2006: Games, Animation, Multimedia, and Education, organised by SIG-CHI

34. Interactive Entertainment 2005 (IE’2005) [ERA B]

35. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INFORMATICS ICI-2005. 01-03 September 2005 ISTANBUL,

TURKEY. Computers and Advanced Technology in Education.

36. ISCIS 2005, The 20th International Symposium on Computer and Information Sciences

37. Human and Software Agents Learning Together, Agent Based Systems for Human Learning Workshop 2005

(ABSHL 2005)

38. Innovations in Intelligent Systems and Applications, IEEE Turkey Chapter (INISTA 2005)

39. Interactive Entertainment 2004 (IE’2004) [ERA B]

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40. European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM’2004)

41. The First International Conference on Information Technology & Applications (ICITA2002), IEEE

42. Visual and Spatial Reasoning in Design (VR'99), MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

43. Design Computing on the Net 1999 (DCNET’99)

Public Seminars and Panels:

“Augmented Reality”, Sydney Science Festival Virtual Reality Lab, Simulation Hub, Macquarie University, 13th

August 2016, 11-1pm https://sydneyscience.com.au/event/virtual-and-augmented-reality-experience/

“Intersecting worlds” Science and Community Outreach Panel, Friday 18th August 2006, Ultimo Science Festival,

University of Technology, Sydney

Virtual Reality Systems, at Macquarie University/CSIRO Technology Trends seminar series CSIRO-ICT Centre

Monday, October 10 2005 at 5:30pm in Building E6B Room 136, Macquarie University

www.ict.csiro.au/MU/Trends/abstracts/2005/Manolya.htm

Virtual Hand, HAIL Seminar at CSIRO-ICT Centre in October 2005. The HAIL Seminar Series is organised and

run by the Information Delivery research team at the CSIRO ICT Centre in Sydney,

Australia.http://ict.csiro.au/HAIL/Abstracts/2005/ManolyaKavakli.htm

Potentials of Virtual Reality Systems for Sports Management, at Macquarie University, AIS Meeting, March 2

2005

CONGRESS ORGANIZATION

State Emergency Services (SES) Workshop 3rd

of July 2015, Agenda: 10am Opening by A/Prof Manolya

Kavakli outlining our goals and expectations, Bruce Werder VR in Incident Command, 10:30 VR Training

(Parallel sessions in the Control room and the VR Lab), 11:00 Fire & rescue discussion, 11:15 Ambulance

discussion, 1pm PTSD discussion, VR lab, Simulation Hub

Human Performance Simulation Workshop: A Meeting of Minds , The Human

Sciences Perspectives Series, 20th

July 2015, Mark Wiggins, Manolya Kavakli-Thorne , Andrew Baillie,

Julia Irwin, Melissa Norberg, Bill Thompson, Kat Mills, Greg Downey, Simulation Hub

ICITA 2016: Technical Program Chair, 11th International Conference on Information Technology and

Applications, Sydney, Australia, 1 - 4 July, 2016 [ERA C]

ICITA 2015: Technical Program Chair, 10th International Conference on Information Technology and

Applications, Sydney, Australia, 1 - 4 July, 2015 [ERA C]

CTSN 2015: the First International Workshop on Communication Technology for Social Networks.

ICITA 2014: Technical Program Chair, 9th International Conference on Information Technology and

Applications, Sydney, Australia, 1 - 4 July, 2014 [ERA C]

ICITA 2013: Technical Program Chair, 8th International Conference on Information Technology and

Applications, Sydney, Australia, 1 - 4 July, 2013 [ERA C]

ICIEA 2013: Robotics Track Chair, The 8th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications,

Melbourne, Australia, 19-21 June 2013. [ERA A] http://www.ieeeiciea.org/2013/

ICITA 2011: Technical Program Chair, 7th International Conference on Information Technology and

Applications, Hilton Hotel, Sydney, Australia, 21 - 24 Nov 2011

MMEDIA2012: Track Chair, The Fourth International Conferences on Advances in Multimedia, Chamonix/

Mont Blanc, France, April 29-May 4th 2012,

KEOD 2012: Track Chair, 4th

International Conference on Knowledge Engineering and Ontology

Development, Barcelona, Spain, 4-7th

Oct 2012, 1-6 [ERA C]

INISTA 2011: Track Chair, International Symposium on INnovations in Intelligent SysTems and

Applications, 15th

to 18th

June 2011, Istanbul, TURKEY, http://www.inista.org [ERA C]

ICSOFT 2011, Track Chair 6th International Conference on Software and Data Technologies, Seville, Spain,

July 18-21, [ERA B] http://www.scitepress.org/DigitalLibrary.

ICITA 2008: Technical Program Chair, 5th International Conference on IT and its Applications, Hilton Hotel,

Cairns, 3–26 June 2008.

IE 2004: Australian Workshop on Interactive Entertainment: UTS, Sydney, 13 Feb

ICITA2002: The First International Conference on Information Technology & Applications, Charles Sturt

University, Bathurst

DMD'96: Descriptive Models of Design, Akin, Ö., Altas, N.E., Çagdas, G., Kavakli, M., Erdem, A., Özsoy,

A., Pulat, G., Saðlamer, G., Uraz, T.U., Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Architecture & Carnegie

Mellon University, Department of Architecture, Taskisla, Istanbul, Temmuz 1-5 1996

QIAUE’95: Quality Inquiring in Architectural and Urban Environment Altas, N.E., Ertekin, Ö., Eyüboglu, E.,

Gülersoy, N.Z., Kavakli, M., Tezer, A., Mimari ve Kentsel Çevrede Kalite Arayislari Sempozyumu, I.T.U.

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Faculty of Architecture, I.T.U. Çevre ve Sehircilik UYG-AR Merkezi, Taskisla, Istanbul, June 5-6-7 1995 (in

Turkish)

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN PRACTICE

CAD applications of Batiköy Mimaroba Mass Housing Project, Carmikli Holding, http://www.arcarmikli.com/

3D CAD applications of Kemerburgaz Kemer Country Villas

CAD applications of Sabah Media Center

CAD applications of Facades of Maçka Palas Restorasyon Project

CAD applications of Fire exit Projects of Conrad Hotel

CONSULTANCY EXPERIENCE

1989-1990 ÇARMIKLI HOLDING, Computer Aided Design (mass housing projects)

1990-1991 PROJECT MANAGEMENT CO., Computer Aided Design (cultural centres and mass housing projects)

1991-1996 UNION OF TURKISH ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS,

Chamber of Architects of Turkey Istanbul Metropolitan Branch,

Committee of Cybernetics Implementation in the Field of Architecture, Computer Aided Design Education

1992 PIMAS CO., AutoCAD and AutoLISP Education (door and window details)

1993 ECZACIBASI HOLDING, ARTEMA CO. (Bozüyük, Eskisehir),

AutoCAD and AutoLISP Education (industrial design projects)

1994 YILANCIOGLU CO., Computer Aided Design and AutoCAD Education

1995 KIRAN CO.,Computer Aided Design and AutoCAD Education (restoration projects)

1995 PARSAN CO., AutoCAD and AutoLISP Education

1996 Leyla Surer Arch. Office, Istanbul, AutoCAD Education

1996 Halil Onur Arch. Office, Istanbul, AutoCAD Education (restoration projects)

MEMBERSHIPS

Member Virtual and Interactive Simulations of Reality Research Group (VISOR)

http://web.science.mq.edu.au/groups/visor/

Member Centre for Elite Performance, Expertise, and Training (CEPET) http://www.psy.mq.edu.au/CEPET/members.htm

Member Turkish Scientists Society organised by the Turkish Ministry of Science, Industry, and Technology

Member Chamber of Architects, Section of UIA in Turkey

Member Committee of Cybernetics Implementation in the Field of Architecture,

Chamber of Architects of Turkey Istanbul Metropolitan Branch,

Union of Turkish Engineers and Architects

Ex Delegate Chamber of Architects, Section of UIA (Union internationale des Architectes- International Union of

Architects) in Turkey

Member Informatics Association of Turkey

Member CAD Club, Istanbul Technical University,Faculty of Architecture

Member Deutsches Kultur-Institut, Goethe Institut

Member Taskisla Council of Education and Cultur

Member Istanbul Technical University, Social Club, ITU Foundation

Member Game Researchers

Game Culture http://www.game-culture.com/researchers.html

Member DiGRA - Digital Games Research Association

www.digra.org/wgmembers.htm

Member Scholars’ Network Australia

http://www.scholar8.bizland.com/scholarsinfo/acprofile/au/218-sturt/ap-5673.htm

Member Family Cooperative, Macquarie University

HOBBIES

Scuba Diving & Swimming: PADI Open Water Diver certificate, PADI Advanced Diver certificate

Fine Arts: Painting

Literature: Poetry

Youtube:

VIRTUAL REALITY THERAPY FOR AGORAPHOBIA: A COMPARATIVE TRIAL

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GeW45OytuA 2,775 views

Press Bulletins 1. ABC TV, Lateline (on Virtual Reality), 20 July 2016 9:30pm

2. COOPER DRABSCH , The Year of the Virtual, 13 June 2016, Radio Interview

3. Nick Hayes, Macquarie University social media team, Virtual Reality, http://macq.it/1UC8vzx - US Elections

https://www.facebook.com/macquarieuni/videos/vb.10896256989/10153400982261990/?type=2&theater, 13

April 2016

4. Elizabeth Roberts, Coordinator of NBC Universal, M.S. Candidate '17, Columbia University Graduate School of

Journalism Article, Can VR films make its viewers feel more empathy than a traditional 2-D film?

5. Oculus Rift Manolya Kavakli appears already on the Facebook channel of the University

(http://macq.it/1XumyoP) April 13, 2016

6. The use of VR in tourism, University Of Woolongong TV Multimedia, Tessa Oakey, 3pm 13th

April 2016,

http://www.uowtvmultimedia.com/2016/04/13/is-vr-the-future-of-tourism/

7. SBS radio, Virtual Reality, , 17 Feb 2016, Ozen Ozuner

8. LEAP Links, Girls in Technology presentation, There is Life after Life, Virtually! 25 Nov 2015:

https://youtu.be/Ewt-yh4FgvU

9. Virtually Limitless, Cosmos Magasine, Ultimate Science Guide, 2014, on Page 30 as Benjamin Skuse interview

22/1/2014. http://riaus.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/USG_2014_web-optimised.pdf

10. Simulator Sickness- Does IOS 7 make you ill? Give simulator sickness the heave, Comment on Conversation, 30

September 2013,

https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2013/09/30/co

mment-does-ios-7-make-you-ill-give-simulator-sickness-

heave&ved=0ahUKEwiGo8GHlojLAhWlMqYKHV74B8EQFggaMAA&usg=AFQjCNHx3YXFsHHYEyR3y2AJ

LIy2WYjGRQ

11. Mobile Technologies and Motion Sickness, 27th

Sep 2013, http://theconversation.com/au

12. Applications of Virtual Reality, Karen McGee, Macquarie University Poster, 28.8.2013

13. Gait recognition, TwoMinuteTV by Michael Koslowsky, Producer, 11th Dec 2012 -which is a series of two

minute videos to be aired on Qantas inflight in early 2013.

14. ABC 7:30 report, 3D TVs and Motion Sickness, June 3rd

, 2010 – at 7:30pm on ABC1,

http://www.abc.net.au/iview/#/view/578098

15. Simulator Sickness Research, Good Game, ABC TV Show, 2009 by Maurice Branscombe Monday 9th

November

– at 8:30PM on ABC2

16. Gesture Recognition, Photonics Spectra, March 2009 by Laura Marshall

17. Interacting With Computers Via Gesture Recognition, 24 Dec 2008, Medical News Today, Article id 133748,

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com and http://www.medilexicon.com

18. The relevance of Life on Mars, Northern District Times, July 23rd

2008

19. Body Machine Interface-Remapping Residual Mobility of Disabled People to Control Robots, IEEE Circuit, Vol

30, Issue 2, 7 July 2007.

20. A step up in world first research: Is the way we walk as unique as our fingerprints?Macquarie Globe, Online

Newspaper of the Macquarie International community, Research Section, Edition 9, 2007 - 01 Mar 2007,

http://www.international.mq.edu.au/globe/default.aspx?id=244&EditionID=137

21. Sun-Herald, Gait Recognition research could make catching Osama a walkover, on 22 October 2006:

http://www.comp.mq.edu.au/news/Gait_Recognition_Oct2006.pdf

22. Sydney Morning Herald, Silly walk traps terrorists, online platform to discuss the impacts of this research project

in public: http://blogs.smh.com.au/science/archives/2006/10/silly_walk_trap.html

23. ABC Newcastle, Gait recognition research, Radio talk with Jen Fleming, at 2:20pm on 24 October 2006

24. Macquarie University Virtual Reality Lab, Radio Talk, MacquarieInquire, 107.3FM, 6 October 2006, 9am

25. Virtual reality lab offers exciting research opportunities, Postgraduate enewsletters, A Macquarie University

Newsletter for postgraduate study, science and technology, Issue 5, September 2006,

http://www.postgradandbeyond.mq.edu.au:80/enewsletter/science/issue_5_06_stories/story4.html

26. Macquarie creates new virtual reality lab, Macquarie Globe, Online Newspaper of the Macquarie International

community, Research Section, Edition 13, 29 March 2006,

http://www.international.mq.edu.au/globe/default.aspx?id=244&EditionID=91

27. Virtual reality: Seminar and research opportunities, Postgraduate enewsletters, A Macquarie University Newsletter

for postgraduate study, science and technology, Issue 5, September 2005,

http://www.postgradandbeyond.mq.edu.au/enewsletter/05-science/issue_17_stories/story1.htm

17

28. Industry@ICS - More News, http://www.ics.mq.edu.au/industry/news/ Technology Trends Seminar announcement

with a link to New virtual reality lab more than just fun and games, Macquarie University News - May 2004

29. Macquarie's new virtual reality lab, Postgraduate enewsletters, A Macquarie University Newsletter for

postgraduate study, science and technology, Issue 2, March 2004

http://www.postgradandbeyond.mq.edu.au/enewsletter/05-science/issue_8_stories/story2.htm

30. New Virtual Reality Lab more than just fun and games, Macquarie University News, May 2004, page 15

http://www.pr.mq.edu.au/macnews/showitem.asp?ItemID=284

31. University types networking with industry reps (Wayne Moore and Manolya Kavakli)

http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/sciagr/sit/events/ie2004/

32. A new Christmas experience, Western Advocate, Australia, December 21, 2002

http://athene.riv.csu.edu.au/~mkavakli/krystal/WA-21-12-2002.jpg

33. Krystal was born on November 24, Western Advocate, Australia, December 3, 2002

http://athene.riv.csu.edu.au/~mkavakli/krystal/WA-3-12-2002.jpg

34. Australian Financial Review, Toys for the Boys, (Observer, Computer Games), August 24-25 2002, page 47-48

http://athene.riv.csu.edu.au/~mkavakli/AFR-2002-page1.jpg http://athene.riv.csu.edu.au/~mkavakli/AFR-2002-

page2.jpg

35. Building A House of Games, NewTimes, Charles Sturt University, June 2002, Vol 12, No1

http://www.csu.edu.au/division/marketing/tms/T121/T121p11.htm http://athene.riv.csu.edu.au/~mkavakli/manolya-

times.jpg

36. Lifestyle Lured Manolya West, Western Advocate, Australia, July 11, 2002

http://athene.riv.csu.edu.au/~mkavakli/WA-11-7-2002.jpg http://athene.riv.csu.edu.au/~mkavakli/WA-11-7-

2002c.jpg

37. Dersimiz, Bilgisayar Oyunlari, BT/Haber Bilisim OzelSayisi, Turkey, September, 2001, p38

38. ProgrammersTest Commercial Market, Western Advocate, Australia, June 8, 2001

http://athene.riv.csu.edu.au/~mkavakli/cwest_adv20010608.jpg

39. ProfessionallyPlaying Computer Games, Western Advocate, Australia, March 16, 2001

http://athene.riv.csu.edu.au/~mkavakli/cwest_adv20010316.jpg

40. Manolya Destek Bekliyor, Computerworld, Turkey, June 1997

41. WorkingMiracles, Research Paper, University of Derby, United Kigdom, February 1997

http://www.arch.usyd.edu.au/~kavakli/Ac.GIF