Dr Vedad Hulusic - Bournemouth University Staff Profile Pages

Biography

Vedad Hulusic is an Acting Deputy Head of Department in Creative Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology at Bournemouth University. In addition, Vedad is the Output Champion for UoA11 (Computer Science and Informatics) in the preparations for REF 2021. He worked as a post-doctoral researcher at Télécom ParisTech in Paris, France and as an Assistant Professor at the University Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He has a PhD in Engineering from the University of Warwick, UK and a first degree in Computer Science from the University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He has a long-standing interest in serious games, cultural heritage, VR/AR technologies, assistive technology, high dynamic range imaging, image and video quality assessment, visual perception and attention, computer graphics, and cross-modal interaction in which he has been a published author. He participated in two large-scale EU projects and a number of small- and medium-scale research projects and is a PI for a HEIF (Research England) funded project "Feeling the UNfelt (FUN): Assistive Technology accessible digital environments with a haptic interface"... Vedad is the recipient of the Vice Chancellor Scholarship, University of Warwick, UK, and two awards for the best paper at internationally recognised conferences. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).

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Research

I have a long-standing interest in serious games, cultural heritage, VR/AR technologies, assistive technology, high dynamic range imaging, image and video quality assessment, visual perception and attention, computer graphics, and cross-modal interaction in which I have been a published author.

I participated in two large-scale EU projects as a Management Committee member, General Assembly member and a researcher. I am currently leading a research project looking at Assistive Technology accessible digital environments with a haptic interface for children with physical disabilities.

In addition, I participated in a number of small- and medium scale projects and had successful collaborations with both industry and museums.

Favourites

Selmanović, E., Rizvic, S., Harvey, C., Boskovic, D., Hulusic, V., Chahin, M. and Sljivo, S., 2020. Improving Accessibility to Intangible Cultural Heritage Preservation Using Virtual Reality. Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage, 13 (2).
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Perez-Ortiz, M., Mikhailiuk, A., Zerman, E., Hulusic, V., Valenzise, G. and Mantiuk, R.K., 2020. From pairwise comparisons and rating to a unified quality scale. IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, 29, 1139-1151.
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Debattista, K., Bugeja, K., Spina, S., Bashford-Rogers, T. and Hulusic, V., 2018. Frame rate vs resolution: A subjective evaluation of spatiotemporal perceived quality under varying computational budgets. Computer Graphics Forum, 37 (1), 363-374.
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Hulusic, V., Debattista, K., Valenzise, G. and Dufaux, F., 2017. A model of perceived dynamic range for HDR images. Signal Processing: Image Communication, 51, 26-39.
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Hulusic, V., Debattista, K. and Chalmers, A., 2013. Smoothness perception: Investigation of beat rate effect on frame rate perception. Visual Computer, 29 (11), 1159-1172.
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Hulusic, V., Harvey, C., Debattista, K., Tsingos, N., Walker, S., Howard, D. and Chalmers, A., 2012. Acoustic rendering and auditory-visual cross-modal perception and interaction. Computer Graphics Forum, 31 (1), 102-131.
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Hulusić, V., Debattista, K., Aggarwal, V. and Chalmers, A., 2011. Maintaining frame rate perception in interactive environments by exploiting audio-visual cross-modal interaction. Visual Computer, 27 (1), 57-66.
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Journal Articles

Selmanović, E., Rizvic, S., Harvey, C., Boskovic, D., Hulusic, V., Chahin, M. and Sljivo, S., 2020. Improving Accessibility to Intangible Cultural Heritage Preservation Using Virtual Reality. Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage, 13 (2).
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Perez-Ortiz, M., Mikhailiuk, A., Zerman, E., Hulusic, V., Valenzise, G. and Mantiuk, R.K., 2020. From pairwise comparisons and rating to a unified quality scale. IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, 29, 1139-1151.
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Pedersen, K., Hulusic, V., Amelidis, P. and Slattery, T., 2020. Spatialised Audio in a Custom-Built OpenGL-based Ear Training Virtual Environment. IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications.
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Pistoljevic, N. and Hulusic, V., 2019. Educational e-book for children with and without developmental disorders. Journal of Computers in Education, 6 (1), 117-141.
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Debattista, K., Bugeja, K., Spina, S., Bashford-Rogers, T. and Hulusic, V., 2018. Frame rate vs resolution: A subjective evaluation of spatiotemporal perceived quality under varying computational budgets. Computer Graphics Forum, 37 (1), 363-374.
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Hulusic, V., Debattista, K., Valenzise, G. and Dufaux, F., 2017. A model of perceived dynamic range for HDR images. Signal Processing: Image Communication, 51, 26-39.
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Hulusic, V., Debattista, K. and Chalmers, A., 2013. Smoothness perception: Investigation of beat rate effect on frame rate perception. Visual Computer, 29 (11), 1159-1172.
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Hulusic, V. and Pistoljevic, N., 2012. "LeFCA": Learning framework for children with autism. Procedia Computer Science, 15, 4-16.
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Hulusic, V., Harvey, C., Debattista, K., Tsingos, N., Walker, S., Howard, D. and Chalmers, A., 2012. Acoustic rendering and auditory-visual cross-modal perception and interaction. Computer Graphics Forum, 31 (1), 102-131.
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Rizvic, S., Sadzak, A., Ramic-Brkic, B. and Hulusic, V., 2011. Virtual museums and their public perception in Bosnia and Herzegovina. International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives, 38 (5W16), 421-427.
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Hulusić, V., Debattista, K., Aggarwal, V. and Chalmers, A., 2011. Maintaining frame rate perception in interactive environments by exploiting audio-visual cross-modal interaction. Visual Computer, 27 (1), 57-66.
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Chapters

Marnerides, D., Hulusic, V. and Debattista, K., 2020. High dynamic range in cultural heritage applications. Springer Series on Cultural Computing. 43-62.
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Hulusic, V. and Pistoljevic, N., 2016. Read, play and learn: An interactive e-book for children with autism. 255-265.
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Hulusic, V. and Rizvic, S., 2013. Story guided virtual environments in educational applications. 132-149.
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Conferences

Fletcher, C., Hulusic, V. and Amelidis, P., 2019. Virtual reality ear training system: A study on spatialised audio in interval recognition. 1DUUMY.
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Yousef, H., Feuvre, J.L., Valenzise, G. and Hulusic, V., 2018. Video quality evaluation for tile-based spatial adaptation.
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Valenzise, G., Purica, A., Hulusic, V. and Cagnazzo, M., 2018. Quality assessment of deep-learning-based image compression.
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Selmanovic, E., Rizvic, S., Harvey, C., Bokovic, D., Hulusic, V., Chahin, M. and Ljivo, S., 2018. VR Video storytelling for intangible cultural heritage preservation. 57-66.
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Hulusic, V., Valenzise, G. and Dufaux, F., 2018. Perceived dynamic range of HDR images with no semantic information.
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Zerman, E., Hulusic, V., Valenzise, G., Mantiuk, R.K. and Dufaux, F., 2018. The relation between MOS and pairwise comparisons and the importance of cross-content comparisons.
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Kane, D., Grimaldi, A., Zerman, E., Bertalmlo, M., Hulusic, V. and Valenzise, G., 2018. The preferred system gamma is primarily determined by the ratio of dynamic range of the original scene and the displayed image.
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Hulusic, V., Valenzise, G., Gicquel, J.C., Fournier, J. and Dufaux, F., 2017. Quality of experience in UHD-1 Phase 2 television: The contribution of UHD+HFR technology. 1-6.
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Pistoljevic, N. and Hulusic, V., 2017. An interactive E-book with an educational game for children with developmental disorders: A pilot user study. 87-93.
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Hulusic, V. and Pistoljevic, N., 2017. A curriculum for developing serious games for children with autism: A success story. 149-152.
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Zerman, E., Hulusic, V., Valenzise, G., Mantiuk, R. and Dufaux, F., 2017. Effect of color space on high dynamic range video compression performance.
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Hulusic, V., Valenzise, G., Debattista, K. and Dufaux, F., 2017. Robust dynamic range computation for high dynamic range content. 151-155.
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Hulusic, V., Valenzise, G., Provenzi, E., Debattista, K. and Dufaux, F., 2016. Perceived dynamic range of HDR images.
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Hulusic, V. and Pistoljevic, N., 2013. Teaching children with and without disabilities school readiness skills. 316-323.
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Rizvic, S., Sadzak, A., Hulusic, V. and Karahasanovic, A., 2012. Interactive digital storytelling in the sarajevo survival tools virtual environment. 109-116.
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El-Zayat, M., Rizvic, S. and Hulusic, V., 2012. Enhancing integration of virtual objects in augmented reality applications. 125-132.
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Hulusic, V. and Rizvic, S., 2011. The use of live virtual guides in educational applications. 92-97.
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Hulusic, V., Harvey, C., Tsingos, N., Debattista, K., Walker, S., Howard, D. and Chalmers, A., 2011. Acoustic Rendering and Auditory–Visual Cross-Modal Perception and Interaction.
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Rizvic, S., Sadzak, A., Ramic-Brkic, B. and Hulusic, V., 2011. VIRTUAL MUSEUMS AND THEIR PUBLIC PERCEPTION IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. 421-427.
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Hulusić, V., Debattista, K., Aggarwal, V. and Chalmers, A., 2010. Exploiting audio-visual cross-modal interaction to reduce computational requirements in interactive environments. 126-132.
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Hulusić, V., Czanner, G., Debattista, K., Sikudova, E., Dubla, P. and Chalmers, A., 2009. Investigation of the beat rate effect on frame rate for animated content. 151-159.
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Happa, J., Artusi, A., Dubla, P., Bashford-Rogers, T., Debattista, K., Hulusíc, V. and Chalmers, A., 2009. The virtual reconstruction and daylight illumination of the panagia angeloktisti. 49-56.
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Hulusic, V., Aranha, M. and Chalmers, A., 2008. The influence of cross-modal interaction on perceived rendering quality thresholds. 41-48.
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Happa, J., 2008. The High- Fidelity Computer Reconstruction of Byzantine Art in Cyprus. Proceedings of IV International Cyprological Congress.
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Hulusic, V., 2007. Optimization threshold in Sarajevo City Hall virtual model for Efficient Web Presentation. Citeseer.
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Hulusic, V. and Rizvic, S., 2006. Virtual 3D model optimization for Web implementation.
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PhD Students

John Raymond Hill. Full Body Action Recognition for Intent Aware Smart Interfaces in Virtual Environments

Profile of Teaching UG

Games Development Pipeline
Mobile Games Programming
Computer graphics
Design and Implementation in Web Environments
Human-Computer Interaction
Computer organisation and architectures
Independent project study (Applied programming)
System analysis and design
Interface Design

Invited Lectures

Towards perceived dynamic range of HDR content, Computer Graphics group,Télécom ParisTech, France, 01 Jan 2017 more

Towards perceived dynamic range of HDR content - Computer Graphics group,Télécom ParisTech, France (invited by Prof. Tamy Boubekeur)
Educational serious games, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, France, 01 Jan 2017 more

Educational serious games - Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotique,Université Pierre et Marie Curie, France (invited by Prof. Catherine Pelachaud)
Making a game in Unity, Univeristy SSST, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 01 Jan 2015 more

Making a game in Unity - Winter Academy, University SSST, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Educational serious games for children with autism, Center for Special Education Mjedenica, B&H, 01 Jan 2015 more

Educational serious games for children with autism - Seminar and demo, Center for Special Education Mjedenica, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Research at University SSST, Univeristy SSST, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 01 Jan 2014 more

Research at University Sarajevo School of Science and Technology (SSST) - Winter Academy, University SSST, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Auditory-Visual Cross-Modal Interaction in Compute, Departamento de Informatica, Universidade do Minho, 01 Jan 2009 more

Auditory-Visual Cross-Modal Interaction in Computer Graphics - Departamento de Informatica, Universidade do Minho, Portugal (invited by Prof. Luís Paulo Santos)

Grants

Grants

Feeling the Unfelt (FUN): Assistive Technology accessible digital environments with a haptic interface (HEIF (Research England), 01 Jul 2020). Awarded
The digital capture, storage, transmission and display of real-world lighting (HDRi) (European Cooperation in Science and Technology, 16 May 2011). Completed
Virtual Museum Transnational Network (V-MusT.net) (European Commission, 01 Feb 2011). Completed

Internal Responsibilities

Internal Responsibilities

Placement Tutor, Creative Technology Department, Faculty of Science and Technology
REF Output Champion, Computer Science and Informatics (UoA11)
STH REP and University Research Ethics Committee Member, University Research Ethics Committee
Programme Leader for Games Design and Games Technology, Creative Technology Department, Faculty of Science and Technology

Qualifications

PhD in Engineering (University of Warwick, 2011)

Honours

Best paper award (The 16th EUROGRAPHICS Workshop on Graphics and Cultural Heritage (EG GCH) 2018, 2018)
Best paper award (ACM - 25th Spring Conference on Computer Graphics, 2008)
Vice Chancellor Scholarship (Univeristy of Warwick, 2007)

Memberships

Higher Education Academy (HEA), Senior Fellow (2020-), https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/fellowship/senior-fellowship
IEEE, Member (2015-2018), http://www.ieee.org/
Association for Digitization and Informatization of Cultural Heritage DIGI.BA, Member (2010-), http://www.digi.ba/