Vedad Hulusic

Dr Vedad Hulusic

  • Associate Professor & Deputy Head of Department in Creative Technology
  • Poole House P253, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB
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Biography

Vedad Hulusic is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Creative Technology Department, Faculty of Science and Technology at Bournemouth University. In addition, Vedad served as 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, digital cultural heritage, XR technologies, assistive technology, and UX in which he has been a published author.

He is currently running a research project with Noho Ltd, Dublin exploring the multi-user Extended Reality (XR) experience in collaborative cultural heritage applications. He was a PI for a HEIF (Research England) funded project "Feeling the UNfelt (FUN): Assistive Technology accessible digital environments with a haptic interface"...

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Research

I have a long-standing interest in serious games, cultural heritage, XR technologies, assistive technology, UX, HDR 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 am currently running a research project with Noho Ltd, Dublin exploring the multi-user Extended Reality (XR) experience in collaborative cultural heritage applications. I was a PI for a HEIF (Research England) funded project "Feeling the UNfelt (FUN) looking at assistive technology for accessible digital environments with a haptic interface for children with physical disabilities. I participated in two large-scale EU projects as a Management Committee member, General Assembly member and researcher. 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).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Journal Articles

Chapters

Conferences

  • Southall, E., Hulusic, V., John, D., Hargood, C. and Ó hOisín, N., 2024. Towards a Collaborative Authoring Tool for Cultural Heritage Applications: Modelling the Development Process Between Curators and Developers. In: Corsini, M., Ferdani, D., Kuijper, A. and Kutlu, H., eds. Eurographics Workshop on Graphics and Cultural Heritage 2024 16-18 September 2024 Darmstadt, Germany. The Eurographics Association.
  • Lindfield, N., Carey, R., Hulusic, V., Milne, D. and Tang, W., 2023. Just Noticeable Difference of Dead Pixels in Monochrome Computer-Generated Holograms. In: EG UK Computer Graphics & Visual Computing (CGVC) 14-15 September 2023 Penbryn.
  • Liu, W., Hargood, C., Tang, W. and Hulusic, V., 2023. User eXperience in educational eXtended Reality applications in the Cultural Heritage domain. In: EUROGRAPHICS Workshop on Graphics and Cultural Heritage (2023) 4-6 September 2023 Lecce, Italy.
  • Southall, E., Hulusic, V. and Hargood, C., 2023. Interaction Styles in a Multi-Modal Virtual Museum. In: Bucciero, A., Fanini, B., Graf, H., Pescarin, S. and Rizvic, S., eds. Eurographics Workshop on Graphics and Cultural Heritage 2023 4-6 September 2023 Leece, Italy. The Eurographics Association.
  • Zhao, H., Kelly, A., Hulusic, V. and Charles, F., 2021. The application of virtual reality in student recruitment. Proceedings of the ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology VRST.
  • Hulusic, V., Gusia, L., Luci, N. and Smith, M., 2021. Tangible Interfaces for VR Cultural Heritage Application - School House Virtual Museum. In: The EUROGRAPHICS Workshop on Graphics and Cultural Heritage (GCH) 4-6 November 2021 Bournemouth, UK.
  • Fletcher, C., Hulusic, V. and Amelidis, P., 2019. Virtual reality ear training system: A study on spatialised audio in interval recognition. 2019 11th International Conference on Virtual Worlds and Games for Serious Applications Vs Games 2019 Proceedings, 1.
  • Yousef, H., Feuvre, J.L., Valenzise, G. and Hulusic, V., 2018. Video quality evaluation for tile-based spatial adaptation. 2018 IEEE 20th International Workshop on Multimedia Signal Processing Mmsp 2018.
  • Valenzise, G., Purica, A., Hulusic, V. and Cagnazzo, M., 2018. Quality assessment of deep-learning-based image compression. 2018 IEEE 20th International Workshop on Multimedia Signal Processing Mmsp 2018.
  • Hulusic, V., Valenzise, G. and Dufaux, F., 2018. Perceived dynamic range of HDR images with no semantic information. IS and T International Symposium on Electronic Imaging Science and Technology.
  • 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. IS and T International Symposium on Electronic Imaging Science and Technology.
  • 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. IS and T International Symposium on Electronic Imaging Science and Technology.
  • 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. 2017 IEEE 19th International Workshop on Multimedia Signal Processing Mmsp 2017, 2017-January, 1-6.
  • Pistoljevic, N. and Hulusic, V., 2017. An interactive E-book with an educational game for children with developmental disorders: A pilot user study. 2017 9th International Conference on Virtual Worlds and Games for Serious Applications Vs Games 2017 Proceedings, 87-93.
  • Hulusic, V. and Pistoljevic, N., 2017. A curriculum for developing serious games for children with autism: A success story. 2017 9th International Conference on Virtual Worlds and Games for Serious Applications Vs Games 2017 Proceedings, 149-152.
  • Zerman, E., Hulusic, V., Valenzise, G., Mantiuk, R. and Dufaux, F., 2017. Effect of color space on high dynamic range video compression performance. 2017 9th International Conference on Quality of Multimedia Experience Qomex 2017.
  • Hulusic, V., Valenzise, G., Debattista, K. and Dufaux, F., 2017. Robust dynamic range computation for high dynamic range content. IS and T International Symposium on Electronic Imaging Science and Technology, 151-155.
  • Hulusic, V., Valenzise, G., Provenzi, E., Debattista, K. and Dufaux, F., 2016. Perceived dynamic range of HDR images. 2016 8th International Conference on Quality of Multimedia Experience Qomex 2016.
  • Hulusic, V. and Pistoljevic, N., 2013. Teaching children with and without disabilities school readiness skills. WSEAS European Computing Conference, 316-323.
  • El-Zayat, M., Rizvic, S. and Hulusic, V., 2012. Enhancing integration of virtual objects in augmented reality applications. Proceedings of the 2012 18th International Conference on Virtual Systems and Multimedia Vsmm 2012 Virtual Systems in the Information Society, 125-132.
  • Hulusic, V. and Rizvic, S., 2011. The use of live virtual guides in educational applications. Proceedings 2011 3rd International Conferenceon Games and Virtual Worlds for Serious Applications Vs Games 2011, 92-97.
  • 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. In: John, N. and Wyvill, B., eds. EUROGRAPHICS 11-15 April 2011 Llandudno.
  • 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. Eurographics-state of the art reports, 2.
  • Rizvic, S., Sadzak, A., Ramic-Brkic, B. and Hulusic, V., 2011. VIRTUAL MUSEUMS AND THEIR PUBLIC PERCEPTION IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. 4TH ISPRS INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP 3D-ARCH 2011: 3D VIRTUAL RECONSTRUCTION AND VISUALIZATION OF COMPLEX ARCHITECTURES, 38-5 (W16), 421-427.
  • Hulusić, V., Debattista, K., Aggarwal, V. and Chalmers, A., 2010. Exploiting audio-visual cross-modal interaction to reduce computational requirements in interactive environments. 2nd International Conference on Games and Virtual Worlds for Serious Applications Vs Games 2010, 126-132.
  • 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. Proceedings Sccg 2009 25th Spring Conference on Computer Graphics, 151-159.
  • 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. Vast International Symposium on Virtual Reality Archaeology and Intelligent Cultural Heritage, 49-56.
  • Hulusic, V., Aranha, M. and Chalmers, A., 2008. The influence of cross-modal interaction on perceived rendering quality thresholds. 16th International Conference in Central Europe on Computer Graphics Visualization and Computer Vision Wscg 2008 in Co Operation with Eurographics Full Papers, 41-48.
  • Happa, J., 2008. The High- Fidelity Computer Reconstruction of Byzantine Art in Cyprus. Proceedings of IV International Cyprological Congress. Proceedings of IV International Cyprological Congress.
  • Hulusic, V., 2007. Optimization threshold in Sarajevo City Hall virtual model for Efficient Web Presentation. Citeseer. Central European Seminar on Computer Graphics, Slovakia.
  • Hulusic, V. and Rizvic, S., 2006. Virtual 3D model optimization for Web implementation. Proceedings of BIHTEL 2006.
  • Rizvic, S., Sadzak, A., Hulusic, V. and Karahasanovic, A., 2012. Interactive digital storytelling in the sarajevo survival tools virtual environment. Proceedings Sccg 2012 28th Spring Conference on Computer Graphics, 109-116.
  • Selmanovic, E., Rizvic, S., Harvey, C., Bokovic, D., Hulusic, V., Chahin, M. and Ljivo, S., 2018. VR Video storytelling for intangible cultural heritage preservation. Gch 2018 Eurographics Workshop on Graphics and Cultural Heritage, 57-66.
  • Liu, W., Hargood, C., Tang, W. and Hulusic, V., 2025. Evaluating the Impact of User and Learning Experience in Three Cultural Heritage VR Applications. Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games Fdg 2025.

PhD Students

  • Zhenhao Tian, (In progress)
  • Ethan Southall. Multi-user Extended Reality (XR) Experience in Cultural Heritage, (In progress)
  • Nicholas Lindfield, (In progress)
  • Wenjun Liu, (In progress)

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
  • Game Audio Techniques

Invited Lectures

  • Tech in Service of Culture, Health and Education, Durham University, 13 Mar 2025 more
  • Technology-Assisted Interventions & Serious Games, University of Stavanger, Norway, 30 Nov 2023 more
  • My academic journey - a full circle, University of Warwick, 26 Nov 2020 more
  • Educational serious games, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, France, 01 Jan 2017 more
  • Towards perceived dynamic range of HDR content, Computer Graphics group,Télécom ParisTech, France, 01 Jan 2017 more
  • Educational serious games for children with autism, Center for Special Education Mjedenica, B&H, 01 Jan 2015 more
  • Making a game in Unity, Univeristy SSST, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 01 Jan 2015 more
  • Research at University SSST, Univeristy SSST, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 01 Jan 2014 more
  • Auditory-Visual Cross-Modal Interaction in Compute, Departamento de Informatica, Universidade do Minho, 01 Jan 2009 more

Grants

  • Multi-user Extended Reality (XR) Experience in Cultural Heritage (Matched-funded PhD studentship, 24 Apr 2023). Awarded
  • Feeling the Unfelt (FUN): Assistive Technology accessible digital environments with a haptic interface (HEIF (Research England), 01 Jul 2020). Completed
  • 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

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

Qualifications

  • PhD in Engineering (University of Warwick, 2011)

Honours

  • Best paper award (EUROGRAPHICS UK Computer Graphics & Visual Computing (CGVC), 2023)
  • Innovative Value Award (Kingston University London, 2023)
  • Best paper award (The 19th EUROGRAPHICS Workshop on Graphics and Cultural Heritage (EG GCH) 2021, 2021)
  • 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