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` JOSEPH J. LAVIOLA JR.
`Curriculum Vitae
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`University of Central Florida
`Department of Computer Science
`Orlando, FL 32816-2362
`(407) 882-2285
`jjl@cs.ucf.edu
`http://www.eecs.ucf.edu/~jjl/
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`RESEARCH INTERESTS
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`User interfaces, interactive 2D and 3D graphics, human robot interaction, pattern recognition
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`EDUCATION
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`2005: Ph.D., Computer Science, Brown University
`Dissertation: “Mathematical Sketching: A New Approach to Creating and Exploring Dynamic
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` Illustrations”
`Advisor: Andries van Dam
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`2001: Sc.M., Applied Mathematics, Brown University
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`2000: Sc.M., Computer Science, Brown University
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`Thesis: “Whole-Hand and Speech Input in Virtual Environments”
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`1996: B.S., Computer Science, Florida Atlantic University
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`PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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`2018-Present: Charles N. Millican Professor of Computer Science, University of Central Florida,
`Orlando, FL
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`2014-Present: Director of the Interactive Computing Experiences Research Cluster,
`University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
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`2008-Present: Affiliated Research Faculty, Institute for Simulation and Training, University of Central
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`Florida, Orlando, FL
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`2013-Present: Adjunct Associate Professor of Computer Science, Brown University, Providence, RI
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`2005-Present: Co-founder and VP of Business Strategy, Fluidity Software, Inc., Somerville, MA
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`2000-Present: Consultant, JJL Interface Consultants, Inc., Oviedo, FL
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`Consulting services for user interface design and patent litigation.
`My consultancies include Nextron Medical Technologies, Physion, Inc., Bellissima
`Cosmetics, Rosebud LMS, Inc., McKinsey and Co., Microsoft Research, Sixense
`Entertainment, Inc. (Advisory Board Member), SNR Denton, Williams & Connolly LLP,
`Activision, InGenius Prep, Meta, Raytheon, Shore, Chan, Depumpo
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`2015-2018: Director of the Modeling and Simulation Graduate Program, University of Central Florida,
`Orlando, FL
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`2015-2018: Charles N. Millican Faculty Fellow and Associate Professor of Computer Science,
`University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
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`2012-2015: CAE Link Professor and Associate Professor with Tenure in EECS, University of Central
`Florida, Orlando, FL
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`2006-2013: Adjunct Assistant Professor of Computer Science (Research), Brown University,
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`2010-2012: SAIC Faculty Fellow and Assistant Professor in EECS, University of Central Florida,
`Orlando, FL
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`Continuing work in mathematical sketching as well as exploring how different orientation
`tracking algorithms work in augmented reality environments.
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`2007-2010: Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
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`2006-2009: Research Faculty, Microsoft Center for Research on Pen-Centric Computing, Providence, RI
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`2005-2006: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Brown University, Providence, RI
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`1998-2005: Research Assistant, Brown University Computer Graphics Lab, Providence, RI
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`Developed mathematical sketching, an approach to making dynamic illustrations through
`the combination of handwritten mathematics and free-form drawings and created a
`mathematical expression recognition system. Studied how different factors such as motion
`style, sampling rate, prediction time, and noise variance affected various prediction
`algorithms for human motion tracking in virtual environments. Explored how multimodal
`interfaces could be used in virtual environments as well as the general topic of improving
`3D interfaces in virtual environments. Assisted in the startup and development of the Brown
`University Technology Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Visualization.
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`1999: Teaching Assistant, Brown University, CS-295-5, Interdisciplinary Scientific Visualization
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`1997: Research Scientist, Fraunhofer Center for Research in Computer Graphics, Providence, RI
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`Maintained course web page, prepared class notes, graded homework.
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`Developed demonstration applications for a table-based virtual environment display system
`utilizing 2D and 3D gesture-based interface techniques.
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`Performed software test automation and software quality assurance.
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`Maintained SQL database query system and performed website development tasks.
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`1996: Software Technician, UCS, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL
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`1995: Student Intern, IBM, Boca Raton FL
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`HONORS AND AWARDS
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`2018: Appointed as the Charles N. Millican Professor of Computer Science
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`2018: Promoted to Full Professor in Computer Science at UCF
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`2018: UCF Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award (SOTL)
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`2017: UCF Research Incentive Award (RIA)
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`2017: ACM CHI 2017 Honorable Mention Paper (top 5% of all paper submissions)
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`2016: Best Paper Award, Ninth IEEE International Conference on the Internet of Things 2016
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`2016: ACM CHI 2016 Honorable Mention Paper (top 4% of all paper submissions)
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`2015: Michael A. J. Sweeny Best Student HCI Paper Award – Graphics Interface 2015
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`2014: ACM CHI 2014 Honorable Mention Paper (top 5% of all paper submissions)
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`2014: UCF Reach for the Stars Award
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`2013: UCF Teaching Incentive Program Award (TIP)
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`2013: UCF Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award (SOTL)
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`2013: UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science Deans Research Professorship Award
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`2013: UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award
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`2012: Appointed the CAE Link Professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at UCF
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`2012: UCF Research Incentive Award (RIA)
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`2012: Named IEEE Senior Member
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`2011: Best Paper Award, 8th International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology
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`2011: Named ACM Senior Member
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`2011: Best Poster Award, Eurographics/ACM Symposium on Sketch-Based Interfaces and Modeling
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`2011: Named to the Eurographics Sketch-Based Interfaces and Modeling steering committee
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`2010: Appointed the SAIC Faculty Fellow in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at UCF
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`2010: ACM CHI 2010 Honorable Mention Paper (top 5% of all paper submissions)
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`2010: UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science Distinguished Researcher Award
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`2009: Best Paper Award, Eurographics/ACM Symposium on Sketch-Based Interfaces and Modeling
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`2009: National Science Foundation CAREER Award
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`2008: Best Paper Award, 9th International Symposium on Smart Graphics
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`2007: UCF Presidential Major Equipment Award
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`2006: Best Paper Award, Eurographics Workshop on Sketch-Based Interfaces and Modeling
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`2004: Best Paper Presentation (Applied Estimation Session), 2004 American Control Conference
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`2000-2002, 2004: The van Dam Fellowship
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`1998: IBM Cooperative Fellowship
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`1996: FAU’s Aaron Finerman Award
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`1996: FAU’s Faculty Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement
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`1995: Microsoft Senior Achievement Award
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`Also elected to Sigma Xi (1998), Phi Kappa Phi (1995), and Phi Eta Sigma (1993)
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`RESEARCH CONTACTS AND GRANTS
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`Total Funding: $5,167,218
`Total as PI: $4,375,218
`Total as Co-PI: $792,000
`My Share at UCF: $4,371,131
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`Active Grants and Contracts
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`“Human-Swarm Interaction for the DARPA OFFSET Program”, Northrup Grumman Corporation,
`$274,000, Sole PI (100% credit), March 2018 – March 2019.
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`“FHTCC: Human-Swarm Interaction for the DARPA OFFSET Program”, UCF/I-4 Match, $91,333,
`Sole PI (100% credit), March 2018 – March 2019.
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`“Augmented Reality-Based Intelligent Tutoring in the Wild”, US Army RDECOM –STC Award
`W911QX13C0052, $618,376, Sole PI (100% credit), Dec. 2014 – Mar. 2019.
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`“NRI: Collaborative Research: Sketching Geometry and Physics Informed Inference for Mobile
`Robot Manipulation in Cluttered Scenes”, NSF Award IIS-1638060, $286,434, Sole PI (100%
`credit), Sept. 2016 – August 2019.
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`“Interactive Visualization in Support of Decision Making under Uncertainty”, Office of Naval
`Research Award ONRBAA15001, $660,000, Co-PI, (54.5% credit equals $360,000), Sept. 2015 –
`Dec. 2018.
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`Past Grants and Contracts
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`“RF: Improving Augmented Reality Technologies for Training and Education”, Lockheed Martin
`Corporation, $200,000, PI (80% credit equals $160,000), Aug. 2016 – Aug. 2018.
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`“FHTCC: Improving Augmented Reality Technologies for Training and Education”, UCF/I-4
`Match, $66,666 PI (80% credit equals $52,800), Aug. 2016 – Aug. 2018.
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`“Exploring the Benefits of Spatial IDEs”, Coda Enterprises, LLC, $47,500, Sole PI (100% credit),
`Jan. 2016 – May 2017.
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`“Physics Based Multi-Touch Movement Interface Creation for 3D Modeling and Simulation, Phase
`II”, JHT Incorporated Award JHT13S0002 (Navy SBIR Phase II, Topic N121-061), $187,500, Sole
`PI (100% credit), Oct. 2013 – Mar. 2016.
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`“Physics Based Multi-Touch Movement Interface Creation for 3D Modeling and Simulation, Phase
`II”, UCF/I-4 Match, $122,270, Sole PI (100% credit), Aug. 2013 – Mar. 2016.
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`“CAREER: Mathematical Sketching: Pen-based Tools for Conceptual Understanding in
`Mathematics and Physics”, NSF CAREER Award IIS-0845921, $459,776, Sole PI (100% credit),
`May 2009 – April 2016.
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`“REU Supplement to CAREER: Mathematical Sketching: Pen-based Tools for Conceptual
`Understanding in Mathematics and Physics”, NSF CAREER Award IIS-0845921, $80,000,
`Sole PI (100% credit), May 2009 – April 2016.
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`“SHF: Large: A Working Set Approach to Integrated Development Environments”, NSF Award
`CCF-1012056, Sole PI (100% credit) on Subcontract from Brown University, $179,823 of
`$1,123,918, Aug. 2010 – July 2015.
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`“Major: Enhancing Creativity and Authoring in STEM Education-Based Virtual Worlds through
`Concept-Oriented Design”, NSF Award IIS-0856045, $755,845, PI $753,835, PI (70% credit equals
`$527,684), July 2009 – June 2014.
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`“REU Supplement to Major: Enhancing Creativity and Authoring in STEM Education-Based
`Virtual Worlds through Concept-Oriented Design”, NSF Award IIS-0856045, $40,000, Sole PI
`(100% credit), July 2010 – June 2014.
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`“Healthcare Informatics, Implementation, Long Term Care and Aging”, James A. Haley Veterans’
`Hospital, $26,661, Sole PI (100% credit), April 2013 – Mar. 2014.
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`“Feasibility for the Development of a Physics, Navigation, and Meta Gestures API for Training,
`Simulations, and Entertainment”, JHT Incorporated Award JHT12S0003 (Navy SBIR Phase I,
`Topic N121-061), $42,100, Sole PI (100% credit), June 2012 – Dec. 2013.
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`“Feasibility for the Development of a Physics, Navigation, and Meta Gestures API for Training,
`Simulations, and Entertainment”, UCF/I-4 Match, $14,033, Sole PI (100% credit), July 2012 – Dec.
`2013.
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`“Extending Smart Home Technology for Cognitively Impaired Veterans to Delay
`Institutionalization (Part II)”, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, $33,000, Sole PI (100% credit),
`April 2013 – Sept. 2013.
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`“Naturalistic Operator Interface for Immersive Environments”, Design Interactive, Inc. Award
`EGO6389UCF (DoD OSD SBIR Phase I), $49,700, PI (50% credit equals $24,850), March 2013 –
`Aug. 2013.
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`“Naturalistic Operator Interface for Immersive Environments”, UCF/I-4 Match, $16,666, PI (50%
`credit equals $8,333), March 2013 – Aug. 2013.
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`“Robot Platforms for Research and Education in Human Robot Interaction”, UCF Major Research
`Equipment Award, $54,200, PI (50% credit equals $27,100), Feb. 2013 – June 2013.
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`“Dynamic 3D Stereo Visualization of Physics Concepts through a Hybrid Stylus Interface”, Infinite
`Z, $10,000, PI (100% credit), Dec. 2012 – Aug. 2013.
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`“VR and Gaming Project Exploration”, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Award VA673C10812,
`$40,000, PI (100% credit), Sept. 2011 – Jan. 2013.
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`“Personalized Self-Efficacy Virtual Environment Recovery Experience (PERSEVERE)”, Intelligent
`Automation, Inc. Award 9762 (NIH SBIR Phase I, Topic 141), $15,889, PI (100% credit), Aug.
`2012 – Jan. 2013.
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`“Realistic Full Body Interfaces for Locomotion and Communication in 3D Virtual Environments”,
`US Army RDECOM Award W91CRB-10-C-0212, $175,000, PI (100% credit), Sept. 2010 – Dec.
`2012.
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`“Prototyping Tools for Unobtrusive Mood Assessment”, RDECOM-STC Award
` W91CRB-09-C-0504, $150,000, PI (100% credit), May 2009 – Sept. 2011.
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`“Deep Green Program Support”, Science Applications International Corporation Award
`4400157271, $60,247, Sole PI (100% credit), June 2008 – June 2009.
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`“Deep Green Program Support”, UCF/I-4 Match, $33,614, Sole PI (100% credit), July 2008 – June
`2009.
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`“Interaction and the Analyst Workstation of the Future”, US Air Force Research Lab Award
`FA87500820202, $70,000, Sole PI (100% credit), June 2008 – June 2009.
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`“Sketching Mathematical Algorithms”, US Air Force Research Lab A-SpaceX Award FA8750-08-
`C-0131, Sole PI (100% credit) on Subcontract from Brown University, $53,078 of $250,000, Feb.
`2008 – Feb. 2009.
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`“Pre-Visualization of Content Creation and User Experience for Free-Choice Learning Venues”,
`UCF Presidential Major Equipment Award, $47,574, PI (50% credit equals $23,787), Dec. 2007 –
`Nov. 2008.
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`“Sketching Mathematical Algorithms”, Disruptive Technology Office A-SpaceX Award N61339-
`06-C-0186, Sole PI (100% credit) on Subcontract from Brown University, $75,943 of $350,000,
`Sept. 2006 – Dec. 2007.
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`“Adaptive Real-Time Learning for Mathematical Expression Recognition in Mathematical
`Sketching”, NSF STTR Phase I Award OII-0611012, $132,000, Co-PI (23% credit), PI: Donald P.
`Carney, July 2006 – June 2007.
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`Kulshreshth, A. and LaViola, J. Designing Immersive Video Games Using 3DUI Technologies,
`Springer, July 2018.
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`LaViola, J., Kruijff, E., McMahan, R., Bowman, D., and Poupyrev, I. 3D User Interfaces: Theory
`and Practice, Second Edition, Addison Wesley, April 2017.
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`PUBLICATIONS
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`Total Citations (according to Google Scholar): 8110
`h-index: 36
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`Books
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`Bowman, D., Kruijff, E., LaViola, J., and Poupyrev, I. 3D User Interfaces: Theory and Practice,
`Addison Wesley, July 2004. (cited 1810 times, source: Google Scholar)
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`Book Chapters
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`Cheema, S., and LaViola, J. “Using Animation to Enrich Learning Experience in Sketch-Based
`Physics Tutoring Systems”. Designing for the User Experience in Learning Systems, E. Kapros and
`M. Koutsombogera (eds.), Springer, 201-227, October, 2018.
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`Vargas, A., Taranta, E., and LaViola, J. “Sketch Based Interaction Techniques for Chart Creation
`and Manipulation”. Frontiers in Pen and Touch, T. Hammond, A. Adler, and M. Prasad (eds.),
`Springer, 65-82, December 2017.
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`Wang, G., Bowditch, N., Zeleznik, R., Kwon, M., and LaViola, J. “A Tablet-Based Math Tutor for
`Beginning Algebra”. Revolutionizing Education with Digital Ink, T. Hammond, S. Valentine, and A.
`Adler (eds.), Springer, 91-102, June 2016.
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`LaViola, J., Buchanan, S., and Pittman, C. “Multimodal Input for Perceptual User Interfaces”.
`Interactive Displays, A. Bhowmik (ed.), Wiley, 285-312, October 2014.
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`Williamson, B., Wingrave, C., and LaViola, J. “Full Body Locomotion with Video Game Motion
`Controllers”. Human Walking in Virtual Environments, F. Steinicke, Y. Visell, J. Campos, and A.
`Lecuyer (eds.), Springer, 351-376, May 2013.
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`LaViola, J. “Mathematical Sketching: An Approach to Making Dynamic Illustrations”. Sketch-based
`Interfaces and Modeling, J. Jorge and F. Samavati (eds.), Springer Verlag London Limited, 81-118,
`December 2010.
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`LaViola, J. “Input Devices”, Wiley Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Engineering, B. Wah
`(ed.), Wiley, Vol.3, 1575-1584, January 2009.
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`LaViola, J., Prabhat, Forsberg, A., Laidlaw, D., and van Dam, A. “Virtual Reality-Based Interactive
`Scientific Visualization Environments”. Trends in Interactive Visualization: State-of-the-Art Survey,
`E. Zudilova-Seinstra, T. Adriaansen, and R. van Liere (eds.), Springer Verlag London Limited, 225-
`250, January 2009.
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`LaViola, J., Pan, Z., Coquillart, S., and Schmalstieg, D. (eds.) IEEE Virtual Reality 2013, IEEE
`Press, March 2013.
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`Billinghurst, M., LaViola, J., and Lecuyer, A. (eds.) IEEE Symposium on 3D User Interfaces 2012,
`IEEE Press, March 2012.
`LaViola, J., Hachet, M., and Billinghurst, M. (eds.) IEEE Symposium on 3D User Interfaces 2011,
`IEEE Press, March 2011.
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`Edited Books
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`Refereed Journals and Periodicals
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`Hachet, M., Kiyokawa, K., and LaViola, J. (eds.) IEEE Symposium on 3D User Interfaces 2010,
`IEEE Press, March 2010.
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`Grimm C. and LaViola J. (eds.). ACM SIGGRAPH/Eurographics Symposium Proceedings: Sketch-
`Based Interfaces and Modeling 2009, ACM Press, August 2009.
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`Vargas, A., Kapalo, K., Koh, S., and LaViola, J. “Exploring the Virtuality Continuum for Complex
`Rule-Set Education in the Context of Soccer Rule Comprehension”, Multimodal Technologies and
`Interaction, 1(4): Article 30 (15 pages), November 2017.
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`Kulshreshth, A., Pfeil, K., and LaViola, J. “Enhancing the Gaming Experience Using 3D Spatial
`User Interface Technologies”, IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, 38(3):16-23, May-June
`2017.
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`Taranta, E., Vargas, A., Compton, S. and LaViola, J. “A Dynamic Pen-Based Interface for Writing
`and Editing Complex Mathematical Expressions with Math Boxes”, ACM Transactions on
`Interactive Intelligent Systems, 6(2): Article 13 (25 pages), August 2016.
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`Taranta, E., Vargas, A., and LaViola, J. “Streamlined and Accurate Gesture Recognition with Penny
`Pincher”, Computers and Graphics, Volume 55, 130-142, April 2016.
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`Bott, J. and LaViola, J. “The WOZ recognizer: A Wizard of Oz Sketch Recognition System”, ACM
`Transactions on Interactive Intelligent Systems, 5(3): Article 15 (38 pages), October 2015.
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`Taranta, E., Simons, K., Sukthankar, R., and LaViola, J. “Exploring the Benefits of Context in 3D
`Gesture Recognition for Game-Based Virtual Environments”, ACM Transactions on
`Interactive Intelligent Systems, 5(1):Article 1 (34 pages), March 2015.
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`Khuong, B., Kiyokawa, K., Miller, A., LaViola, J., Mashita, T., and Takemura, H. “Context-
`Related Visualization Modes of an AR-Based Context-Aware Assembly Support System in Object
`Assembly”, Transactions of the Virtual Reality Society of Japan, 19(2):195-205, June 2014.
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`Buchanan, S. and LaViola J., “CSTutor: A Sketch-Based Tool for Visualizing Data Structures”,
`ACM Transactions of Computing Education, 14(1):Article 3 (28 pages), March 2014.
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`Reiss, S., Bott, J., and LaViola, J., “Plugging In and Into Code Bubbles: The Code Bubbles
`Architecture”, Journal of Software: Practice and Experience, 44(3):261-276, March 2014.
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`LaViola, J., “3D Gestural Interaction: The State of the Field,” ISRN Artificial Intelligence, Vol.
`2013, Article ID 514641, 18 pages, 2013.
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`Gupta, P., Lobo, N., and LaViola, J. “Markerless Tracking and Gesture Recognition using Polar
`Correlation of Camera Optical Flow”, Machine Vision and Applications, 24(3):651-666, April 2013.
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`Ellis, C., Masood, Z., Tappen, M., LaViola, J., and Sukthankar, R. “Exploring the Trade-off
`Between Accuracy and Observational Latency in Action Recognition”, International Journal of
`Computer Vision, 101(3):420-436, February 2013. (cited 196 times, source: Google Scholar)
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`Cheema, S., Hoffman, M., and LaViola, J. “3D Gesture Classification With Linear Acceleration and
`Angular Velocity Sensing Devices for Video Games”, Entertainment Computing, 4(1):11-24,
`February 2013.
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`Tomlinson, B., Patterson, D., Pan, Y., Blevis, B., Nardi, B. Silberman, S., Norton, J., and LaViola, J.
`“What If Sustainability Doesn’t Work Out?”, Interactions, 19(6):50-55, November/December 2012.
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`Varcholik, P., LaViola, J., and Hughes, C. “Establishing a Baseline for Text Entry for a Multi-Touch
`Virtual Keyboard”, International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 70(10):657-672, October
`2012.
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`Cashion, J., Wingrave, C., and LaViola, J. “Dense and Dynamic 3D Selection for Game-based
`Virtual Environments”, IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics (Proceedings
`of Virtual Reality 2012), 18(4):634-642, April 2012.
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`Miller, A., White. B., Charbonneau, E., Kanzler, Z., and LaViola, J. “Interactive 3D Model
`Acquisition and Tracking of Building Block Structures”, IEEE Transactions on Visualization and
`Computer Graphics (Proceedings of Virtual Reality 2012), 18(4):651-659, April 2012.
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`Xiong, Y. and LaViola, J. “A ShortStraw-Based Algorithm for Corner Finding in Sketch-Based
`Interfaces”, Computers and Graphics, 34(5):513-527, October 2010.
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`Wingrave, C. and LaViola, J. “Reflection on the Design and Implementation of Virtual
`Environments”, PRESENCE: Teleoperators and Virtual Environments, 19(2):179-195, April 2010.
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`Wingrave, C., Williamson, B. , Varcholik, P., Rose, J., Miller, A., Charbonneau, E., Bott, J. and
`LaViola, J. “Wii Remote and Beyond: Using Spatially Convenient Devices for 3DUIs”, IEEE
`Computer Graphics and Applications, 30(2):71-85, March/April 2010. (cited 139 times, source:
`Google Scholar)
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`Wingrave, C., LaViola, J. and Bowman, D. “A Natural, Tiered and Executable UIDL for 3D
`User Interfaces Based on Concept-Oriented Design”, ACM Transactions on Computer-Human
`Interaction (TOCHI), 16(4):Article 21 (36 pages), November 2009.
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`Zeleznik, R., Miller, T., van Dam, A., Li, C., Tenneson, D., Maloney, C., and LaViola, J.
`“Applications and Issues in Pen-Centric Computing”, IEEE Multimedia, 15(4):14-21, October-
`December 2008.
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`LaViola, J. “Bringing VR and Spatial 3D Interaction to the Masses through Video Games”, IEEE
`Computer Graphics and Applications, 28(5):10-15, September/October 2008.
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`LaViola, J., and Zeleznik, R. “A Practical Approach to Writer-Dependent Symbol Recognition
`Using a Writer-Independent Recognizer”, IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine
`Intelligence, 29(11):1917-1926, November 2007.
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`LaViola, J. “An Initial Evaluation of MathPad2: A Tool for Creating Dynamic Mathematical
`Illustrations”, Computers and Graphics, 31(4):540-553, August 2007.
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`Julier, S., and LaViola, J. “On Kalman Filtering with Nonlinear Equality Constraints”, IEEE
`Transactions on Signal Processing, 55(6):2774-2784, June 2007. (cited 282 times, source: Google
`Scholar)
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`LaViola, J. “Advances in Mathematical Sketching: Moving Toward the Paradigm’s Full Potential”,
`IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, 27(1):38-48, January/February 2007.
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`Katzourin, M., Ignatoff, D., Quirk, L., LaViola, J., and Jenkins, O. “SwordPlay: Innovating Game
`Development through VR”, IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, 26(6):15-19,
`November/December 2006.
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`LaViola, J. and Zeleznik, R. “MathPad2: A System for the Creation and Exploration of
`Mathematical Sketches”, ACM Transactions on Graphics (Proceedings of SIGGRAPH 2004),
`23(3):432-440, August 2004. (cited 256 times, source: Google Scholar)
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`Bowman, D., Kruijff, E., LaViola, J., and Poupyrev, I. “An Introduction to 3-D User Interface
`Design”, PRESENCE: Teleoperators and Virtual Environments, 10(1):96-108, February 2001.
`(cited 401 times, source: Google Scholar)
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`Van Dam, A., Forsberg, A. Laidlaw, D., LaViola, J., and Simpson, R. “Immersive VR for Scientific
`Visualization: A Progress Report”, IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, 20(6):26-52,
`November/December 2000. (cited 309 times, source: Google Scholar)
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`LaViola, J. “A Discussion of Cybersickness in Virtual Environments”, SIGCHI Bulletin 32(1):47-
`56, January 2000. (cited 467 times, source: Google Scholar)
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`Forsberg, A., LaViola, J., Markosian, L., and Zeleznik, R. “Seamless Interaction in Virtual
`Reality”, IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, 17(6):6-9, November/December 1997.
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`Refereed Conferences and Workshops
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`Williamson, B., LaViola, J., Sottilare, R., and Garrity, P. “Creating a 360-Degree RGB-D Sensor
`System for Augmented Reality Research”, Proceedings of the Interservice/Industry Training,
`Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) 2018, 9 pages, November 2018.
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`Williamson, B., Vargas, A., Garrity, P., Sottilare, R., and LaViola, J. “AgileSLAM: A Localization
`Approach for Agile Head Movements in Augmented Reality”, Adjunct Proceedings of 2018 IEEE
`International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality, 25-30, October 2018.
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`Song, J., Newton O., Fiore, S., Coad, J., Clark, J., Pittman, C., and LaViola, J. “Examining the
`Impact of Training and Feedback on Visualization-Supported Decision Making under Uncertainty”,
`Proceedings of the 2018 Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting (HFES 2018),
`1449-1453, October 2018.
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`Kapalo, K., Pfeil, K., Wisniewski, P., and LaViola, J. “The Paradox of Preference vs. Performance:
`Towards a Unified View of Simulation Experience”, Proceedings of the 2018 Human Factors and
`Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting (HFES 2018), 1459-1463, October 2018.
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`Kapalo, K., Bockelman, P., and LaViola, J. ““Sizing Up” Emerging Technology for Firefighting:
`Augmented Reality for Incident Assessment”, Proceedings of the 2018 Human Factors and
`Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting (HFES 2018), 1464-1468, October 2018.
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`Koh, S., Pfeil, K., and LaViola, J. “Exploring the Potential of Full Body and Hand Gesture
`Teleoperation of Robots Inside Heterogeneous Human-Robot Teams”, Proceedings of the 2018
`Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting (HFES 2018), 2008-2012, October 2018.
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`Pfeil, K., Taranta, E., Kulshreshth, A., Wisniewski, P., and LaViola, J. “A Comparison of Eye-Head
`Coordination Between Virtual and Physical Realities”, Proceedings of the 15th ACM Symposium on
`Applied Perception (SAP '18), Article 18: 7 pages, August 2018.
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`Maghoumi, M., LaViola, J., Desingh, K., and Jenkins, O. “GemSketch: Interactive Image-Guided
`Geometry Extraction from Point Clouds”, 2018 International Conference on Robotics and
`Automation (ICRA), 2184-2191, May 2018.
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`Ghosh, A., Badillo-Urquiola, K., Guha, S., LaViola, J., and Wisniewski, P. “Safety vs. Surveillance:
`What Children Have to Say about Mobile Apps for Parental Control”, Proceedings of the 2018 CHI
`Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI '18), Paper 124 (14 pages), April 2018.
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`LaViola, J., Williamson, B., Sottilare, R., and Garrity, P. “Analyzing SLAM Algorithm Performance
`for Tracking in Augmented Reality Systems”, Proceedings of the Interservice/Industry Training,
`Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) 2017, 11 pages, November 2017.
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`Newton, O., Fiore, S., and LaViola, J. “An External Cognition Framework for Visualizing
`Uncertainty in Support of Situation Awareness”, Proceedings of the 2017 Human Factors and
`Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting (HFES 2017), 1198-1202, October 2017.
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`Fiore, S., Warta, S., Best, A., Newton, O., and LaViola, J. “Developing A Theoretical Framework of
`Task Complexity for Research on Visualization in Support of Decision Making Under Uncertainty”,
`Proceedings of the 2017 Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting (HFES 2017),
`1193-1197, October 2017.
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`Khaloo, P., Maghoumi, M., Taranta, E., Bettner, D., and LaViola, J. “Code Park: A New 3D Code
`Visualization Tool”, Proceedings of the Fifth IEEE Working Conference on Software Visualization
`(VISSOFT 2017), 11 pages, September 2017.
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`Kang, B., LaViola, J., and Wisniewski, P. “Examining Interaction Modality Effects Toward
`Engagement in an Interactive Learning Environment”, Proceedings of the Twelfth European
`Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning (EC-TEL 2017), 97-110, September 2017.
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`Buchanan Holderness, S., Bott, J., Wisniewski, P., and LaViola, J. “Exploring Multi-touch Contact
`Size for Z-Axis Movement in 3D Environments”, Proceedings of Graphics Interface 2017, 65-72,
`May 2017.
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`Pittman, C., and LaViola, J. “Multiwave: Complex Hand Gesture Recognition Using the Doppler
`Effect”, Proceedings of Graphics Interface 2017, 97-103, May 2017.
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`Kang, B., LaViola, J., and Wisniewski, P. “Structured Input Improves Usability and Precision for
`Solving Geometry-based Algebraic Problems”, Proceedings of the 2017 CHI Conference on Human
`Factors in Computing Systems (CHI '17), 4692-4702, May 2017.
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`Taranta, E., Samiei, A., Maghoumi, M., Khaloo, P., Pittman, C., and LaViola, J. “Jackknife: A
`Reliable Recognizer with Few Samples and Many Modalities”, Proceedings of the 2017 CHI
`Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI '17), 5850-5861, May 2017. (CHI 2017
`Honorable Mention Paper)
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`Martin, K. and LaViola, J. “The Transreality Interaction Platform: Enabling Interaction Across
`Physical and Virtual Reality”. Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on the Internet of
`Things (iThings 2016), 177–186, December 2016. (Best Paper Award)
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`Taranta, E., Maghoumi, M., Pittman, C., and LaViola, J. “A Rapid Prototyping Approach to
`Synthetic Data Generation for Improved 2D Gesture Recognition”. Proceedings of the 29th Annual
`Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST '16). 873-885, October 2016.
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`Kulshreshth, A. and LaViola, J. “Dynamic Stereoscopic 3D Parameter Adjustment for Enhanced
`Depth Discrimination”. Proceedings of the 2016 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing
`Systems (CHI '16), 177-187, May 2016. (CHI 2016 Honorable Mention Paper)
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`Pittman, C., Wisniewski, P., Brooks, C., and LaViola, J. “Multiwave: Doppler Effect Based Gesture
`Recognition in Multiple Dimensions”. Proceedings of the 2016 CHI Conference Extended Abstracts
`on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI EA '16). 1729-1736, May 2016.
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`Pittman, C., Taranta, E., and LaViola, J. “A $-Family Friendly Approach to Prototype Selection”,
`Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces (IUI 2016), 370-
`374, March 2016.
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`Kang, B., Kulshreshth, A., and LaViola, J. “AnalyticalInk: An Interactive Learning Environment for
`Math Word Problem Solving”, Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Intelligent User
`Interfaces (IUI 2016), 419-430, March 2016.
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`LaViola, J., Sottilare, R., Williamson, B., Brooks, C., Veazanchin, S., and Garrity, P. “Using
`Augmented Reality to Tutor Military Tasks in the Wild”, Proceedings of the Interservice/Industry
`Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) 2015, 10 pages, December 2015.
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`Sottilare, R., and LaViola, J. “Extending Intelligent Tutoring Beyond the Desktop to the
`Psychomotor Domain”, Proceedings of the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and
`Education Conference (I/ITSEC) 2015, 11 pages, December 2015.
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`Buchanan, S., Bott, J., and LaViola, J. “The Influence of Multi-Touch Interaction on Procedural
`Training”, Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Interactive Tabletops & Surfaces,
`5-14, November 2015.
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`Taranta, E. and LaViola, J. “Penny Pincher: A Blazing Fast, Highly Accurate $-Family Recognizer”,
`Proceedings of Graphics Interface 2015, 195-202, June 2015. (Michael A. J. Sweeny Best Student
`HCI Paper Award)
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`Veazanchin, S. and LaViola, J. “DynoFighter: Exploring a Physical Activity Incentive Mechanism
`to Support Exergaming”, Proceedings of Graphics Interface 2015, 281-284, June 2015.
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`Kulshreshth, A. and LaViola, J. “Exploring 3D User Interface Technologies for Improving
`The Gaming Experience”, Proceedings of the 2015 ACM Annual Conference on Human Factors in
`Computing Systems (CHI 2015), 125-134, April 2015.
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`Kulshreshth, A. and LaViola, J. “Enhanced Depth Discrimination Using Dynamic Stereoscopic 3D
`Parameters”, Proceedings of the 2015 ACM Annual Conference on Human Factors in Computing
`Systems Extended Abstracts (CHI EA 2015), Work-In-Progress, 1615-1620, April 2015.
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`Taranta, E. and LaViola, J. “Math Boxes: A Pen-Based User Interface for Writing Difficult
`Mathematical Expressions”, Proceedings of the 2015 ACM International Conference on Intelligent
`User Interfaces (IUI 2015), 87-96, March 2015.
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`Koh, S., Pfeil, K., and LaViola, J. “Enhancing the Robot Avateering Metaphor Discreetly with an
`Assistive Agent and its Effect on Perception”, Proceedings of the 23rd IEEE International
`Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN 2014), 1095-1102, August
`2014.
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`Kang, B., Hu, H., and LaViola, J. “Mixed Heuristic Search for Sketch Prediction on Chemical
`Structure Drawing”, Proceedings of the 4th Joint Symposium on Computational Aesthetics, Non-
`Photorealistic Animation and Rendering, and Sketch-Based Interfaces and Modeling (SBIM 2014),
`27-34, August 2014.
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