Dr Hoshang Kolivand
School of Computer Science and Mathematics

Email address: H.Kolivand@ljmu.ac.uk
Telephone: 0151 231 2009
Visiting Professor, Senior Lecturer
Hoshang Kolivand received his MS degree in applied mathematics and computer from Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran, in 1999, and his PhD from Media and Games Innovation Centre of Excellence (MaGIC-X) in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2013. He has completed a Post Doctoral in Augmented Reality at UTM in 2014. Previously he worked as a lecturer at Shahid Beheshti University, Iran, and then as a Senior Lecturer in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Currently, he is a Senior Lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University and a Visiting Professor at Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research: BIHER, Chennai, India. He has published numerous articles in international journals, conference proceedings and technical papers, including chapters in books. He is an active member of IEEE and TCP of several conferences and international journals. He has also published many books in object-oriented programming and mathematics. His research interests include Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.
Research interests:
Dr Hoshang currently seeking motivated students with a strong background in computer science for Master and PhD projects on the following areas:
-Computer Graphics
-Virtual Reality
-Augmented Reality
-Gamification
-Computer Vision and Visualisation
-Image processing
-Animal Computer Interaction
-Human Computer Interaction
-Photorealistic/non photorealistic Rendering
-Artificial Intelligence
-Pathfinding
-Data Modeling
Languages
Persian
English
Degrees
2014, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, Post Doctoral
2013, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia, PhD
1999, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, MSc
Academic appointments
Visiting Professor, School of Computing, Faculty of Engineering, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research: BIHER, 2020 - 2021
Visiting Researcher, Computing, University of Technology Malaysia, 2019 - 2019
Senior Lecturer, Computer Science, Liverpool John Moores University, 2017 - present
Senior Lecturer, MaGICX (Media and Game Innovation Centre of Excellence), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, 2014 - 2016
Visiting Lecturer, Health an Environment, Shahid Beheshty University of Tehran, 2006 - 2010
Journal article
Alanezi A, Abd-El-Atty B, Kolivand H, Abd El-Latif AA, Abd El-Rahiem B, Sankar S, S. Khalifa H. 2021. Securing Digital Images through Simple Permutation-Substitution Mechanism in Cloud-Based Smart City Environment Security and Communication Networks, 2021 :1-17 DOI
Kieu STH, Bade A, Hijazi MHA, Kolivand H. 2020. A Survey of Deep Learning for Lung Disease Detection on Medical Images: State-of-the-Art, Taxonomy, Issues and Future Directions Journal of Imaging, 6 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Freyre-Echevarría A, Alanezi A, Martínez-Díaz I, Ahmad M, Abd El-Latif AA, Kolivand H, Razaq A. 2020. An External Parameter Independent Novel Cost Function for Evolving Bijective Substitution‐Boxes Symmetry, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Kolivand H, Rahim MS, Sunar MS, Fata AZA, Wren C. 2020. An integration of enhanced social force and crowd control models for high-density crowd simulation Neural Computing and Applications, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Kolivand H, Joudaki S, Sunar MS, Tully D. 2020. A new framework for sign language alphabet hand posture recognition using geometrical features through artificial neural network (part 1) Neural Computing and Applications, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Yousefi F, Kolivand H, Shamsa TB. 2020. SaS-BCI: A New Strategy to Predict Image Memorability and use Mental Imagery as a Brain-Based Biometric Authentication Neural Computing and Applications, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Asadianfam S, Kolivand H, Asadianfam S. 2020. A new approach for web usage mining using case based reasoning SN Applied Sciences, 2 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Al-Khafajiy M, Shamsa TMSB, Chalmers C, Asim M, Kolivand H, Fahim M, Waraich A. 2019. Remote Health Monitoring of Elderly Through Wearable Sensors Multimedia Tools and Applications, 78 :24681-24706 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Saba T, Bashardoost M, Kolivand H, Rahim MSM, Rehman A, Khan MA. 2019. Enhancing fragility of zero-based text watermarking utilizing effective characters list Multimedia Tools and Applications, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Kolivand H, Saba T, Rahman A, Fern B, Rahim S. 2019. A New Leaf Venation Detection Technique for Plant Species Classification Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 44 :3315-3327 DOI Author Url Public Url
Al-Khafajiy M, Kolivand H, Shamsa T, Tully D, Waraich A. 2019. Smart Hospital Emergency System Via Mobile-based Requesting Services Multimedia Tools and Applications, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Abbas N, Saba T, Rehman A, Mehmood Z, Kolivand H, Uddin M, Anjum A. 2018. Plasmodium life cycle stage classification based quantification of malaria parasitaemia in thin blood smears Microscopy Research and Technique, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Rehman A, Abbas N, Saba T, Rahman SIU, Mehmood Z, Kolivand H. 2018. Classification of acute lymphoblastic leukemia using deep learning Microscopy Research and Technique, 81 :1310-1317 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Ebrahim AY, Kolivand H, Rehman A, Rahim MSM, Saba T. 2018. Features selection for offline handwritten signature verification: State of the art International Journal of Computational Vision and Robotics, 8 :606-622 DOI Public Url
Saba T, Rehman A, Mehmood Z, Kolivand H, Sharif M. 2018. Image Enhancement and Segmentation Techniques for Detection of Knee Joint Diseases: A Survey Current Medical Imaging Reviews, 14 :704-715 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS, Saba T, Ali H. 2018. ReLiShaft: realistic real-time light shaft generation taking sky illumination into account Multimedia Tools and Applications, :1-20 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Rehman A, Abbas N, Saba T, Mahmood T, Kolivand H. 2018. Rouleaux red blood cells splitting in microscopic thin blood smear images via local maxima, circles drawing, and mapping with original RBCs MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE, 81 :737-744 DOI Author Url Public Url
Vedadi S, Abdullah ZB, Kolivand H, Cheok AD, Aris BB. 2018. Impact of Gender on Vocabulary Acquisition Using Augmented Reality Among Iranian Seventh Grades Students Advanced Science Letters, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Rad AE, Rahim MSM, Kolivand H, Norouzi A. 2018. Automatic computer-aided caries detection from dental x-ray images using intelligent level set Multimedia Tools and Applications, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS, Kakh S, Al-Rousan R, Ismahafezi I. 2018. Photorealistic rendering: a survey on evaluation Multimedia Tools and Applications, DOI Author Url Public Url
Ali IR, Kolivand H, Alkawaz MH. 2018. Lip syncing method for realistic expressive 3D face model Multimedia Tools and Applications, :1-44 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Ali HH, Sunar MS, Kolivand H. 2018. Interactive rendering of light scattering in dust molecules using particle systems International Journal of Computer Aided Engineering and Technology, 10 :274-274 DOI
Kolivand H, El Rhalibi A, Sunar MS, Saba T. 2018. ReVitAge: Realistic Virtual Heritage Taking Shadows and Sky Illumination into Account Journal of Cultural Heritage, DOI Author Url Public Url
Kolivand H, Riyad Al-Rousan , Mohd Shahrizal Sunar . 2018. Geometry-based shading for shape depiction Enhancement, Multimedia Tools and Applications, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Kolivand H, Mei Fern B, Mohd Rahim MS, Sulong G, Baker T, Tully D. 2018. An expert botanical feature extraction technique based on phenetic features for identifying plant species PLoS ONE, DOI Author Url Public Url
Kolivand H, Ali IR, Sulong G. 2018. Realistic Lip Syncing for Virtual Character Using Common Viseme Set Computer and Information Science, 8 Public Url
Kaji S, Kolivand H, Madani R, Salehinia M, Shafaie M. 2018. Augmented Reality in Smart Cities: A Multimedia Approach Journal of Engineering Technology, 6 :28-45 Publisher Url Public Url
Dalim CSC, Kolivand H, Kadhim H, Sunar MS, Billinghurst M. 2017. Factors influencing the acceptance of augmented reality in education: A review of the literature Journal of Computer Science, 13 :581-589 DOI Public Url
Ali HH, Sunar MS, Kolivand H. 2017. Realistic real-time rendering of light shafts using blur filter: considering the effect of shadow maps Multimedia Tools and Applications, :1-16 DOI Author Url Public Url
Kajit S, Kolivand H, Madani R, Salehinia M. 2017. Utilizing “Augmented Reality” Technology to Illustrate Residential Open Space Greenery International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 12 :6022-6028 Publisher Url Public Url
Ali HH, Sunar MS, Kolivand H. 2017. Soft bilateral filtering volumetric shadows using cube shadow maps PLOS ONE, 12 DOI Author Url Public Url
Rad AE, Rahim MSM, Kolivand H, Amin IBM. 2017. Morphological region-based initial contour algorithm for level set methods in image segmentation MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS, 76 :2185-2201 DOI Author Url Public Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS, Rehman A, Almazyad AS, Saba T. 2017. Outdoor 3D illumination in real time environments: A novel approach Journal of Information Hiding and Multimedia Signal Processing, 8 :208-217 Publisher Url Public Url
Algfoor ZA, Sunar MS, Abdullah A, Kolivand H. 2017. Identification of metabolic pathways using pathfinding approaches: A systematic review Briefings in Functional Genomics, 16 :87-98 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Kolivand H, Billinghurst M, Sunar MS. 2016. LivePhantom: Retrieving Virtual World Light Data to Real Environments PLOS ONE, 11 DOI Author Url Public Url
Zarei A, Yusof KM, Daud MFB, Kolivand H, Saba T. 2016. A novel approach of multimedia instruction applications in engineering education Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, 93 :472-486 Public Url
Raheem Ali I, Sulong G, Kolivand H. 2016. Real Time Talking System for Virtual Human based on ProPhone Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, 13 :611-616 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Kolivand H, Al-Rousan R, Shahrizal Sunar . 2016. Interactive toon shading using mesh smoothing Int. J. Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications, 15 :218-229 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Ali HH, Kolivand H, Sunar MS. 2016. Soft bilateral filtering shadows using multiple image-based algorithms MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS, 76 :2591-2608 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Ismail I, Sunar MS, Kolivand H. 2015. Motion deformation style control technique for 3D humanoid character by using MoCap data Jurnal Teknologi, 78 :35-40 DOI Public Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS. 2015. Anti-aliasing in image based shadow generation techniques: a comprehensive survey MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS, 74 :7461-7487 DOI Author Url
Abd Algfoor Z, Sunar MS, Kolivand H. 2015. A comprehensive study on pathfinding techniques for robotics and video games International Journal of Computer Games Technology, 2015 DOI Public Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS, Altameem A, Rehman A, Uddin M. 2015. Shadow mapping algorithms: Applications and limitations Applied Mathematics and Information Sciences, 9 :1307-1315 DOI Public Url
Mousa R, Sunar MS, Kolivand H, Rehman A, Al-Dhelaan A, Al-Rodhaan M. 2015. Marker Hiding Methods: Applications in Augmented Reality APPLIED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, 29 :101-118 DOI Author Url Public Url
Abuhashish FAM, Kolivand H, Sunar MS, Mohamad D. 2015. Framework of controlling 3d virtual human emotional walking using BCI Jurnal Teknologi, 75 :17-25 Public Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS. 2015. Soft shadows using sp-line approximation Jurnal Teknologi, 75 :63-69 DOI Public Url
Al-Rousan R, Sunar MS, Kolivand H, Alhajhamad H. 2015. Interactive non-photorealistic rendering Jurnal Teknologi, 75 :57-64 DOI Public Url
Kolivand H, Zakaria AH, Sunar MS. 2014. Shadow Generation in Mixed Reality: A Comprehensive Survey IETE TECHNICAL REVIEW, 32 :3-15 DOI Author Url Public Url
Kolivand H, Noh Z, Sunar MS. 2014. A quadratic spline approximation using detail multi-layer for soft shadow generation in augmented reality MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS, 73 :1225-1245 DOI Author Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS. 2014. Covering photo-realistic properties of outdoor components with the effects of sky color in mixed reality MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS, 72 :2143-2162 DOI Author Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS. 2014. Realistic Real-Time Outdoor Rendering in Augmented Reality PLOS ONE, 9 DOI Author Url Public Url
Abuhashish FA, Sunar MS, Kolivand H, Mohamed FM, Mohamad DB. 2014. Feature extracted classifiers based on EEG signals: A survey Life Science Journal, 11 :364-375
Ismail I, Kolivand H, Sunar MS, Basori AH. 2013. An overview on dynamic 3D character motion techniques in virtual environments Life Science Journal, 10 :846-853
Kolivand H, Sunar MS, Rehman A, Altameem A. 2013. Simulated real-time soft shadow in mixed reality using fuzzy logic 3D Research, 4 :1-8 DOI
Kolivand H, Sunar MS. 2013. A Survey of Shadow Volume Algorithms in Computer Graphics IETE TECHNICAL REVIEW, 30 :38-46 DOI Author Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS. 2012. Real-time outdoor rendering using Hybrid Shadow Maps International Journal of Innovative Computing, Information and Control, 8 :7168-7184
Kolivand H, Sunar MS. 2012. REAL-TIME OUTDOOR RENDERING USING HYBRID SHADOW MAPS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE COMPUTING INFORMATION AND CONTROL, 8 :7169-7184 Author Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS. 2012. An overview on base real-time shadow techniques in virtual environments Telkomnika, 10 :171-178 DOI
Kolivand H, Sunar MS, Altameem A, Rehman A. 2012. A New Coherent Technique for Real-Time Shadow Generation with Respect to the Sun's Position LIFE SCIENCE JOURNAL-ACTA ZHENGZHOU UNIVERSITY OVERSEAS EDITION, 9 :1039-1045 Author Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS, Amirshakarami A, Ranjbari Z. 2011. Real-time volume shadow using visible-non visible algorithm Journal of Computer Science, 7 :980-985 DOI
Kolivand H, Sunar MS. 2011. Shadow Mapping or Shadow Volume? International Journal of New Computer Architectures and their Applications, 1 Public Url
Lepp NW. 2008. Bioavailability of pollutants and the remediation of polluted soils - Preface ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH, 30 :87-88 DOI Author Url
Kolivand H, Kolivand M, Sunar MS, Arsad M. A Fast Silhouette Detection Algorithm for Shadow Volumes in Augmented Reality International Journal of Computer, Electrical, Automation, Control and Information Engineering, Publisher Url Public Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS, Ali H, Arsad MA. A Review on Light Shafts Rendering for Indoor Scenes International Journal of Computer, Electrical, Automation, Control and Information Engineering, DOI Public Url
Kolivand H, Joudaki S, Sunar MS, Mohamad D. Background Subtraction Methods in Video Streams: A Review JOURNAL OF SOFT COMPUTING AND DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS, Public Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS, Ismail I, Kolivand M. Fuzzy Soft Shadow in Augmented Reality Systems BORNEO Science, Public Url
Kolivand H, Abuhashish F, Zraqou J, Alkhodour W, Sunar MS. Emotion Interaction With Virtual Reality Using Hybrid Emotion Classification Technique Toward Brain Signals International Journal of Computer Science & Information Technology, Public Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS, Zakaria A. Shadow Generation in Augmented Reality: A Complete Survey IETE Technical Review, Public Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS, Rehman A. Extended edge silhouette detection algorithm to create real-time shadow volume International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Public Url
Kolivand H, ALHAJHAMAD H, HASHISH FA, Sunar MS. An Overview: Image Segmentation Techniques for Geometry and Color Detection in Augmented Reality Environments Oriental Journal of Computer Science and Technology, 6 Public Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS, Jusoh N, Olufemi O. Real-Time Shadow Using a Combination of Stencil and The Z-Buffer The International Journal of Multimedia & Its Applications, 3 Public Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS. Real-Time Sky Color with Effect of Sun’s Position International Journal of Scientific Research Engineering & Technology (IJSRET), Public Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS. Hybrid Silhouette Detection for Real-Time Shadow Volume The international journal of virtual reality : a multimedia publication for professionals, 10 Public Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS. Real-Time Projection Shadow with Respect to Sun’s Position in Virtual Environments International Journal of Computer Science Issues, 8 Public Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS. To Combine Silhouette Detection and Stencil Buffer for Generating Real-Time Shadow International Journal of Computer Graphics, Public Url
Kolivand H, Fern BM, Mohd Rahim MS, Solung G, Wren C. A Comprehensive Survey on Feature Extraction Methods for Leaf Recognition Journal of Forestry Research, Public Url
Kolivand H. A New Game-based Strategy for Enhancing Youth Programming Skills Journal of Internet Technology, DOI Author Url
Kolivand H. Real-Time Cloth Simulation on Virtual Human Character Using Enhanced Position Based Dynamic Framework Technique Baghdad Sci.J, DOI Public Url
Chapters
Kolivand H, Prakash EC, López MC, Hernández D, Navarro-Newball AA. 2021. Reimaging the Book ... Again! A New Framework for Smart Books Using Digital Twins Technology Smart Cities :233-245 Springer International Publishing 9783030691356 DOI
Kolivand H, Asadianfar S. 2019. Simulation and Comparison of AODV and DSDV Protocols in MANETs Encyclopedia Of Computer Graphics And Games DOI Author Url
Kolivand H. 2019. Engaging Dogs with Computer Screens: Animal-Computer Interaction Encyclopedia of Computer Graphics and Games Springer DOI Author Url
Kolivand H. 2019. Brain Signals as a New Biometric Authentication Method Using Brain-Computer Interface Encyclopedia of Computer Graphics and Games Springer 978-3-319-08234-9 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Kolivand H, Ibrahim A. 2019. Fingerprint Verification Based on Combining Minutiae Extraction and Statistical Features Encyclopedia Of Computer Graphics And Games DOI Author Url
Kolivand H, Ali I. 2019. Virtual Human for Assisted Healthcare: Application and Technology Encyclopedia of Computer Graphics and Games DOI
Kolivand H, El Rhalibi A, Abdulazeez S, Praiwattana P. Cultural Heritage in Marker-Less Augmented Reality: A Survey Turcanu-Carutiu D, Ion R-M. Advanced Methods and New Materials for Cultural Heritage Preservation Intechopen. London SE1 9SG, United Kingdom 978-953-51-7166-9 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Editorial/letter to the editor
Kolivand H, Balas VE, Paul A, Ramachandran V. 2020. Computational human performance modelling for human-in-the-Loop machine systems JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT & FUZZY SYSTEMS, 39 :5350-5358 DOI Author Url
Conference publication
Abuhashish F, Kolivand H. 2019. Using Augmented Reality Technology in Pathfinding AlJumeily D, Hind J, Mustafina J, AlHajj A, Hussain A, Magid E, Tawfik H. 12TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE DEVELOPMENTS IN ESYSTEMS ENGINEERING (DESE 2019), 12th International Conference on the Developments in eSystems Engineering (DeSE) :1042-1046 DOI Author Url
Al-Hamar Y, Kolivand H, Al-Hamar A. 2019. Phishing Attacks in Qatar:A Literature Review of the Problems and Solutions AlJumeily D, Hind J, Mustafina J, AlHajj A, Hussain A, Magid E, Tawfik H. 12TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE DEVELOPMENTS IN ESYSTEMS ENGINEERING (DESE 2019), 12th International Conference on the Developments in eSystems Engineering (DeSE) :837-842 DOI Author Url
Kolivand H, Ehsani Rad A, Tully D. 2018. Virtual Sex: Good, Bad or Ugly? Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), 10715 LNAI :26-36 DOI
Ali HH, Sunar MS, Kolivand H. 2018. Realistic Rendering Colored Light Shafts Using Light Texture Saeed F, Gazem N, Patnaik S, Balaid ASS, Mohammed F. RECENT TRENDS IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY, 2nd International Conference of Reliable Information and Communication Technology (IRICT) 5 :353-360 DOI Author Url
Al-Rousan R, Sunar MS, Kolivand H. 2016. Stylized line drawings for shape depiction Proceedings of the 2015 4th International Conference on Interactive Digital Media, ICIDM 2015, DOI
Joudaki S, Bin Sunar MS, Kolivand H. 2016. Background subtraction methods in video streams: A review Proceedings of the 2015 4th International Conference on Interactive Digital Media, ICIDM 2015, DOI
Mousa R, Kolivand H, Sunar MS. 2015. Enhanced Exemplar Based Inpainting Algorithm for Hiding the Augmented Reality Marker 12TH ADVANCES IN COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (ACE15), 12th Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology Conference (ACE) DOI Author Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS, Selamat A. 2015. Real-time light shaft generation for indoor rendering Communications in Computer and Information Science, 532 :487-495 DOI
Alhajhamad H, Sunar MS, Kolivand H. 2015. Automatic estimation of illumination features for indoor photorealistic rendering in augmented reality Communications in Computer and Information Science, 532 :541-544 DOI
Kolivand H, Sunar MS. 2015. An Intelligent Application for Outdoor Rendering Taking Sky Color and Shadows into Account Fujita H, Selamat A. INTELLIGENT SOFTWARE METHODOLOGIES, TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES, SOMET 2014, 13th International Conference on Intelligent Software Methodologies, Tools, and Techniques (SoMeT) 513 :178-190 DOI Author Url
Rad AE, Amin IBM, Rahim MSM, Kolivand H. 2015. Computer-Aided Dental Caries Detection System from X-Ray Images PhonAmnuaisuk S, Au TW. COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 4th INNS Symposia on Computational Intelligence in Information Systems (INNS-CIIS) 331 :233-243 DOI Author Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MS. 2014. An Intelligent Real-Time Application for Casting Shadows in Outdoor Environments Fujita H, Selamat A, Haron H. NEW TRENDS IN SOFTWARE METHODOLOGIES, TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES, 13th International Conference on Intelligent Software Methodologies, Tools, and Techniques (SoMeT) 265 :846-856 DOI Author Url
Kolivand H, Sunar MSB. 2011. New silhouette detection algorithm to create real-time volume shadow Proceedings - Workshop on Digital Media and Digital Content Management, DMDCM 2011, :270-274 DOI
Kolivand H, Sunar MS, Farhang Y, Fattahi H. 2011. Real-Time Volume Shadow Using Stencil Buffer Zain JM, Mohd WMB, ElQawasmeh E. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS, PT 2, 2nd International Conference on Software Engineering and Computing Systems (ICSECS 2011) 180 :680-+ DOI Author Url
Kolivand H, Bin Sunar MS. 2011. A New Application for Real-Time Shadow and Sun's Position in Virtual Environment Zaman HB, Robinson P, Petrou M, Olivier P, Shih TK, Velastin S, Nystrom I. VISUAL INFORMATICS: SUSTAINING RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS, PT I, 2nd International Visual Informatics Conference 7066 :300-306 DOI Author Url
Kolivand H, Kolivand M, Sunar S. A Fast Silhouette Detection Algorithm for Shadow Volumes in Augmented Reality World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology Author Url
Kolivand H, Hatam A, Sunar MS. A Review on Light Shafts Rendering for Indoor Scenes Author Url
Kolivand H, Koliand M, Sunar MS. An Overview on Utilization of Augmented Reality in Surgery ICRIL-International Conference on Innovation in Science and Technology Author Url
Kolivand H, Ali H, Sunar MS. Interactive Rendering of Light Scattering in Dust Molecules using Particle Systems DOI Author Url
Kolivand H, Al rousan R, Sunar MS. Interactive Toon Shading Using Mesh Smoothing Author Url
Kolivand H, Samihah C, Sunar MS. Influential Factors of Augmented Reality Acceptance in Education: A Review of the Literature 1st ICRIL-International Conference on Innovation in Science and Technology Author Url
Other
Kolivand H. 2018. The 12th International Conference on E-learning and Games Author Url
External committees:
Guest Editor, 6th International Conference on Computing, Control and Industrial Engineering,, International Conference, http://www.ccieconf.com/index.html. 2021
Publication Chair, The 12th International Conference on the Developments in eSystems, DeSE2020, International Conference, Publication Chair, https://dese.org.uk/developments-in-esystems-engineering-2020/. 2020
Chair, International Conference on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Theme: Extending the Frontiers of Knowledge in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence 08- 09-Mar-2021 Osaka, Japan, International Conference, https://smartrobotics.conferenceseries.com/.
Co-Chair, First International Conference of Smart Systems and Emerging Technologies (SMARTTECH 2020), Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.3-5, Nov 2020, International Conference, http://smarttech.riotu-lab.org/.
Co-General Chair, ICVRMR2020 (International Conference on Virtual and Mixed Reality Interfaces 2020), LJMU and UTM Malaysia, https://vicubelab.utm.my/icvrmr2020/call-for-paper/.
Editor in chief: Researches in Science and Technology, Medpress, 2019, Journal.
Editor, Love, Attraction and Sex: from Neuronal Mechanisms to Neuroprosthetic Applications, Frontiers | Neuroscience Research Topics, 2018, Journal, https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01166/full.
General Chair, International Conference on Computer Science and Communication Technology (ICCSCT2020), International Conference, http://www.iccsce.cn/.
Guest Editor, Human-computer interaction towards enhancing the quality of life, Video journal, Jove, 2020, Video Journal, https://www.jove.com/methods-collections/230/human-computer-interaction-towards-enhancing-the-quality-of-life.
Publication Chair, 6th International Conference on Interactive Digital Media (ICIDM2020), International Conference, https://icidm2020.pptik.id/.
Publication Chair: 9th International Conference on Software Engineering and Applications (SEAS 2020), August 22~23, 2020, Chennai, India, 2020, International Conference, https://www.cseij.org/seas/index.html.
Publication Chair: International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication, Embedded and Secure Systems (Access' 20), Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kalady, India, 28-30th May, 2020, International Conference, https://www.adishankara.ac.in/electronics-communication-engineering/event-details/international-conference-access-20.
Workshop Chair, 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence & Virtual Reality, October 4, 2020, International Conference, https://aivr.science.uu.nl/aivr_workshops_list.html.
Workshop Chair, EAI PFSM 2020 - EAI International Conference on Privacy and Forensics in Smart Mobility, December 2-4, 2020, International Conference, https://pfsm-conference.eai-conferences.org/2020/.
Other invited event:
Invited Talk, World Congress on Robotics and Mechatronics, webinar, Future of Robotic Wearable Devices. 2020
Keynote Speaker, international Conference and Exhibition on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, USA, Future of AR and VR. 2020
Keynote Speech International Conference on Computer Science and Communication Technology (ICCSCT 2020), China, Augmented and Virtual Reality. 2020
Invited Talk, 5th International Conference on Recent Trends in Big Data and IoT & One day Pre Conference Seminar, India, Future Direction of Wearable Devices. 2020
Keynote Speaker, International Conference and Expo on Applied Science, Canada, Current and Future of wearable devices. 2020
Keynote Speech “Current and Future of Smart Wearable Divices”, Humanoid Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Automation, Innovations and Advancements, UK, Invited Talk. 2020
Keynote Speaker, 2nd International Multidisciplinary Graduation Conference ,, Lahur, Pakistan, Keynote Speech “Engaging New Technologies to Enhance the Current Research”,. 2020
Keynote Speaker, International Conference on Computer Science and Communication Technology, China, Augmented and Virtual Reality: Future Trends. 2019
Chair, 12th Developments in eSystems Engineering 2019, KAZAN – RUSSIA, Chair Digital Media: Augmented and Virtual Reality http://dese.org.uk/developments-in-esystems-engineering-2019-session6/. 2019
Keynote Speech, Developments in eSystems Engineering DeSE2019 (DESE2019), Russia, A Glimpse of Future Immersive Technologies using Virtual and Augmented Reality. 2019
Keynote Speaker, International Nanotechnology and Nanoscience Conference, USA, Current and Future of Virtual and Augmented Reality in Nanotechnology. 2019
Invited Talk, Plant Science and Agriculture Research 2019 Future Outlook at Plant Science and Agricultural Technologies, London, Current and Future of Virtual and Augmented Reality in Plant Biotechnology. 2019
Keynote Speaker, The International Conference on Digital Image & Signal Processing, Oxford University, UK, Keynote Speech: “Augmented and Virtual Reality: A Vison of 25 Years ”,The International Conference on Digital Image & Signal Processing, Oxford University, UK, Apr 2019. 2019
General Chair, 5th International Conference on Interactive Digital Media, Liverpool, United Kingdom, General Chair. 2018
Invited Talk, DCHPC 2018: International Conference on Distributed Computing and High Performance Computing, Qom, Iran, Invited as a keynote speaker: DCHPC 2018: International Conference on Distributed Computing and High Performance Computing. 2018
Keynote Speaker on International Conference on Advancements in Graphic Design, Animation & Web Design, London UK, Invited as a keynote speaker for International Conference on Advancements in Graphic Design, Animation & Web Design https://graphicdesign.euroscicon.com/. 2018
Keynote Speaker of 3rd International Conference on..NTICT'2018, Iraq, Invited as the main Keynote Speaker for International Conference on New Trends in Information & Communications Technology Applications. 2018
Keynote Speaker, The 12th International Conference on E-learning and Games, Xian, China, Invited as a keynote Speaker on The 12th International Conference on E-learning and Games , http://edutainment2018.xaut.edu.cn/. 2018
Invited Talk, Engaging the Advanced Technologies in Current Research, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia International Campus, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2015, Engaging the Advanced Technologies in Current Research. 2015
Invited Talk, Advanced Mixed Reality Technology for Research and Publications, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Fukuoka, Japan, How to engage your research with new technologies. 2014
Invited Talk, Advanced Augmented Reality Technology to Enhance Current Researches,, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia,, Using Augmented Reality to enhance your research in term of publication. 2013
Editorial boards:
Lead Guest Editor, Journal of Intelligent Fuzzy System, Lead Guest E|ditor, https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-intelligent-and-fuzzy-systems/ifs189020. 2020
Co-Chair, INNS-CIIS 2014: The Fourth INNS Symposia Series on Computational Intelligence in Information Systems, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, 2014, https://sites.google.com/site/innswc2014/.
Committee member , International Symposium on Computer Science and Intelligent Controls (ISCSIC 2017).
Committee member of ICRIL-International Conference on Innovation in Science and Technology (IICIST 2015), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2015, http://www.utm.my/iicist/.
Committee member of 1st International Conference on Interactive Digital Media ICIDM, Langkawi, Malaysia, 2012, https://seminar.utmspace.edu.my/icidm2012/callforpaper.html.
Committee member of 2nd International Conference on Fuzzy System and Data Mining(FSDM 2016), Macau University of Science and Technology, December 11-14, 2016, http://conference.city/conference.php?e_id=100646.
Committee member of 2nd International Conference on Interactive Digital Media ICIDM, (ICIDM), Sarawak, Malaysia, 2013, https://seminar.utmspace.edu.my/icidm2013/.
Committee member of 3th International Conference on Interactive Digital Media ICIDM, (ICIDM), Sabah, Malaysia, 2014, https://seminar.utmspace.edu.my/icidm2014/.
Committee member of 4th International Conference on Interactive Digital Media ICIDM, (ICIDM), Bandung, Indonesia, 2015, http://www.proceedings.com/31051.html.
Committee member of ICSCA 2017 (2017 6th International Conference on Software and Computer Applications), Bangkok, Thailand, Feb 26-28, 2017, http://www.icsca.org/.
Committee member of, Second International Conference on Electrical Engineering (ELE 2015), Dubai, UAE, Aug 28-29 2015, http://conference.researchbib.com/view/event/46035.
Committee member of, The 14th International Conference on Intelligent Software Methodologies, Tools and Techniques Monumental Complex of St. Chiara, Naples, Italy September 15-17, 2015, http://www.impianti.unina.it/somet2015/.
Committee member of, The 15th International Conference on Intelligent Software Methodologies, Tools and Techniques 12-14 September, Larnaca, Cyprus, 2016, http://www.cyprusconferences.org/somet2016/.
Committee member of, The 16th International Conference on Intelligent Software Methodologies, Tools and Techniques, September 26-28, 2017, Kitakyushu, Japan, http://somet2017.iwate-pu.net/.
Committee member of, The 29th International Conference on Industrial, Engineering & Other Applications of Applied Intelligent Systems to be held in August 2~4 2016 in Iwate, Japan, 2016, http://www.wikicfp.com/cfp/servlet/event.showcfp?eventid=50837©ownerid=83844.
Committee member, 10th Malaysian Software Engineering Conference (MySEC 2017), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Malaysia, Aug 7-9, 2017.
Committee member, 7th International Conference on Software and Computer Applications (ICSCA 2018), Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Kuantan, Malaysia, Feb 8-10, 2018.
Committee member, IEEE Computing Conference (SAI) 2017, 18-20 July 2017 - London, United Kingdom.
Committee member, Thirteenth International Conference on Intelligent Computing (ICIC 2017), August 7-10, 2017, in Liverpool, UK..
Editor in Chief, International Journal of Interactive Digital Media (IJIDM), UTM ViCubeLab, 2016-17.
Editor of Book Chapter, Image and Vision Computing (Applications and Issues), 2016, UTM Press, http://www.utm.my/penerbit/.
Section Editor, Virtual Reality in Encyclopedia of Computer Graphics and Games (ECGG, https://meteor.springer.com/computergraphics/?id=75&tab=About&mode=ReadPage&entity=1590.
Conference organisation:
12th International Conference on the Developments in eSystems, Session Chair, https://dese.org.uk/developments-in-esystems-engineering-2019-session6/. 2019
12th International Conference on the Developments in eSystems: Emerging Trends in Data Science Theory and Multidisciplinary Applications, Session Chair, https://dese.org.uk/developments-in-esystems-engineering-2019-session18/. 2019
12th International Conference on the Developments in eSystems: In-Depth Analysis of Data Science with KNIME Platform, Workshop c0-Chair, https://dese.org.uk/developments-in-esystems-engineering-2019-workshop1/. 2019
International Conference on Engineering Technology & Applied Sciences, Chair, https://engineeringtechnology.gavinconferences.com/. 2019
Keynote Speaker, International Conference on Engineering Technology & Applied Sciences, Keynote Speaker, https://engineeringtechnology.gavinconferences.com/. 2019
International Conference on NANOTECHNOLOGY, Co-Chair, https://scivoiceconferences.com/nano-2019/. 2019
International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, Editor, http://www.aics2019.org/. 2019
International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, Co-Chair, http://www.aics2019.org/. 2019
Multimedia, Blockchain & Artificial Intelligence Technology, Co-Chair, https://multimedia.insightconferences.com/. 2019
Co-Chair, Asia International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2019 (AIMR’19), https://www.aimrconference.com/. 2019
Keynote Speaker, Asia International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2019 (AIMR’19), https://www.aimrconference.com/. 2019
Research Grants Awarded:
European Regional Development Fund(ERDF), The LCR Sustainable Green Travel Corridors (LCR SUD), Grant value (£): 169000000. 2019
British Council/Newton Fund, Health and Well-being Through VR and AR, Grant value (£): 50000.
LJMU, Augmented Reality (AR) to education and STEM outreach in the field of astronomy, Grant value (£): 5000.
Award:
BrainX, Silver Medal Malaysia Technology Expo(MTE2016), http://en.nrct.go.th/en/News/tabid/78/ctl/ArticleView/mid/388/articleId/260/Malaysia-Technology-Expo-2016.aspx. 2016
SunAR, Silver Medal Malaysia Technology Expo(MTE2016), 18-20 February , Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, http://en.nrct.go.th/en/News/tabid/78/ctl/ArticleView/mid/388/articleId/260/Malaysia-Technology-Expo-2016.aspx. 2016
KinectPhantom: Realistic Virtual Shadows on Real Environments, Gold Medal 17th Industrial Art and Technology Exhibition (INATEX 2015), http://magicx.utm.my/2015/11/05/17th-industrial-art-and-technology-exhibition-inatex-2015/. 2015
WiFi-AR, Bronze Medal 16th Industrial Art and Technology Exhibition (INATEX 2014), http://magicx.utm.my/2015/11/05/17th-industrial-art-and-technology-exhibition-inatex-2015/. 2014
Best Paper Award, Best Paper, https://seminar.utmspace.edu.my/icidm2013/. 2013
MOTION CHANGE, Gold Medal, http://www.utm.my/insteg/photo-gallery/inatex2013/. 2013
Real-Time Outdoor Augmented Reality Application (RoARA), Best Invention, http://www.utm.my/insteg/photo-gallery/inatex2013/. 2013
Real-Time Outdoor Augmented Reality Application (RoARA), Gold Medal 15th Industrial Art and Technology Exhibition (INATEX 2013), http://www.utm.my/insteg/photo-gallery/inatex2013/. 2013
Real-Time Outdoor Rendering Application (ReTORA), Silver Medal, http://eng.spb-venchur.ru/news/22493.htm. 2013
Real-Time Outdoor Rendering Application (ReTORA), Silver Medal, http://www.ahlashkari.com/awards/Inatex2012.asp. 2012