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PATENTS :
* Full Patent - O. Zeidan, F.G. Hamza-Lup (Sept. 2008) "Simulation and training System for Radiation Therapy and Associated Methods", J.E. Hartt with Allen, Dyer, Doppelt, Milbrath and Gilchrist, P.A.
* Provisional Patent #90354 - F.G. Hamza-Lup, with O. Zeidan (Sept. 2007) "Simulation and training System for Radiation Therapy and Associated Methods", J.E. Hartt with Allen, Dyer, Doppelt, Milbrath and Gilchrist, P.A.
JOURNALS :
2009
[1] F.G. Hamza-Lup, and F.L. Tiplea (2009) "An Automata-based Formalism for Cooperative Augmented Reality Systems ", International Journal of Cooperative Information Systems (under review). [ ]
[2] D.M. Popovici, J-P. Gerval, F.G. Hamza-Lup, R. Querrec, M. Polceanu, N. Popovici, and R. Zagan (2009) "3D virtual spaces supporting engineering learning activities", International Journal of Computers, Communications & Control (IJCCC) , Vol.4(4), ISSN 1841-9836. [ ]
2008
[3] F.G. Hamza-Lup, I. Sopin and O. Zeidan (2008) "Online external beam radiation treatment simulator ", International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, Vol. 3(3/4), pp.275-281, DOI:10.1007/s11548-008-0232-7. [ ]
[4] N. Hippalgaonkar, A. Sider, F.G. Hamza-Lup, A. Santhanam, B. Jagannathan, C. Imielinska, and J.P. Rolland (2008) "Generating Classes of 3D Virtual Mandible Models for Augmented Reality Applications Using Morphometrics" , Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare Vol.3(2), pp.103-110. [ ]
2007
[5] J.P. Rolland, O. Cakmakci, J. Covelli, C. Fidopiastis, F. Fournier, R. Martins, F.G. Hamza-Lup, and D. Nicholson (2007) "Beyond the Desktop: Emerging Technologies for Supporting 3D Collaborative Teams", International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing, Vol. 4(1), pp.239-241. []
[6] A. Santhanam, F.G. Hamza-Lup, and J.P. Rolland (2007) "Simulating 3-D Lung Dynamics Using a Programmable Graphics Processing Unit", IEEE Transactions on Information Technology in Biomedicine, Vol. 11(5), pp.497–506. []
[7] F.G. Hamza-Lup, A.Santhanam, C. Imielinska, S. Meeks, and J.P. Rolland (2007) "Distributed Augmented Reality with 3D Lung Dynamics - A Planning Tool Concept", IEEE Transactions on Information Technology in Biomedicine, Vol.11(1), pp.40-46. []
2006
[8] F.G. Hamza-Lup, C. Hughes, and J. P. Rolland (2006) "Sensors in Distributed Mixed Reality Environments ", Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, Vol.3(2), pp.96-101. []
2005
[9] J. P. Rolland, F. Biocca, F.G. Hamza-Lup, Y. Ha, and R. Martins (2005) "Development of Head-Mounted Projection Displays for Distributed, Collaborative, Augmented Reality Applications", Special Issue: Immersive Projection Technology, PRESENCE Vol.14(5), pp.528-549, MIT Press. [ ][MIT Reference]
2004
[10] F.G. Hamza-Lup, J.P. Rolland, and C. Hughes (2004) "A Distributed Augmented Reality System for Medical Training and Simulation", Energy, Simulation-Training, Ocean Engineering and Instrumentation: Research Papers of the Link Foundation Fellows, Vol.4, pp.213-235, Rochester Press, ISBN 1-58046-124-7. [ ]
[11] F.G. Hamza-Lup, and J. P. Rolland (2004) "Scene Synchronization for Real-Time Interaction in Distributed Mixed Reality and Virtual Reality Environments", Special Issue: Collaborative Virtual Environments, PRESENCE Vol.13(3), pp.315-327, MIT Press, ISSN 1054-7460. [] [MIT Reference]
2003
[12] L. Davis, J. P. Rolland, F.G. Hamza-Lup, Y. Ha, J. Norfleet, B.Pettitt, and C. Imielinska (2003) "Enabling a Continuum of Virtual Environment Experiences", IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications (CGA), Vol.23(2), pp.10-12. []
BOOK CHAPTERS AND PROFESSIONAL MAGAZINES:
2009
[13] F.G. Hamza-Lup, and I. Sopin (2009) "Web-Based 3D and Haptic Interactive Environments for e-Learning, Simulation, and Training", In J. Cordeiro, S. Hammoudi and J. Filipe (Eds.), Web Information Systems and Technologies (pp. 349-360). Berlin: Springer Berlin Heidelberg. ISBN 978-3-642-01343-0.[ ]
2007
[14] F.G. Hamza-Lup, I. Sopin, and O. Zeidan (2007) "Towards 3D Web-Based Simulation and Training Systems for Radiation Oncology", ADVANCE Magazine for Imaging and Oncology Administrators, Vol.17(7), pp.64-79. [] [Online]
2003
[15] F.G. Hamza-Lup, L. Davis, C. Hughes, and J. P. Rolland (2003) "Where Digital meets Physical – Distributed Augmented Reality Environments", ACM Crossroads, Vol.9(3), [HTML] [ACM Online Reference]
2000
[16] I. Salomie, F.G. Hamza-Lup, R. Bot (2000) "Design Decisions for a Virtual University in the Framework of CONED Tempus Project", in Web-Based Educational Technology, Ed. Casa Cartii de Stiinta, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, ISBN 973-686-066-3.
PEER-REVIEWED PROCEEDINGS :
2009
[17] I. Stanescu, A. Stefan, I. Roceanu, V. Stefan, and F. Hamza-Lup (2009) "Mobile Knowledge Management Toolkit", Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on e-Learning, October 29 - 30, University of Bari, Italy. []
[18] F. Hamza-Lup, and F.L. Tiplea (2009) "An Automaton-based Formalism for Cooperative Augmented Reality Systems", 17th International Symposium on Fundamentals of Computation Theory, September 2 - 4, Wroclaw, Poland. []
[19] I.A. Stanescu, F. Hamza-Lup, and N. Tuncay (2009) "Designing the Transition into the Mobile Arena for Enriched User Experience" the 5th International Scientific Conference on eLearning and Software for Education, April 9-10, Bucharest, Romania. []
[20] P.T. Goeser, W. Johnson, F. G. Hamza-Lup, I. Sopin, C. Sanchez, and P. Hager (2009) "A Different View: Virtual Interactive Engineering on the Web", Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, June 14 – 17, Austin, Texas.[]
[21] F. G. Hamza-Lup, and T. Thompson "Interactive 3D User Interfaces for Neuroanatomy Exploration", 5th International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies (WEBIST), pp. 130-134, March 23-26 March, Lisboa, Portugal. []
[22] B.M. Lambeth, J. LaPlant, E.S. Clapan, and F.G. Hamza-Lup (2009) "The Effects of Network Delay on Task Performance in a Visual-Haptic Collaborative Environment",Proceedings of the 47th ACM Southeast Regional Conference (ACMSE), pp. 1-5, March 19–21, Clemson, South Carolina. []
[23] F.G. Hamza-Lup, B.M. Lambeth, and J. LaPlant (2009) "Collaborative Haptic Environment Assessment", World Haptics 2009 - Third Joint EuroHaptics conference and Symposium on Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environment and Teleoperator Systems (Haptics 2009), pp. 397-398, March 18-20, Salt Lake City, Utah. [ ]
[24] F.G. Hamza-Lup, P.T. Goeser, W. Johnson, T. Thompson, E. Railean, D.M. Popovici, and G. Hamza-Lup (2009) " Interactive 3D Web-Based Environments for Online Learning: Case Studies, Technologies and Challenges", International Conference on Mobile, Hybrid, and On-line Learning (eL&mL 2009), pp. 13-18, February 1-7, Cancun, Mexico. []
2008
[25] E. Railean, and F.G. Hamza-Lup (2008) "Problema Formarii Conceptelor si Prototipurilor in Manualul Electronic la Chimie ", Conferinta Nationala de Invatamint Virtual International Conference on Virtual Learning (CNIV) in Conjunctin with (ICVL), Oct. 31 - Nov.2, Constanta, Romania (in Romanian).[ ]
[26] D.M. Popovici, J.P. Gerval, F.G. Hamza-Lup,N. Popovici, M. Polceanu, R. Zagan (2008) "Learning Distributed Activities Inside 3D Virtual Spaces ", 3rd International Conference on Virtual Learning (ICVL), Oct. 31 - Nov.2, Constanta, Romania. []
[27] E.S. Clapan and F.G. Hamza-Lup, (2008) "Simulation and Training with Haptic Feedback – A Review;, 3rd International Conference on Virtual Learning (ICVL), Oct. 31 - Nov.2, Constanta, Romania. [ ]
[28] F.G. Hamza-Lup, I. Sopin, and O. Zeidan (2008) "Online External Beam Radiation Planning and Training", Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS), 22nd International Congress and Exhibition, June 25-28, 2008 Barcelona, Spain. []
[29] F.G. Hamza-Lup, and M. Adams (2008) "Feel the Pressure: e-Learning System with Haptic Feedback", The 16th Symposium on Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environments and Teleoperator Systems (Haptics 2008), pp. 445–450, March 13–14, Reno, Nevada.[]
[30] F.G. Hamza-Lup, and I. Sopin (2008) "Haptics and Extensible 3D in Web-Based Environments for e-Learning and Simulation", 4th International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies (WebIST), pp. 309-315, May 4–7, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. []
2007
[31] F.G. Hamza-Lup, and V. Stefan (2007) "Web 3D and Virtual Reality-Based Applications for Simulation and e-Learning", 2nd International Conference on Virtual Learning (ICVL), pp.71–80, October 26–28, Constanta, Romania. []
[32] M. Adams, and F.G. Hamza-Lup (2007) "Haptic Perception in a Web-Based Environment - The Haptic Paradigm for Teaching and Learning", Higher Education Web Professionals Conference, October 14-17, Rochester, New York. []
[33] F.G. Hamza-Lup, I. Sopin, and O. Zeidan (2007) "Towards 3D Web-Based Simulation and Training Systems for Radiation Oncology", Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS), 21st International Congress and Exhibition, June 27-30, Berlin, Germany. []
[34] F.G. Hamza-Lup, I. Sopin, D. Lipsa, and O. Zeidan, (2007) "X3D in Radiation Therapy Procedure Planning", Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies (WEBIST), pp.359-364, March 3-6, Barcelona, Spain. []
[35] F.G. Hamza-Lup, and M. Adams (2007) "Haptic Perception in Multimodal Virtual Environments - The Haptic Paradigm for Teaching and Learning", 14th Georgia Conference on College & University Teaching, February 22-24, Kennesaw, Georgia. []
[36] F.G. Hamza-Lup, I. Sopin, and O. Zeidan (2007) "Comprehensive 3D Visual Simulation for Radiation Therapy Planning", Medicine Meets Virtual Reality (MMVR), Vol.15, pp.164-166, February 6-9, Long Beach, California.[ ]
2006
[37] F.G. Hamza-Lup, and D. Lipsa (2006) "3D Polygonal Models from CAT Scans for Medical Planning", International Conference Virtual Concept 2006 - Virtual Reality for Supporting Decision Making and Innovation, November 26-December 1, Playa de Carmen, Cancun, Mexico. [ ]
[38] F.G. Hamza-Lup, and F.L. Tiplea (2006) "An Automata-based Formalism for Cooperative Augmented Reality Systems", International Workshop on Petri Nets and Their Applications to Workflow Management (PNWM), September 27-29, Timisoara, Romania. []
[39] F.G. Hamza-Lup, S. Meeks, and O. Zeidan (2006) "A 3D Collision Avoidance Tool for External Beam Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning", 48th American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Conference, Therapy Scientific Session: Tele-Therapy Planning and Delivery, July 30-August 3, Orlando, Forida. []
[40] F.G. Hamza-Lup, L. Davis, and O. Zeidan (2006) "Web-Based 3D Planning Tool for Radiation Therapy Treatment", 11th International Symposium on 3D Web Technology (Web3D 2006), pp.159–162, April 18–21, Columbia, Maryland. []
2005
[41] F.G. Hamza-Lup, A. Santhanam, C. Fidopiastis, and J.P. Rolland (2005) "Distributed Training System with High-Resolution Deformable Virtual Models", Proceedings of the 43rd ACM Southeast Regional Conference (ACMSE), Vol.1, pp.268–273, ISBN 1–59593–059–0, March 18–20, Kennesaw, Georgia. [ ]
2004
[42] A. Santhanam, C. Fidopiastis, F.G. Hamza-Lup, J.P. Rolland, and C. Imielinska (2004) "Physically-Based Deformation of High-Resolution 3D Models for Augmented Reality-Based Medical Visualization", Proceedings of the Augmented Environments for Medical Imaging (AMI-ARCS,MICCAI), pp. 21-31, September 26-30, Rennes, France. []
[43] F.G. Hamza-Lup, C. Hughes, and J.P. Rolland (2004) "Distributed Consistency Maintenance Scheme for Interactive Mixed Reality Environments", International Conference on Cybernetics and Information Technologies, Systems and Applications, Vol.4, pp.7-12, ISBN 980-6560-19-1, July 21-26, Orlando, Florida. [ ]
[44] L. Davis,F.G. Hamza-Lup, and J.P. Rolland (2004) "A Method for Designing Marker-Based Tracking Probes", Proceedings of the 15thInternational Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality (ISMAR), pp. 120-129, November 2-5, Arlington, Virginia. []
[45] F.G. Hamza-Lup, C. Hughes, and J.P. Rolland (2004) "Hybrid Nodes with Sensors - Architecture for Interactive Distributed Mixed and Virtual Reality Environments", 8thInternational Conference on Systemic, Cybernetics and Informatics, Vol.2, pp.33-38, July 18-21, Orlando, Florida. []
[46] F.G. Hamza-Lup, and J.P. Rolland (2004) "Adaptive Scene Synchronization for Virtual and Mixed Reality Environments", Proceedings of the International IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality, pp. 99-106, ISBN 0-7803-8415-6, March 27-31, Chicago, Illinois. []
2003
[47] J.P. Rolland, L. Davis, F.G. Hamza-Lup, et al. (2003) "Development of a Training Tool for Endotracheal Intubation: Distributed Augmented Reality", Proceedings of Medicine Meets Virtual Reality, Vol.94, Eds. Westwood J.D. et al, pp.288-294, IOS Press, ISBN 1-58603-3204, January 22-25, Newport Beach, California. []
2002
[48] F.G. Hamza-Lup, L. Davis, C. Hughes, and J. P. Rolland (2002) "Marker Mapping Techniques for Augmented Reality Visualization", 17th International Symposium on Computer and Information Sciences (ISCIS), pp.152-156, CRC Press, ISBN 0-8493-1490-9, October 28-30, Orlando, Florida. []
[49] F.G. Hamza-Lup, L. Davis, and J.P. Rolland (2002) "The ARC Display: An Augmented Reality Visualization Center", Proceedings of IEEE International Augmented Reality Toolkit Workshop, pp.2-3, ISBN: 0-7803-7680-3, September 27-29, Darmstadt, Germany. []
[50] J.P. Rolland, L. Davis, F.G. Hamza-Lup, B. del Vento, Y. Ha, C. Gao, and F. Biocca (2002) "Head-Mounted Projective Displays for Collaborative Environments", Proceedings of Aerosense, SPIE Vol. 4711, pp.395-399, Helmet and Head-Mounted Displays VII, Clarence E. Rash, Colin E. Reese, Eds, April 1-5, Orlando, Florida. [ ]
[51] L. Davis, F.G. Hamza-Lup, J. Daly , Y. Ha, S. Frolich, C. Meyer, G. Martin, J. Norfleet, K. Lin, and J.P. Rolland (2002) " Application of Augmented Reality to Visualizing Anatomical Airways", Proceedings of Aerosense, SPIE Vol. 4711, pp.400-405, Helmet and Head-Mounted Displays VII, Clarence E. Rash, Colin E. Reese, Eds, April 1-5, Orlando, Florida. [ ]
[52] J.P. Rolland, C. Meyer, L. Davis, F.G. Hamza-Lup, et al. (2002) "Merging Augmented Reality and Anatomically Correct 3D Models in the Development of a Training Tool for Endotracheal Intubation", Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging (ISBI), pp. 895-898, July 7-10, Washington DC. [ ]
2000
[53] I. Salomie, F.G. Hamza-Lup, and R. Bot (2000) "Design Decision of a Virtual University on Web-Based Educational Technology", International Symposium on Tele-Medicine and Tele-Education in Practice, March 22-24, Kosice, Slovakia. [WEB]
1999
[54] F.G. Hamza-Lup, R. Bot, and I. Salomie (1999) "Virtual University of Cluj Napoca - A Web-Based Educational Framework", PRO-ABS'99 Symposium, June 4-7, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. [ ]
TECHNICAL REPORTS :
2009
[55] B.M. Lambeth and F.G. Hamza-Lup (2009) "Network Infrastructure factors and their effect on distributed haptic systems", Computer Science Department, College of Science and Technology, Armstrong Atlantic State University. []
2004
[56] F.G. Hamza-Lup (2004) "A Less Intrusive System Monitoring Scheme for Distributed Virtual Environments", Computer Science Department, School of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, University of Central Florida, CS-TR-04-08. []

INVITED TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS : (last 4 years, details available upon request)
2009
  • Haptic Simulation of Static and Kinetic Friction, University of Rome–La Sapienza, Informatics Department, May 29, 2009
     
  • Web 3D: Next Steps in Urban Planning, Research Symposium, Florida Atlantic University - Hafen City Universitat Hamburg Intl. collaboration, March 18, 2009.
     
  • Neuro-Pathways: Interactive 3D Interfaces, Mercer Medical School, Memorial University Medical Center, March 9, 2009.
     
  • Interactive 3D Web-Based Environments for Online Learning: Case Studies, Technologies and Challenges, Intl. Conf. on Mobile, Hybrid & Online Learning, Cancun, Mexico, February 4, 2009.
2008
2007
2006
  • Web-Based Teaching for Radiation Therapy Students at the Radiologic Sciences, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA, October 2006.
     
  • Virtual Reality and Psychology - Assessment, Therapy and Rehabilitation at the Psychology Department, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA, October 2006.
     
  • Simulation and Training Systems for Radiation Oncology at the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at the Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannah, GA, September 2006.
     
  • Visual and Haptic Interfaces in Medical Applications for Simulation and Training at the Anne and Sigmund Hudson Mathematics and Computing Colloquium Series, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA, August 2006.
     
  • A 3D Collision Avoidance Tool for External Beam Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning at the 8th American Association of Physicists in Medicine Meeting, Therapy Scientific Session: Tele-Therapy Planning and Delivery, Orlando, FL, August 2006
     
  • 3D Visual Simulation for Treatment Planning at the Department of Radiation Physics, MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando, FL, June 2006.
     
  • Web-Based 3D Planning Tool for Radiation Therapy Treatment at the 11th International Conference on 3D Web Technology, Columbia, MD, April 2006.
MOVIES/MULTIMEDIA :
2008
  • Neuro Pathways [] ~ 27MB
  • Broadband Analysis of Collaborative Haptics - BACH [] ~ 12MB
  • Virtual Interactive Engineering on the Web - VIEW [] ~ 18MB
2007
  • Haptic Environments for K-16 - HaptEK16 [] ~ 11MB
  • 3D Radiation Therapy online-Training - 3DRTT (Script/HTML menus) NovalisTM [] ~ 36MB
  • 3D Radiation Therapy online-Training - 3DRTT (Script/HTML menus) VarianTM [] ~ 43MB
2006
  • 3D Radiation Therapy online-Training - 3DRTT (X3D menus) NovalisTM [] ~ 40MB
  • 3D Radiation Therapy online-Training - 3DRTT (X3D menus) VarianTM [] ~ 37MB
2004
  • Distributed Augmented Reality Training Tool [] ~ 24MB
  • Deformable 3D Lungs superimposition [] ~ 21MB
  • Synchronized 3D pointing [] ~ 9M
2003
  • Adaptive Scene Synchronization for Virtual Environments [] ~ 47MB
  • Adaptive Scene Synchronization for Sensor Based VE [] ~ 40MB
2002
  • The ARC Display for 3D Visualization [] ~ 40MB
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