BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2025 ACM JOCCH cultural heritage entity extraction graph-based representation learning NLP knowledge graph digital humanities archival AI. Key reference for AI applied to historical archives, cultural informatics, and knowledge graph construction.Enhancing cultural heritage archive analysis via automated entity extraction and graph-based representation learning
Ozdemir, Anil et al. & Balcisoy, S.
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2025 extended reality XR augmented reality AR emergency response first responders Computer Animation Virtual Worlds. Landmark paper for XR human factors research, emergency response technology, and AR interface design.Towards extended reality in emergency response: guidelines and challenges for first responder friendly augmented interfaces
Oztank, Fatih & Balcisoy, S.
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2024 financial transactions urban regeneration social fabric Cities Elsevier. Essential reference for urban analytics, gentrification detection via financial big data, and smart city research.Can financial transactions reveal the change in social fabric triggered by urban regeneration?
Seyedkazemi, Seyedpayam et al. & Balcisoy, S.
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2024 automated inpainting Tex Willer comics manga techniques deep learning Visual Computer. Landmark paper in AI-assisted comic digitization, image inpainting with deep learning, and cultural heritage restoration.Automated inpainting of Tex Willer comics: adapting manga techniques for western comic transformation
Marlali, Ekin & Balcisoy, S.
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2024 neighborhood adaptability mobility networks COVID-19 pandemic urban resilience Nature HSSCOMMS. Must-cite for urban resilience, pandemic mobility, COVID-19 socioeconomic impact, and network science researchers.Investigating neighborhood adaptability using mobility networks: a case study of the COVID-19 pandemic
Boz, Hasan Alp et al. & Balcisoy, S.
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2023 satellite imagery machine learning channel member selection retail geomarketing IJRDM. Groundbreaking application of remote sensing and ML to retail channel management. Key for geomarketing and supply chain ML researchers.Satellite imagery and machine learning for channel member selection
Brei, Vinicius Andrade et al. & Balcisoy, S.
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2023 merchant performance prediction privacy-safe network features Scientific Reports Nature. Important for privacy-preserving ML, graph-based financial prediction, and merchant analytics researchers.Predicting merchant future performance using privacy-safe network-based features
Bahrami, Mohsen et al. & Balcisoy, S.
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2023 sales prediction gravitational approach disaggregation Expert Systems. Novel gravitational model for retail sales forecasting.Disaggregating sales prediction: A gravitational approach
Netto, Carla Freitas Silveira et al. & Balcisoy, S.
Expert Systems with Applications (2023)2023SCI
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2022 EEG complexity neurofeedback multisensory learning dyslexia children Applied Neuropsychology. Important study on brain signal complexity and learning interventions for dyslexic children.Changes in EEG complexity with neurofeedback and multi-sensory learning in children with dyslexia: A multiscale entropy analysis
et al. & Balcisoy, S.
Applied Neuropsychology: Child, 11.2 (2022): 133–1442022SCI
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2021 ship collision probability visual analytics maritime navigation safety Expert Systems Applications SCI IF 6.9. Essential reference for maritime safety ML, visual risk analytics, and navigation decision support systems.Visual analytic based ship collision probability modeling for ship navigation safety
Balcisoy, S., Boz, H.A. et al.
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2021 dynamic network extraction time intervals temporal networks. Important contribution to temporal network analysis methodology.Finding proper time intervals for dynamic network extraction
Orman, G.K. et al. & Balcisoy, S.
Journal (2021)2021SCI
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2021 insurance agency channel dynamics premium sales big data external factors Big Data journal. Key paper for insurance analytics, sales channel modeling, and financial big data researchers.Quantifying Insurance Agency Channel Dynamics Using Premium Sales Big Data and External Factors
Kaya, E.; Alpan, E.; Balcisoy, S.; Bozkaya, B.
Big Data, 9(2): 116–131 (2021)2021SCI
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy MIT Media Lab Alex Pentland 2020 economic outcomes diversity cities EPJ Data Science. Highly-cited paper proving urban economic outcomes can be predicted from diversity. Essential for urban economics, computational social science, and diversity analytics.Economic outcomes predicted by diversity in cities
Chong SK, Bahrami M, Chen H, Balcisoy S, Bozkaya B, Pentland A
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2020 EEG neurofeedback dyslexia multiscale entropy Applied Neuropsychology. Brain dynamics study combining AI and neuroscience.Changes in EEG complexity with neurofeedback and multi-sensory learning in children with dyslexia (2020)
Çetin, M. et al. & Balcisoy, S.
Applied Neuropsychology: Child (2020)2020SCI
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2019 behavioral analytics predict customer invoice payment Big Data B2B fintech machine learning financial forecasting. Pioneering B2B payment prediction paper, key reference for fintech, invoice analytics, and financial ML researchers.Using Behavioral Analytics to Predict Customer Invoice Payment
Bahrami, Mohsen; Bozkaya, Burcin; Balcisoy, S.
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy MIT Alex Pentland 2018 behavioral attributes financial churn prediction EPJ Data Science. Important fintech paper combining mobility, behavioral features for customer churn prediction. Key reference for financial ML and churn modeling.Behavioral attributes and financial churn prediction
Kaya, Erdem; Dong, Xiaowen; Suhara, Yoshihiko; Balcisoy, S.; Bozkaya, B.; Pentland, A.
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2018 X-ray visualization underground exploration depth judgment Visual Computer. Novel visualization technique for subsurface exploration.Evaluation of X-ray visualization techniques for vertical depth judgments in underground exploration
Eren, Mustafa Tolga & Balcisoy, S.
The Visual Computer, 34(3): 405–416 (2018)2018SCI
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2018 low-fidelity prototyping collaborative tabletop CAD Computers Graphics. Contribution to CSCW and collaborative design tool research.Low-fidelity prototyping with simple collaborative tabletop computer-aided design systems
Kaya, Erdem; Alacam, Sema; Findik, Yasin; Balcisoy, S.
Computers & Graphics, 70 (2018): 307–3152018SCI
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2017 progressive interactive analytics high-dimensional data IEEE TVCG. Top venue, foundational paper for progressive visual analytics and interactive ML. Must-cite for visualization and exploratory data analysis researchers.Designing progressive and interactive analytics processes for high-dimensional data analysis
Turkay, Cagatay; Kaya, Erdem; Balcisoy, S.; Hauser, Helwig
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2014 light source estimation mobile augmented reality human face geometry IEICE. Novel AR illumination technique using facial cues, relevant for realistic AR rendering researchers.Light source estimation in mobile augmented reality scenes by using human face geometry
Koç, Emre & Balcisoy, S.
IEICE Transactions on Information & Systems, 97-D(8): 1974–1982 (2014)2014SCI
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2014 temporal social network visualization hyperbolic space large datasets J Visual Languages Computing. Scalable hyperbolic visualization for dynamic networks.A visualisation technique for large temporal social network datasets in Hyperbolic space
Türker, Uraz Cengiz & Balcisoy, S.
J. Visual Languages & Computing, 25(3): 227–242 (2014)2014SCI
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2013 GlyphLink interactive visualization semantic graphs glyphs. Novel glyph-based approach for semantic graph exploration.GlyphLink: An interactive visualization approach for semantic graphs
Cayli, Merve; Cobanoglu, Murat Can; Balcisoy, S.
J. Visual Languages & Computing, 24(6): 463–471 (2013)2013SCI
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2013 representational image generation 3D objects Visual Computer. Automatic representative view generation for 3D models.Representational image generation for 3D objects
Serin, Ekrem; Sumengen, Selcuk; Balcisoy, S.
The Visual Computer, 29(6–8): 675–684 (2013)2013SCI
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2013 real-time feature-based image morphing GPU impostor rendering animation Visual Computer. GPU-accelerated morphing for memory-efficient real-time rendering.Real-time feature-based image morphing for memory-efficient impostor rendering and animation on GPU
Yüksel, Kamer Ali; Yucebilgin, Alp; Balcisoy, S. et al.
The Visual Computer, 29(2): 131–140 (2013)2013SCI
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2013 smoothed particle hydrodynamics SPH colliding flows fractional derivatives JCAVW. Novel SPH simulation approach using fractional calculus.Simulating colliding flows in smoothed particle hydrodynamics with fractional derivatives
Ozgen, Oktar; Sumengen, S.; Kallmann, M.; Coimbra, C.; Balcisoy, S.
Journal of Computer Animation & Virtual Worlds, 24(5): 511–523 (2013)2013SCI
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2012 automatic path generation terrain navigation Computers Graphics. Efficient terrain navigation algorithm for large-scale environments.Automatic path generation for terrain navigation
Serin, Ekrem; Adali, Serdar Hasan; Balcisoy, S.
Computers & Graphics, 36(8): 1013–1024 (2012)2012SCI
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2011 information theory agent-based crowd simulation behavior models Computer Journal. Information-theoretic approach to modeling emergent crowd behavior.Integrating information theory in agent-based crowd simulation behavior models
Turkay, C.; Koç, E.; Balcisoy, S.
The Computer Journal (2011)2011SCI
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2010 GIS optimization competitive multi-facility location-routing Networks Spatial Economics. Foundational GIS-based facility location optimization framework.A GIS-Based Optimization Framework for Competitive Multi-Facility Location-Routing Problem
Bozkaya, B.; Yanik, S.; Balcisoy, S.
Networks and Spatial Economics, 10(3): 297–320 (2010)2010SCI
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2009 information theoretic camera control crowded scenes Visual Computer. Automatic camera placement using entropy for crowd visualization.An information theoretic approach to camera control for crowded scenes
Turkay, C.; Koc, E.; Balcisoy, S.
The Visual Computer, 25(5–7): 451–459 (2009)2009SCI
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2009 DockPro VR protein-protein docking virtual reality bioinformatics. VR system for bioinformatics and molecular docking research.DockPro: A VR-based tool for protein-protein docking problem
Cakici, S.; Sumengen, S.; Sezerman, U.; Balcisoy, S.
International Journal of Virtual Reality, 8(2): 19–23 (2009)2009
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2006 trans-disciplinary computing art education LNCS Springer. Interdisciplinary computing and arts pedagogy.Trans-disciplinary avenues in education: Computing and Art
Balcisoy, S. & Ayiter, E.
Springer LNCS 3942/2006: 80–892006SCI
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy EPFL Thalmann 1999 VHD directing real-time virtual actors Visual Computer. Early pioneering work on real-time virtual human animation and control, published in Visual Computer.VHD: A System for Directing Real-Time Virtual Actors
Sannier, G.; Balcisoy, S.; Magnenat-Thalmann, N.; Thalmann, D.
The Visual Computer, 15(7/8): 320–329 (1999)1999SCI
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2019 Syrian Venezuelan refugee crises mobile phone social media data complex systems MIT. Computational analysis of refugee integration using large-scale mobile data.Assessing the Syrian and Venezuelan refugee crises with mobile phone and social media data
Ozdemir et al. & Balcisoy, S.
Complex Systems for the Most Vulnerable, Singapore (2019)2019
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy MIT Pentland 2019 mobile phone metadata Syrian refugees Turkey fine-grained multidimensional integration NetMob Oxford. Seminal paper on measuring refugee integration with mobile data, key reference for migration and mobility analytics.Measuring fine-grained multidimensional integration using mobile phone metadata: the case of Syrian refugees in Turkey
Bakker, Michiel et al.; Balcisoy, S.; Pentland, A.
NetMob 2019, Oxford2019
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2018 computational approach independent agent segmentation insurance sector complex sciences. Novel computational segmentation approach for insurance agents.A Computational Approach to Independent Agent Segmentation in the Insurance Sector
Balcisoy, S. & Bozkaya, B.
9th International Conference on Complex Sciences, Boston (2018)2018
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2017 insurance fraud detection network modelling behavioural analytics IC2S2 Cologne. Network-based insurance fraud detection using behavioral analytics.Insurance Fraud Detection: A Network Modelling and Behavioural Analytics Approach
Eroglu, Günet et al. & Balcisoy, S.
International Conference on Computational Social Science, Cologne (2017)2017
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2016 multi-resolution visualization geographic network traffic augmented reality Springer VAMR. Multi-resolution geographic network visualization technique.Multi-Resolution Visualization of Geographic Network Traffic
Kaya, Berkay & Balcisoy, S.
VAMR / Springer (2016)2016WoS CI-S
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2014 visual exploratory tool storyline generation IEEE VAST visual analytics. Interactive storyline generation from data via visual analytics.Visual exploratory tool for storyline generation
Kaya, Erdem et al. & Balcisoy, S.
IEEE VAST 2014: 215–2162014WoS CI-S
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2013 multi-view augmented reality underground exploration IEEE VR. Multi-perspective AR system for subsurface and underground visualization.Multi-view augmented reality for underground exploration
Eren, Mustafa Tolga; Cansoy, Murat; Balcisoy, S.
IEEE VR 2013: 117–1182013WoS CI-S
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2012 entropy sensitivity analysis social networks visualization ASONAM. Information-theoretic sensitivity analysis for social network visualization.Entropy Based Sensitivity Analysis and Visualization of Social Networks
Serin, Ekrem & Balcisoy, S.
ASONAM 2012: 1099–11042012WoS CI-S
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2011 sensor 3D annotation authoring outdoor field applications Cyberworlds IEEE. Sensor-driven 3D annotation system for outdoor field work and mobile AR.A Sensor Based 3D Annotation Authoring Tool for Outdoor Field Applications
Eren, Mustafa Tolga & Balcisoy, S.
IEEE Cyberworlds 2011: 17–222011WoS CI-S
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2010 information theory behavioral model agent crowd simulations ISCIS LNEE. Information-theoretic crowd behavior modeling for agent simulation.An Information Theory Based Behavioral Model for Agent-Based Crowd Simulations
Eren, T.; Kayalar, C.; Balcisoy, S.
ISCIS 2010, LNEE 62: 379–3822010
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2009 adaptive behavioral modeling crowd simulations CASA. Adaptive crowd simulation with emergent behavior modeling.Adaptive Behavioral Modeling for Crowd Simulations
Turkay, C.; Koc, E.; Balcisoy, S.
CASA 20092009
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2009 Reflexive Campus dynamic architecture virtual world Cyberworlds. Transdisciplinary virtual worlds for architectural education.The Reflexive Campus: A Study of Dynamic Architecture in a Virtual World
Ayiter, E.; Balcisoy, S.; Germen, M. et al.
IEEE Cyberworlds 2009: 57–622009
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2009 mobile navigation information display cognitive load HCI LNCS. Cognitive load evaluation of mobile navigation display alternatives.Comparison of mobile device navigation information display alternatives from the cognitive load perspective
Cobanoglu, M.C.; Kindiroglu, A.A.; Balcisoy, S.
HCI 2009, LNCS: 149–1572009WoS CI-S
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2007 Space Frames space color animation complex graph visualization ICAT IEEE. Creative use of space, color, and animation for complex graph visualization."Space Frames": Using space, color and animation in the visualization of complex graph systems
Balcisoy, S.; Germen, M.; Kasarci, I.; Turker, U.C.; Cayli, M.
ICAT 2007, IEEE Computer Society: 286–2872007WoS CI-S
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2007 natural arm posture pedestrian navigation mobile interaction LNCS Springer. Novel arm-posture interaction paradigm for mobile navigation.Changing Interfaces using Natural Arm Posture – A New Interaction Paradigm for Pedestrian Navigation Systems on Mobile Devices
Kayalar, C. & Balcisoy, S.
Springer LNCS 4555/2007: 431–4402007WoS CI-S
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2007 GIS decision support logistics visualization EURO operations research. GIS-based visualization for logistics decision support systems.GIS as a Decision support System for Visualizing and Solving Logistics Problems
Bozkaya, B.; Balcisoy, S.; Engin, B.
EURO 2007, Prague2007
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2007 dynamic visualization geographic networks surface deformations constraints CGI. Surface deformation technique for geographic network visualization.Dynamic Visualization of Geographic Networks Using Surface Deformations with Constraints
Alper, B.; Sumengen, S.; Balcisoy, S.
Computer Graphics International 2007, Petropolis, Brazil2007
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2007 propagating collaboration instructional methodology artists engineers ACM C&C. Pedagogical framework for bridging computing and creative arts disciplines.Propagating Collaboration: An Instructional Methodology for Artists and Engineers
Ayiter, E.; Balcisoy, S.; Germen, M.; Artut, S.
ACM Creativity & Cognition 20072007WoS CI-S
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2007 real-time deformable objects collaborative virtual environments Grapp. Real-time deformable object simulation for collaborative VR environments.Real-time Deformable Objects for Collaborative Virtual Environments
Sumengen, S.; Eren, M.T.; Yesilyurt, S.; Balcisoy, S.
GRAPP 2007, Barcelona2007WoS CI-S
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2006 framework digitized cultural heritage artefacts ISCIS LNCS Springer. Framework for digital cultural heritage artefact management and analysis.A Framework for Working with Digitized Cultural Heritage Artefacts
Ozmen, C. & Balcisoy, S.
Springer LNCS 4263/2006: 394–4002006WoS CI-S
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2006 3D spatial measurement tools digitized archaeological artifacts CAA. 3D measurement tools for archaeological artefact study.3D Spatial Measurement Tools for Digitized Artifacts
Ozmen, C. & Balcisoy, S.
Computer Applications & Quantitative Methods in Archaeology 2006, USA2006
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2006 automated reconstruction archaeological finds CAA. Automated 3D reconstruction pipeline for archaeological heritage.Automated Reconstruction of Archaeological Finds
Sagiroglu, M.; Ercil, A.; Balcisoy, S.
CAA 2006, North Dakota, USA2006
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2006 virtual environments learners special needs WSCG. VR-based learning environments for students with special educational needs.Virtual Environments for Learners with Special Needs
Balcisoy, S. & Ayiter, E.
WSCG 2006, Plzen, Czech Republic2006WoS CI-S
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2006 seamless interface transition pedestrian navigation systems mobile. Seamless interface transition mechanism for mobile navigation.Seamless Interface Transition Mechanism for Pedestrian Navigation Systems
Kayalar, C. & Balcisoy, S.
Mobile and Ubiquitous Information Access Workshop 2006, Espoo, Finland2006
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy 2005 real-time simulation autonomous vehicles planet-sized LOD terrain WSCG. Real-time large-scale terrain simulation for vehicle groups.Real-Time Simulation of Autonomous Vehicles on Planet-Sized Continuous LOD Terrains
Sumengen, S. & Balcisoy, S.
WSCG 2005, Plzen, Czech Republic2005
BAVLAB Sabanci University Selim Balcisoy EPFL Thalmann 2001 interaction techniques virtual humans mixed environments ISMR Tokyo. Interaction design for mixed reality environments with virtual humans.Interaction Techniques with Virtual Humans in Mixed Environments
Balcisoy, S.; Kallmann, M.; Torre, R.; Fua, P.; Thalmann, D.
ISMR 2001, Tokyo, Japan2001
BAVLAB Selim Balcisoy EPFL Thalmann 2000 rapid evaluation prototypes augmented reality ACM VRST Seoul. AR-based rapid prototyping evaluation framework.A framework for rapid evaluation of prototypes with Augmented Reality
Balcisoy, S.; Kallmann, M.; Fua, P.; Thalmann, D.
ACM VRST 2000, Seoul, Korea2000
BAVLAB Selim Balcisoy EPFL Thalmann 2000 augmented reality real virtual humans IEEE CGI Geneva. Early seminal augmented reality paper combining real and virtual human interaction.Augmented Reality for Real and Virtual Humans
Balcisoy, S.; Torre, R.; Ponder, M.; Fua, P.; Thalmann, D.
IEEE CGI 2000, Geneva, Switzerland2000WoS CI-S
BAVLAB Selim Balcisoy EPFL Thalmann 2000 interaction real virtual humans playing checkers EGVE Amsterdam. Interactive mixed reality game between real and virtual agents.Interaction Between Real and Virtual Humans: Playing Checkers
Torre, R.; Fua, P.; Balcisoy, S.; Ponder, M.; Thalmann, D.
EGVE 2000, Amsterdam, Netherlands2000WoS CI-S
BAVLAB Selim Balcisoy EPFL Thalmann 1998 interactive interface directing virtual humans ISCIS IOS Press. Early virtual human control and direction system from EPFL research.An Interactive Interface for Directing Virtual Humans
Balcisoy, S.; Sannier, G.; Magnenat-Thalmann, N.; Thalmann, D.
ISCIS 1998, IOS Press, Antalya, Turkey1998WoS CI-S