Projects

DataChopin

DataChopin a novel interface for exploratory data analysis in collaborative interaction environments. Specifically, this refers to collaborative spaces such as meeting rooms or research labs, which are instrumented with interactive technologies. The distinctive features of DataChopin are the use of a large-scale display wall as a shared desktop, as well as flexible composition mechanisms for incremental construction of visualisations. The available display space supports multiple, simultaneous users, who are free to roam in front of the display and contribute to the analysis at any time.

Massive Networks

Massive Networks is a project that explores the use of high-end visualisation systems for interactive analysis of very large and complex networks. The interface suports a variety of common analytics tasks, such as selection, filtering, layout changes, and summarisation. Furthermore, it was recently extended to support graph visualisaiton using non-euclidean geometry. As such, it is well suited for high-end visualisation systems, which come in a wide variety of display sizes and shapes.

Genomics

The genomics project visualises gene expressions accross the entire human genome. It utilises a unique dataset compiled by researchers at UNSW's Children's Cancer Institute that allows to observe changes in gene expressions over time. The resulting amount of data is very large and overwhelms conventional genomics tools. Consequently, it is a great example of data analytics that requires the capabilities of high-end visualisation systems.

BioDIVE

BioDIVE is a research prototype developed to visualise changes in cell morphology. It comprises a set of bespoke visualisations that integrate bio-images and derived quantitative data, enabling deeper comprehension and seamless interaction with multi-dimensional cellular information. The multivariate dataset contains 52 microscopy image-derived parameters. This information is visualised in an immersive 3d environment through several dimension reduction techniques.

Publications

You can learn more about research projects that I have worked on in my various academic publications. Here is a selection:

• T. Bednarz, R. Hughes, A. Mathews, D. Chen, L. Zhu, D. Filonik (2021). "Visual analytics for large networks: Theory, art and practice". In: ACM SIGGRAPH 2021 courses.
• R. Belen, H. Nguyen, D. Filonik, D. Del Favero, T. Bednarz (2019). "A systematic review of the current state of collaborative mixed reality technologies: 2013–2018". In: AIMS Electronics and Electrical Engineering.
• D. Filonik, M. Rittenbruch, M. Foth, T. Bednarz (2019). "Visualisation design as language transformations-from conceptual models to graphics grammars". In: Proceedings of the 23rd international conference in information visualization–part II.
• D. Filonik, T. Feng, K. Sun, R. Nock, A. Collins, T. Bednarz (2019). "Non-euclidean embeddings for graph analytics and visualisation". In: ACM SIGGRAPH asia 2019 posters.
• T. Bednarz, D. Filonik, A. Buchan, L. Ogden-Doyle (2018). "Future-mine VR as narrative decision making tool". In: Proceedings of the 24th ACM symposium on virtual reality software and technology (VRST).
• D. Branchaud, W. Muskovic, M. Kavallaris, D. Filonik, T. Bednarz (2018). "Visual microscope for massive genomics datasets, expanded perception and interaction". In: ACM SIGGRAPH 2018 posters.
• D. Filonik, T. Bednarz (2018). "Visual analytics of big networks: Novel approaches for exploring complex networks in big data". In: ACM SIGGRAPH asia 2018 courses.
• D. Filonik, D. Branchaud, R. Lawther, P. Szul, A. Collins, T. Bednarz (2018). "Massive networks – visualising very large-scale graphs in immersive environments". In: High performance graphics, 2018.
• D. Filonik, A. Buchan, L. Ogden-Doyle, T. Bednarz (2018). "Interactive scenario visualisation in immersive virtual environments for decision making support". In: Proceedings of the 16th ACM SIGGRAPH international conference on virtual-reality continuum and its applications in industry.
• J. Lock, D. Filonik, R. Lawther, N. Pather, K. Gaus, S. Kenderdine, T. Bednarz (2018). "Visual analytics of single cell microscopy data using a collaborative immersive environment". In: Proceedings of the 16th ACM SIGGRAPH international conference on virtual-reality continuum and its applications in industry.
• G. Farr-Wharton, D. Filonik, J. Origliasso, D. Grasso, M. Rittenbruch, M. Foth (2016). "Grids and networks: Two exploratory approaches for visualising bibliometric data on very large displays". In: Proceedings of the 28th australian conference on computer-human interaction (OzCHI).
• D. Filonik, T. Bednarz, M. Rittenbruch, M. Foth (2016). "Glance – generalized geometric primitives and transformations for information visualization in AR/VR environments". In: Proceedings of the 15th ACM SIGGRAPH international conference on virtual-reality continuum and its applications in industry.
• D. Filonik, M. Rittenbruch, M. Foth (2016). "DataChopin – designing interactions for visualisation composition in a co-located, cooperative environment". In: Proceedings of the 13th international conference on cooperative design, visualization and engineering.
• D. Filonik, T. Bednarz, M. Rittenbruch, M. Foth (2015). "Collaborative data exploration interfaces – from participatory sensing to participatory sensemaking". In: Proceedings of the 1st international symposium on big data visual analytics (BDVA).
• D. Filonik, M. Rittenbruch, M. Foth (2014). "Participatory data analytics: Collaborative interfaces for data composition and visualisation". In: Proceedings of the 7th international symposium on visual information communication and interaction (VINCI).
• D. Filonik, R. Medland, M. Foth, M. Rittenbruch (2013). "A customisable dashboard display for environmental performance visualisations". In: Proceedings of the 8th international conference on persuasive technology.
• M. Rittenbruch, M. Foth, R. Robinson, D. Filonik (2012). "Program your city: Designing an urban integrated open data API". In: Proceedings of Cumulus Helsinki 2012 Conference: Open Helsinki–Embedding Design in Life.
• R. Robinson, M. Rittenbruch, M. Foth, D. Filonik, S. Viller (2012). "Street computing: Towards an integrated open data application programming interface (API) for cities". In: Journal of Urban Technology.
• M. Bilandzic, D. Filonik, M. Gross, A. Hackel, H. Mangesius, H. Krcmar (2009). "A mobile application to support phatic communication in the hybrid space". In: Proceedings of the 6th international conference on information technology: New generations (ITNG).
• D. Filonik (2009). "The future of the web and its value creaton for telcos". In: CDTM trend report.
• D. Filonik, D. Baur (2009). "Measuring aesthetics for information visualization". In: Proceedings of the 13th international conference on information visualisation (IV).

For a complete listing of academic publications with up-to-date metrics, please visit my profile on Google Scholar.