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Call for Papers

International Conference on Virtual Reality (VR2020), 15-16 November 2020 Harran University, Şanlıurfa, Turkey

Virtual Reality (VR) let us our dreams become true. Today, technologies at an unprecedented pace in our century enable us to experience the past, present and future using virtual reality. It is true that virtual reality has been around for more than a half century. However, only recent related hardware and software has reached the required maturity level for delivering the feeling of reality.

International Conference on Virtual Reality (VR) started in 2019 to bring together leading and industrial researchers, scientist, engineers, practitioners and students from universities, research institutes, industries and organizations all around the world to exchange their latest research ideas, methods, findings and to share their experiences.

We are happy and proud to invite you to the second edition of the International Conference on Virtual Reality, which will be held at Harran University.

The second edition of this conference will be a showcase for the newest developments in the theoretical, experimental and applied aspects of virtual reality, augmented reality and related technologies in Turkey and around the world. The focus of this conference will be on applications in the fields of engineering, medicine and education without being limited to them.

Please browser our website to find out more about the second edition of our conference and visit this link.

We are looking forward to seeing you online in VR2020.

Healthfully yours,

VR2020 Organization Committee

Conference Chair Contact us: virtualreality@harran.edu.tr


Topics

(General Ones)

3D Audio Rendering and Related Technologies 3D Display, Tracking and Sensing Active Touch Sesing and Behaviour Advances in Display Technologies
Artificial Intelligence for VR or AV/AR/MR Augmented and Mixed Reality Augmented Reality and Mobile Devices Augmented Reality and Tangible Interfaces
Collaborative and Distributed VR or AV/AR/MR Cultural Differences in the Use of Virtual Reality Haptics and Force-feedback, Algorithms, Systems, and Devices Human-Computer Interaction Technologies
Image-Based 3D Modeling and Rendering Immersive Analytics: Interactions, Models, Architectures Immersive Collaboration: Technologies, Use Cases, Management Impacts of Virtual Reality on Value Co-creation
Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues of Virtual Reality Mixed Reality Modeling, Simulation and Animation Multimodal Interaction in Immersive Environments
Multi-Sensory Experience via Virtual Reality Realistic Rendering of Dynamic or Complex scenes Real-time Modeling & Simulation Tracking and Motion Technologies
Virtual Design/Manufacturing/Engineering Virtual Enterprises and Communities Real-time Modeling & Simulation Virtual humans for VR or AV/AR/MR
Virtual Reality Applications Virtual Reality Games Virtual Reality in Smart City and Smart tourism Virtual Reality System Architecture
Virtual Reality in Pattern Recognition Virtual Reality in Cultural Heritage, Hospitality and Tourism Virtual Reality in Health Virtual Reality in Architecture
Virtual Reality in Open and Distance Education Virtual Reality in Media Virtual Reality in Events Virtual Reality in Medicine
Keynote Speaker (ENGLAND)

Prof. Dr.
Effie LC
Law

Professor in Human-Computer Interaction, Department of Informatics, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom

Find out more ...

lcl9@le.ac.uk

Keynote Speaker (INDIA)

Prof. Dr.
Ramesh
Sharma

Professor in Instructional Design, School of Global Affairs, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, New Delhi, India

Find out more ...

rc_sharma@yahoo.com

Keynote Speaker (TURKEY)

Prof. Dr.
Sezai
TASKIN

Professor in Automatic Control, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Manisa Celal Bayar University Manisa, Turkey

Find out more ...

sezai.taskin@cbu.edu.tr

Keynote Speaker (BRAZIL)

Prof. Dr.
Alfredo Eurico Rodrigues
Matta

Professor in Virtual Museum, Universidade do Estado da Bahia - UNEB, Brazil

Find out more ...

alfredo@matta.pro.br

Keynote Speaker (INDIA)

Prof. Dr.
Binu
THOMAS

Professor in Marian College Kuttikkanam (Autonomous), Kerala India

Find out more ...

binu.thomas@mariancollege.org

Keynote Speaker (PAKISTAN)

Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Muhammad
Muzammal

Assoc. Professor in Data Science, Department of Computer Science, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Find out more ...

mmuzammal.buic@bahria.edu.pk

Keynote Speaker (LIBYA)

Assist. Prof. Dr.
Fathia
Lahwal

Assist. Professor in Interactive Multimedia, Al-Mergib University, Libya


Find out more ...

fathia272002@yahoo.co.uk

Keynote Speaker (INDIA)

Dr.
YashPaul
Sharma

Consultant in ICT, Central Institute of Educational Technology, National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi, India

Find out more ...

yashraina007@gmail.com

Keynote Speaker (INDONESIA)

Ms.
Ines
Setiawan

Teaching Science in Virtual World, Science Technology & Mathematics teacher at Deutsche Schule, Jakarta, Indonesia

Find out more ...

inessetiawan@gmail.com

Keynote Speaker (JAPAN)

Mr.
Hajime
Nishimura

Senior staff of JAMSTEC, Board member of (NPO) Japan Underwater Robonet, Curator of Abyss Observatory, Education Portal and the Modern Museum in SL/JOGrid, Japan

Find out more ...

nishimuraya146@gmail.com

Private Conference Programs

(Zoom Sessions)

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DAY 0NE
sl Date Start End Time Speaker Title Language Local Time
00 15 Nov 2020 12:30 12:40 10 Min. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dursun AKASLAN Opening Speech by the Chair of Conference English
01 15 Nov 2020 12:40 12:45 5 Min. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dursun AKASLAN Welcome Speech by the Chair of Conference English
02 15 Nov 2020 12:45 12:50 5 Min. Prof. Prof. Dr. Husamettin BULUT Welcome Speech by the Dean of Engineering Faculty English
03 15 Nov 2020 12:50 12:55 5 Min. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sabri CELİK Welcome Speech by the Rector of Harran University English
Coffee Break
04 15 Nov 2020 13:00 13:30 30 Min. Prof. Dr. Ramesh SHARMA Keynote Speech 01: Pedagogy and Self Directed Learning through Virtual Worlds English INDIA (+02:30)
05 15 Nov 2020 13:30 13:45 15 Min. Olcay HOLAT Session 01: "Cinematic Virtual Reality in Transmedya Storytelling: Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series Example" Turkish
06 15 Nov 2020 13:45 14:00 15 Min. Gülşah KARADUMAN Session 01: "Display of the Contact Point of the Pantograph and the Catenary with Augmented Reality" English
Coffee Break
07 15 Nov 2020 14:00 14:30 30 Min. Prof. Dr. Effie L-C LAW Keynote Speech 02: Augmented Reality Educational Applications: Restrospect and Prospect English ENGLAND (-02:00 Hour)
08 15 Nov 2020 14:30 14:45 15 Min. Suat Tuncay Session 02: "Investigation of Postgraduate Theses Conducted Using Virtual Reality in Nursing in Turkey: A Systematic Review" English
09 15 Nov 2020 14:45 15:00 15 Min. Selminaz ADIGÜZEL Session 02: "Logistics 4.0 in the Light of Virtual Reality English
Coffee Break
10 15 Nov 2020 15:00 15:30 30 Min. Prof. Dr. Sezai TASKIN Keynote Speech 03: Industry 4.0 and Engineering Education English TURKIYE (00:00 Hour)
11 15 Nov 2020 15:30 15:45 15 Min. Mehmet AYDIN Session 03: "Payment System Design for Public Transport Vehicles with Face Recognition" Turkish
12 15 Nov 2020 15:45 16:00 15 Min. Gözde Özsezer KAYMAK Session 03: "Use of Mindfulness Applications with Virtual Reality Applications in Nursing" Turkish
Coffee Break
13 15 Nov 2020 16:00 16:30 30 Min. Prof. Dr. Alfredo MATTA Keynote Speech 04: Virtual Museums: Development with Socio-Constructivist Design English BRAZIL (-06:00 Hour)
14 15 Nov 2020 16:30 16:45 15 Min. Gencay SARIIŞIK Session 04: "Occupational Safety Training with Virtual Reality in High Risk Industries" English
15 15 Nov 2020 16:45 17:00 15 Min. Muhammed Ali ÖRNEK Session 04: "Virtual Reality As A Learning Platform For Architecture" English
Coffee Break
16 15 Nov 2020 17:00 17:30 30 Min. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad MUZAMMAL Keynote Speech 05: Virtual Reality from the Perspectives of Computer Engineering English PAKISTAN (+02:00 Hour)
17 15 Nov 2020 17:30 17:45 15 Min. Umut KOCAMAN Session 05: "Virtual Reality in Medicine" Turkish
18 15 Nov 2020 17:45 18:00 15 Min. Vehbi BALAK Session 05: "Modelling the Kaaba Using Virtual Reality Technology" English
1st Day Closing and Summary Speech
DAY TWO
sl Date Start End Time Speaker Title Language Local Time
19 16 Nov 2020 13:00 13:30 30 Min. Assist. Prof. Dr. Fathia LAHWAL Keynote Speech 06: Why Virtual Reality in Education English LIBYA (-01:00 Hour)
20 16 Nov 2020 13:30 13:45 15 Min. Aytaç Uğur YERDEN Session 06: "Virtual Reality Supported Management of Smart Grid Systems" Turkish
21 16 Nov 2020 13:45 14:00 15 Min. Gökhan KIRBAÇ Session 06: " The Role of Virtual Reality and Blockchain Technology in Realizing Digital Transformation in Businesses" English
Coffee Break
22 16 Nov 2020 14:00 14:30 30 Min. Dr. YashPaul SHARMA Keynote Speech 07: Real Life Experiences in School Education through Virtual Reality English INDIA (+02:30 Hour)
23 16 Nov 2020 14:30 14:45 15 Min. Meltem ICKIN GULEN Session 07: "Histology Education With Digital Microscopy Instead Of Light Microscopy" English
24 16 Nov 2020 14:45 15:00 15 Min. Çağla KANDEMİR Session 07: "Virtual and Augmented Reality Application in Medical Education" English
Coffee Break
25 16 Nov 2020 15:00 15:30 30 Min. Mr. Hajime NISHIMURA Keynote Speech 08: Serendipity and forming Interdisciplinary Collaboration through in-situ Visualization and Curation in Virtual World generated by Users. English JAPAN (+06:00 Hour)
26 16 Nov 2020 15:30 15:45 15 Min. Burcu Nehir HALAÇOĞLU Session 08: "Historical development of being in the picture: struggle of reaching the total immersion in VR games" Turkish
27 16 Nov 2020 15:45 16:00 15 Min. Fred Barış ERNST Session 01: "Designing and Implementing Virtual Reality Glasses" English
Coffee Break
28 16 Nov 2020 16:00 16:30 30 Min. Ms. Ines SETIAWAN) Keynote Speech 09: Teaching Science in Virtual World English INDONESIA (+04:00 Hour)
29 16 Nov 2020 16:30 16:45 15 Min. Özgür AYDIN Session 09: "Use of Virtual Reality Technology for Educational Purposes: Virtual Workshop Application" Turkish
30 16 Nov 2020 16:45 17:00 15 Min. Fatih AYDOĞDU Session 09: "Augmented Reality Applications in Early Childhood Education" English
Coffee Break
31 16 Nov 2020 17:00 17:30 30 Min. Dr. Binu THOMAS Keynote Speech 10: An International Collaboration to Develop Students' Attitudinal Skills through the Use of Immtersive Technology English INDIA (+02:30 Hour)
32 16 Nov 2020 17:30 17:45 15 Min. Dursun AKASLAN Session 10: "Designing and Implementing a Virtual Reality Application for Language Learning" English
33 16 Nov 2020 17:45 18:00 15 Min. İ. Berkan AYDİLEK Session 10: "Use of High-Performance Computing Center in Virtual Reality" English
Coffee Break
34 16 Nov 2020 18:00 18:15 5 Min. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dursun AKASLAN Closing Speech by the Chair of Conference English
35 16 Nov 2020 18:15 18:20 5 Min. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dursun AKASLAN Goodbye Speech by the Chair of Conference English
36 16 Nov 2020 18:20 18:25 5 Min. Prof. Prof. Dr. Husamettin BULUT Goodbye Speech by the Dean of Engineering Faculty English
37 16 Nov 2020 18:25 18:30 5 Min. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sabri CELİK Goodbye Speech by the Rector of Harran University English

Public Conference Programs

(Youtube Premiers: Blue: Ready, Red: Not Ready)

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DAY 0NE
sl Date Start End Time Speaker Title Language Local Time
00 15 Nov 2020 12:30 12:35 5 Min. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dursun AKASLAN Welcome Speech by the Chair of Conference English
01 15 Nov 2020 12:35 12:40 5 Min. Prof. Prof. Dr. Husamettin BULUT Welcome Speech by the Dean of Engineering Faculty English
02 15 Nov 2020 12:40 12:45 5 Min. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sabri CELİK Welcome Speech by the Rector of Harran University English
03 15 Nov 2020 12:45 13:00 15 Min. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dursun AKASLAN Opening Speech by the Chair of Conference English
Coffee Break
04 15 Nov 2020 13:15 13:45 30 Min. Prof. Dr. Ramesh SHARMA Keynote Speech 01: Pedagogy and Self Directed Learning through Virtual Worlds English INDIA (+02:30)
05 15 Nov 2020 13:45 14:00 15 Min. Olcay HOLAT Session 01: "Cinematic Virtual Reality in Transmedya Storytelling: Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series Example" Turkish
06 15 Nov 2020 13:45 14:00 15 Min. Gülşah KARADUMAN Session 01: "Display of the Contact Point of the Pantograph and the Catenary with Augmented Reality" English
Coffee Break
07 15 Nov 2020 14:15 14:45 30 Min. Prof. Dr. Effie L-C LAW Keynote Speech 02: Augmented Reality Educational Applications: Restrospect and Prospect English ENGLAND (-02:00 Hour)
08 15 Nov 2020 14:45 15:00 15 Min. Suat Tuncay Session 02: "Investigation of Postgraduate Theses Conducted Using Virtual Reality in Nursing in Turkey: A Systematic Review" English
09 15 Nov 2020 14:45 15:00 15 Min. Selminaz ADIGÜZEL Session 02: "Logistics 4.0 in the Light of Virtual Reality English
Coffee Break
10 15 Nov 2020 15:15 15:45 30 Min. Prof. Dr. Sezai TASKIN Keynote Speech 03: Industry 4.0 and Engineering Education English TURKIYE (00:00 Hour)
11 15 Nov 2020 15:45 16:00 15 Min. Mehmet AYDIN Session 03: "Payment System Design for Public Transport Vehicles with Face Recognition" Turkish
12 15 Nov 2020 15:45 16:00 15 Min. Gözde Özsezer KAYMAK Session 03: "Use of Mindfulness Applications with Virtual Reality Applications in Nursing" Turkish
Coffee Break
13 15 Nov 2020 16:15 16:45 30 Min. Prof. Dr. Alfredo MATTA Keynote Speech 04: Virtual Museums: Development with Socio-Constructivist Design English BRAZIL (-06:00 Hour)
14 15 Nov 2020 16:45 17:00 15 Min. Gencay SARIIŞIK Session 04: "Occupational Safety Training with Virtual Reality in High Risk Industries" English
15 15 Nov 2020 16:45 17:00 15 Min. Muhammed Ali ÖRNEK Session 04: "Virtual Reality As A Learning Platform For Architecture" English
Coffee Break
16 15 Nov 2020 17:15 17:45 30 Min. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad MUZAMMAL Keynote Speech 05: Virtual Reality from the Perspectives of Computer Engineering English PAKISTAN (+02:00 Hour)
17 15 Nov 2020 17:45 18:00 15 Min. Umut KOCAMAN Session 05: "Virtual Reality in Medicine" Turkish
18 15 Nov 2020 17:45 18:00 15 Min. Vehbi BALAK Session 05: "Modelling the Kaaba Using Virtual Reality Technology" English
1st Day Closing and Summary Speech
DAY TWO
sl Date Start End Time Speaker Title Language Local Time
19 16 Nov 2020 13:15 13:45 30 Min. Assist. Prof. Dr. Fathia LAHWAL Keynote Speech 06: Why Virtual Reality in Education English LIBYA (-01:00 Hour)
20 16 Nov 2020 13:45 14:00 15 Min. Aytaç Uğur YERDEN Session 06: "Virtual Reality Supported Management of Smart Grid Systems" Turkish
21 16 Nov 2020 13:45 14:00 15 Min. Gökhan KIRBAÇ Session 06: " The Role of Virtual Reality and Blockchain Technology in Realizing Digital Transformation in Businesses" English
Coffee Break
22 16 Nov 2020 14:15 14:45 30 Min. Dr. YashPaul SHARMA Keynote Speech 07: Real Life Experiences in School Education through Virtual Reality English INDIA (+02:30 Hour)
23 16 Nov 2020 14:45 15:00 15 Min. Meltem ICKIN GULEN Session 07: "Histology Education With Digital Microscopy Instead Of Light Microscopy" English
24 16 Nov 2020 14:45 15:00 15 Min. Çağla KANDEMİR Session 07: "Virtual and Augmented Reality Application in Medical Education" English
Coffee Break
25 16 Nov 2020 15:15 15:45 30 Min. Mr. Hajime NISHIMURA Keynote Speech 08: Serendipity and forming Interdisciplinary Collaboration through in-situ Visualization and Curation in Virtual World generated by Users. English JAPAN (+06:00 Hour)
26 16 Nov 2020 15:45 16:00 15 Min. Burcu Nehir HALAÇOĞLU Session 08: "Historical development of being in the picture: struggle of reaching the total immersion in VR games" Turkish
27 16 Nov 2020 15:45 16:00 15 Min. Fred Barış ERNST Session 08: "Designing and Implementing Virtual Reality Glasses" English
Coffee Break
28 16 Nov 2020 16:15 16:45 30 Min. Ms. Ines SETIAWAN Keynote Speech 09: Teaching Science in Virtual World English INDONESIA (+04:00 Hour)
29 16 Nov 2020 16:45 17:00 15 Min. Özgür AYDIN Session 09: "Use of Virtual Reality Technology for Educational Purposes: Virtual Workshop Application" Turkish
30 16 Nov 2020 16:45 17:00 15 Min. Fatih AYDOĞDU Session 09: "Augmented Reality Applications in Early Childhood Education" English
Coffee Break
31 16 Nov 2020 17:15 17:45 30 Min. Dr. Binu THOMAS Keynote Speech 10: An International Collaboration to Develop Students' Attitudinal Skills through the Use of Immersive Technology English INDIA (+02:30 Hour)
32 16 Nov 2020 17:45 18:00 15 Min. Dursun AKASLAN Session 10: "Designing and Implementing a Virtual Reality Application for Language Learning" English
33 16 Nov 2020 17:45 18:00 15 Min. İ. Berkan AYDİLEK Session 10: "Use of High-Performance Computing Center in Virtual Reality" English
Coffee Break
34 16 Nov 2020 18:00 18:15 5 Min. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dursun AKASLAN Closing Speech by the Chair of Conference English
35 16 Nov 2020 18:15 18:20 5 Min. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dursun AKASLAN Goodbye Speech by the Chair of Conference English
36 16 Nov 2020 18:20 18:25 5 Min. Prof. Prof. Dr. Husamettin BULUT Goodbye Speech by the Dean of Engineering Faculty English
37 16 Nov 2020 18:25 18:30 5 Min. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sabri CELİK Goodbye Speech by the Rector of Harran University English

Committees

(All Online)

Honour Committee

Title Forename Surname Organization Country
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sabri CELIK Harran University Turkey

Conference Chair

Title Forename Surname Organization Country
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dursun AKASLAN Harran University Turkey

Organizing Committee

Title Forename Surname Organization Country
Prof. Dr. Murat KISA Harran University Turkey
Prof. Dr. Husamettin BULUT Harran University Turkey
Prof. Dr. Ali UZUNKOY Harran University Turkey
Assist. Prof. Dr. Fred Baris ERNST Harran University Turkey
Research Assist. Mehmet Umut SALUR Harran University Turkey
Project Assist. Handan GUMUS Harran University Turkey

Scientific Committee

Title Forename Surname Organization Country
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Berkan AYDILEK Harran University Turkey
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gencay SARIIŞIK Harran University Turkey
Assist. Prof. Dr. Serdar CIFTCI Harran University Turkey
Assist. Prof. Dr. Nagehan ILHAN Harran University Turkey
Assist. Prof. Dr. Abdulkadir GUMUSCU Harran University Turkey
Lecturer Aytac Ugur YERDEN Istanbul Gedik University Turkey
Lecturer Vehbi BALAK Harran University Turkey

Supporters

(Journal of Distance Education Engineering & Harran University Engineering Journal)


Announcing Our Conference

(Public and Non-Public)

Duzce University

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Bartin University

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Tokat Teknopark

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Harran University

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Kongre Uzmani

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European Commission

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Important Dates

(All Online)

sl Start End Time What
01 01 May 2020 30 September 2020 150 Days Abstract or Full Paper Submission (Not Compulsory)
03 1 September 2020 30 September 2020 30 Days Notification of Acceptance
05 1 October 2020 30 October 2020 30 Days Final Submission for Authors
07 15 November 2020 16 November 2020 2 Days Conference Dates

Registration

Authors, with accepted paper, will be registered automatically and no registration fee will be required for this conference because we do not have serious expenses for organization.

Abstracts and Full Papers

The proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Virtual Reality