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Prof Ben Horan

STAFF PROFILE

Position

Head of School Engineering

Faculty

Faculty of Sci Eng & Built Env

Department

School of Engineering

Campus

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Contact

ben.horan@deakin.edu.au
+61 3 522 72907

Publications

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2024

"Braking bad": The influence of haptic feedback and tram driver experience on emergency braking performance

T Callari, L Moody, M Mortimer, H Stefan, B Horan, S Birrell

(2024), Vol. 116, pp. 104206-104206, Applied Ergonomics, England, C1

journal article

Evaluating the impact of passive physical everyday tools on interacting with virtual reality museum objects

M Ogrizek, M Mortimer, K Antlej, T Callari, H Stefan, B Horan

(2024), Vol. 28, Virtual Reality, C1

journal article
2023

Evaluating the preliminary effectiveness of industrial virtual reality safety training for ozone generator isolation procedure

H Stefan, M Mortimer, B Horan, G Kenny

(2023), Vol. 163, pp. 1-16, Safety Science, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Energy Efficiency in Sustainable Buildings: A Systematic Review with Taxonomy, Challenges, Motivations, Methodological Aspects, Recommendations, and Pathways for Future Research

F Hafez, B Sa'di, M Safa-Gamal, Y Taufiq-Yap, M Alrifaey, M Seyedmahmoudian, A Stojcevski, B Horan, S Mekhilef

(2023), Vol. 45, Energy Strategy Reviews, C1

journal article

Understanding the Social Value of Geelong's Design and Manufacturing Heritage for Extended Reality

Kaja Antlej, Steven Cooke, Meghan Kelly, Russell Kennedy, Lauren Pikó, Ben Horan

(2023), Vol. 6, pp. 3043-3062, Heritage, Basel, Switzerland, C1

journal article

External Human-Machine Interfaces for Automated Vehicles in Shared Spaces: A Review of the Human-Computer Interaction Literature

S Brill, W Payre, A Debnath, B Horan, S Birrell

(2023), Vol. 23, pp. 1-30, Sensors, Basel, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Evaluating the effectiveness of virtual reality for safety-relevant training: a systematic review

Hans Stefan, Michael Mortimer, Ben Horan

(2023), pp. 1-31, Virtual reality, Berlin, Germany, C1

journal article

Small-scale wind turbine control in high-speed wind conditions: A review

M Barzegar-Kalashani, M Seyedmahmoudian, S Mekhilef, A Stojcevski, B Horan

(2023), Vol. 60, pp. 1-17, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Short-term Electricity Price Forecasting Using Interpretable Hybrid Machine Learning Models

H Mubarak, S Ahmad, A Hossain, B Horan, A Abdellatif, S Mekhilef, M Seyedmahmoudian, A Stojcevski, H Mokhlis, J Kanesan, M Becherif

(2023), pp. 1-6, GlobConHT 2023 : Proceedings of the IEEE IAS Global Conference on Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Technologies, Male, Maldives, E1

conference

A Review on Wireless Charging Methods, Coil Design, Applications, Optimization Techniques and Challenges of Electric Vehicle

B Alam, S Mekhilef, M Seyedmahmoudian, A Stojcevski, B Horan, M Rawa, M Becherif, Ahmad

(2023), pp. 1-10, GlobConHT 2023 : Proceedings of the IEEE IAS Global Conference on Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Technologies, Male, Maldives, E1

conference

Would you cross the road? Modelling interactions between the factors influencing pedestrians' decisions when exposed to automated vehicles

Sachita Shahi, Stewart Birrell, Ashim Debnath, Ben Horan, William Payre

(2023), pp. 1-6, TAS 2023 : Proceedings of the First International Symposium on Trustworthy Autonomous Systems, Edinburgh, Scotland, E1

conference

A Modified P&O-MPPT Technique Using Fuzzy Logic Controller for PV Systems

R Jabbar, K Mohammed, S Mekhilef, M Mubin, M Seyedmahmoudian, A Stojcevski, B Horan, M Becherif

(2023), pp. 1-7, GlobConET 2023 : Proceedings of the IEEE IAS Global Conference on Emerging Technologies, London, Eng., E1

conference

Towards Industry 5.0: Augmented Reality Assistance Systems for People-Centred Digitalisation and Smart Manufacturing

A Khafaga, L Moreira, B Horan

(2023), pp. 1-7, ICAC 2023 : Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Automation and Computing, Birmingham, United Kingdom, E1

conference
2022

Design implications for adaptive augmented reality based interactive learning environment for improved concept comprehension in engineering paradigms

D Prit Kaur, A Mantri, B Horan

(2022), Vol. 30, pp. 589-607, Interactive Learning Environments, C1

journal article

Virtual Reality and Haptic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Approaches: A Review

T Everson, M Joordens, H Forbes, B Horan

(2022), Vol. 16, pp. 1391-1399, IEEE Systems Journal, C1

journal article

Smooth and safe tram journeys: tram driver perspectives and opportunities using a haptic master controller in a virtual reality environment

T Callari, M Mortimer, L Moody, M Seyedmahmoudian, R Lewis, B Horan

(2022), Vol. 65, pp. 445-466, Ergonomics: an international journal of research and practice in human factors and ergonomics, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

Single-Phase Boost Switched-Capacitor Based Multilevel Inverter Topology with Reduced Switching Devices

M Siddique, M Karim, S Mekhilef, M Rawa, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, A Stojcevski, M Ahmed

(2022), Vol. 10, pp. 4336-4346, IEEE journal of emerging and selected topics in power electronics, Piscataway, N.J., C1

journal article

Gender moderates the association between chronic academic stress with top-down and bottom-up attention

B Wright, K Wilson, M Kingsley, P Maruff, J Li, J Siegrist, B Horan

(2022), Vol. 84, pp. 383-395, Attention, Perception and Psychophysics, Berlin, Germany, C1

journal article

Optimized Support Vector Regression-Based Model for Solar Power Generation Forecasting on the Basis of Online Weather Reports

U Das, K Tey, M Idris, S Mekhilef, M Seyedmahmoudian, A Stojcevski, B Horan

(2022), Vol. 10, pp. 15594-15604, IEEE Access, Piscataway, New Jersey, C1

journal article

Numerical simulation of the effect of chimney configuration on the performance of a solar chimney power plant

M Arzpeyma, S Mekhilef, K Newaz, B Horan, M Seyedmahmoudian, N Akram, A Stojcevski, F Alnaimat, B Mathew

(2022), Vol. 147, pp. 2549-2563, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, C1

journal article

Analysis and Design of Series-LC-Switch Capacitor Multistage High Gain DC-DC Boost Converter for Electric Vehicle Applications

Hassan Khalid, Saad Mekhilef, Marizan Mubin, Mehdi Seyedmahmoudian, Alex Stojcevski, Muhyaddin Rawa, Ben Horan

(2022), Vol. 14, pp. 4495-4495, Sustainability, Basel, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Clinical and Blood Biomarker Trajectories after Concussion: New Insights from a Longitudinal Pilot Study of Professional Flat-Track Jockeys

Stuart McDonald, Stefan Piantella, William O'Brien, Matthew Hale, Paul O'Halloran, Glynda Kinsella, Ben Horan, Terence O'Brien, Paul Maruff, Sandy Shultz, Bradley Wright

(2022), pp. 1-11, Journal of Neurotrauma, New Rochelle, N.Y., C1

journal article

Troubleshooting as a method in COVID-19 times: smart home ethnographies and remote aged care innovation

M Duque, S Pink, M Mortimer, Y Strengers, R Martin, L Nicholls, B Horan, A Eugene, S Thomson

(2022), pp. 1-16, Digital Creativity, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

Role of optimization techniques in microgrid energy management systems-A review

G Thirunavukkarasu, M Seyedmahmoudian, E Jamei, B Horan, S Mekhilef, A Stojcevski

(2022), Vol. 43, pp. 1-22, Energy Strategy Reviews, C1

journal article

Investigating the impacts of COVID-19 lockdown on air quality, surface Urban Heat Island, air temperature and lighting energy consumption in City of Melbourne

E Jamei, Y Jamei, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, S Mekhilef, A Stojcevski

(2022), Vol. 44, Energy Strategy Reviews, C1

journal article

Selective harmonic elimination pulse width modulation based hybrid multilevel inverter topology with reduced components

M Wasiq, M Memon, P Shrivastava, S Mekhilef, M Seyedmahmoudian, A Stojcevski, B Horan

(2022), IET Power Electronics, C1

journal article

Novel and accurate 3D-Printed surgical guide for mandibular reconstruction with integrated dental implants

D Miljanovic, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2022), Vol. 151, pp. 106327-106327, Computers in Biology and Medicine, United States, C1

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Investigating the Relationship between Land Use/Land Cover Change and Land Surface Temperature Using Google Earth Engine; Case Study: Melbourne, Australia

Y Jamei, M Seyedmahmoudian, E Jamei, B Horan, S Mekhilef, A Stojcevski

(2022), Vol. 14, Sustainability (Switzerland), C1

journal article

"Isn't this Marvelous" Supporting Older Adults' Wellbeing with Smart Home Devices Through Curiosity, Play and Experimentation

Y Strengers, M Duque, M Mortimer, S Pink, R Martin, L Nicholls, B Horan, A Eugene, S Thomson

(2022), pp. 707-725, DIS 2022 : Proceedings of the 2022 ACM Designing Interactive Systems conference, Virtual event, E1

conference

Very Short-Term Solar Irradiance Forecasting using Multilayered Long-Short Term Memory

G Thirunavukkarasu, A Kalair, M Seyedmahmoudian, E Jamei, B Horan, S Mekhilef, A Stojcevski

(2022), SpliTech 2022 : Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Technologies 2022, Split, Bol, Croatia, E1

conference
2021

A Framework Utilizing Augmented Reality to Enhance the Teaching-Learning Experience of Linear Control Systems

D Kaur, A Mantri, B Horan

(2021), Vol. 67, pp. 155-164, IETE Journal of Research, C1

journal article

Progress on the demand side management in smart grid and optimization approaches

E Sarker, P Halder, M Seyedmahmoudian, E Jamei, B Horan, S Mekhilef, A Stojcevski

(2021), Vol. 45, pp. 36-64, International Journal of Energy Research, C1

journal article

Assessing the utility of a virtual-reality neuropsychological test battery, 'CONVIRT', in detecting alcohol-induced cognitive impairment

I Amato, A Nanev, S Piantella, K Wilson, R Bicknell, R Heckenberg, B Horan, P Maruff, B Wright

(2021), Vol. 53, pp. 1115-1123, Behavior Research Methods, United States, C1

journal article

Solving the real power limitations in the dynamic economic dispatch of large-scale thermal power units under the effects of valve-point loading and ramp-rate limitations

L Al-Bahrani, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2021), Vol. 13, pp. 1-25, Sustainability (Switzerland), C1

journal article

A Novel Approach for Residential Neighborhoods' Electricity Demand in Iraq Distribution Power Grids

L Al-Bahrani, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2021), Vol. 9, pp. 16508-16521, IEEE Access, C1

journal article

Augmented reality visualization of modal analysis using the finite element method

M Erkek, S Erkek, E Jamei, M Seyedmahmoudian, A Stojcevski, B Horan

(2021), Vol. 11, pp. 1-11, Applied Sciences (Switzerland), C1

journal article

Accurate prediction of hourly energy consumption in a residential building based on the occupancy rate using machine learning approaches

L Truong, K Chow, R Luevisadpaibul, G Thirunavukkarasu, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, S Mekhilef, A Stojcevski

(2021), Vol. 11, pp. 1-19, Applied Sciences (Switzerland), C1

journal article

Urban design and walkability: Lessons learnt from iranian traditional cities

E Jamei, K Ahmadi, H Chau, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2021), Vol. 13, Sustainability (Switzerland), C1

journal article

Overview and exploitation of haptic tele-weight device in virtual shopping stores

A Farooq, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, S Mekhilef, A Stojcevski

(2021), Vol. 13, Sustainability (Switzerland), C1

journal article

Energy management system in microgrids: A comprehensive review

Y Zahraoui, I Alhamrouni, S Mekhilef, M Reyasudin Basir Khan, M Seyedmahmoudian, A Stojcevski, B Horan

(2021), Vol. 13, Sustainability (Switzerland), C1

journal article
2020

Inclusive experiences for audiences with different levels of tech-savviness: the design and evaluation of a mixed reality dinosaur exhibition

Kaja Antlej, Patricia Vickers-Rich, Marie Allaman, Thomas Rich, Ben Horan

(2020), pp. 349-377, Inclusive digital interactives: best practices + research, [Washington, D.C.], B1

book chapter

Solar chimney power plant and its correlation with ambient wind effect

M Arzpeyma, S Mekhilef, K Newaz, B Horan, M Seyedmahmoudian, N Akram, A Stojcevski

(2020), Vol. 141, pp. 649-668, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, C1

journal article

Distribution transformer load behavior, burden, and characteristics of residential consumers: A case study of Baghdad City

L Al-Bahrani, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2020), Vol. 210, Energy and Buildings, C1

journal article

Dynamic economic emission dispatch with load dema nd management for the load demand of electric vehicles during crest shaving and valley filling in smart cities environment

L Al-Bahrani, B Horan, M Seyedmahmoudian, A Stojcevski

(2020), Vol. 195, Energy, C1

journal article

Present status and potential of biomass energy in pakistan based on existing and future renewable resources

W Tareen, M Dilbar, M Farhan, M Nawaz, A Durrani, K Memon, S Mekhilef, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, M Amir, M Aamir

(2020), Vol. 12, Sustainability (Switzerland), C1

journal article

Adaptive Carrier-Based PDPWM Control for Modular Multilevel Converter with Fault-Tolerant Capability

T Hashfi, S Mekhilef, M Mubin, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2020), Vol. 8, pp. 26739-26748, IEEE Access, C1

journal article

Dual input switched-capacitor-based singlephase hybrid boost multilevel inverter topology with reduced number of components

M Rawa, M Siddique, S Mekhilef, N Shah, H Bassi, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2020), Vol. 13, pp. 881-891, IET Power Electronics, C1

journal article

Development of a new virtual reality test of cognition: Assessing the test-retest reliability, convergent and ecological validity of CONVIRT

B Horan, R Heckenberg, P Maruff, B Wright

(2020), Vol. 8, BMC Psychology, England, C1

journal article

Design and Fabrication of Implants for Mandibular and Craniofacial Defects Using Different Medical-Additive Manufacturing Technologies: A Review

D Miljanovic, M Seyedmahmoudian, A Stojcevski, B Horan

(2020), Vol. 48, pp. 2285-2300, Annals of Biomedical Engineering, United States, C1

journal article

A sustainable distributed building integrated photo-voltaic system architecture with a single radial movement optimization based MPPT controller

M Seyedmahmoudian, G Thirunavukkarasu, E Jamei, T Soon, B Horan, S Mekhilef, A Stojcevski

(2020), Vol. 12, Sustainability (Switzerland), C1

journal article

Optimal management of home loads with renewable energy integration and demand response strategy

E Sarker, M Seyedmahmoudian, E Jamei, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2020), Vol. 210, Energy, C1

journal article

Urban design parameters for heat mitigation in tropics

E Jamei, D Ossen, M Seyedmahmoudian, M Sandanayake, A Stojcevski, B Horan

(2020), Vol. 134, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, C1

journal article

An integrated approach to optimal charging scheduling of electric vehicles integrated with improved medium-voltage network reconfiguration for power loss minimization

A Amin, W Tareen, M Usman, K Memon, B Horan, A Mahmood, S Mekhilef

(2020), Vol. 12, pp. 1-15, Sustainability (Switzerland), C1

journal article

Switched-capacitor-based boost multilevel inverter topology with higher voltage gain

M Siddique, S Mekhilef, N Shah, J Ali, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2020), Vol. 13, pp. 3026-3031, IET Power Electronics, C1

journal article

A review of optimal charging strategy for electric vehicles under dynamic pricing schemes in the distribution charging network

A Amin, W Tareen, M Usman, H Ali, I Bari, B Horan, S Mekhilef, M Asif, S Ahmed, A Mahmood

(2020), Vol. 12, pp. 1-28, Sustainability (Switzerland), C1

journal article

A systematic review of solar driven waste to fuel pyrolysis technology for the Australian state of Victoria

J Hamilton, M Seyedmahmoudian, E Jamei, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2020), Vol. 6, pp. 3212-3229, Energy Reports, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Mitigating Power Fluctuations for Energy Storage in Wind Energy Conversion System Using Supercapacitors

Irfan Panhwar, Kafeel Ahmed, Mehdi Seyedmahmoudian, Alex Stojcevski, Ben Horan, Saad Mekhilef, Asim Aslam, Maryam Asghar

(2020), Vol. 8, pp. 189747-189760, IEEE Access, Piscataway, N.J., C1

journal article

Enhancing student motivation with use of augmented reality for interactive learning in engineering education

D Kaur, A Mantri, B Horan

(2020), Vol. 172, pp. 881-885, WEEF 2019 : Disruptive engineering education for sustainable development : Proceedings of the 9th World Engineering Education Forum, Chennai, India, E1

conference

Switched-capacitor based seven-level triple voltage gain boost inverter (7L-TVG-BI)

M Siddique, S Mekhilef, M Karim, M Rawa, R Shaw, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2020), pp. 848-852, GUCON 2020 : IEEE International Conference on Computing, Power and Communication Technologies, Greater Noida, India, E1

conference

Digital Future: Photogrammetry, 3D scanning, macro photography and VR prototyping

Kaja Antlej, Ben Horan, Damien Elderfield

(2020), Arts Centre Melbourne, J1

Non-Traditional Research Output
2019

Reduced professional efficacy is associated with a blunted salivary alpha-amylase awakening response

K Landolt, P Maruff, B Horan, M Kingsley, G Kinsella, P O'Halloran, M Hale, B Wright

(2019), Vol. 199, pp. 292-299, Physiology and Behavior, United States, C1

journal article

Short-term PV power forecasting using hybrid GASVM technique

W VanDeventer, E Jamei, G Thirunavukkarasu, M Seyedmahmoudian, T Soon, B Horan, S Mekhilef, A Stojcevski

(2019), Vol. 140, pp. 367-379, Renewable energy, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Design and implementation of a hybrid single T-type double H-bridge multilevel inverter (STDH-MLI) topology

M Rawa, M Siddique, S Mekhilef, N Shah, H Bassi, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2019), Vol. 12, Energies, C1

journal article

Verification of a bioclimatic modeling system in a growing suburb in Melbourne

E Jamei, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2019), Vol. 689, pp. 883-898, Science of the total environment, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Increased absorption with Al nanoparticle at front surface of thin film silicon solar cell

R Mukti, M Hossain, A Islam, S Mekhilef, B Horan

(2019), Vol. 12, Energies, C1

journal article

Role of immersive visualization tools in renewable energy system development

M Azraff Bin Rozmi, G Thirunavukkarasu, E Jamei, M Seyedmahmoudian, S Mekhilef, A Stojcevski, B Horan

(2019), Vol. 115, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, C1

journal article

A study on small-scale municipal solid waste management practices and its impact on carbon emission and mitigation cost

F Sajjad, G Chhoker, G Thirunavukkarasu, E Jamei, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2019), Vol. 8, pp. 670-679, International journal of smart grid and clean energy, Rowland Heights, Ca., C1

journal article

New ARMO-based MPPT Technique to Minimize Tracking Time and Fluctuation at Output of PV Systems under Rapidly Changing Shading Conditions

Mehdi Seyedmahmoudian, Tey Soon, Ben Horan, Alireza Ghandhari, Saad Mekhilef, Alex Stojcevski

(2019), pp. 1-1, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, Piscataway, N.J., C1

journal article

Hector-VR®: a mixed-reality driving simulator for older drivers

M Mortimer, A Eugene, S Thomson, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan

(2019), pp. 200-205, SoSE 2019 : Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference System of Systems Engineering, Anchorage, Alaska, E1

conference
2018

Evaluation of a new virtual reality micro-robotic cell injection training system

S Faroque, M Mortimer, M Pangestu, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan

(2018), Vol. 67, pp. 656-671, Computers and Electrical Engineering, C1

journal article

Forecasting of photovoltaic power generation and model optimization: A review

U Das, K Tey, M Seyedmahmoudian, S Mekhilef, M Idris, W Van Deventer, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2018), Vol. 81, pp. 912-928, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, C1

journal article

MSIM: a change detection framework for damage assessment in natural disasters

D Qin, X Zhou, W Zhou, G Huang, Y Ren, B Horan, J He, N Kito

(2018), Vol. 97, pp. 372-383, Expert Systems with Applications, Oxford, Eng., C1

journal article

Improved Differential Evolution-Based MPPT Algorithm Using SEPIC for PV Systems Under Partial Shading Conditions and Load Variation

K Tey, S Mekhilef, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, A Oo, A Stojcevski

(2018), Vol. 14, pp. 4322-4333, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, C1

journal article

Performance evaluation of maximum power point tracking approaches and photovoltaic systems

H Islam, S Mekhilef, N Shah, T Soon, M Seyedmahmousian, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2018), Vol. 11, Energies, C1

journal article

Application of the hybrid ANFIS models for long term wind power density prediction with extrapolation capability

M Hossain, S Mekhilef, F Afifi, L Halabi, L Olatomiwa, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2018), Vol. 13, PLoS ONE, United States, C1

journal article

Maximum power point tracking for photovoltaic systems under partial shading conditions using bat algorithm

M Seyedmahmoudian, T Soon, E Jamei, G Thirunavukkarasu, B Horan, S Mekhilef, A Stojcevski

(2018), Vol. 10, Sustainability (Switzerland), C1

journal article

Short-term forecasting of the output power of a building-integrated photovoltaic system using a metaheuristic approach

M Seyedmahmoudian, E Jamei, G Thirunavukkarasu, T Soon, M Mortimer, B Horan, A Stojcevski, S Mekhilef

(2018), Vol. 11, Energies, C1

journal article

Mitigation of power quality issues due to high penetration of renewable energy sources in electric grid systems using three-phase APF/STATCOM technologies: A review

W Tareen, M Aamir, S Mekhilef, M Nakaoka, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, M Memon, N Baig

(2018), Vol. 11, Energies, C1

journal article

Transient faults in wind energy conversion systems: Analysis, modelling methodologies and remedies

U Abubakar, S Mekhilef, H Mokhlis, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, A Stojcevski, H Bassi, M Rawa

(2018), Vol. 11, Energies, C1

journal article

The prospective non-conventional alternate and renewable energy sources in Pakistan - A focus on biomass energy for power generation, transportation, and industrial fuel

W Tareen, Z Anjum, N Yasin, L Siddiqui, I Farhat, S Malik, S Mekhilef, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, M Darwish, M Aamir, L Chek

(2018), Vol. 11, Energies, C1

journal article

A state-of-the-art review of hydropower in Malaysia as renewable energy: current status and future prospects

M Hossain, A Huda, S Mekhilef, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, A Stojcevski, M Ahmed

(2018), Vol. 22, pp. 426-437, Energy strategy reviews, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Single phase symmetrical and asymmetrical design of multilevel inverter topology with reduced number of switches

M Siddique, A Mustafa, A Sarwar, S Mekhilef, N Shah, M Seyedamahmousian, A Stojcevski, B Horan, K Ogura

(2018), pp. 1-6, eTechNxT 2018 : Proceedings of the IEEMA Engineer Infinite Conference,, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, E1

conference

Mixed reality tool for training on pressure immobilization treatment of snake bite envenomation

S Smilevski, G Sidarth, M Seyedmahmoudian, S McMillan, B Horan

(2018), pp. 1-7, Web3D 2018: Proceedings of the 23rd International ACM Conference on 3D Web Technology, Poznan, Poland, E1

conference

Feeling your way around a CAVE-like reconfigurable VR system

B Horan, M Seyedmahmoudian, M Mortimer, G Thirunavukkarasu, S Smilevski, A Stojcevski

(2018), pp. 21-27, IEEE HSI 2018 : 11th International Conference on Human System Interaction (HSI), Gdansk, Poland, E1

conference

IoT-based system health management infrastructure as a service

G Thirunavukkarasu, B Champion, B Horan, M Seyedmahmoudian, A Stojcevski

(2018), pp. 55-61, CCIOT 2018 : Proceedings of the 2018 International Conference on Cloud Computing and Internet of Things, Singapore, E1

conference

Asymmetrical multilevel inverter topology with reduced number of components

M Siddique, S Mekhilef, N Shah, A Sarwar, M Memon, M Seyedmahmoudian, Ben Horan, A Stojcevski, K Ogura, M Rawa, H Bassi

(2018), pp. 1-5, PEDES 2018 : Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems, Chennai, India, E1

conference

Mixed reality for museum experiences: A co-creative tactile-immersive virtual coloring serious game

K Antlej, B Horan, M Mortimer, R Leen, M Allaman, P Vickers-Rich, T Rich

(2018), pp. 1-7, DigitalHERITAGE & VSMM 2018 : Proceedings of the 2018 3rd Digital Heritage International Congress (DigitalHERITAGE) held jointly with 2018 24th International Conference on Virtual Systems & Multimedia (VSMM 2018), San Francisco, California, E1

conference

Real-world data for virtual reality experiences: interpreting excavations

K Antlej, M Bykersma, M Mortimer, P Vickers-Rich, T Rich, B Horan

(2018), pp. 1-8, DigitalHERITAGE & VSMM 2018 : Proceedings of the 2018 3rd Digital Heritage International Congress (DigitalHERITAGE) held jointly with 2018 24th International Conference on Virtual Systems & Multimedia (VSMM 2018), San Francisco, California, E1

conference

The Little L Project

Kaja Antlej, B Horan

(2018), National Wool Museum, JO1

Non-Traditional Research Output
2017

Grid-connected isolated PV microinverters: a review

R Hasan, S Mekhilef, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan

(2017), Vol. 67, pp. 1065-1080, Renewable and sustainable energy reviews, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

ASEAN power grid: A secure transmission infrastructure for clean and sustainable energy for South-East Asia

T Ahmed, S Mekhilef, R Shah, N Mithulananthan, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan

(2017), Vol. 67, pp. 1420-1435, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, C1

journal article

Active power filter (APF) for mitigation of power quality issues in grid integration of wind and photovoltaic energy conversion system

W Tareen, S Mekhilef, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan

(2017), Vol. 70, pp. 635-655, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, C1

journal article

Building a relationship between robot characteristics and teleoperation user interfaces

M Mortimer, B Horan, M Seyedmahmoudian

(2017), Vol. 17, Sensors (Switzerland), Switzerland, C1

journal article

Dynamic charging of electric vehicle with negligible power transfer fluctuation

M Alam, S Mekhilef, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan

(2017), Vol. 10, Energies, C1

journal article

Identifying the sources of stress and rewards in a group of Australian apprentice jockeys

K Landolt, P O Halloran, M Hale, B Horan, G Kinsella, M Kingsley, B Wright

(2017), Vol. 9, pp. 583-599, Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

Chronic work stress and decreased vagal tone impairs decision making and reaction time in jockeys

K Landolt, P Maruff, B Horan, M Kingsley, G Kinsella, P O'Halloran, M Hale, B Wright

(2017), Vol. 84, pp. 151-158, Psychoneuroendocrinology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

SVR-based model to forecast PV power generation under differentweather conditions

U Das, K Tey, M Seyedmahmoudian, M Idna Idris, S Mekhilef, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2017), Vol. 10, Energies, C1

journal article

Investigating the role of virtual reality in planning for sustainable smart cities

E Jamei, M Mortimer, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2017), Vol. 9, Sustainability (Switzerland), C1

journal article

Near state vector selection-based model predictive control with common mode voltage mitigation for a three-phase four-leg inverter

A Dadu, S Mekhilef, T Soon, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan

(2017), Vol. 10, Energies, C1

journal article

Application of emotional design to the form redesign of a midwifery training aid

J Mao, B Horan, H Forbes, S Smilevski, T Bucknall, C Nagle, D Phillips, I Gibson

(2017), Vol. 43, pp. 44-50, DesTech 2016 : Proceedings of the International Conference of Design and Technology, Geelong, Australia, E1

conference

Astronaut training using virtual reality in a neutrally buoyant environment

T Everson, C McDermott, A Kain, C Fernandez, B Horan

(2017), Vol. 43, pp. 319-327, DesTech 2016 : Proceedings of the 2016 International Conference on Design and Technology, (2016 : Geelong, VIC), E1

conference

Teaching engineering design using modular methods with virtual tools

J brady, M Joordens, B Horan

(2017), pp. 1-8, AAEE2016 : Proceedings of the 27th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, E1

conference

Micro-robotic cell Injection training in a CAVE

S Mohd Faroque, B Horan, M Mortimer, M Pangestu

(2017), Vol. 2, pp. 219-226, DesTech 2016 : Proceedings of the 2016 International Conference on Design and Technology, 2016 : Geelong, Australia, E1

conference

Towards large-scale haptic virtual reality training for micro-robotic cell injection

S Faroque, B Horan, M Mortimer, M Pangestu

(2017), WECON 2016 : Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Wireless Networks and Embedded Systems, Rajpura, India, E1

conference

Energy management for a gird connected hybrid renewable energy system

L Halabi, S Mekhilef, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan

(2017), pp. 1-5, AUPEC 2017 : Smart power grids in the 21st century : Proceedings of the Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference 2017, Melbourne, Vic., E1

conference

Using particle swarm optimization for PID optimization for altitude control on a quadrotor

J Connor, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan

(2017), pp. 1-6, AUPEC 2017 : Smart power grids in the 21st century : Proceedings of the Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference 2017, Melbourne, Vic., E1

conference
2016

Haptic Technology for Micro-robotic Cell Injection Training Systems-A Review

S Faroque, B Horan, H Adam, M Pangestu, M Joordens

(2016), Vol. 22, pp. 509-523, Intelligent Automation and Soft Computing, C1

journal article

Efficient photovoltaic system maximum power point tracking using a new technique

M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, R Rahmani, A Oo, A Stojcevski

(2016), Vol. 9, Energies, C1

journal article

State of the art artificial intelligence-based MPPT techniques for mitigating partial shading effects on PV systems - A review

M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, T Soon, R Rahmani, A Than Oo, S Mekhilef, A Stojcevski

(2016), Vol. 64, pp. 435-455, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, C1

journal article

Dust as an unalterable deteriorative factor affecting PV panel's efficiency: why and how

F Zaihidee, S Mekhilef, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan

(2016), Vol. 65, pp. 1267-1278, Renewable and sustainable energy reviews, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

A current control approach for an abnormal grid supplied ultra sparse Z-source matrix converter with a particle swarm optimization proportional-integral induction motor drive controller

S Sebtahmadi, H Azad, D Islam, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan, S Mekhilef

(2016), Vol. 9, Energies, C1

journal article

Coil design for high misalignment tolerant inductive power transfer system for EV charging

K Kalwar, S Mekhilef, M Seyedmahmoudian, B Horan

(2016), Vol. 9, Energies, C1

journal article

Kinect with ROS, interact with oculus: towards dynamic user interfaces for robotic teleoperation

M Mortimer, B Horan, M Joordens

(2016), pp. 1-6, SoSE 2016: Proceesings of the 11th IEEE Systems of Systems Engineering Conference: System of systems and cyber physical systems, from academia to application and back, Kongsberg, Norway, E1

conference

Large-scale virtual reality micro-robotic cell injection training

S Faroque, B Horan, M Mortimer, M Pangestu

(2016), pp. 1-6, WAC 2016 : Proceedings of the World Automation Congress, Puerto Rico, E1

conference
2015

Haptic virtual reality training environment for micro-robotic cell injection

S Faroque, B Horan, H Adam, M Pangestu, S Thomas

(2015), Vol. 277, pp. 245-249, Haptic interaction : perception, devices and applications, Tokyo, Japan, B1

book chapter

Multipoint haptic mediator interface for robotic teleoperation

Q Ang, B Horan, S Nahavandi

(2015), Vol. 9, pp. 86-97, IEEE systems journal, Piscataway, N.J., C1

journal article

Multipoint haptic guidance for micrograsping systems

Q Ang, B Horan, H Abdi, S Nahavandi

(2015), Vol. 9, pp. 1388-1394, IEEE systems journal, Piscataway, N.J., C1

journal article

Design of a virtual reality training system for micro-robotic cell injection

S Faroque, B Horan, H Adam, S Thomas

(2015), Vol. 20, pp. 185-190, Procedia technology, Netherlands, C1

journal article

Taking the LEAP with the Oculus HMD and CAD - plucking at thin air?

N Beattie, B Horan, S McKenzie

(2015), Vol. 20, pp. 149-154, Procedia technology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Keyboard control method for virtual reality micro-robotic cell injection training

S Faroque, B Horan, M Joordens

(2015), pp. 416-421, Proceedings of the 10th IEEE International Conference on System of Systems Engineering; SoSE 2015, San Antonio, Texas, USA, E1

conference

Searching Baxter's URDF robot joint and link tree for active serial chains

M Mortimer, B Horan, M Joordens, A Stojcevski

(2015), pp. 428-433, SoSE 2015 : 10th IEEE International Conference on System of Systems Engineering, San Antonio, Tex., E1

conference

Viable approaches for increasing the efficiency of buiding integrated photovoltaic systems

M Seyedmahmoudian, I Kavalchuk, B Horan, A Maung Than Oo, A Stojcevski

(2015), pp. 1-6, AUPEC 2015 : Challenges for future grids : Proceedings of the 25th Australian Universities Power Engineering Conference, Wollongong, New South Wales, E1

conference
2014

Reconfigurable multipurpose haptic interface

B Horan, S Faroque, M Isaksson, Q-Z Ang

(2014), Vol. 8619, pp. 432-434, Haptics : neuroscience, devices, modeling, and applications : 9th International Conference, EuroHaptics 2014, Versailles, France, June 24-26, 2014, proceedings, Heidelberg, Germany, B1

book chapter

Low-cost 5-DOF haptic stylus interaction using two Phantom Omni devices

M Isaksson, M Isaksson, B Horan, B Horan, S Nahavandi, S Nahavandi

(2014), Vol. 8619, pp. 139-149, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, B1

book chapter

Haptic microrobotic cell injection system

A Ghanbari, B Horan, S Nahavandi, X Chen, W Wang

(2014), Vol. 8, pp. 371-383, IEEE systems journal, Piscataway, N.J., C1

journal article

Design for manufacture of a low-cost haptic degree-of-freedom

M Mortimer, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2014), Vol. 2, pp. 85-89, International journal of electronics and electrical engineering, Rowland Heights, California, C1

journal article

Real-time lane detection on suburban streets using visual cue integration

S Fernando, L Udawatta, B Horan, P Pathirana

(2014), Vol. 11, pp. 1-20, International journal of advanced robotic systems, Rijeka, Croatia, C1

journal article

4 Degree-of-freedom haptic device for surgical simulation

M Mortimer, B Horan, A Stojcevski

(2014), pp. 1-6, WAC 2014 : Emerging technologies for a new paradigm in system of systems engineering : Proceedings of the 2014 World Automation Congress, Waikoloa, Hawaii, E1

conference

First year electronics not only for first year electronics students - how to ensure engagement through innovation

B Horan, S Chandrasekaran, A Stojcevski, G Littlefair

(2014), pp. 1-8, AAEE 2014 : Proceedings of the 2014 Australasian Association for Engineering Education Conference, Wellington, NewZealand, E1

conference

Making student experts within a flipped mechatronics class

M Joordens, B Horan

(2014), pp. 1-9, AAEE 2014 : Proceedings of the 2014 Australasian Association for Engineering Education Conference, Wellington, New Zealand, E1

conference
2013

Human performance measures for interactive haptic-audio-visual interfaces

D Jia, A Bhatti, S Nahavandi, B Horan

(2013), Vol. 6, pp. 46-57, IEEE transactions on haptics, Piscataway, N.J., C1

journal article

The old and the new : student perceived efficacy of electronics laboratory equipment

B Horan, M Joordens, R Hall, A Stojcevski

(2013), pp. 1-12, AAEE 2013 : Proceedings of the 24th Australasian Association for Engineering Education Conference 2013, Gold Coast, Qld, E1

conference
2012

Undergraduate electronics students' use of home experiment kits for distance education

J Long, B Horan, R Hall

(2012), pp. 1-12, ASEE 2012 : Proceedings of the 119th American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, San Antonio, Tx., E1

conference
2011

Enabling multi-point haptic grasping in virtual environments

Q Ang, B Horan, Z Najdovski, S Nahavandi

(2011), pp. 55-58, 3DUI 2011 - IEEE Symposium on 3D User Interfaces 2011, Proceedings, Singapore, Singapore, E1

conference

Grasping virtual objects with multi-point haptics

Q Ang, B Horan, Z Najdovski, S Nahavandi

(2011), pp. 189-190, VR 2011 : Proceedings - IEEE Virtual Reality, Singapore, Singapore, E1

conference

OzTug mobile robot for manufacturing transportation

B Horan, Z Najdovski, T Black, S Nahavandi, P Crothers

(2011), pp. 3554-3560, SMC 2011 : Conference proceeding of the 2011 International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Anchorage, Alaska, E1

conference

Virtual haptic cell model for operator training

B Horan, D Lowe, Q Ang, M Asgari, A Ghanbari, S Nahavandi

(2011), pp. 1-5, ICMT 2011 : Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Mechatronics Technology : Precision Mechatronics for Advanced Manufacturing, Service, and Medical Sectors, Melbourne, Vic., E1

conference
2010

Haptic mobility control for teleoperated rovers

B Horan, S Nahavandi, E Tunstel

(2010), pp. 197-203, NSBE : Proceedings of the 2010 NSBE Aerospace Systems Conference :New Horizons - New Destinations - New Discoveries, Los Angeles, Calif., E1

conference

Haptic guidance for microrobotic intracellular injection

A Ghanbari, H Abdi, B Horan, S Nahavandi, X Chen, W Wang

(2010), pp. 162-167, IEEE RAS & EMBS 2010 : Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, 2010, Tokyo, Japan, E1

conference

Haptic microrobotic intracellular injection assistance using virtual fixtures

A Ghanbari, X Chen, W Wang, B Horan, H Abdi, S Nahavandi

(2010), pp. 781-786, ICARCV 2010 : 11th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision, Singapore, E1

conference
2009

System of autonomous rovers and their applications

F Sahin, B Horan, S Nahavandi, V Raghavan, M Jamshidi

(2009), pp. 365-384, System of systems engineering : principles and applications, Boca Raton, Fla., B1

book chapter

Towards haptic microrobotic intracellular injection

B Horan, S Nahavandi, A Ghanbari, X Chen, W Wang

(2009), pp. 1-8, ASME & IDETC/CIE 2009 : Proceedings of the 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, San Diego, California, E1

conference

Multi-point multi-hand haptic teleoperation of a mobile robot

B Horan, Z Najdovski, S Nahavandi

(2009), pp. 992-997, RO-MAN 2009 : Proceedings of the Robot and Human Interactive Communication 2009 international symposium, Toyama, Japan, E1

conference
2008

Haptic control methodologies for telerobotic stair traversal

B Horan, Z Najdovski, S Nahavandi, E Tunstel

(2008), Vol. 13, pp. 3-14, International journal of intelligent control and systems, Singapore, Singapore, C1

journal article

Intuitive haptic control surface for mobile robot motion control

B Horan, S Nahavandi

(2008), pp. 121-127, SSRR 2008 : Proceedings of the 2008 IEEE International Workshop on Safety, Security and Rescue Robotics, Sendai, Japan, E1

conference

3D virtual haptic cone for intuitive vehicle motion control

B Horan, Z Najdovski, S Nahavandi, E Tunstel

(2008), pp. 67-74, 3DUI 2008 : Proceedings of IEEE Symposium on 3D User Interfaces, Reno, Nev., E1

conference

Exploiting ungrounded tactile haptic displays for mobile robotic teleoperation

B Horan, Z Najdovski, S Nahavandi

(2008), pp. 1-6, WAC '08 : Proceedings of the World Automation Congress '08, Waikoloa, T.H., E1

conference
2007

System of systems approach to threat detection and integration of heterogeneous independently operable systems

F Sahin, P Sridhar, B Horan, V Raghavan, M Jamshidi

(2007), pp. 1376-1381, Proceedings of 2007 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Quebec, Canada, E1

conference

Fuzzy haptic augmentation for telerobotic stair climbing

B Horan, S Nahavandi, D Creighton, E Tunstel

(2007), pp. 2437-2442, IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, 2007. ISIC., Quebec, Canada, E1

conference

Bilateral haptic teleoperation of an articulated track mobile robot

B Horan, D Creighton, S Nahavandi, M Jamshidi

(2007), pp. 1-8, IEEE International Conference on System of Systems Engineering, 2007. SoSE '07., San Antonio, Texas, E1

conference

OzBot (TM) - Haptic augmentation of a teleoperated robotic platform for search and rescue operations

Michael Fielding, Michael Fielding, James Mullins, James Mullins, Ben Horan, Ben Horan, Saeid Nahavandi, Saeid Nahavandi

(2007), pp. 150-155, SSRR2007 : Proceedings of the IEEE International Workshop on Safety, Security and Rescue Robotics 2007, Rome, Italy, E1

conference

A haptically enabled low-cost reconnaissance platform for law enforcement

J Mullins, B Horan, M Fielding, S Nahavandi

(2007), pp. 1-6, SSRR 2007, IEEE International Workshop on : Safety, Security and Rescue Robotics, 2007, Rome, Italy, E1

conference

A haptically enabled low-cost reconnaissance platform for law enforcement

James Mullins, Ben Horan, Mick Fielding, Saeid Nahavandi

(2007), pp. 60-65, 2007 IEEE INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON SAFETY, SECURITY AND RESCUE ROBOTICS, ITALY, Rome, E1-1

conference

Bilateral haptic teleoperation of an articulated track mobile robot

Ben Horan, Doug Creighton, Saeid Nahavandi, Mo Jamshidi

(2007), pp. 497-+, 2007 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SYSTEM OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, VOLS 1 AND 2, TX, San Antonio, E1-1

conference
2006

A low-cost 3-D laser imaging system

B Horan, S Nahavandi

(2006), pp. 277-282, Intelligent production machines and systems : 2nd I*PROMS Virtual Conference, 3-14 July 2006, Online Conference, E1

conference

Towards optimization of a real-world robotic-sensor system of systems

H Azarnoush, B Horan, P Sridhar, A Madni, M Jamshidi

(2006), pp. 1-8, World Automation Congress Budapest, Hungary, July 24-26, 2006, Budapest, Hungary, E1

conference

Funded Projects at Deakin

Australian Competitive Grants

Haptic Realisation of Visual Art for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Prof Saeid Nahavandi, Prof Ben Horan

ARC Linkage - Projects Rnd 1

  • 2012: $53,836
  • 2011: $46,657
  • 2010: $56,141

Other Public Sector Funding

Haptic Realisation of Visual Art for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Prof Saeid Nahavandi, Prof Ben Horan

ACA Australian Council for the Arts

  • 2012: $22,000
  • 2011: $22,000
  • 2010: $22,000

Technology as an Enabler of the Visitor Experience in the Surf Coast Shire

Prof Ben Horan, Dr Mehdi Seyedmahmoudian

Surf Coast Shire Grant - Research

  • 2019: $20,000
  • 2018: $20,000
  • 2017: $20,000

Snake Bite First Aid VR Trainer

Prof Ben Horan, Dr Mehdi Seyedmahmoudian

MWC Grant - Research - Melbourne Water Corporation

  • 2017: $40,000

Virtual Reality (VR) Ozone Generator Isolation Training

Prof Ben Horan, Dr Mehdi Seyedmahmoudian

MWC Grant - Research - Melbourne Water Corporation

  • 2018: $111,385
  • 2017: $37,129

Virtual Reality Confined Space Entry (CSE) Training Systems.

Prof Ben Horan, Dr Kaja Antlej

Melbourne Water Corporation

  • 2019: $199,528
  • 2018: $66,509

Virtual Reality Heavy Vehicle Awareness Platform

Prof Ben Horan, Dr Kaja Antlej

City of Greater Bendigo

  • 2020: $160,791
  • 2019: $87,828

Integrated Data Collection Framework for Aged Care.

Prof Ben Horan, Dr Michael Mortimer

Deptartment of Health

  • 2020: $130,997
  • 2019: $25,000

Virtual Reality Awareness Tool for Residential Flooding Scenarios.

Prof Ben Horan, Dr Kaja Antlej, Dr Michael Mortimer

MWC Grant - Research - Melbourne Water Corporation

  • 2020: $34,000

City of Melbourne - Visual representation of a tonne of CO2.

Dr Greg Bowtell, Dr Jordan Vincent, Prof Ben Horan, Dr Luke Heemsbergen

City of Melbourne Grant - Research

  • 2020: $6,363

TruckWise Stage 2

Prof Ben Horan, Dr Michael Mortimer, Dr Kaja Antlej

Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative

  • 2024: $70,000
  • 2023: $140,000
  • 2022: $105,000
  • 2021: $5,000

Implementation of an innovative virtual reality experience for people living with mild dementia in residential aged care

Prof Ben Horan, Prof Alison Hutchinson

Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia

  • 2024: $60,000
  • 2023: $90,000

Industry and Other Funding

Development of Virtual Reality (VR) Content

Prof Ben Horan

Flavourtech Pty Ltd

  • 2016: $20,500

Interactive Virtual Reality (VR) Bolus Application

Prof Ben Horan, Dr Mehdi Seyedmahmoudian

Pacific Biologics PTY LIMITED

  • 2017: $15,450

Virtual Reality Driving Simulator for Elderly Drivers

Prof Ben Horan, Dr Mehdi Seyedmahmoudian

McLean Care

  • 2019: $55,000
  • 2018: $185,000
  • 2017: $40,000

Virtual and Augmented Reality Upskilling

Prof Ben Horan

Tradiebot Industries Pty Ltd

  • 2018: $30,000

3D digitisation of performing arts costumes.

Dr Kaja Antlej, Prof Ben Horan

Arts Centre Melbourne T/As Victorian Arts Centre Trust

  • 2019: $14,000

Virtual Reality (VR) Windfarm Design, Visualisation and Training Platform.

Prof Ben Horan, Dr Michael Mortimer

Acciona Energy Australia Global Pty Ltd

  • 2020: $70,000
  • 2019: $50,000

Virtual Reality Embodiment for the Performing Arts.

Dr Kaja Antlej, Prof Ben Horan, Dr Michael Mortimer

Victorian Arts Centre Trust

  • 2020: $18,000

Investigation of Workforce Solutions for Rural and Remote Services in Aged Care.

Prof Ben Horan

McLean Care

  • 2021: $110,000

Interactive Virtual Fly Over Virtual Pilot Plant Visualisation.

Prof Ben Horan, Dr Michael Mortimer

Clean Energy Resources Pty Ltd

  • 2021: $25,000

Second generation immersive reality experience for the application of nutrition bolus to sheep and cattle livestock

Prof Ben Horan, Dr Michael Mortimer

Pacific Biologics PTY LIMITED

  • 2022: $15,000

Investigating Virtual Reality Warden Emergency Response Induction

Prof Ben Horan, Dr Michael Mortimer

Melbourne Cricket Club

  • 2023: $105,000

Feasibility Study for Geelong Grammar School (Corio Campus) Energy Management Plan - Stage 1

Dr Saman Asghari Gorji, Prof Ben Horan

Geelong Grammar School

  • 2024: $5,000
  • 2023: $5,000

Other Funding Sources

Investigating Virtual Reality (VR) Low Voltage (LV) Electrical Safety Rescue Simulation for Utilities and Manufacturing Sectors.

Prof Ben Horan, Dr Kaja Antlej, Dr Michael Mortimer

Innovative Manfacturing CRC Limited

  • 2022: $205,742
  • 2021: $194,257

VR-TIMS: Multi-agency in-field and virtual reality exercises in controlled environments to improve traffic incident management coordination and capability.

A/Prof Ashim Debnath, Prof Ben Horan, Dr Ross Blackman, Dr Michael Mortimer

iMove Australia Limited

  • 2024: $45,000
  • 2023: $110,000

Supervisions

Principal Supervisor
2023

Biba Tominc

Thesis entitled: A Decision-Making Framework for Immersive Reality Experience Design: A Museum Case Study

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), School of Engineering

Timothy Eric Everson

Thesis entitled: Hybrid Haptic Rendering and Augmented Reality for Simulated CPR Training

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), School of Engineering

Hans Stefan

Thesis entitled: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Immersive Virtual Reality for Industrial Health and Safety Training

Master of Engineering, School of Engineering

2018

Michael Alan Mortimer

Thesis entitled: Dynamic Virtual Reality User Interface for Teleoperation of Heterogeneous Robot Teams

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), School of Engineering

2016

Syafizwan Nizam Mohd Faroque

Thesis entitled: Virtual Reality Training for Micro-robotic Cell Injection

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), School of Engineering

Executive Supervisor
2017

Mohammadmehdi Seyedmahmoudian

Thesis entitled: Design of Fast and Efficient Maximum Power Point Tracking Method for Photovoltaic Systems under Partial Shading Conditions

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), School of Engineering

Associate Supervisor
2020

Benjamin Thomas Champion

Thesis entitled: Simultaneous Control of Underwater and Land-Based Heterogeneous Robotic Swarms

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), School of Engineering

2017

John Alfred Michael Brady

Thesis entitled: Teaching Engineering Design using Modular methods with virtual tools

Master of Engineering, School of Engineering

2012

Quan-Zen Ang

Thesis entitled: Multi-point Haptic Interaction for Robotic Teleoperation

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Centre for Intelligent Systems Research.