Professor Jonathan C. Roberts
Professor in Visualisation / Director of Impact and Engagement

Affiliations
Links
- https://www.bangor.ac.uk/computer-science-and-electronic-engineering/staff/jonathan-roberts/en
Personal page - http://@jcrbrts
Twitter - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jonathan_Roberts5
Researchgate profile - https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=9EvuoDgAAAAJ&hl=en
Google Scholar - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-c-roberts-2249177a
Linkedin
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Iaith a Thechnoleg yng Nghymru: Cyfrol I
Prys, D. (Editor), Jones, D. (Contributor), Prys, G. (Contributor), Watkins, G. (Contributor), Cooper, S., Roberts, J. C. (Contributor), Butcher, P. (Contributor), Farhat, L. (Contributor), Teahan, W. & Prys, M. (Contributor), 5 Oct 2021, Bangor: Prifysgol Bangor University. 120 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Immersive Analytics with WebVR and Google Cardboard
Putcher, P. W. S., Roberts, J. C. & Ritsos, P. D., 2016.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Immersive visualisation of COVID-19 UK travel and US happiness data
Williams, R., Farmer, D., Roberts, J. C. & Ritsos, P. D., Oct 2020.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Inspire and Create: Unveiling the Potential of VisDice in Visualization Design
Owen, A. & Roberts, J. C., 22 Oct 2023, Poster publications at IEEE VIS 2023: Visualization & Visual Analytics: IEEE VIS 2023 Posters. Cao, N., Kozlikova, B., Xia, J. & Willett, W. (eds.). IEEE Computer Society Press, 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Interactive Oceanographic Visualization using spatially-aggregated Parallel Coordinate Plots: In EuroVis 2014 Poster
George, R., Ritsos, P. D. & Roberts, J. C., 9 Jun 2014. 3 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Interactive Visual Analytics of Coastal Oceanographic Simulation data
George, R., Robins, P., Davies, A. & Roberts, J. C., 14 Oct 2012. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Interactive visual analytics of hydrodynamic flux for the coastal zone
George, R. L., Robins, P. E., Davies, A. G., Ritsos, P. D. & Roberts, J. C., 7 May 2014, In: Environmental Earth Sciences. 71, 10, p. 3733-3766Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Interpreting in Virtual Reality: designing and developing a 3D virtual world to prepare interpreters and their clients for professional practice
Braun, S., Slater, C., Gittins, R., Ritsos, P. D. & Roberts, J. C., 2013, New Prospects and Perspectives for Educating Language Mediators. Kiraly, D., Hansen-Schirra, S. & Maksymski, K. (eds.). Tuebingen : Gunter Narr, p. 93-120 28 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Other chapter contribution › peer-review
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Issues of dataflow and view presentation in multiple view visualization.
Roberts, J. C., 1 Jun 2001, p. 177-183.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Language and Technology in Wales: Volume I
Prys, D. (Editor), Jones, D. (Contributor), Prys, G. (Contributor), Watkins, G. (Contributor), Cooper, S. (Contributor), Roberts, J. C. (Contributor), Butcher, P. (Contributor), Farhat, L. (Contributor), Teahan, W. (Contributor) & Prys, M. (Contributor), 5 Oct 2021, Bangor: Prifysgol Bangor University. 120 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Learning Activities in Colours and Rainbows for Programming Skill Development
Roberts, J. C., Sept 2021. 9 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Less is more: Focused Design and Problem Framing in Visualisation – Developing the ColloCaid Collocation Editor
Roberts, J. C., Butcher, P., Rees, G., Lew, R., Sharma, N. & Frankenberg-Garcia, A., Sept 2023. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Multiform glyph based web search result visualization.
Roberts, J. C., Boukhelifa, N., Rodgers, P. & Banissi, E. (Editor), 1 Jan 2002, Information Visualisation (IV 2002): 6th International Conference. 2002 ed. IEEE Computer Society Press, p. 549-554Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Multiple Views: different meanings and collocated words
Roberts, J. C., Al-Maneea, H. M. A., Butcher, P., Lew, R., Rees, G., Sharma, N. & Frankenberg-Garcia, A., Jun 2019, In: Computer Graphics Forum. 38, 3, p. 79-93 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Multisensory Immersive Analytics
McCormack, J., Roberts, J. C., Bach, B., Freitas, C. D. S., Itoh, T., Hurter, C. & Marriott, K., 18 Oct 2018, Immersive Analytics. Marriott, K., Schreiber, F., Dwyer, T., Klein, K., Henry Riche, N., Itoh, T., , W. S. & Thomas, B. H. (eds.). 1 ed. Switzerland: Springer Nature, Vol. 11190. p. 57-94 (LNCS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Novel Visual Metaphors for Multivariate Networks
Roberts, J. C., Yang, J., Kohlbacher, O., Ward, M. O. & Zhou, M. X., 2014, Multivariate Network Visualization: Dagstuhl Seminar 13201, Dagstuhl Castle, Germany, May 12-17, 2013, Revised Discussions. Kerren, A., Purchase, H. C. & Ward, M. O. (eds.). Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, p. 127-150 24 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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One view is not enough: review of and encouragement for multiple and alternative representations in 3D and immersive visualisation
Roberts, J. C., Butcher, P. & Ritsos, P. D., 3 Feb 2022, In: Computers. 11, 2, 23 p., 20.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Path-based Design Model for Constructing and Exploring Alternative Visualisations
Jackson, J., Ritsos, P. D., Butcher, P. & Roberts, J. C., 10 Sept 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: IEEE Transactions on visualization and computer graphics. 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Personal Visualisation for Learning
Roberts, J. C., Headleand, C., Perkins, D. & Ritsos, P. D., 2015, p. 4.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Personalised Authentic assessments with Synchronous Learning Activities: a Framework for Teaching Visualisation and Graphics
Roberts, J. C., 15 Sept 2022, Computer Graphics & Visual Computing (CGVC) 2022: CGVC2022. The Eurographics Association, 9 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Picture This! Community-Led Production of Alternative Views of the Heritage of Gwynedd
Roberts, J. C., Karl, R., Roberts, J. T., Wilson, A. T., Möller, K., Miles, H. C., Edwards, B., Tiddeman, B., Labrosse, F. & La Trobe-Bateman, E., 1 Feb 2014, In: Journal of Community Archaeology and Heritage. 1, 1, p. 23-36Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Pie chart sonification.
Franklin, K., Roberts, J. C. & Banissi, E. (Editor), 1 Jan 2003.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Prototyping 3D haptic data visualizations
Panëels, S. A., Ritsos, P. D., Rodgers, P. J. & Roberts, J. C., 9 Feb 2013, In: Computers and Graphics. 37, 3, p. 179-192Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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RAMPVIS: Answering the Challenges of Building Visualisation Capabilities for Large-scale Emergency Responses
Chen, M., Abdul-Rahman, A., Archambault, D., Dykes, J., Slingsby, A., Ritsos, P. D., Torsney-Weir, T., Turkay, C., Bach, B., Borgo, R., Brett, A., Fang, H., Jianu, R., Khan, S., Laramee, R. S., Nguyen, P. H., Reeve, R., Roberts, J. C., Vidal, F., Wang, Q., Wood, J. & Xu, K., Jun 2022, In: Epidemics. 39, 15 p., 100569.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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RAMPVIS: Answering the Challenges of Building Visualization Capabilities for Large-scale Emergency Responses
Chen, M., Abdul-Rahman, A., Archambault, D., Dykes, J., Ritsos, P. D., Slingsby, A., Torsney-Weir, T., Turkay, C., Bach, B., Borgo, R., Brett, A., Fang, H., Jianu, R., Khan, S., Laramee, R. S., Matthews, L., Nguyen, P. H., Reeve, R., Roberts, J. C., Vidal, F., Wang, Q., Wood, J. & Xu, K., Oct 2023, IEEE VIS Workshop on Visualization for Pandemic and Emergency Responses 2023 (Vis4PandEmRes). IEEEResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Re-creating Lost Heritage: Automated photogrammetry on archived images
Wilson, A., Ben, E., Tiddeman, B., Karl, R. & Roberts, J. C., 2014. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Reflections and Considerations on Running Creative Visualization Learning Activities
Roberts, J. C., Bach, B., Boucher, M., Chevalier, F., Diehl, A., Hinrichs, U., Huron, S., Kirk, A., Knudsen, S., Meirelles, I., Noonan, R., Pelchmann, L., Rajabiyazdi, F. & Stoiber, C., 22 Dec 2022, 4th IEEE Workshop on Visualization Guidelines in Research, Design, and Education. IEEE VIS, Oklahoma City: VisGuides 2022. Bach, B., Abdul-Rahman, A. & Diehl, A. (eds.). IEEE Computer Society Press, p. 23-30 8 p. (Workshop at IEEE VIS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Regular spatial separation for exploratory visualization.
Roberts, J. C., Erbacher, R. (Editor), Chen, P. (Editor), Grohn, M. (Editor), Roberts, J. C. (Editor) & Wittenbrink, C. M. (Editor), 1 Jan 2002, Visualization and Data Analysis. 2002 ed. IS&T/SPIE, p. 9Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Review for designs for haptic data visualization.
Panëels, S. & Roberts, J. C., 1 Apr 2010, In: IEEE Transactions on Haptics. 3, 2, p. 119-137Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sewn with Ariadne’s Thread – Visualizations for Wearable & Ubiquitous Computing
Ritsos, P. D., Mearman, J. W., Van de Moere, A. & Roberts, J. C., 9 Nov 2014.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Sketching Designs Using the Five Design-Sheet Methodology
Roberts, J. C., Headleand, C. & Ritsos, P. D., 12 Aug 2015, In: IEEE Transactions on visualization and computer graphics. 22, 1, p. 419-428Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Slipping through the cracks of e-lexicography: lessons from ColloCaid
Rees, G., Frankenberg-Garcia, A., Lew, R., Roberts, J. C., Sharma, N. & Butcher, P., Oct 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Small Works, Big Stories. Methodological approaches to photogrammetry through crowd-sourcing experiences
Moller, K., Griffiths, S., Edwards, B., Wilson, A., Karl, R., Labrosse, F., LaTrobe-Bateman, E., Miles, H., Moeller, K., Roberts, J. C. & Tiddeman, B., 18 Nov 2015, In: Internet Archaeology. 40Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sonification of spatial data.
Roberts, J. C., Nasir, T., Martens, W. L. (Editor), Quesnel, R. (Editor) & Scavone, G. (Editor), 1 Jun 2007, p. 112-119.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Special Issue on Visualization Teaching and Literacy : Guest editors' introduction
Bach, B., Huron, S., Hinrichs, U., Roberts, J. C. & Carpendale, S., 10 Dec 2021, In: IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications. 41, p. 13-14 41.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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State of the art: Coordinated & multiple views in exploratory visualization.
Roberts, J. C., Adrienko, G. (Editor), Roberts, J. C. (Editor) & Weaver, C. (Editor), 1 Jul 2007, p. 61-71.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Sticky pixels: Evolutionary growth by random drop ballistic aggregation.
Roberts, J. C., 1 Jan 2001, p. 149-155.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Storyboarding for visual analytics
Pop, S. R., Walker, R., Ap-Cenydd, L., Pop, S., Miles, H. C., Hughes, C. J., Teahan, W. J. & Roberts, J. C., 28 May 2013, In: Information Visualization. 14, 1, p. 27-50Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Study of Multiple View Layout Strategies in Visualisation
Roberts, J. C. & Al-Maneea, H. M. A., Oct 2018. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Synthetic visualizations in web-based mixed reality
Ritsos, P. D., Mearman, J., Jackson, J. & Roberts, J. C., Oct 2017. 5 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Tangible papercraft visualisations for education
Mearman, J., Butcher, P., Ritsos, P. D. & Roberts, J. C., 4 May 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Textual difference visualization of multiple search results utilizing detail in context.
Suvanaphen, E., Roberts, J. C. & Jones, M. W. (Editor), 1 Jan 2004, Theory and Practice of Computer Graphics: Proceedings, International Conference, Eurographics, Bournemouth, UK, 2004. 2004 ed. IEEE Computer Society Press, p. 2-8Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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The Explanatory Visualization Framework: An active learning framework for teaching creative computing using explanatory visualizations
Roberts, J. C., Ritsos, P. D., Jackson, J. R. & Headleand, C., Jan 2018, In: IEEE Transactions on visualization and computer graphics. 24, 1, p. 971-801 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Five Design-Sheet (FdS) approach for Sketching Information Visualization Designs
Roberts, J. C., 2011, Eurographics 2011 Education papers. Maddock, S. & Jorge, J. (eds.). The Eurographics Association, p. 029 7 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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The desktop is dead, long live the desktop! – Towards a multisensory desktop for visualization
Ritsos, P. D., Mearman, J. W. & Roberts, J. C., 9 Nov 2014.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Towards Developing a Digital application for the Five Design-Sheets Methodology
Owen, A. & Roberts, J. C., 15 Sept 2022. 6 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Towards Quantifying Multiple View Layouts in Visualisation as Seen from Research Publications
Al-Maneea, H. M. A. & Roberts, J. C., Oct 2019. 5 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Towards a Generative AI Design Dialogue
Owen, A. & Roberts, J. C., 28 Aug 2024, Computer Graphics and Visual Computing (CGVC) 2024, United Kingdom. The Eurographics AssociationResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Towards a Tool for the Creation of Micro-visualisations
Jackson, J. R., Ritsos, P. D. & Roberts, J. C., 12 Sept 2019, Computer Graphics & Visual Computing (CGVC). The Eurographics AssociationResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Towards coordination-intensive visualization software.
Boukhelifa, N., Roberts, J. C. & Rodgers, P., 1 Apr 2003, p. 199-200.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper