Professor Jonathan C. Roberts

Professor in Visualisation / Director of Impact and Engagement

Contact info

BSc, PhD, PGCHE, MIEEE, MACM, M-EG, SFHEA

School of Computer Science,

Bangor University
Dean Street, Bangor 
Gwynedd, UK, LL57 1UT
 
Lead Visualization, Modelling and 
Graphics (VMG)  research group

Contact:

  • tel: +44 (0) 1248 382725
  • email: j.c.roberts@bangor.ac.uk
  • url: jcroberts
  • twitter: @jcrbrts
  1. Published

    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 conferenceAbstract

  2. Published

    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). IEEE

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  3. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  4. Published

    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. 179-192

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  5. Published

    Pie chart sonification.

    Franklin, K., Roberts, J. C. & Banissi, E. (Editor), 1 Jan 2003.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  6. Published

    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. 23-36

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  7. Published

    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 proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  8. Published

    Personal Visualisation for Learning

    Roberts, J. C., Headleand, C., Perkins, D. & Ritsos, P. D., 2015, p. 4.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

  9. E-pub ahead of print

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  10. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  11. Published

    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 proceedingChapterpeer-review

  12. Published

    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 proceedingChapterpeer-review

  13. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  14. Published

    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. 549-554

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  15. Published

    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 conferencePaperpeer-review

  16. Published

    Learning Activities in Colours and Rainbows for Programming Skill Development

    Roberts, J. C., Sept 2021. 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

  17. Published

    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/ReportBook

  18. Published

    Issues of dataflow and view presentation in multiple view visualization.

    Roberts, J. C., 1 Jun 2001, p. 177-183.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  19. Published

    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 proceedingOther chapter contributionpeer-review

  20. Published

    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. 3733-3766

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  21. Published

    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 conferencePaperpeer-review

  22. Published

    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 conferencePaperpeer-review

  23. Published

    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 proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  24. Published

    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 conferencePosterpeer-review

  25. Published

    Immersive Analytics with WebVR and Google Cardboard

    Putcher, P. W. S., Roberts, J. C. & Ritsos, P. D., 2016.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterpeer-review

  26. Published

    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/ReportBook

  27. Published

    Historical records, archives and photogrammetry

    Wilson, A., Wilson, H., Labrosse, F., Tiddeman, B. & Roberts, J. C., 23 Feb 2016, In: Historic Environment: Policy & Practice. 7, 1, p. 25-42

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  28. Published

    Harnessing Photogrammetry to Create Alternative Views in Heritage

    Roberts, J. C., Mearman, J. W. & Wilson, A., 22 May 2014, p. 49-62.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  29. Published

    Haptic Glyphs (Hlyphs) - Structured haptic objects for haptic visualization.

    Roberts, J. C. & Franklin, K., 1 Jan 2005, p. 369-374.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  30. Published

    From ill-defined problems to Informed Decisions

    Roberts, J. C., Keim, D., Hanratty, T., Rowlingson, R. R., Walker, R., Hall, M., Jackobson, Z., Lavigne, V., Rooney, C. & Varga, M., 9 Jun 2014, p. 7-11.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  31. Accepted/In press

    Fostering Creative Visualisation Skills Through Data-Art Exhibitions

    Roberts, J. C., 19 Jul 2024, (Accepted/In press). 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

  32. Published

    Five Design-Sheets: Creative Design and Sketching for Computing and Visualisation

    Roberts, J. C., Headleand, C. & Ritsos, P. D., 6 Jun 2017, 1 ed. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. 333 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportBook

  33. Published

    Exploratory visualization with multiple linked views.

    Roberts, J. C., MacEachren, A. (Editor), Kraak, M. J. (Editor) & Dykes, J. (Editor), 1 Jan 2004, Exploring geovisualization. 2004 ed. Elsevier

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  34. Published

    Exploratory visualization using bracketing.

    Roberts, J. C., 25 May 2004, p. 188-192.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  35. Published

    Exploratory Visualization through Copy, Cut and Paste

    Roberts, J. C., Walker, R., Roberts, L., Laramee, R. S. & Ritsos, P. D., 2014. 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

  36. Published

    Explicit verses implicit: An analysis of a multiple search result visualization.

    Suvanaphen, E., Roberts, J. C. & Banissi, E. (Editor), 1 Jan 2004, Information Visualization (IV 2004): Proceedings, 8th International Conference, London, England, 2004. 2004 ed. IEEE Computer Society Press, p. 731-736

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  37. Published

    Explanatory Journeys: Visualising to Understand and Explain Administrative Justice Paths of Redress

    Roberts, J. C., Butcher, P., Sherlock, A. & Nason, S., Jan 2022, In: IEEE Transactions on visualization and computer graphics. 28, 1, p. 518-528 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  38. Published

    Experience and Guidance for the use of Sketching and low-fidelity Visualisation-design in teaching

    Roberts, J. C., Ritsos, P. D. & Headleand, C., 1 Oct 2017, Pedagogy of Data Visualization Workshop, IEEE Conference on Visualization (VIS), Phoenix, Arizona.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  39. Published

    Engaging Data-Art: Conducting a Public Hands-On Workshop

    Roberts, J. C., 31 Jul 2024. 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

  40. Published

    Dynamic coordinated email visualization.

    Frau, S., Roberts, J. C., Boukhelifa, N. & Skala, V. (Editor), 1 Jan 2005, p. 187-193.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

  41. Published

    Developing a writing assistant to help EAP writers with collocations in real time

    Frankenberg-Garcia, A., Lew, R., Roberts, J. C., Rees, G. & Sharma, N., 10 Aug 2018, In: ReCALL: Journal of the European Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning. 18 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  42. Published

    Developing a tool to help EAP writers with collocations in real time

    Frankenberg-Garcia, A., Lew, R., Rees, G., Roberts, J. C. & Sharma, N., Jul 2018. 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceAbstractpeer-review

  43. Published

    Developing a formative visual feedback report for data brokering

    Varghese, D., Roberts, J. C. & Ritsos, P. D., 10 Aug 2018.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceOtherpeer-review

  44. Published

    Crowd-sourcing archaeological research: HeritageTogether digital public archaeology in practice

    Moller, K., Griffiths, S., Edwards, B., Karl, R., Labrosse, F., Miles, H., Moeller, K., Roberts, J. C., Tiddeman, B. & Wilson, A., 18 Nov 2015, In: Internet Archaeology. 40

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  45. Published

    Critical Thinking Sheets: Encouraging critical thought and sketched implementation design

    Roberts, J. C. & Ritsos, P. D., May 2019.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

  46. Published

    Critical Thinking Sheet (CTS) for Design Thinking in Programming Courses

    Roberts, J. C. & Ritsos, P. D., 27 May 2020, Eurographics 2020 - Education Papers. Romero, M. & Sousa Santos, B. (eds.). The Eurographics Association, p. 17-23 7 p. (Eurographics - Education Papers).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  47. Published

    Creating storytelling visualizations for the Covid-19 pandemic using Feature-Action Design Patterns

    Ritsos, P. D., Khan, S., Jones, S., Bach, B., Meikle, J., Roberts, J. C., Wood, J. & Chen, M., Oct 2023, IEEE VIS Workshop on Visualization for Pandemic and Emergency Responses 2023 (Vis4PandEmRes). IEEE

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  48. Published

    Creating instruments for ideation: Software approaches to geovisualization.

    Andrienko, G., Andrienko, N., Dykes, J., Gahegan, M., Mountain, D., Noy, P., Roberts, J. C., Rodgers, P., Theus, M., MacEachren, A. (Editor) & Kraak, M. J. (Editor), 1 Jan 2004, Exploring geovisualization. 2004 ed. Elsevier

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  49. Published

    Creating Small Unit Based Glyph Visualisation

    Jackson, J., Ritsos, P. D. & Roberts, J. C., Oct 2018.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterpeer-review

  50. Published

    Creating Explanatory Visualizations of Algorithms for Active Learning

    Roberts, J. C., Jackson, J., Headleand, C. & Ritsos, P. D., 2016. 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterpeer-review