CURRICULUM VITAE

 

 

            Name:                                      Nelson Baloian                                           

            Date of Birth:                            April 05 1961

            Nationality:                               Chilean

            Addres (work):                          Blanco Encalada 2120, Santiago, CHILE

            Phone (work):                           ++ 56 2 6784363

            Fax (work):                               ++ 56 2 6895531

            Address (home):                       Tupungato 9130, Vitacura, Santiago, CHILE

            Phone (home):                          ++ 56 2 4752613

            e-mail:                                     nbaloian@dcc.uchile.cl

 

 

Academic Background

 

1988:                                      Ingeniero Civil en Computación (Universidad de Chile, Chile)

1997:                                      Doktor rer. nat. (University of Duisburg, Germany.)

 

 

Professional Experience

 

1987-1992:                             Junior researcher and lecturer at the Department of Computer

                                               Science of the Universidad de Chile.

 

1992-1995:                             Member of the COSOFT research group at the GMD-IPSI institute in

                                               Darmstadt, Germany: Development of distributed systems

                                               supporting collaborative teaching/learning with multimedia.

 

1995-1998                               Member of the COLLIDE research group at the University of Duisburg, Germany and PhD. Student at the same university. 

                                                Development of systems for collaborative intelligent and distributed environments.

 

since 1998:                               Assistant Professor at the  Department of the Computer Science of the Universidad de Chile.

 

 

 

 

Academic and Research Activities outside U. de Chile

 

January 1999:

Lecturer at the postgraduate program of the University of San Simon, Cochabamba, Bolivia (organized by the University of         Utrecht, The Netherlands)

 

1998-2002:

Part-Time Professor at the Universidad de Talca (Chile)

 

Jan. 2001– Dec. 2001,

May 2004 – Aug. 2004 and July 2006 – August 2006:

 

Guest Professor at the University of Duisburg, Germany

 

Since April 2000:

Part-time visiting professor at the University of Waseda in Tokyo, Japan for the GITI international program of graduate studies.

 

Jan. – March  2002,

Jan. & Feb. 2003 and 

Jan. & Feb. 2004:

TAO (Telecommunications Advancement Organization,  Japan) Fellowship for Researching at the GITI Institute of the Waseda University, Japan.

 

October 2003:            

Visiting lecturer at the University of Tampere, Finland.

 

Jan. – March 2005:

Jan. & Feb. 2006:

Jan. & Feb. 2007:

NICT Fellowship for Researching at the Waseda University, Japan

 

                                        

 

 

Lecturing Experience in the Following Subjects:

 

·        Introduction to programming

·        Modeling and simulation

·        Algorithms and Data Structures

·        Cryptography and Data Security

·        Computer Support for Collaborative Work

·        Introduction to JAVA programming

·        TCP/IP Network programming with JAVA

·        J2EE development

 

 

Participation in Projects

 

  • "Tecnologías TIC para el Aprendizaje de Idiomas y Edutainment en Internet". Project funded by FONDEF D05I10243, 2007-2008. Using language recognition as base for developing applications for supporting language learning.

 

  • "Development of reusable instructional material to support e-learning". Project funded by the ITCC Korea-Chile, 2004-2006. Development of various instruments supporting reusability of multimedia learning material. 

 

  • MUVIS: "Mundos Virtuales para la Inclusión Social". FONDECYT: 1060797, 2006-2008. Development of mobile software applications supporting blind children to accomplish tasks involving displacement.

 

  • E-Lane: "European- Latin American new Education". Funded by the @lis Initiative of the European Community. March 2004 - September 2006. The aim of the project is the development of open-source methodologies, platform, and content material for supporting e-learning.

 

  • COLDEX: "Collaborative Learning and Distributed Experimentation". EU-IST Project  2001-32327. 2002-2005. Development of methodologies and applications implementing collaborative learning based on the remote, distributed experimentation.   

 

  • TISA: "Entornos Interactivos basados en Sonido para Aprender", FONDECYT 1030158.  Co-investigador. 2003-2005. Development of models an applications implementing computer supported learning for blind children.  

 

  • "Networked Multimedia Systems for Innovative Teaching and Learning Scenarios": Funded by BMBF-Project CHL 01/018. Joint project involving University of Duisburg and University of Chile for developing applications for a computer-integrated classroom.  Investigador responsable. 2001-2003.

 

  • "Desarrollo de Comunicaciones Multimediales sobre Redes Inalámbricas" (Development of multimedia communications over wireless networks). FONDEF D00I1048 (U. de Chile, UTFSM). 2001-2003.

 

  • "Infocomunicación en Redes de Banda Ancha". (Info-communication in broadband networks) FONDEF D96I1046. 1998-2000.

 

 

 

Publications

 

Book Chapters.

 

1.      Olivier Motelet, Benjamin Piwowarski, Georges Dupret, José A. Pino, Nelson Baloian: Enhancing Educational-Material Retrieval Using Authored-Lesson Metadata. Proceedings of the SPIRE 2007 Conference, Santiago, Chile, October 2007. Lecture Notes in Computer Science pp. 254-263

2.      Olivier Motelet, Nelson Baloian, Benjamin Piwowarski, José A. Pino: Taking advantage of the Semantics of a Lesson Graph based on Learning Objects. In: Artificial Intelligence in Education Lucking et al (Eds) IOS Press 2007, pp. 459-466. (Proceedings of the AIED’07 Conference, Marina del Rey, CA, USA, July 2007).

3.      Nelson Baloian, José A.Pino and Marc Jansen: Implementing the Coupled Objects Paradigm for Synchronizing Distributed Applications through Firewalls. In: Lecture Notes in Computer Science 4402, pp. 599-608, 2007 (Selected papers form the CSCWD’06 conference)

4.      N.  Baloian, K.  Hoeksema, U. Hoppe, M. Milrad: “Technologies and Educational Activities for Supporting and Implementing Challenge-Based Learning”. In: Education for the 21st Century: Impact of ICT and Digital Resources. Deepak Kumar & Joe Turner (Eds.) Springer, NY, USA, 2006.  pp. 7-16. (Proceedings of the IFIP’06 Conferece, October 2006, Santiago, Chile).

5.      O. Motelet, N. Baloian, J.A. Pino: “Learning Object Metadata and Automatic Processes: Issues and Perspectives”. Learning Object Standards, Metadata, Repositories and LCMS, K. Harman and A. Koohang (eds.), Chapter 7, Informing Science Press, Santa Rosa, CA, USA. pp 185-219, 2007

6.      Breuer, H., Baloian, N., Breuer, M., Husslein, S. "Lernerzentrierte Gestaltung interaktiver Tafeln und armlanger Interfaces am Interaction Design Lab". In: Lattemann, C. & Köhler, T. (Eds.). Multimediale Technologien. Multimedia in E-Business und Bildung. Verlag Peter Lang, Berlin, Germany, 2005, pp. 267-277.

7.      N. Baloian & W. Luther: "Various modelling aspects of tutoring systems for people with auditory disabilities". In: Informatics and Digital Society Social, Ethical and Cognitive Issues, Tom J. Weert and Robert K. Munro (Eds). Kluwer, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 2003, pp. 197-206.

8.      J. Hardings, N.Baloian & H.U. Hoppe: “A Document-Centered Architecture for Classroom Collaboration”. Artificial Intelligence in Education: Shaping the Future of Learning through Intelligent Technologies. U. Hoppe & F. Verdejo Eds. IOS Press, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2003, pp. 419-421. (Proceedings of the AIED'03 Conference in Sidney, Australia)

9.      N. Baloian, J.A. Pino, U. Hoppe: “Intelligent navigation support for lecturing in an electronic classroom”. Artificial Intelligence in Education: Open Learning Environments. S. P. Lajoie and M. Vivet, editors, IOS Press, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1999, pp. 606-610. (Proceedings of the AIED'99 Conference in Le Mans, France)

 

ISI Indexed Publications

 

10.  G. Zurita, P. Antunes, N. Baloian, F. Baytelman: Mobile Sensemaking: Exploring Proximity and Mobile Applications in the Classroom. Accepted for publication in the  Journal of Universal Computer Science on Nov 17.

11.  G. Zurita, P. Antunes, N. Baloian, L. Carriço, F. Baytelman, M. de Sá:  “Analyzing the Roles of PDA in Meeting Scenarios”. Accepted for publication in the  Journal of Universal Computer Science Oct. 17, 2007

12.  G. Zurita, N. Baloian, F. Baytelman: “A Face-to-Face System for Supporting Mobile Collaborative Design using Sketches and Pen-based Gestures”. Accepted for publication in the International Journal of Advanced Engineering Informatics. on September 13th, 2007

13.  N. Baloian, J.A. Pino, H. U. Hoppe: "Dealing with the students' attention problem in computer supported face-to-face lecturing". Accepted for publication in the Journal of Educational Technology & Society on July 6th, 2007

14.  W. Luther; H.  Breuer, N. Baloian : Concept keyboards in the animation of standard algorithms. Accepted for publication in the Journal of Visual Languages and Computing on July 16th,  2007

15.  G. Zurita, N. Baloian, F. Baytelman, M. Morales: “A gestures and freehand writing interaction based Electronic Meeting Support System with handhelds", Lecture Notes in Computer Science 4275, 2006, pp. 679-696. (Proceedings of the COOPIS'06 Conference, Montpelier, France, November 2006).

16.  J. Sanchez, N. Baloian: “Issues in implementing awareness in collaborative software for blind people”. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 4061, 2006, pp. 1318-1325. (Proceedings of the ICCHP'06 Conference, Linz, Austria, July 2006).

17.  J. Sanchez, N. Baloian: “Modeling 3D interactive environments for learners with visual disabilities”. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 4061, 2006, pp. 1326-1333. (Proceedings of the ICCHP'06 Conference, Linz, Austria, July 2006).

18.  G. Zurita, N. Baloian: “Handheld-Based Electronic Meeting Support”, Lecture Notes in Computer Science 3706, 2005, pp. 341 – 350. (Proceedings of the CRIWG'05 conference, Porto de Galhinas, Brasil, September, 2005).

19.  O. Motelet, N. Baloian.: “Taking Advantage of LOM Semantics for Supporting Lesson Authoring”. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 3762, 2005, pp. 1159-1168. (Proceedings of the OTM'05 workshop, Creta, Grece).

20.  N. Baloian,  P. Galdamez, C. Collazos, L. Guerrero: “A model for a Collaborative Recommender System for Multimedia Learning Material”. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 3198, 2004, pp. 281-288. (Proceedings of the CRIWG'04 Conference, Costa Rica, September 2004).

21.  J. Sanchez; N. Baloian; T. Hassler: “Blind to Sighted Children Interaction through Collaborative Environments”. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 3198, 2004, pp. 192-205. (Proceedings of the CRIWG'04 Conference, Costa Rica, September 2004).

22.  S. Ochoa, J.A. Pino, N. Baloian, D. Fuller: “ICESEE: A Tool for Developing Engineering Courseware”. Computer Applications in Engineering Education 11(2), 2003, pp.53-66.

23.  N. Baloian, J.A. Pino, O. Motelet: “Collaborative Authoring, Use and Re-use of Learning material in a Computer-integrated Classroom”. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 2806, 2003, pp. 199-207. (Proceedings of the CRIWG'03 Conference, Grenoble, France, September 2003).

24.  N. Baloian, S. Buschmann, A. Berges, K. Gassner, J. Hardings, H. Hoppe, W. Luther:  “Document Management in a Computer Integrated Classroom”.  Lecture Notes in Computer Science 2440, 2002, pp. 35-46. (Proceedings of the CRIWG'02 Conference, La Serena, Chile, September 2002).

25.  N. Baloian & W. Luther: “Visualization for the Mind’s Eye”. Lecture Notes In Computer Science 2269, 2002, pp. 354-367. (Selected Papers of the International Seminar on Software Visualization, Dagstuhl, Germany, May 2001)

 

International Journals not indexed by ISI

26.  Olivier Motelet, Nelson Baloian, José A. Pino : Hybrid System for Generating Learning Object Metadata. Journal of Computers 2(3), 2007, pp. 34-42.

27.  N. Baloian, N. Vidal, A. Diaz, E Vera, I Yasuyoshi, T. Wakahara, M. Matsumoto: “Intelligent use and reuse of computer-based learning material for CSCL”. The Journal of the Institute of Image Electronics Engineers in Japan. Vol. 30(2), March 2001, pp. 126-137.

 

International peer-reviewed conferences with proceedings not indexed by ISI

 

28.  Henning Breuer, Roberto Konow, Nelson Baloian and Gustavo Zurita:  Mobile Computing Seamlessly Integrate Formal and Informal Learning. Proceedings of the HCI’07 Conference, Beijing, China, July 2007, Lecture Notes in Computer Science 4553, pp. 163-172.

29.  Henning Breuer, Christian Sousa, Nelson Baloian, Mitsuji Matsumoto: A Lightweight Open Space for the Classroom-Collaborative Learning with Whiteboards and Pen-Tablets. Proceedings of the 7th IEEE cof ICALT, Niigata, Japan, July 2007, pp. 66-70.

30.  Sánchez, J., Sáenz, M. Baloian, N.: Mobile Application Model for the Blind. Proceedings of the HCI’07 Conference, Beijing, China, July 2007. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 4554, pp. 527-536.

31.  Gustavo Zurita, Nelson Baloian, Felipe Baytelman and Antornio Farias : A Platform for Motivating Collaborative Learning Using Participatory Simulation Applications. Proceedings of the Edutainment 07 Conference, Hong Kong, China, July 2007. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 4469, pp. 957-970.

32.  Nelson Baloian, Gustavo Zurita, Pedro Antunez, Felipe Baytelman: A Flexible, Lightweight Middleware Supporting the Development of Distributed  Applications across Platforms. Proceedings of the 10th CSCWD’07 conference, Nanjing, China, IEEE press, pp. 92-97, 2007

33.  Gustavo Zurita, Nelson Baloian, Felipe Baytelman, Antornio Farias, Pedro Antunes: A Framework like a tool for specify motivating collaborative learning Participatory Simulations. Proceedings of the 10th CSCWD’07 conference, Nanjing, China, IEEE press, pp. 1016-1021, 2007

34.  N. Baloian, R. Konow, F. Claude, M. Matsumoto: “A decentralized and flexible tool supporting extreme programming software development” Lecture Notes in Computer Science 4154, 2006, pp. 179-186.  (Proceedings of the CRIWG'06 Conference, Medina del Campo, Spain, September 2006).

35.  G. Zurita, P. Antunes, L. Carriço, F. Baytelman, M. de Sá, N. Baloian: “Analyzing the Roles of PDA in Meeting Scenarios” Lecture Notes in Computer Science 4154, 2006, pp. 364-380. (Proceedings of the CRIWG'06 Conference, Medina del Campo, Spain, September 2006).

36.  O. Motelet, N. Baloian “Hybrid System for Generating Learning Object Metadata”. Proceedings of the 6th IEEE Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, Kerkrade, The Netherlands, July 2006, pp 563-567.

37.  N. Baloian, S. Buschmann, H. Breuer, M. Matsumoto, "Implementing Authentic Activities for supporting learning through remote monitoring of earthquakes," Proceedings of the fourth IEEE International Workshop on Technology for Education in Developing Countries (TEDC'06), Iringa, Tanzania,  July 2006, pp. 46-50.

38.  N. Baloian, J. A. Pino: “Matchmaker: A Flexible Synchronizing Mechanism for Distributed Applications through Firewalls". Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on CSCW in Design (CSCWD’06) Nanjing, China, IEEE Computer Society Press, May 2006 pp. 929-234.

39.  G. Zurita, N. Baloian, F. Baytelman: “A face-to-face System for supporting Mobile Collaborative Design using Sketches and pen-based gestures” Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on CSCW in Design (CSCWD’06) Nanjing, China. IEEE Computer Society Press, May 2006, pp. 250-255.

40.  N. Baloian, W. Luther, H. Putzer: “Algorithm Explanation Using Multimodal Interfaces”. International conference of the SCCC. Valdivia, Chile, IEEE Computer Society Press, November 2005. pp. 21-29.

41.  J. Sanchez, N. Baloian: “Modelling Audio-based Virtual Environments for Children with Visual Disabilities”. Proceedings of the ED-Media Conference 2005,Montréal, Canada, AACE press, June 2005 pp. 1652-1659.

42.  H. Breuer, N. Baloian: “Augmenting Whiteboard Interaction in the Classroom”. Proceedings of the ED-Media Conference 2005, Montréal, Canada, AACE press  June 2005 pp. 1214-1221.

43.  N. Baloian, H. Breuer, W. Luther, C. Middleton: “Algorithm visualization using concept keyboards”. Proc. ACM SoftVis’05, St. Louis,Missouri, May 14-15 2005, pp. 7-16.

44.  N. Baloian, H. Breuer, W. Luther, C. Middleton: „Konzepttastaturen zum Algorithmenanimation“. Proceedings of the 4th Conference of the German Informatics Society. Ulm, Germany, Sept 2004. Lectures Notes in Informatics (LNI P-51), pp.399-403

45.  N. Baloian, W. Luther, H.U. Hoppe: “Implementing Teaching strategies in the classroom”. Proceedings of the ED-Media Conference 2004, Lugano, Switzerland, June 2004, pp. 3797-3802.

46.  O. Motelet, N. Baloian: “Introducing Learning Management Systems Standards in Classroom”. Proceedings of the 4th IEEE Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT). Joensu, Finland August 2004, pp. 738-740.

47.  J. Sanchez, N. Baloian, H.U.Hoppe: "AudioBattleship: Blind Learners Collaboration through Sound”. Proceedings of the ACM CHI Conference 2003 in Florida, USA. pp. 798-800.

48.  N. Baloian, W. Luther & J. Sanchez: “Modeling Educational Software for People with Disabilities:  Theory and Practice”. ASSETS 2002 Conference, 8.-10. July 2002,    Edinburgh, pp. 111-118.

49.  N. Baloian, D. Fuller, S. Ochoa: “A Model for Courseware's Design (MCD)”. Proceedings of AACE Conference SITE 2001. Florida, USA. Mar. 12-16, 2001, pp. 2320-2323.

50.  N. Baloian, D. Fuller, S. Ochoa: “A Model for Component-Based Courseware Development (CBCD)”. Proceedings of the International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering (SEKE'01). Buenos Aires, Argentina, Jun. 11-13, 2001, pp. 363-371.

51.  F. Tewissen, N. Baloian, U. Hoppe, E. Reimberg: "MatchMaker: Synchronising Objects in  Replicated Software-Architectures”. Proceedings of the CRIWG '00, October 2000 Madeira, Portugal. IEEE Computer Society Press. pp. 60-67.

52.  N. Baloian, J.A. Pino, H.U. Hoppe: “A Teaching/Learning Approach to CSCL”. 33rd Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. Maui, HI, USA, January 2000, IEEE Computer Society Press, pp. 1-10.

53.  N. Baloian, K. Gassner, U. Hoppe: “Integration of external WWW-Documents into the electronic classroom”. Proceedings of the ED-MEDIA 97 Conference, Calgary, Canada.  AACE press, July 1997. Vol. 1, pp. 31-37.

54.  N. Baloian, U. Hoppe: “COSOFT-Computer Support for In-Classroom Learning”. Proceedings of CRIWG 95 September 1995.  Lisbon, Portugal. pp. 111-124

55.  N Baloian, HU Hoppe, U Kling: "Structural Authoring and Cooperative use of Instructional Multimedia Material for the Computer Integrated Classroom" Proceedings of EDMEDIA, 1995, Graz, Austria July 1995. pp. 81-86.

56.  J.A. Pino, N. Baloian: “Efficient algorithms for maximal direct covering tree problems”. 9th International Conference on Systems Engineering, Las Vegas, NV, USA, July 1993, pp. 300-304.

 

Technical Reports, non refereed publications

 

57.  H. Uose, M. Oinuma, K. Noguchi, Y. Sakai, K. Tatematsu, E. Vera, N. Baloian, H. Pulgar, M. Ramos, L.F. Mujica: "Global Academy" - Remote Network Applications Connecting Japan and Chile over GEMnet2 and R&E NEtworks. NTT Technical Review. Vol. 4 No 5. May 2006, Tokyo, Japan. pp. 28-39

58.  N. Baloian: Achieving collaborative context situated learning by remotely earthquakes monitoring, (en japonés). Nature Interfaces Magazine: Journal of the Advanced Institute of Wearable Environment Information Networks. Vol.1 N. 17, Tokyo, Japan, October 2003, pp. 53-55.

59.  N. Baloian, N. Vidal, E. Vera, M. Matsumoto & I. Yasuyoshi: Computer Supported Collaborative Learning in the Classroom. Technical Report of IEICE, vol 99 Nr. 591, The Institute of Electronics, Information and Communications, Tokyo, Japan. January 2000, pp.73-78.

60.  I. Yasuyoshi, M. Matsumoto, T. Wakahara, K. Tsutsuguchi, N. Baloian, M. Kuiji, Y. Wakabayashi, K. Gomi, K. Shimada: Web-based Collaboration in the production of Educational Software. Technical Report of IEICE, vol 101 No. 558 February 2002, Tokyo, Japan.  pp. 31-36