Selma Rizvić

Dr. Selma Rizvić is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Sarajevo. She leads the Sarajevo Graphics Group Laboratory and is a key figure in digital heritage projects. Her research focuses on computer graphics, virtual reality (VR), interactive storytelling, and cultural heritage preservation. Rizvić coordinates major EU-funded initiatives like SHELeadersVR and i-MARECULTURE, emphasizing VR's role in historical narratives and education.

• Affiliations: University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo Graphics Group, Digi.BA Association
• EU Projects: Creative Europe (SHELeadersVR, StecakLand), Horizon 2020 (i-MARECULTURE), FP7 (V-MusT.net)

Her work combines VR/AR technologies with historical storytelling, exemplified by projects like the Virtual Museum of Genocide against Bosniaks and Roman Heritage digitization. Rizvić has authored books on digital cultural heritage and serves as an associate editor for journals like ACM's JOCCH. She actively participates in conferences, such as GCH and CESCG, and promotes Balkan digital heritage through immersive exhibitions.

Notable contributions include integrating VR into theater (StecakLand play), underwater heritage visualization (Baiae), and school anti-bullying systems. Her technical expertise spans 3D modeling, procedural content generation, and user experience design in cultural contexts.