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>>> Thibaud Latour is Head of the “Human Dynamics In Cognitive Environments” Research Unit (HDCE) and of the "Cognitive Environment Lab" in the IT for Innovative Services (ITIS) department of the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST); and co-founder and advisory of Open Assessment Technologies S.A. (OAT), the editor of the open-source platform TAO. The 30+ full time researchers of the HDCE unit are involved in research projects in the fields of Human-Centered Computing and Ambient Intelligence with a focus on ontology evolution, computational intelligence, personalization and context-aware adaptive systems, crowd-computing, technology-enhanced learning and assessment, as well as Multi-User Natural User Interfaces. Thibaud Latour holds a PhD degree in Computer Chemical-Physics and has developed a diversified background in both Artificial Intelligence applied to Chemo-informatics and knowledge engineering. Since 2000, when he joined first the Public Research Center Henri Tudor to manage an internal Knowledge Management project and then the LIST, he has been active in several national and international projects in the field of Technology-Enhanced Learning where knowledge engineering and semantic web technologies are intensively applied. He is one of the designer and creator of the TAO platform which has been spun off from Tudor in 2013. During the past years, as a project director, he managed all TAO-related projects from the software development perspective as well as from the application perspective. He was also in charge of the development of the +10M€ "Educational Systems and International Surveys" project portfolio at the CRP Henri Tudor. In this context, he and his team were strongly involved in the PISA 2009, 2012, 2015 and PIAAC OECD led international surveys by providing the support for the use of the TAO platform. At LIST, he focuses on Multi-User Natural User Interface for collaborative decision making and team competency assessment.

 

 

 

>>> Current professional occupation @Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology

>>> Head of Research Unit "Human Dynamics in Cognitive Environments" ∈ "IT for Innovative Services" department

>>> The HDCE units is a multidisciplinary team performing applied research in the Human-Centric computing field, at the interplay between computer and human science. It studies Cyber-Physical Social Systems and develops Ambient Intelligence technologies that leverage connected physical spaces and objects that citizens and workers use to enhance their individual and collective experience or performance, with a stance on Context-Aware adaptive systems, Embedded technology-based competency assessment and Multi-user natural interaction, and a transversal focus on knowledge evolution, collaboration, crowd-computing and decision support, as well as behaviour analytics, in smart cities, smart manufacturing and smart finance application domains. The unit also operate a "Cognitive Environment Lab" with digital fabrication and prototyping capabilities, fully equipped experimentation room with smart devices (AR/VR, tangible and touch tabletops and screens, wearable devices, immersive projection…).

>>> Mission statement ⊳ Leverage connected physical spaces and objects that citizens and workers use to enhance their individual and collective experience or performance.
>>> Research areas ⊳ Human-Centric computing | Ambient Intelligence | Cyber-Physical Social Systems
>>> Research groups ⊳

• [ADAPT] Context-Aware adaptive systems ⊳ User profiling | Context and situation analysis | Personalization and recommendation | Personalized crowd systems
• [ASSESS] Embedded technology-based competency assessment (summative and formative) ⊳ Automatic generation of question and tests from texts, ontologies and linked data | Collaborative skills assessment with cooperative devices | Embedded assessment of processes and activities in physical spaces
• [INTERACT] Multi-user natural interaction ⊳ User-Centric design and UX experience | Cooperative devices (tangible and multi-touch tables) | Natural user interaction (AR/VR, gesture and motion, tangible, touch...)

>>> Transversal research topics ⊳

• Knowledge engineering ⊳ Semantic Web technologies | Ontology evolution
• Collaboration and decision support ⊳ Crowd computing, crowd sourcing, crowd management and optimisation | collaborative design, problem-solving and decision-making with cooperative devices
• Behaviour analytics

>>> Application domains ⊳

• Citizen Experience ⊳ Smart City [smart home | smart health and well-being (mostly nutrition and physical activities) | cultural heritage and citizen participation | human factors in energy savings and mobility]
• Worker Performance ⊳ Smart Manufacturing [embedded learning and skill assessment] | smart workspace [connected personalised workplaces | collaboration and decision support] & verbar; Smart Finance [human factors | regulation semantic modelling]

>>> Funding sources ⊳ Luxembourg Ministry of research and National Research funds | Industry collaborations (direct contract, Ministry of Economy) | European funding (H2020, Ambient Assisted Living -AAL-, INTERREG, ERASMUS+, LIFE+, EUREKA)
>>> Team ⊳ +30 Researchers, Engineers, PhD Students and Post-Docs from various disciplines [Computer Science | Engineering (IT, e-) | Information Science | Human science (psychology) | Management Science | Natural science (Chem., Phys.)]

>>> Founder & Head of the "Cognitive Environment Lab @LIST - CELL"

• Workshop with digital fabrication capacities (electronics, 3D-printing, CNC), IoT, programming
• Experiment room with activity sensing devices (cameras of different types, microphones, wearables, environmental conditions...), actuators (light, sound, small robotics, connected objects, wearables...) and interactive devices (AR/VR, 360°projection, multi-touch and tangibles tables...), with the associated AI for real-time analysis and ambient feed-back
• Connection with indoor and outdoor geolocalised mobile experiments

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>>> Co-founder and former CTO @Open Assessment Technology S.A.

>>> When he was researcher and head of unit at the former "Public Research Center Henri Tudor" (now integrated into the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology) Thibaud co-designed TAO, the leading Open-Source Computer-Based Competency Assessment platform. After more than 10 years of research and international projects such as the OECD's PISA and PIAAC betwen 2006 and 2015 with leading international organisations such as Educational Testing Services (US) and Australian Council for Education Assessment, the decision was taken to create a start-up to continue the development, distribution, community animation and commercialisation of the platform. Together with colleagues and with personal and institutional investors, he co-founded Open Assessment Technology S.A. (OAT) in Luxembourg and acted as CTO and Managing Director during two years before going back to the research center.

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>>> Education

• One year at ICHEC Brussels Management School, Brussels (B) [1988-1989]
• M.Sc. Chemistry (Theoretical and Computer Chemistry) ⊳ University of Namur (B) | "Structural Analysis of Zeolite Networks Using Conceptual Imagery: Approaches and Perspectives for Studying Structure-Property Relationships" [1993]
• Ph.D. in Science (Computer Chemical-Physics) ⊳ University of Namur (B) | "Deciphering Stereo-Control of Propylene Polymerization with CMe₂[Flu-μ-3-SiMe₃-Cp]ZrCl₂ ansa-Metallocene using Chemoinformatics and Meta-Heuristics" [2012]

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>>> Teaching

>>> Courses ⊳

• [2004 > 2006] "Maître de conférence visiteur" | Knowledge Management (12h) | DESS Informatique et Innovation | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor (L), University of Nancy 2 (F), University of Namur (B)
• [2006 > 2008] "Chargé de cours visiteur" | Computer-Based Assessment. Conceptual Modelling (8h) | Master of Science in Psychology: Evaluation and Assessment | University of Luxembourg (L)
• [2007 > 2010] "Maître de conférence visiteur" | Knowledge Representation (12h) | DESS Informatique et Innovation | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor (L), University of Nancy 2 (F), University of Namur (B)

>>> Supervisions ⊳

• [1994 > 1995] Nicolas Winand | M. Sc. Thesis | University of Namur (B) | "Etude structurale et électronique de métallocènes pontés"
• [1995 > 1996] Vincent Govers | M.Sc. Thesis | University of Namur (B) | "Etude théorique de l'influence d'électrodonneurs internes sur la stéréosélectivité de catalyseurs Ziegler-Natta hétérogènes"
• [1996 > 1997] Denis Lambert | M.Sc. thesis | University of Namur (B) | "Modélisation d'électro-donneurs déposés sur un cristal de MgCl2 dans le cadre de la catalyse Ziegler-Natta hétérogène"
• [2001 > 2002] Virginie Séminatore | Master Internship | MST TIC Formation continue University of Metz (F) & Centre de Recherche Public Henri Tudor (L) | "Principe de l’inférence sur des données modélisées en RDF : application à un outil de gestion des connaissances"
• [2001 > 2002] Ruben Lindo Naupari | Master Internship | Institut Universitaire de Technologie, University of Metz (F) & Centre de Recherche Public Henri Tudor (L) | "Noyau d'un système de push: Mise au point théorique, modélisation et implémentation"
• [2003 > 2004] Lionel Lecaque | Engineering Degree Internship | Ecole des Mines de Nantes (F) & Centre de Recherche Public Henri Tudor (L) | "Génération d’un réseau de concepts à partir d’une analyse de texte"
• [2005 > 2006] Jean-David Labails | Research Master Degree | University Henri Poincaré Nancy 1 (F) & Centre de Recherche Public Henri Tudor (L) | "Modèle de règle unifié pour le web sémantique"
• [2006 > 2007] Laurent Haan | Master Degree in Computer Science | Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne EPFL (CH) & Centre de Recherche Public Henri Tudor (L) | "Rich Internet Application Technologies – Analysis and Application to the Creation of a Customizable Web Portal"

>>> Researcher Mobility ⊳

• [2004 > 2005] Dr. Gabriela Avram | University of Limerick (IRE) | ERCIM Post-Doctoral Fellowship (9 month) | "Organisational learning and Knowledge Management in virtual communities"
• [2005 > 2006] Dr. Monika Lanzenberger | TU Vienna (A) | ERCIM Post-Doctoral Fellowship (9 months) | "Ontology Alignment Visualization"
• [2007 > 2008] Dr. Manuel Maarek | Heriot-Watt University (UK) | ERCIM Post-Doctoral Fellowship (12 months) | "Prototyping of a processor for the semantic web, based on a formal model for ontologies addressing factual, behavioural and actable knowledge"

>>> PhD Thesis Jury and Scientific Committee Membership ⊳

• [2008] Jury member | Alexandre Thibault | Doctorat Génie Industriel | Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers (ENSAM), CER de Metz, Laboratoire de Génie Industriel et de Production Mécanique | "Contribution à l'intégration produit - processus de fabrication, application au domaine de la forge"
• [2009 > 2012] Scientific PhD Supervision Committee member, and Jury member | Alexandre Baudet | PhD in Psychology | University of Luxembourg | "Development and Validation of a Competency Assessment Model and its Adaptive Tool for the Professional Domain"
• [since 2013] Scientific PhD Supervision Committee member | Carole Dording | PhD in Psychology (Educational Assessment) | University of Luxembourg | "GeoGebraTAO, resource of a differential individualized learning approach used by a student"

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>>> Publications

>>> Books ⊳

• Th. Latour, M. Petit (Eds.)
  Proceedings of Workshops and Doctoral Consortium, 18th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering – CAiSE’06, June 5-9 2006, Luxembourg, PUN-Presses Universitaires de Namur (2006) [ISBN: 978-2-87037-525-9]

>>> Book chapters ⊳

• An Ontology of Interoperability in Inter-Enterprise Communities
  T. Ruokolainen, Y. Naudet, Th. Latour
  In R. J. Gonçalves, J. P. Müller, K. Mertins, M. Zelm (Eds.) Enterprise Interoperability II – New Challenges and Approaches, Part II, Springer, London, UK (2007) pp. 159-170 [ISBN 978-1-84628-857-9]
• Vers une architecture de testing assisté par ordinateur pour l’évaluation des acquis scolaires dans les systèmes éducatifs orientés sur les resultats
  R. Martin, G. Busana Th. Latour
  In Jean-Guy Blais (Ed.), "Évaluation des apprentissages et technologies de l'information et de la communication. Enjeux, applications et modèles de mesure", Presses de l'Université Laval, Laval, Canada (2008) pp. 13-33 [ISBN : 978-2-7637-8711-4]
• The Genetics Lab: An Innovative Tool for Assessment of Intelligence by Means of Complex Problem Solving
  C. Hazotte, H. Mayer, Y. Djaghloul, Th. Latour, P. Sonnleitner, M. Brunner, U. Keller, E. François, R. Martin
  In Abd Manaf, Azizah and Sahibuddin, Shamsul and Ahmad, Rabiah and Mohd Daud, Salwani and El-Qawasmeh, Eyas (Eds.) "Informatics Engineering and Information Science - Proceedings of the International Conference on Informatics Engineering & Information Science, Kualalumpur, Malaysia, 2011", Communications in Computer and Information Science, Vol. 254, Part 6 (2011) 296-310
• Technological Issues for Computer-Based Assessment
  B. Csapó, J. Ainley, R.E. Bennett, Th. Latour, N. Law
  In P. Griffin, B. McGraw, E. Care (Eds.), "Assessment and Teaching of 21st Century Skills", Springer (2012) 143-230 [ISBN 978-9-4007-2323-8]
• Assessing Complex Problem Solving in the Classroom: Meeting Challenges and Opportunities
  P. Sonnleitner, U. Keller, R. Martin, Th. Latour, M. Brunner
  In B. Csapó, J. Funke (Eds.) "The Nature of Problem Solving". Paris: OECD (2012)
• L’auto-évaluation des compétences assistée par ordinateur: validation d’un outil de gestion des carrières
  A. Baudet, G. Gronier, Th. Latour, R. Martin
  In M.-E. Bobillier Chaumon, M. Dubois, J. Vacherand-Revel, P. Sarnin and D.R. Kouabenan (Eds.) "La gestion des parcours professionnels en Psychologie du Travail", coll. Psychologie du Travail et Ressources Humaines, L’Harmattan, Paris (2013), Ch. 12, pp 151-162

>>> Journal articles ⊳

• Computerised Structural Analysis of Zeolitic Networks: Conceptualisation of a Zeolite Scene Through Graphs Comparison
  Th. Latour, L. Leherte, E.G. Derouane, and D.P. Vercauteren
  J. Comput.-Aided Mat. Design, 1, 3 (1994) 265-284
• Topological Analysis of Electron Density Maps of Chiral Cyclodextrin-Guest Complexes: a Steric Interaction Evaluation
  L. Leherte, Th. Latour, and D.P. Vercauteren
  Supramolecular Science, 2 (1995) 209-217
• Similarity and Complementarity of Molecular Shapes: Applicability of a Topological Analysis Approach
  L. Leherte, Th. Latour, and D.P. Vercauteren
  In Proceedings of the 14th Molecular Graphics and Modelling Society Meeting, 27 Aug. - 1 Sept. 1995, Cairns, Australia, J. Comput.-Aided Mol. Design, 10 (1996) 55-66
• A New Graph Descriptor for Molecules Containing Cycles. Application as Screening Criterion for Searching Molecular Structures within Large Databases of Organic Compounds
  L. Dury, Th. Latour, L. Leherte, F. Barberis, D.P. Vercauteren
  Journal of Chemical Information and Computer Sciences, 6, 41 (2001) 1437-1445
• In Silico Molecular Similarity and Complementarity Based on the Electron Density
  A. Becue, J. Burton, L. Dury, C. Hansenne, A.V. Larin, Th. Latour, L. Leherte, N. Meurice, J. Petit, D.P. Vercauteren
  Chimie Nouvelle, 94 (2007) 14-21
• Visual ontology alignment for knowledge sharing and reuse
  M. Lanzenberger, J. Sampson, M. Rester, Y. Naudet, Th. Latour
  Journal of Knowledge Management, 12, 6, (2008) 102-120
• Towards a Systemic Formalisation of Interoperability
  Y. Naudet, Th. Latour, W. Guedria, D. Chen
  Computers in Industry, 2, 61 (2010) 176-185
• The Genetics Lab: Acceptance and Psychometric Characteristics of a Computer Based Microworld Assessing Complex Problem Solving
  P. Sonnleitner, M. Brunner, S. Greiff, J. Funke, U. Keller, R. Martin, C. Hazotte, H. Mayer, Th. Latour
  Psychological Test and Assessment Modeling, 1, 54 (2012) 54-72
• Using Complex Problem Solving Simulations for General Cognitive Ability Assessment: the Genetics Lab Framework
  H. Mayer, C. Hazotte, Y. Djaghloul, R. Jadoul, Th. Latour, P. Sonnleitner, M. Brunner, U. Keller, E. François, R. Martin
  International Journal of Information Science and Intelligent System, 2, 4 (2013)
• Empirical studies on a tangible user interface for technology-based assessment: Insights and emerging challenges
  E. Ras, V. Maquil, M. Foulonneau, Th. Latour
  International Journal of e-Assessment, 3, 1 (2013)

>>> Conference Papers ⊳

• A Model-Based Ontology of the Software Interoperability Problem: Preliminary Results
  V. Rosener, Th. Latour, E. Dubois
  In Grundspenkis, J, Kirikova, M. (Eds.) Knowledge and Model Driven Information Systems Engineering for Networked Organisations – CAiSE04 Workshops in connection with the 16th Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering CAiSE 2004 Conference, 7-8 june, 2004, Riga, Latvia, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Riga Technical University, Riga (2004) Vol. 3, pp. 241-252
• Ontologies in the CRP Henri Tudor Projects
  J.-S. Brunner, Th. Latour
  In Grundspenkis, J, Kirikova, M. (Eds.) Knowledge and Model Driven Information Systems Engineering for Networked Organisations – CAiSE04 Workshops in connection with the 16th Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering CAiSE 2004 Conference, 7-8 june, 2004, Riga, Latvia, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Riga Technical University, Riga (2004) Vol. 3, pp. 325-328
• Intuitive Annotation of Documents in an n-Dimensional Thematic Space for Scientific and Technological Watch
  J.-S. Brunner, Th. Latour
  In Nase, A., Van Grootel, G. (Eds.) Putting the Sparkle in the Knowledge Society, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Current Research Information Systems – CRIS 2004, 13-15 May 2004, Antwerpen, Belgium, Leuven University Press (2004) 187-188
• Referencing Text Documents in Multidimensionnal Concept Spaces for Technological and Scientific Watch. A Conceptual Overview of Text Models in the Context of a Collaborative Scientific Watch System
  J.-S. Brunner, Th. Latour
  In Proceedings of the Workshop on Terminology, Ontology and Knowledge Representation, 22-23 Jan, Lyon, France (2004) 11-18
• A Distributed Architecture for Internet-Based Computer-Assisted Testing
  R. Martin, G. Busana, Th. Latour, L. Vandenabeele
  In Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications – ED-MEDIA 2004, 21-26 June 2004, Lugano, Italy (2004) 114-116
• An Abstract Intelligent Machine for the Semantic Web
  Y. Naudet, P. Plichart, S. Renault, Th. Latour
  In Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Intelligent Systems – Theory and Applications in cooperation with IEEE Computer Society – AISTA 2004, 15-18 Nov 2004, Luxembourg, IEEE Online Digital Library (2004)
• A Simple and Intuitive Method for Cooperative Ontology Construction Based on a P2P Network of Personal Desktop Management Tools
  J.-S. Brunner, A. Vagner, Th. Latour
  In Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Intelligent Systems – Theory and Applications in cooperation with IEEE Computer Society – AISTA 2004, 15-18 Nov 2004, Luxembourg, IEEE Online Digital Library (2004)
• TAO, a Collaborative Distributed Computer-Based Assessment Framework Built on Semantic Web Standards
  P. Plichart, R. Jadoul, L. Vandenabeele, Th. Latour
  In Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Intelligent Systems – Theory and Applications in cooperation with IEEE Computer Society – AISTA 2004, 15-18 Nov 2004, Luxembourg, IEEE Online Digital Library (2004)
• A Model Proposal of the Interoperability Problem
  V. Rosener, Y. Naudet, Th. Latour
  In Castro, J, Teniente, E. (Eds.) Proceedings of the CAiSE’05 Workshops in connection with the 17th Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering CAiSE 2005 Conference, 13-17 june, 2005, Porto, Portugal, FEUP Edições, Porto, Portugal (2005) Vol. 2, pp. 395-400
• Covering Different Levels of Evaluation Needs by an Internet-Based Computer-Assisted Testing Framework for Collaborative Distributed Test Development and Delivery
  R. Martin, Th. Latour, R. Burton, G. Busana, L. Vandenabeele
  In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications – ED-MEDIA 2005, 27 Jun-2 Jul 2005, Montreal, Canada (2005) 3715-3720
• Une plateforme collaborative et ouverte de testing assisté par ordinateur permettant l'élaboration et la passation d'instruments d'évaluation par voie d'internet
  R. Martin, Th. Latour, R. Burton, G. Busana, L. Vandenabeele
  18e colloque international de l’ADMEE-Europe: "Comment évaluer? Outils, dispositifs et acteurs", Reims, France, 24-26 Octobre (2005)
• Information Retrieval in Multimedia: Exploiting MPEG-7 Metadata by the Use of Ontologies and Fuzzy Thematic Spaces
  J.-S. Brunner, Y. Naudet, Th. Latour
  In Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Multimedia Applications – ICCIMA'05, (2005) 253-258
• TAO: several use cases of a collaborative, internet-based computer-assisted testing platform
  R. Martin, Th. Latour, R. Burton, G. Busana, L. Vandenabeele
  In E. Pearson and P. Bohman (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Chesapeake, VA: AACE (2006) 2216-2221
• Describing Interoperability: the OoI Ontology
  Y. Naudet, Th. Latour, K. Hausmann, S. Abels, A. Hahn, P. Johannesonn
  Open INTEROP Workshop on "Enterprise Modelling and Ontologies for Interoperability" (EMOI – INTEROP’06), in Th. Latour, M. Petit (Eds.), Proceedings of Workshops and Doctoral Consortium, 18th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering – CAiSE’06, June 5-9 2006, Luxembourg, PUN-Presses Universitaires de Namur (2006) 631-642
• eXULiS - a Rich Internet Application (RIA) framework used for eLearning and eTesting
  R. Jadoul, P. Plichart, J. Swietlik, Th. Latour
  In: Méndez-Vilas, A., Solano Martin, A., Mesa González, J., Mesa González, J.A. (eds.): Current Developments in Technology-Assisted Education (2006), Vol. 2. FORMATEX, Badajoz, Spain, (2006) pp. 851-855
• Don’t value the valueless: towards a model of evaluation of knowledge within e-communities of practice
  P.-J. Barlatier, G. Vidou, S. Jacquemart, T. Latour
  In proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on Building Technology Enhanced Learning Solutions for Communities of Practice (TEL-CoPs’07), Creta (GR) 17.09 (2007) 43-57
• L’employabilité dans le secteur IT peut-elle être monitorée et améliorée?
  R. Jadoul, S. Turki, J. Kohlbecker, H. Mayer, Th. Latour, S. Mizohata
  In proceedings of FREREF conference 2007, Luxembourg, 03-04.09.2007
• A Model of Interoperability for Enterprise Computing
  Y. Naudet, Th. Latour, T. Ruokolainen
  In proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Interoperability for Enterprise Software and Applications (I-ESA 2007), Funchal (P), 28-30.03.2007
• TAO: Architecture and Use Cases of a Collaborative, Internet-based Platform for Computer-assisted Testing
  P. Plichart, Th. Latour, R. Jadoul, R. Martin, G. Busana, U. Keller
  In proceedings of the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction – EARLI 2007, Budapest (H), 28.08.07 - 01.09.07
• Enlarging the range of assessment modalities using CBA: new challenges for generic (web-based) platforms
  P. Plichart, Th. Latour, R. Jadoul, L. Lecaque, S. Renault, J. Swietlik-Simon
  In processdings of EARLI/Northumbria Assessment Conference 2008. Berlin, Germany.
• De l’intention à la valeur dans un dispositif de formation pour demandeur d’emploi
  S. Turki, J. Kohlbecker, B. Grégoire, Th. Latour
  In proceedings of the conference "Information Management in Modern Organizations: Trends & Challenges" – IBIMA’08, Marrakech (Maroc) 04-06.01.2008
• Computer Based School System Monitoring with Feedback to Teachers
  P. Plichart, G. Busana, R. Martin, Th. Latour
  In proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2008 (ED-MEDIA 2008), Vienna, 30.06.2008-04.07.2008
• What Makes a Software Socializable?
  S. Sire, C. Vanoirbeek, N. Karacapilidis, N. Karousos, M. Tzagarakis, Th. Latour
  In proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2008 (ED-MEDIA 2008), Vienna, 30.06.2008-04.07.2008
• A Systemic Approach to Interoperability Formalization
  Y. Naudet, Th. Latour, David Chen
  In Proceedings of the 17th World Congress of The International Federation of Automatic Control Seoul (IFAC'08), Korea, July 6-11 (2008) 11925-11930
• TAO - A versatile and open platform for technology-based assessment
  E. Ras, J. Swietlik, P. Plichart, Th. Latour
  In M. Wolpers, P. A. Kirschner, M. Scheffel, S. N. Lindstaedt, V. Dimitrova (Eds.), Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Technology-Enhanced Learning, Barcelona (EC-TEL 2010), Spain, LNCS 6383, Springer, Berlin (2010) 644-649
• Information Security Risk Management in Computer-Assisted Assessment Systems : First Step in Addressing Contextual Diversity
  H. Cholez, N. Mayer, Th. Latour
  In Proceedings of the Computer Assisted Assessment Conference CAA2010, Southampton, UK, (2010)
• Improving e-Assessment Platform with Flexible Scoring Mechanism based on Event Log
  Y. Djagkloul, R. Jadoul, V. Porro, Th. Latour, P. Plichart
  In Proceedings of the ICL 2010 Conference, September 15-17, 2010. Hasselt, Belgium (2010) 541-547
• Addressing the needs of today's e-learning environments via an open and versatile architecture for assessment
  E. Ras, P. Plichart, Th. Latour
  ICL 2010 Conference,September 15-17, 2010. Hasselt, Belgium.
• Towards a novel approach for High-Stake Decision Support System based on Community Contributed Knowledge Base
  Y. Naudet, Th. Latour, G. Vidou, Y. Djaghloul
  In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Intelligent Systems Design and Applications (ISDA 2010), IEEE Xplore Digital Library (2010) 730-736
• Improving decision support systems with a High Stake Community Contributed Knowledge Base
  Y. Naudet, Th. Latour, G. Vidou, Y. Djaghloul
  In Proceedings of the International Conference on Progress in Informatics and Computing (PIC 2010), IEEE Xplore Digital Library (2010) 213-219
• A Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithm to Optimize the Dynamic Composition of Semantic Web Services
  B. Batouche, Y. Naudet, I. Jars, Th. Latour, F. Guinand
  In Proceedings of the 22nd Benelux Conference on Artificial Intelligence BNAIC 2010, Luxembourg [http://bnaic2010.uni.lu/Papers/Category%20A/Batouche.pdf]
• Ontology-based Operational Risk Management
  I. Lykourentzou, K. Papadaki, A. Kalliakmanis, Y. Djaghloul, Th. Latour, I. Charalabis, E. Kapetanios
  In Proceedings of 13th IEEE Conference on Commerce and Enterprise Computing (CEC 2011), Luxembourg, IEEE Xplore Digital Library (2011) 153-160
• Planning for a Successful Corporate Wiki
  I. Lykourentzou, Y. Djaghloul, K. Papadaki, F. Dagka, Th. Latour
  In Ezendu Ariwa, Eyas El-Qawasmeh (Eds.) "Digital Enterprise and Information Systems (Proceedings of the DEIS 2011 Conference, London, UK July 20 - 22, 2011)", Communications in Computer and Information Science, Vol. 194, Part 12, (2011) 425-439
• TESLA Editor for TAO e-Assessment Platform
  Y. Djaghloul, L. Condé, Th. Latour, P. Plichart, C. Radjai
  In proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning ICL2011 (2011) 296-301
• Reusing Multimedia Resources in Assessment Items – Practices and Impact
  M. Foulonneau, Th. Latour, E. Ras
  In Proceedings of the International Computer Assisted Assessment Conference (CAA 2011), Southampton, England (2011)
• Addressing the Needs of Today’s e-Learning Environments via an Open and Versatile Architecture for Assessment
  E. Ras, P. Plichart, Th. Latour
  In proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning ICL2011 (2011) 1074-1081
• Automated Dialogue-Based Ontology Elicitation
  E. Costetchi, E. Ras, Th. Latour
  In Proceedings of the 2nd European Future Technologies Conference and Exhibition (FET 11), Elsevier, Procedia Computer Science, Vol. 7 (2011) 186-186
• The Genetics Lab - A new Computer-Based Problem Solving Scenario to assess Intelligence
  Ph. Sonnleitner, M. Brunner, U. Keller, R. Martin, Th. Latour
  In Proceeding of the 11th European Conference on Psychological Assessment, 31.08-03.09.2011, Riga, Latvia (2011)
• The Genetics Lab: An Innovative Tool for Assessment of Intelligence by Mean of Complex Problem Solving
  C. Hazotte, H. Mayer, Y. Djaghloul, Th. Latour, Ph. Sonnleitner, M. Brunner, R. Martin
  The International Conference on Informatics Engineering & Information Science, 14-16.11.2011, Kualalumpur, Malaysia (2011)
• L’évaluation des competences scientifiques au 21ième siècle: Cadre conceptuel et prototypes pour une évaluation transformée par ordinateur
  K. Weinerth, R. Reuter, V. Porro, Th. Latour, R. Martin
  In Actes du 24ième Colloque de l’ADMEE-Europe, Luxembourg (2012), p163
• Intelligence as Assessed by Modern Computer-Based Problem Solving Scenarios
  Ph. Sonnleitner, M. Brunner, U. Keller, Th. Latour, R. Martin
  In Proceedings of the 8th Conference of the International Test Commission, Amsterdam (2012), p. 164
• Using tangible user interfaces for technology-based assessment – Advantages and challenges
  E. Ras, V. Maquil, M. Foulonneau, Th. Latour
  In Proceeding of the Computer Assisted Assessment conference (CAA 2012), Southampton, UK (2012)
• TAO – The Assessment Platform Behind PISA And PIAAC
  Th. Latour
  In Proceedings of the 39th Annual Conference of the International Association for Education Assessment (IAEA 2013), 20-25.10.2013, Tel Aviv, Israel (2013)

>>> Posters ⊳

• Computerized Structural-Analysis of Zeolitic Networks - Conceptualization of a Zeolite Secne through Graphs Comparison
  Th. Latour, L. Leherte, D.P. Vercauteren
  Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society, 208 (1994) COMP-101
• Topological Analysis of Electron Density Maps of Cyclodextrin Complexes With Chiral Guests
  Th. Latour, L. Leherte, and D.P. Vercauteren
  in Bernardi, F., Rivail, J.-L. (Eds.), Proceedings of the "E.C.C.C.1 Computational Chemistry", Nancy (France), 23-27.05.94, AIP Conference Proceedings 330, AIP Press, Woodbury, NY, USA (1995) p. 802
• Computerised Structural Analysis of Zeolitic Networks: Conceptualisation of a Zeolite Scene Through Graphs Comparison
  Th. Latour, L. Leherte, E.G. Derouane, D.P. Vercauteren
  Institute for Study in Interface Science (ISIS) Poster Show, Dir. : Prof. G. Demortier (FUNDP, Namur), 05.12.94, FUNDP, Namur.
• Electronic Study of Bridged Zirconocenes
  N. Winand, Th. Latour, D.P. Vercauteren
  Quatrième université d’été de physico-chimie théorique, méthodes, dynamique réactionnelle et chimie organométallique, Dir. : Prof. M. Benard (Université Louis Pasteur, Paris, France), 18-22.09.95, Mittelwihr, France. Subside pour bref séjour en Europe du Fond National de la Recherche Scientifique (FNRS).
• NBO and AIM Wavefunction Analysis Methods : Rational Tools for Studying Regioselectivity (Application to the X(-)Y(+) Addition onto a C=C Double Bond)
  Th. Latour, D.P Vercauteren
  Groupe de contact FNRS "Étude des fonctions d’onde atomiques et moléculaires. Pour une synergie entre la théorie et l’expérience : application à la réactivité en chimie organique", Dir. : Prof. D. Peeters (UCL), 05.06.1998, UCL, Louvain-la-Neuve.
• NBO and AIM wavefunction analysis methods: Rational Tools for Studying Regioselectivity and Reactivity. Application to the Br+ Addition onto C=C double Bonds
  Th. Latour, D.P. Vercauteren
  In proceedings of the 6ième réunion des Chimistes Théoriciens Français, 13-16.10.1998, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France (1998) page 59
• TAO, a Modular and Versatile Platform for the Collaborative and Distributed Compuer-Based Assessment Management
  Th. Latour, R. Martin, R. Burton, G. Busana, L. Vandenabeele
  In World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications – ED-MEDIA 2005, 27 Jun-2 Jul 2005, Montreal, Canada (2005) | Outstanding Poster Award
• TAO: Eine Kollaborative Plattform für Internet-basiertes Testen
  R. Martin, Th. Latour, R. Burton, G. Busana, L. Vandenabeele
  In proceedings of Konferenz Neue Datengrundlagen für Bildungsforschung und Bildungsmonitoring, 17-19 Mar. 2005, Berlin (2005)
• TAO: A Modular and Versatile Platform for Collaborative and Distributed Computer-based Assessment Management : New features and use cases
  P. Plichart, Th. Latour, R. Martin, G. Busana, L. Vandenabeele
  in World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications – ED-MEDIA 2006, June 26-30, 2006, Orlando, Florida USA
• CASCADE - a prospective formative testing tool
  R. Jadoul, J.-F. Merche, R. Martin, Th. Latour
  In IV International Conference On Multimedia And Information And Communication Technologies In Education, m-ICTE 2006. 22-25 November, 2006. Seville, Spain
• Finding Means Enhancing Nomadic Learners Motivation
  J. Kohlbecker, S. Jacquemart, P. Brimont, D. Hanser, L. Vandenabeele, Th. Latour
  In proceedings of IADIS International Conference on Mobile Learning (2007) 291
• TESLA editor for TAO e-assessment platform: a simple way to describe the complex scoring variables
  Y. Djaghloul, L. Condé, C. Radjai, Th. Latour, P. Plichart
  ICL 2011 Conference, September 21-23, 2011. Plestany, Slovaquia.
• A TAO Extension for Automated Generation of Job Skill Self-Assessment
  A. Baudet, Th. Latour
  In 76th Annual Conference of the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME), 02-06.04.2014, Philadelphia, PA, USA (2014)
• High-Quality Assessment Item Generation From Semantic Web Resources
  M. Foulonneau, Th. Latour
  In 76th Annual Conference of the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME), 02-06.04.2014, Philadelphia, PA, USA (2014)

>>> Technical reports and white papers ⊳

• Theoretical Study of Ziegler-Natta Catalysts for Isotactic Polymerization of Propylene. I. Titanium Chloride Supported on Magnesium Chloride Pre-Catalyst Preparation, Poisoning/Activating Effects of Electron-Donors
  Th. Latour, D.P. Vercauteren
  Comput. Chem.-Phys. Lab. (FUNDP) and FINA Research S.A., Namur (Belgium), Dec. 1994
• Étude théorique du catalyseur hétérogène Ziegler-Natta pour la polymérisation isotactique du propylène. II. Pré-catalyseur: Chlorure de titane supporté sur MgCl₂; complexation sélective de différents électro-donneurs internes sur les faces du support
  Th. Latour, D.P. Vercauteren
  Comput. Chem.-Phys. Lab. (FUNDP) and FINA Research S.A., Namur (Belgium), Oct. 1995
• Ab Initio Theoretical Study of Homogeneous Ziegler-Natta Catalysts. I. Starting Up: Method and Basis Selection, Comparison with Experimental Results
  Th. Latour, D.P. Vercauteren
  Comput. Chem.-Phys. Lab. (FUNDP) and FINA Research S.A., Namur (Belgium), Dec. 1995
• Theoretical Study of Homogeneous Ziegler-Natta Catalysts for Stereoselective Polymerization of Propylene: Quantum Mechanical Studies of CpTiCl₃,Cp₂ZrCl₂ and (Flu–µ–CMe₂–Cp)ZrCl₂. Molecular Structure and Vibrational Spectra (I)
  Th. Latour, D.P. Vercauteren
  Comput. Chem.-Phys. Lab. (FUNDP) and FINA Research S.A., Namur (Belgium), Jan. 1996
• Theoretical Study of Homogeneous Ziegler-Natta Catalysts for Stereoselective Polymerization of Propylene: Quantum Mechanical Studies of CpTiCl₃,Cp₂ZrCl₂ and (Flu–µ–CMe₂–Cp)ZrCl₂. Molecular Structure and Vibrational Spectra (II)
  Th. Latour, D.P. Vercauteren
  Comput. Chem.-Phys. Lab. (FUNDP) and FINA Research S.A., Namur (Belgium), Feb. 1996
• Theoretical Study of Homogeneous Ziegler-Natta Catalysts for Stereoselective Polymerization of Propylene: Molecular Structure, Atom and Bond Properties of Cyclopentadienyl Anion and (Flu–µ–CMe₂–Cp)ZrCl₂. Introduction to Hybridization, Mulliken Population Analysis, and Topological Analysis of Electron Density Maps
  Th. Latour, D.P. Vercauteren
  Comput. Chem.-Phys. Lab. (FUNDP) and FINA Research S.A., Namur (Belgium), Jun. 1996
• Theoretical Study of Homogeneous Ziegler-Natta Catalysts for Stereoselective Polymerization of Propylene: Molecular Structure, Atom and Bond Properties of (Flu–µ–CMe₂–3-R-Cp)ZrCl₂ (R=H, Me). Determination of Me Substituent Effect
  Th. Latour, D.P. Vercauteren
  Comput. Chem.-Phys. Lab. (FUNDP) and FINA Research S.A., Namur (Belgium), Nov. 1996
• Conformational Analysis of Tetrakis[benzoyloxymethyl]methane as Possible Internal Donnor for TiCl₄•MgCl₂•ID Catalysed Isotactic Polymerization of Propylene
  Th. Latour, D.P. Vercauteren
  Comput. Chem.-Phys. Lab. (FUNDP) and FINA Research S.A., Namur (Belgium), Feb. 1997
• Conformational Analysis of Tetrakis[2-isobutyloxycarbonyl-benzoyloxymethyl]methane and tetramethoxy neopentane as Possible Internal Donnor for TiCl₄•MgCl₂•ID Catalysed Isotactic Polymerization of Propylene
  Th. Latour, D.P. Vercauteren
  Comput. Chem.-Phys. Lab. (FUNDP) and FINA Research S.A., Namur (Belgium), Apr. 1997
• Conformational Analysis of 2,2'–, 2,3'– and 3,3'–bipyridine as Possible Internal Donnor for TiCl₄•MgCl₂•ID Catalysed Isotactic Polymerization of Propylene
  Th. Latour, D.P. Vercauteren
  Comput. Chem.-Phys. Lab. (FUNDP) and FINA Research S.A., Namur (Belgium), Jul. 1997
• Theoretical Study of Homogeneous Ziegler-Natta Catalysts for Stereoselective Polymerization of Propylene: Molecular Structure, Atom and Bond Properties of (Flu–µ–CMe₂–3-t-Bu-Cp)ZrCl₂
  Th. Latour, D.P. Vercauteren
  Comput. Chem.-Phys. Lab. (FUNDP) and FINA Research S.A., Namur (Belgium), Sep. 1997
• Theoretical Study of Homogeneous Ziegler-Natta Catalysts for Stereoselective Polymerization of Propylene: Molecular Structure, Atom and Bond Properties of (Flu–µ–CMe₂–3-SiMe₃-Cp)ZrCl₂
  Th. Latour, D.P. Vercauteren
  Comput. Chem.-Phys. Lab. (FUNDP) and FINA Research S.A., Namur (Belgium), Nov. 1997
• Theoretical Study of Homogeneous Ziegler-Natta Catalysts for Stereoselective Polymerization of Propylene: Molecular Structure, Atom and Bond Properties of (Flu–µ–CMe₂–3-R-Cp)ZrCl₂ (R=H, Me, t-Bu, SiMe₃). Substituent Effect
  Th. Latour, D.P. Vercauteren
  Comput. Chem.-Phys. Lab. (FUNDP) and FINA Research S.A., Namur (Belgium), Dec. 1997
• Specification of the CoP-oriented Knowledge Management Tool Offering Basis CoP-adapted KM Services
  R. Dieng-Kuntz, O. Corby, S. Dehors, P. Durville, A. El Ghali, Ch. Evangelou, F. L. Gandon, A. Giboin, Th. Latour, P. Plichart, A. Tifous, G. Vidou
  IST-FP6-IP PALETTE Deliverable D.KNO.03 (2006) 103 pages [http://telearn.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-00191049]
• An Open-Source and Large-Scale Computer Based Assessment Platform : A real Winner
  M. Farcot, Th. Latour
  In F. Scheuermann, A. Guimarães Pereira (Eds.), "Towards a Research Agenda on Computer-Based Assessment, Challenges and needs for European Educational Measurement" JRC Scientific and Technical Reports (2008) 64-67
• Transitioning to Computer-Based Assessments: A Question of Costs
  M. Farcot, Th. Latour
  In F. Scheuermann, J. Björnsson (Eds.) "The Transition to Computer-Based Assessment", JRC Scientific and Technical Reports (2009) 108–116
• The Genetic Lab Theoretical Background and Psychometric Eveluation
  Ph. Sonnleitner, M. Brunner, U. Keller, C. Hazotte, H. Mayer, Th. Latour, R. Martin
  Research Report, University of Luxembourg (2012)
• Technical Report of the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC), 1033 pages, OECD, Paris (2014) [http://www.oecd.org/site/piaac/All%20PIACC%20Technical%20Report.pdf]
  Part 2: Platform Development ⊳
  >>> Chapter 5: Development of the Cognitive Items
  B. Upsing, F. Goldhammer, M. Schnitzler, R. Baumann, R. Johannes, I. Barkow, H. Rölke, I. Jars, Th. Latour, P. Plichart, R. Jadoul, Ch. Henry, M. Wagner
  >>> Chapter 6: Development of Technical Support Tools
  B. Upsing, F. Goldhammer, M. Schnitzler, R. Baumann, R. Johannes, I. Barkow, H. Rölke, I. Jars, Th. Latour, P. Plichart, R. Jadoul, Ch. Henry, M. Wagner
  >>> Chapter 7: Development of the CAPI Questionnaire System
  Th. Latour and R. Jadoul, M. Wagner
  >>> Chapter 8: Development of the Integrated Computer Platform
  B. Upsing, F. Goldhammer, M. Schnitzler, R. Baumann, R. Johannes, I. Barkow, H. Rölke, I. Jars, Th. Latour, P. Plichart, R. Jadoul, Ch. Henry, M. Wagner
  >>> Chapter 9: The TAO Platform
  R. Jadoul, P. Plichart, J. Bogaerts, Ch. Henry, Th. Latour

>>> Oral Communications ⊳

• Analyse de la fonction d’onde : hybridation, orbitales de liaison et segmentation topologique de la densité électronique en bassin
  Th. Latour
  Deuxième Séminaire Namurois de Chimie Théorique. Dir. : Prof. J.-M. André (FUNDP, Namur), 16.11.96, Saint-Gérard (Belgique).
• Towards a Generic Semantic Web Processor
  Th. Latour, Y. Naudet, P. Plichart, S. Renault
  In Inaugural Workshop of the ERCIM Working Group on Semantic Web, 27 May 2004, Hersonissos, Creta, Greece (2004)
• Student's Competence in Systemic Thinking Related to Climate Change: Computer-Assisted Approach Based on Concept Maps
  Th. Boll, Th. Faber, G. Busana, R. Martin, Th. Latour
  International Journal of Psychology, Special issue: Proceedings of the XXIX International Congress of Psychology, Berlin, Germany, 20-25.07.2008, 43, 3-4 (2008) 248
• A Web-Based Quality Control System for Assessment Processes
  G. Busana, V. Kœnig, R. Martin, Th. Latour, P. Plichart, R. Jadoul
  International Journal of Psychology, Special issue: Proceedings of the XXIX International Congress of Psychology, Berlin, Germany, 20-25.07.2008, 43, 3-4 (2008) 266
• TAO: Paving the Way to New Assessment Instruments Using an Open and Versatile Computer-Based Platform
  Th. Latour, R. Martin, P. Plichart, R. Jadoul, G. Busana, J. Swietlik-Simon
  International Journal of Psychology, Special issue: Proceedings of the XXIX International Congress of Psychology, Berlin, Germany, 20-25.07.2008, 43, 3-4 (2008) 266
• A Web-Based System for the Evaluation of Information Processing Strategies in the Domain of Scientific Literacy
  R. Martin, U. Keller, M. Reichert, I. Schandeler, G. Busana, Th. Latour
  International Journal of Psychology, Special issue: Proceedings of the XXIX International Congress of Psychology, Berlin, Germany, 20-25.07.2008, 43, 3-4 (2008) 266
• More than 50 presentations of the TAO Computer-Based Assessment platform in Brussels, Luxembourg, Bonn, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Berlin, Arnhem, Reykjavik, Princeton, Washington, Paris, Szeged, Ottawa, London, Palm-Springs, Melbourne…
• Numerous presentations in the frameworks of European FP Projects (INTEROP, PALETTE, CMA…), OECD PISA and PIAAC Consortium and National Project Managers meetings, …

>>> Professional seminars and conferences ⊳

• La Gestion des Connaissances : réflexions et liens avec la Gestion des Ressources Humaines
  Th. Latour, D. Levassort
  Rencontres du LOHRD (Luxembourg Organisation for Human Resources Development), 24.10.2001, Luxembourg
• Web Sémantique et Knowledge Management
  Th. Latour
  Rencontre SPIRAL-NMO, 19.06.2002, Luxembourg and Software-Internet Expo, 03.10.2002, Luxembourg
• TAO: A modular and versatile platform for collaborative and distributed computer-based assessment
  Th. Latour, R. Martin
  Invited Communication presented at the Expert Panel Meeting on Problem Solving, German Institute for Adult Education – Bonn, September 12-13th (2005).
• TAO: Eine kollaborative Plattform für internet-basiertes Testen / a collaborative platform for internet-based testing
  Th. Latour, R. Martin
  Invited Communication presented at the Expert Meeting at the "Deutsches Institut für Internationale Pädagogische Forschung" (DIPF), Frankfurt, May 11th (2005).
• TAO: Une architecture modulaire et distribuée pour la réalisation d’évaluations assistées par ordinateur
  Th. Latour, R. Martin
  Invited Communication presented at the "Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale, de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche de la France - Direction de l'évaluation et de la prospective" – Paris, September 19th (2005).
• TAO - Presentation of Use Cases & Item Templates used in a Modular Platform for Computer-Based Assessment
  R. Martin, G. Busana, U. Keller, P. Plichart, Th. Latour, R. Jadoul, J. Swietlik
  In 12th International Conference on Technology Supported Learning and Training, Online Educa Berlin 2006. November 29 - December 1, 2006, Berlin, Germany.
• TAO - An Open and Versatile Platform for Computer-Based Assessment
  P. Plichart, Th. Latour, U. Keller, R. Martin, G. Busana, R. Jadoul, J. Swietlik
  In 12th International Conference on Technology Supported Learning and Training, Online Educa Berlin 2006. November 29 - December 1, 2006, Berlin, Germany.
• TAO: Use Cases & Item Templates
  R. Martin, G. Busana, U. Keller, P. Plichart, Th. Latour, R. Jadoul, J. Swietlik
  In "European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction" proceedings of EARLI 2007, Budapest (H), 28.08.07 - 01.09.07
• Using Open Source to successfully manage international assessments - lessons learned from PISA and PIAAC
  Th. Latour
  In eAssessment Question, the 11th Conference of eAssessment Association, 20-21.03.2013, London

>>> Invited Key note lecturer and seminars ⊳

• Invited Seminar – "Theoretical Study of Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Ziegler-Natta Catalysts for Stereoselective Polymerization of Propylene : Local Topologies of the Catalyst and electronic Structure of the Active Sites". Dir.: Dr. G. Debras (FINA Research, S.A.), 27.10.96, Feluy (FINA Research, Belgique).
• Invited Seminar, Tgen – Pharmacogenomics division, Scottdsale (AZ), USA, Nov 26th 2007
  Th. Latour, "High-Stake Community Contributed Knowledge Base: Truth, Believe, Confidence, Trust and Motivation Challenges"
• VI. PEDAGÓGIAI ÉRTÉKELÉSI KONFERENCIA (PEK2008), Szeged University, Hungary
  Plenary Lecture: Romain Martin és Thibaud Latour (Luxemburg): Challenges and Opportunities for Computer-Assisted Educational Measurement (Lehetőségek és kihívások a számítógéppel segített pedagógiai mérés területén)

>>> Tutorials ⊳

• Le TAO: outil d'éeacute;valuation formative
  Th. Latour, G. Busana
  In 19e Colloque International de l'ADMEE-Europe, 11-13 septembre 2006, Luxembourg
• TAO : When Open-Source E-Testing Goes Mainstream
  Th. Latour
  At Innovation in Testing, the annual conference of the Association of Test Publishers (ATP), 26-29.02.2012, Palm Springs, CA, USA (2012)
• Getting Started with TAO : General User training, QTI Item authoring, Architecture and Extension mechanism
  Th. Latour
  At Finnish National Board of Education, 15-17.01.2013, Helsinki (2013)
• TAO, An Open-Source Computer Platform
  Th. Latour, D. Wilson
  At Innovation in Testing, the annual conference of the Association of Test Publishers (ATP), 03-06.02.2013, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA (2013)
• Workshop – A Hands-on Introduction To TAO, The Open Source Assessment Platform And Technology Foundation for PISA
  Th. Latour
  In 39th Annual Conference of the International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) – Post-conference workshops, 20-25.10.2013, Tel Aviv, Israel
• TAO Workshop: A Hands-on Introduction to TAO, the Open Source Assessment Platform
  Th. Latour
  In 76th Annual Conference of the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME), 02-06.04.2014, Philadelphia, PA, USA (2014)
• More than 50 other webinars, demonstrations, tutorials about the use of the TAO Computer-Based Assessment Platform (http://www.tao.lu)

>>> Other publications ⊳

• TAO: An Open and Versatile Computer-Based Assessment Platform based on Semantic-Web Technologies
  Th. Latour, R. Martin
  ERCIM News Special Theme : Technology-Enhanced Learning, 71, October (2007) 32-33
• ICASE Project - New Challenges in Computer-Based Assessment
  Th. Latour, S. Sarre
  ERCIM News Special Theme : Digital Preservation, 80, January (2010) 57-58.

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>>> Projects

• [1992 > 1993] "Structural Analysis of Zeolite Networks Using Conceptual Imagery: Approaches and Perspectives for Studying Structure-Property Relationships"
  M.Sc. Thesis | Univerisity of Namur (B)
• [1993 > 1994] "Application of Molecular Scene Analysis Techniques to Zeolite Structure as a First Step of Automation for Structure/Physico-Chemical Property Relationship Studies"
  Research funded by SPPS-ELSAM grant (Electronic Large Scale Computational System for Advanced Materials), Government programme in Information Technologies | University of Namur (B)
• [1994] "Shape Complementarity of Small Guest Molecules in Cyclodextrin Systems Using Topological Analysis of Electron Density Techniques"
  University research contract | University of Namur (B)
• [1994 > 2000] "Theoretical Study of Ziegler-Natta Catalysts for Stereospecific Polymerization of Propylene"
  University research Grant, FINA Research S.A. & FRIA Grant | University of Namur (B)
• [2000 > 2002] "CAPITAL - Knowledge and Competency Management"
  Researcher and Project Manager | funded by Luxembourg Ministry of Culture, Higher Education and Research | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor (L)
• [2002 > 2005] "TAO - Testing Assisté par Ordinateur"
  Researcher and Project Manager | in partnership with ISERP (Institut Supérieur d’Enseignement et de Recherches Pédagogiques) | funded by Luxembourg Ministry of Culture, Higher Education and Research | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor (L)
• [2003 > 2004] "Semantic R&D - Application of Semantic Web Technologies to Support Knowledge Management in Innovation Network and Communities"
  Project Manager | funded by EU ERDF "Innovative Actions" | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor (L)
• [2004 > 2006] "Sat-n-Surf - Satellite-Based Web Delivery Content: User and Content Profiling and Filtering"
  Project Manager and Director | funded by ESA (European Space Agency) and SES-Astra (L) | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor (L)
• [2004 > 2007] "INTEROP - Network of Excellence on Interoperability"
  Researcher | funded by EU FP6-IST-NoE instrument | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor (L)
• [2005 > 2007] "TAO2 - Testing Assisté par Ordinateur: plateforme libre de nouvelle génération en environnement ouvert, distribué et multilingue"
  Project Manager and Director | in partnership with Unuversity of Luxembourg (L) | funded by Luxembourg Ministry of Culture, Higher Education and Research | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor (L)
• [2005 > 2007] "SPICE4A - Supporting Process Improvement and Capability Levels for Accreditation - Application of ISO/IEC 15504 to formalise and evaluate the maturity of ISO/IEC 17011 related processes"
  Project Director | co-funded by Luxembourg Ministry of Culture, Higher Education and Research & OLAS (Office Luxembourgeois d’Accréditation et de Surveillance) | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor (L)
• [2005 > 2009] "PALETTE - Pedagogically Sustained Adaptive Learning through the Exploitation of Tacit and Explicit Knowledge"
  Knowledge Management Services Work Package Deputy Leader and Board of Directors member | funded by EU FP6-IST-IP instrument | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor (L)
• [2006 > 2009] "PISA2009 – Electronic Reading Assessment (Programme for International Student Assessment)"
  Project leader (@commat;CRP Henri Tudor) | in partnership with University of Luxembourg (L) | funded by Deutsches Institut für Internationale Pädagogische Forschung - DIPF (D) & Australian Council for Educational Research - ACER (AUS) as Consortium Leader | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor (L)
• [2007 > 2008] "TAO-QUAL - A Quality Control System for Assessment Processes by Means of a Collaborative Internet-Based Assessment Platform"
  Scientific Coordinator | in partnership with the University of Luxembourg (L) | funded by Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor (L)
• [2008 > 2010] "TAO-Transfer – Development of a Generic Computer-Based Assessment Platform : From Prototype to Product and Services"
  Project Leader | in partnership with Deutsches Institut für Internationale Pädagogische Forschung - DIPF (D) | funded by Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung - BMBF (D) | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor (L)
• [2008 > 2011] "TAO-Sustain - TAO Product and Services Evolution, Business and Communication Operations for Educational Systems and International Surveys"
  Project Leader | funded by Ministry of Higher Education and Research & Public Research Center Henri Tudor (internal grant) | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor (L)
• [2008 > 2011] "ICASE – Intelligent Computer-Assisted Skill Evaluation – Exploring Advanced Intelligent Technologies to Improve Quality and Security, Enrich Experience, and Enlarge the Scope of Skill and Job Capability Assessments"
  Project Leader | funded by Ministry of Higher Education and Research & Public Research Center Henri Tudor (internal grant) | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor (L)
• [2008 > 2012] "PIAAC – Programme for International Assessment of Adult Competencies"
  Project leader (@CRP Henri Tudor) & Consortium member in charge of the adaptation of the TAO platform, the Computer-Assisted Personal Interview system for the Background Questionnaire, implementation of Problem Solving cognitive instruments | in partnership with University of Luxembourg (L) & Deutsches Institut für Internationale Pädagogische Forschung - DIPF (D) | funded by Educational Testing Service - ETS (USA) as Consortium Leader | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor (L)
• [2009 > 2011] "COGSIM – Assessment of Students' General Cognitive Ability with Computer-Based Complex Problem Simulations"
  Scientific Coordinator (@CRP Henri Tudor) | in partnership with University of Luxembourg (L) | funded by Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor (L)
• [2009 > 2013] "PISA2012 – Programme for International Student Assessment"
  Project Leader (@CRP Henri Tudor) & Consortium member in charge of the Technology-Based Assessment part of the study | in partnership with University of Luxembourg (L) & Deutsches Institut für Internationale Pädagogische Forschung - DIPF (D) | funded by Australian Council for Educational Research - ACER (AUS) as Consortium Leader | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor (L)
• [2011 > 2015] "PISA2015 – Programme for International Student Assessment"
  Project Leader (@CRP Henri Tudor) & Consortium member in charge of the Technology-Based Assessment part of the study for the CORE 2 – Platform Development | in partnership with University of Luxembourg (L) & Deutsches Institut für Internationale Pädagogische Forschung - DIPF (D) | funded by Educational Testing Services - ETS (USA) as Consortium Leader | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor (L)
• [2011 > 2016] "PIAAC (2nd round) – Programme for International Assessment of Adult Competencies"
  Project leader (@commat;CRP Henri Tudor) & Consortium member in charge of the adaptation of the TAO platform, the Computer-Assisted Personal Interview system for the Background Questionnaire, implementation of Problem Solving cognitive instruments (until 2013) | in partnership with University of Luxembourg (L) & Deutsches Institut für Internationale Pädagogische Forschung - DIPF (D) | funded by Educational Testing Service - ETS (USA) as Consortium Leader | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor (L)
• [2014 > 2016] "EAGLE - Enhanced Government Learning"
  Liaison with TAO architecture in WP5 | funded by EU FP7-IST instrument | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor & Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology from 2015 (L)
• [2014 > 2016] "FOCAL-SCAN - Smart Competency Assessment geNerator"
  Project Leader and designer | funded by Fondation Ouverte pour la Construction de l’Avenir du Luxembourg - FOCAL (L) | Public Research Centre Henri Tudor & Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology from 2015 (L)

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