Zsolt G. Török
Zsolt G. Török
Associate Professor
Contact details
Address
1117 Budapest, Pázmány Péter sétány 1/a.
Room
É 7.74
Phone/Extension
6717
Links
  • 1. Natural sciences
    • 1.5 Earth and related Environmental sciences
      • Geosciences, multidisciplinary
  • 1.2 Computer and information sciences
    • information science
  • 6. Humanities
    • 6.1 History and Archaeology
      • History
data visulaization, information visualization, geovisualization, cognitive infocommunications, history of cartography, map history

As an expert in cognitive data and information visualization and communication, my research delves into the cognitive and historical aspects of geo-visualization. I am passionate about exploring the use of visualization as a powerful graphical interface between humans and computers (HCI), the role of maps in graphic communication, and the cognitive processes related to maps and other cartographic representations. My experiments involve tracking eye movements to determine the efficiency of the display of spatial information and the graphical interfaces of GIS software. I conduct studies in the field and virtual urban space (VR) to better understand the spatial reference frameworks for human spatial cognition, such as spatial orientation, wayfinding, and navigation. My focus is on creating situated, cognitively relevant, and useful visualizations to support human navigation and spatial cognition.

In addition, my research also specializes in the history of cartography as a discipline. I study early cartographic representation forms, particularly in the periods of the Renaissance and Enlightenment. I am particularly interested in the cartographic heritage of Hungarian map history and study the structure and information content of early maps from the aspects of digital humanities (DH). Finally, I also explored early map printing technology and colouring. In my experiments, based on historical map- and globe-making practices, I create unique, hand-made cartographic artefacts. My deep knowledge and experience in these fields make me a sought-after expert and partner for anyone interested in exploring the fascinating world of cartography.

  • 2020 – Török, Zsolt Győző – A téri referenciakeret és a térképek északi tájolása – mtmt.hu
  • 2017 – Török, Ágoston; Török, Zsolt; Tölgyesi, Borbála – Cluttered centres: Interaction between eccentricity and clutter in attracting visual attention of readers of a 16th century map – mtmt.hu
  • 2018 – Török, Zsolt; Török, Ágoston – Cognitive Data Visualization – mtmt.hu
  • 2023 – Török, Zsolt Győző – Narratív kartográfia – mtmt.hu
  • 2024 – Zsolt, Török – Mapping a Blank Spot and Making Empty Spaces – mtmt.hu