Hybrid Atelier

Meet the members of the The Hybrid Atelier.

Members of The Hybrid Atelier Fall 2021 Cohort

Faculty

Computer Science & Engineering

Dr. Cesar Torres is the director of The Hybrid Atelier and an Associate Professor of Computer Science & Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington. As a design researcher, he synthesizes new media and craft theory into the software and hardware design of creative, tangible user interfaces. He has received multiple best paper awards at top-tier venues within HCI and is the recipient of the NSF CAREER Grant, NAIRR Pilot Grant, NSF CRII Grant, NSF REU Site Grant, and MSR Accelerate Foundational Research Grant, and the UT System STARS Award. He serves on the program committees for ACM Designing Interactive Systems (DIS), Creativity and Cognition (C&C), and Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI).

He holds degrees in Computer Science (Ph.D. '19 - UC Berkeley, B.S. '13 - Stanford), in Art Practice (B.A. '13 - Stanford), and in New Media (D.E. '19 - UC Berkeley).

Ph.D. Students

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Computer Engineering

Charlie Vuong is Ph.D. student in Computer Engineering at UT Arlington. His research interests are in hardware design, wearable/sensing applications in the HCI field, specially materials sensing and interaction.

Previously, he graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - 2019 with EE and minor CS. Also he has an M.Sc. in EE from California State University, Fullerton - 2022 with concentration in communication system and signal processing.

In free time, he enjoys playing videos game, movies and skateboarding.

Personal Website / Github / Scholar / LinkedIn / ORCID

Computer Science

Adam Emerson is a PhD student at the University of Texas at Arlington, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Creativity Support Tools. His research explores how Large Language Models (LLMs) can enhance creative workflows in visual arts, DIY, and Maker communities. With a background in full-stack development, UX design, and film production, Adam brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his research.

CRA UR2PhD Program

Computer Science

Mariah is an undergraduate researcher at the University of Texas at Arlington studying Human–Computer Interaction. Her research focuses on creativity support tools, digital fabrication, and learning through iteration and error. She is interested in designing technologies that help people learn, create, and develop expertise, and plans to pursue graduate studies in HCI.

Beyond her research, she is committed to building inclusive communities through student leadership, mentorship, and founding initiatives that foster collaboration and meaningful engagement.

Undergrad Research Studios (UGRS) Fellows

Software Engineering & Mathematics

Yuyudhan Singh (Dan) is an undergraduate researcher at the University of Texas at Arlington, studying Software Engineering (Honors) with a second major in Mathematics. His research is in learning analytics, focusing on how passive interaction data can reveal how people engage with tutorial videos. He expects to graduate in 2029 and plans to pursue graduate study afterward.

Outside of academics, he is a Resident Assistant at UTA, helping build a welcoming community for residents, and enjoys playing racket sports.