The Hybrid Atelier

Mariah Gardner is a rising sophomore at the University of Texas at Arlington majoring in Computer Engineering. She has an interdisciplinary background as an initial graduate of Filmmaking at Leeds Beckett University with a passion for ceramics, textile art, and documentary photography. In her studies, she aims to explore the intersections between her artistic interests and her technical expertise, with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction.

Aidan Calverase is a rising senior and a Archeology/Philosophy double major at SUNY Potsdam. His research interests are ancient technology, how ancient innovation can be used to create technology today, and the philosophy of physics. He has mainly worked on research into Terra Preta, mineral petrology, and symbolic logic. In his free time he enjoys reading, playing sports, and going on adventures with friends.

Isabella Liu is a rising senior at Georgetown University majoring in physics and minoring in studio arts and biology. Her research interest is in utilizing metal 3D printing to compose higher order shape metal alloy mechanisms. She has previously worked in cancer biology, public health, and intellectual property research. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new places, scrapbooking, watching movies, and reading magazines.

Rohita Konjeti is a rising sophomore at the University of Texas at Arlington, pursuing a degree in Computer Science. Currently engaged as an REU participant, her research centers on Physicalizing Tacit Skills in Neon Bending. Rohita plans to further her education in Computer Science with a focus on obtaining a master's degree. Outside of academics, Rohita finds joy in digital art and in listening to music. She also serves as the Senior Marketing Director for the cybersecurity club, where she contributes to promoting cybersecurity awareness and education within her community.

Muhammad Anas is a senior undergraduate student at the University of Texas at Arlington, majoring in Computer Science with a developing interest in research. He is currently a participant in the REU program. His research focuses on the growing field of soft robotics to achieve complex yet seamless movements and an increased ability to interact with the environment. The specific focus is on air pressure and sensing with the use of soft materials such as silicone. He aims to learn how research guides societal and technological progression. In his spare time he enjoys watching soccer, hitting the gym, spending time with family and learning about new technology.

Luis Acuna is a rising junior attending Virginia Tech majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently an REU participant researching how to develop Conductive Soft Polymer Composites: Material Processing, Property Tuning, and Sensor Applications. Luis enjoys watching movies, listening to music, playing sports, and talking in his free time.

Jedi Ross is a sophomore Computer Science major at El Camino Community College. He is currently an REU participant researching how using thermoception techniques can help detect deformations in thermoformed materials. He plans to transfer to California State University, Long Beach in the future to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. He enjoys playing computer games, watching TV shows, and learning about science/chemistry.

Bobby Flennoy is an undergraduate computer science student at the University of Texas at Arlington and a participant in the REU program. He has an interest in cognitive science, particularly in how technology can enhance learning. His current research focuses on fostering creativity and innovation in digital fabrication and maker spaces, with a focus on laser cutters. He currently serves as the President of the UTA chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and Creative Director for HackUTA. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, videography, and making music with friends.

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I'm an REU participant working on Physicalizing Tacit Skills in the Neon Studio! Outside of topics immediately related to this project like physicalizing data and exploring how stimuli can encourage tacit skill transfer, I'm also super interested in Deep Learning and Computer Vision. Beyond professional interests, please feel free to talk to me about anything but especially cooking, weight training, literature, or recreational vagrancy.

Francis Ilesanmi is a rising junior at the University of North Texas majoring in computer science. Currently, a researcher in the REU program is looking into how to Improving Trust and Privacy through Data Physicalization based on cookies. The whole purpose of this research is to make people aware of breaches in their private information in a way that grabs their attention in a physical way that doesn't become familiar, annoying, and repetitive. In my free time, I like to listen to music, and watch movies. and work out.

Aarti Darji is a rising senior undergraduate at the University of Texas at Arlington majoring in Data Science with a concentration of Psychology. She's particularly interested in designing on-body sensors and wearables to measure different bio-physiological responses. Aarti has experience fabricating silicone textures to enhance a user’s haptic perception when interacting with touch interfaces. Outside of research, her hobbies include art journaling, reading and writing poetry.

Gunnika Kapoor is a Junior studying Computer Science at the University of Texas at Arlington. She has research interests in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and the intersection of Computer Science with other fields such as the arts. After graduation, she plans on working in the field of UI/UX Design. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, jewelry making, and catching up on her reading.