Hector Rodriguez

Hector Rodriguez is an Associate Professor at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong. His work bridges art and mathematics, software art, and computational cinema, focusing on the intersection of digital abstraction and cinematic representation.

His research interests include:

• Art and Mathematics
• Cinema Studies
• Computational Cinema
• Ludology and Games Studies
• Software Art
• Media Theory

Recent publications and projects like Theorem 8 and Gestus: Judex highlight his integration of machine learning, vector analysis, and artistic practice. His articles explore themes such as interactive fiction, cinematic rhythm, and medium-specific theory.

Scientific awards include:

• Artist of the Year (Media Arts) (2020)
• Achievement Award, Hong Kong Contemporary Art Awards (2012, 2013)
• Finalist, CyNetArt (2016)
• Appointed member, Distinguished Group of Experts, International Creative Center of new Media Arts and Design (2016)

He supervises PhD students in the School of Creative Media and co-organizes events like Ars incognita and Knowledge Asymmetries in the Age of Machine Learning. His Writing Machine Collective and collaborations with programmers like Philip Kretschmann underscore his interdisciplinary approach.