Ian Reyes

Dr. Ian Reyes is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Rhode Island. His work focuses on critical, socio-cultural approaches to media, including audio recording, popular music, and video games. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh (2008), an M.A. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (2000), and a B.A. from Hampshire College (1998).

His research explores the interplay between technology, culture, and society, with notable projects on heavy metal recording aesthetics, mobile technology's temporal and visual dimensions, and conspiracy theory rhetoric. He is an Avid Certified Pro Tools Instructor and contributes to fields like Science and Technology Studies and Media Studies.

Recent publications (2010–2015) analyze topics such as mobile media consumption patterns, virtual spaces in marketing, and the rhetoric of conspiracy theories. His work bridges technical practices (e.g., audio production) with broader cultural critiques.