Cesar Armando Torres Jr

Dr. Cesar Armando Torres Jr. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) with an affiliated appointment in the Art and Art History Department. He directs The Hybrid Atelier, an interdisciplinary lab integrating creative technology and research with the Art + Art History Department. His work focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), computational design, physical computing, digital fabrication, and IoT environments.

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley (2019)
• BA in Art Practice and BS in Computer Science, Stanford University (2013)

Research emphasizes creativity support tools and human-centered design, developing smart tools and intelligent environments. Teaching includes studio-based courses and leading an NSF-funded REU Site on Hybrid Design/Fabrication.

Awards:

• Excellence in Teaching Award (Lockheed Martin, 2024)
• CSE Teaching Award (2022)
• UT System Rising STARS Award (2019)
• Microsoft Research Dissertation Grant (2018)
• Best Paper Awards (ACM SIGCHI 2017/2013)
• NSF Graduate Fellowship (2014)

He advises the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, serves on the ACM since 2015, and maintains active social media (LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.). Prior experience includes a 2015 internship at Adobe's Creative Technologies Lab.