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Roles and Affiliations: Karina Rodriguez Echavarria is a Professor at the University of Brighton, serving as Reader in the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering within the Computing and Mathematical Sciences department. She leads the Cultural Informatics Research Group and holds key roles including Editor-in-Chief of the ACM Journal of Computing and Cultural Heritage (JOCCH), Chair of Eurographics' Workshops Board, and Chair of their Cultural Heritage Steering Committee. She also contributes to international initiatives like the IIIF-3D framework Technical Specification Group.
Education:
- BSc (Hons) in Computer Systems Engineering, ITESM, Mexico (1995–1999)
- PhD in Engineering, University of Wolverhampton (2001–2005)
- MA in Histories and Cultures, University of Brighton (2006–2008)
- PGCert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, University of Brighton (2013–2014)
Research Interests: Focuses on computing technologies for cultural heritage, including 3D digitization, digital infrastructures, and interdisciplinary applications. Her work bridges heritage preservation with innovation in areas like AI-driven classification, 3D printing, and sustainable creative industries. Key themes include heritage accessibility, digital humanities, and community engagement through technologies like AR and VR.
Grants and Projects:
- UKRI-AHRC-funded research on digital innovation for cultural heritage
- DISKAH: Digital Skills in Arts and Humanities (2024–2027)
- Crafting a Sustainable Future: Empowering Indian Crafts (2024–2026)
- National Training Centre for Multidimensional Digital Media (2023–2024)
Awards and Recognition: Member of the EPSRC Peer Review College since 2017.
Teaching and Supervision: Module leader for Virtual Reality Systems. Supervises PhD students in areas like 3D digitization, AI-based analysis, and heritage visualization. Leads the Digitisation Lab, collaborating with museums like Brighton Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
