Sri Kurniawan

Professor Sri Kurniawan is a leading academic at the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC), where he serves as Professor of Computational Media and Associate Dean for Research in Baskin Engineering. He is also affiliated with the UCSC Genomics Institute and Global and Community Health initiative, reflecting his interdisciplinary focus.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (HCI minor in Computer Science), Wayne State University (2001)
  • MPhil in Human Factors, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (1998)
  • BEng in Electronics Engineering (Telecommunications minor in Computation), Satya Wacana Christian University (1993)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, The University of Manchester (2003)
• Academic Appointments:
  • Associate Dean for Research, Baskin Engineering, UCSC (2024–present)
  • Professor, Computational Media Department, UCSC (2017–present)
  • Associate Professor, Computational Media and Computer Engineering Departments, UCSC (2011–2016)
  • Visiting Professor, International Islamic University Malaysia (2012)
  • Assistant Professor, Computer Engineering Department, UCSC (2007–2011)
  • Lecturer, School of Informatics and Manchester Business School, University of Manchester (2001–2007)
• Research and Lab:
  • Founder of the ASSIST Lab (Assistive Sociotechnical Solutions for Individuals with Special Needs using Technology), focusing on accessibility, health informatics, and user-centered design.
  • Current research spans sociotechnical systems, computational media, and assistive technologies.
• Awards:
  • Higher Education Academy Fellow (2006)
  • Member of the Higher Education Academy (2004)
• Contact:
  • Office: Engineering 2 Building, Room 371, UCSC
  • Mailing Address: SOE-3, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  • Phone: +1-831-459-1037
  • Email: skurnia@ucsc.edu