Kwame Porter Robinson serves as Assistant Professor of Technology, Information Systems and Analytics at Wayne State University, where he develops community-based economic systems through co-designed AI and automation. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in digital sustainability and generative justice, informed by prior experience as a Department of Defense data scientist and NGO consultant. His educational background spans technical and creative disciplines: Ph.D. in Information, University of Michigan (2024) M.S. in Computer Science, University of Maryland (2012) B.S. in Electrical Engineering (honors), New Mexico State University (2008) B.F.A. in Graphic Design (magna cum laude), Boston University (2002) Research focuses on decolonial computing and community economies , examining how human-AI collaboration can create unalienated labor systems in artisanal contexts. His methodology emphasizes bottom-up technology co-design with communities, particularly evident in Detroit-based artisan studies and blockchain implementations for economic empowerment. Publications since 2019 reveal accelerating focus on computational reparations and generative justice, with recent work exploring fractal scaling in AI governance and worker-owned AI ecosystems. Key themes include decolonial transitions, circular value flow, and environmental sustainability in crafting economies. Scientific recognition includes: Rackham Merit Fellowship (2019-2024) with multiple research grants AWS Cloud Credits for Research (2019) Best Student Talk award for ethical AI (2023) National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation (2012) Teaching includes Business Information Systems and Blockchain & CyberSecurity courses, reflecting his industry-academia synthesis. While specific grant details beyond Rackham awards aren't provided, his DoD background and AWS credits indicate strong industry partnerships. Collaborative work with scholars like Ron Eglash demonstrates interdisciplinary team engagement in justice-oriented computing initiatives.











