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Research interests
My research interests include the development and application of computing technologies for the digitisation of objects and environments; the information management, analysis, search/browse visualisation of visual representations, including 2D and 3D content; as well as their physical reproduction using digital fabrication. A focus of the research is the Cultural Heritage (CH) sector and its related applications such as creative applications, art, culture, education and tourism. I have produced research outputs in interdisciplinary areas such as computer graphics, information and knowledge management as well as cultural heritage.
I am the Director for the Centre for Secure, Intelligent and Usable Systems, and serve in various bodies and international committees in these areas, including as Workshops Board Chair at the Eurographics Association, and Chair of the Eurographics Steering Committe for Graphics and Cultural Heritage. I am a member of the Editorial board and information Director for the ACM Journal of Computing and Cultural Heritage (JOCCH). I have been past programme chair of International Symposium on Virtual Reality, Archaeology and Intelligent Cultural Heritage (VAST) and review regularly for conferences, journals and national and international funding bodies.
Scholarly biography
I obtained my Computer Systems Engineering degree from the ITESM, Mexico in 1999; a PhD at the University of Wolverhampton in the area of knowledge-based engineering in 2005 and an MA in Histories and Cultures at the University of Brighton in 2008.
I joined the Cultural Informatics Reaearch Group at the University of Brighton in 2004 working with Prof. David Arnold until his retirement in 2016. During this time, I participated in several national and European projects researching in the areas of digital collections and 3D technologies for cultural heritage professionals and institutions. This includes the EC funded projects EPOCH Network of Excellence (2004-2008) and the 3D-COFORM Integrating Project (2008-2012).
I went on to lead the EPSRC-funded research called Semantic Analysis of 3D content for Digital Repositories which deals with the ongoing challenges created by the rise of big data and the increasing generation of visual digital content, including images and 3D content. The research also investigates the creative re-use of heritage-related visual content by using 3D technologies, including 3D printing.
Currently, I lead various initatives, collaborations and activities including the Digitisation lab. I am also a member of the Centre for Secure, Intelligent and Usable Systems and full time Principal Lecturer at the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics.
Approach to teaching
My teaching is strongly linked to my research interests in the areas of graphics technologies with an emphasis on creative sectors such as cultural heritage and interactive applications. I engage with students by exploring a variety of technologies including 3D graphical software, sensors, 3D printing and visualisation technologies. Students enjoy learning by being given the opportunity to explore areas of their interest in computer games and visual computing systems.
I am module leader for the CI606 Virtual Reality Systems. I am also a Level Tutor at level 4 and supervise projects at level 6. Additionally, I lead PhD supervision in the areas related to my research.
Knowledge exchange
My consultancy and knowledge exchange activities are done through collaborations with museums, heritage institutions, heritage professionals, artists and the general public. These activities usually focus on the co-development of solutions by taking advantage of a variety of technologies at the Digitisation Lab, including 3D scanners and 3D printing technologies. Current initiatives include collaborations with the the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, Hove Museum and Art Gallery, the Hove Civic Society, the Victoria and Albert Museum and Diversity Lewes.
For more information on consultancy, please go to the Digitisation Lab website.
Supervisory Interests
My research interest includes the documentation and visualisation of heritage collections, embedding semantics and knowledge to heritage 3D digital assets as well as the use of 3D documentation for producing 3D printable products to support the exhibition and conservation of heritage artefacts. Research topics for supervising includes:
i) 3D digitisation/imaging and 3D digital collections
ii) generating complex, diverse and linked data resources,
iii) semantic technologies, including shape analysis, shape recognition, search and browse,
iv) community involvement with heritage by the use of mobile technologies and social media,
v) design and engineering of objects by digital fabrication technologies.
vi) Sustainability and business aspects for the digitisation of heritage assets, including blockchain technologies and NFT
Education/Academic qualification
University of Brighton
1 Sep 2013 → 25 Jun 2014
Award Date: 25 Jun 2014
Master, University of Brighton
1 Sep 2006 → 14 Jan 2008
Award Date: 14 Jan 2008
PhD
5 Apr 2001 → 1 Jul 2005
Award Date: 1 Jul 2005
Bachelor, Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
1 Sep 1995 → 16 Dec 1999
Award Date: 16 Dec 1999
External positions
Workshops Board Chair, Eurographics
Nov 2020 → …
Chair of the Steering Comittee, Eurographics Working group of Computer Graphics and Cultural Heritage
1 Jan 2018 → …
Member of the EPSRC Peer Review College, UK Research and Innovation
1 Jan 2017 → …
Member of the Editorial board and information Director for the ACM Journal of Computing and Cultural Heritage (JOCCH), Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
1 Jan 2016 → …
Keywords
- QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
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Establishing research links to support the digital transformation of Egypt’s handicraft industries
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Scoping future data services for the arts and humanities
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Project: Research Councils / Government Depts.
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Nothing about us without us: civic activism as a mental health intervention
Hart, A., Rodriguez Echavarria, K., Eryigit-Madzwamuse, S., Taylor-Beswick, A. & Heaver, B.
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Project: Research Councils / Government Depts.
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Co-developing Knowledge Documentation for the Intangible Heritage of Egyptian Woodwork Craft
Samaroudi, M., Rodriguez Echavarria, K., Amis, T., Sharara, N., Ali, N., Aboulfadl, A., Salah, A., Abdel Barr, O. & Weyrich, T., 28 Sep 2022, Eurographics Workshop on Graphics and Cultural Heritage. Ponchio, F. & Pintus, R. (eds.). The Eurographics Association, 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review
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Creative Experiences for Engaging Communities with Cultural Heritage through Place-based Narratives
Rodriguez Echavarria, K., Samaroudi, M., Dibble, L., Silverton, E. & Dixon, S., 7 Apr 2022, In: ACM Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage. 15, 2, p. 1-19 19 p., 33.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Tactile prints in colour: Studying the Visual Appearance of 2.5D Prints for Heritage Recreations
Trujillo-Vazquez, A., Rodriguez Echavarria, K. & Weyrich, T., 28 Sep 2022, Eurographics Workshop on Graphics and Cultural Heritage. Ponchio, F. & Pintus, R. (eds.). The Eurographics Association, 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review
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Visually Overviewing Biodiversity Open Data Digital Collections
Medeiros e Sá, A., Alves de Oliveira, F., Schneider, B., Rodriguez Echavarria, K. & Silveira Serejo, C., 1 Jul 2022, Proceedings of the Symposium on Open Data and Knowledge for a Post-Pandemic Era ODAK22, UK (ODAK 2022). 8 p. (Open Data and Knowledge for a Post-Pandemic Era).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review
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Interactive 3D Artefact Puzzles to Support Engagement Beyond the Museum Environment
Rodriguez Echavarria, K., Samaroudi, M., Lloyd, J. & Weyrich, T., 1 Nov 2021, Eurographics Workshop on Graphics and Cultural Heritage. The Eurographics AssociationResearch output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Conference contribution with ISSN or ISBN › peer-review
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Keynote: Co-developing applied research with Cultural Heritage organisations
Karina Rodriguez Echavarria (Keynote speaker)
29 Sep 2022Activity: External talk or presentation › Invited talk
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A conversation about 3D technologies in the European Common Data Space
Karina Rodriguez Echavarria (Invited presenter)
27 Sep 2022Activity: External talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Workshop on Data Service for Complex Visual Datasets in the Arts and Humanities
Karina Rodriguez Echavarria (Chair)
7 Jul 2022Activity: Events › Workshop
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Symposium on Open Data and Knowledge for a Post-Pandemic Era
Karina Rodriguez Echavarria (Chair)
30 Jun 2022 → 1 Jul 2022Activity: Events › Workshop
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Egyptian Traditional Craft: Preserving the know-how into the future
Karina Rodriguez Echavarria (Organiser)
30 Jun 2022Activity: Events › Event