Diego Silang Maranan
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| Born | March 24, 1979 Manila, Philippines |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Filipino |
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| 👔 Employer | University of the Philippines Open University |
| Known for | Transdisciplinary art, Research in technology and environment |
| Title | Associate Professor and Dean, Faculty of Information and Communications Studies |
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Diego Silang Maranan is a Filipino transdisciplinary artist, scientist, and educator. He explores the intersection of technology, art, and the environment, focusing on how digital advancements can reshape our interactions with the world around us.
Early life and family[edit]
Maranan was born on March 24, 1979, in Manila, Philippines. His mother, Aida F. Santos, is an academic, writer, and activist. His father, Ed Maranan, was also an academic, writer, and activist who has passed away.
Youth[edit]
Maranan began his public presence as a television host in "5 and Up" by GMA Network on Philippine television.
Education[edit]
- Completed elementary and high school with honors from the University of the Philippines.
- Attended Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific, Canada, on a scholarship, completing the International Baccalaureate Diploma (1998) with a focus on Math, Music, and Physics.
- Earned an undergraduate degree in Computing Science (Multimedia Specialization) and Contemporary Dance from Simon Fraser University, Canada (2005), along with a Co-operative Education Certificate.
- Obtained a Master in Interactive Arts and Technology from Simon Fraser University (2012).
- Completed his PhD as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie PhD fellow at Plymouth University, UK (2017), focusing on wearable technology that enhances body awareness through sensory experiences.
Career[edit]
Maranan's career is diverse:
- Associate Professor and Dean at the Faculty of Information and Communications Studies, University of the Philippines Open University. [1]
- Deputy Director for Research at the University of the Philippines Center for Intelligent Systems.
- Former program chair of the Bachelor of Multimedia Studies at UPOU.
- Worked with WeDpro as Emerging Technologies and Volunteer Coordinator (until 2014).
- Co-founded Curiosity, a Manila-based design strategy firm. [2]
- Hosted the Collaboratoire Research residency program in Siargao, Philippines (2020).
- Co-founded SEADS, a transdisciplinary network. [3]
- Artist residency at Kulturfabrik in Esch, Luxembourg (2023).
Personal life[edit]
In his free time, Maranan writes poetry and plays the piano, continuing the legacy of his parents who are award-winning authors.
References[edit]
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