Dr. Michael Peguero

Instructor

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Biography

Michael Peguero is a digital media artist, educator, and founder of United Futures, a tech-focused creative studio that practices intersectional visual art, new media, and immersive environments. He has a strong background in architecture and a keen interest in emerging technologies, creating spatial experiences that seamlessly blend physical and digital interactions. His work examines themes of collective agency, the limits of representation, and environmental interfaces. Peguero's professional portfolio spans augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), projection mapping, and digital art, having collaborated with notable clients including Amazon, Pierre Huyghe, Hulu, and Hito Steyerl National Geographic. His projects have been showcased at prestigious venues such as the Whitney Museum, Serpentine Gallery, Venice Biennale, and South by Southwest (SxSW). Additionally, his personal work has been featured in residencies and exhibitions, including CultureHub’s artist residency, CICA’s New Media Art exhibition, and Re-Fest Los Angeles. Peguero holds a Master of Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design and teaches university-level courses in applied mathematics, computer media arts, new media, augmented and virtual reality, and artificial intelligence, while also curating a lecture series on emerging topics in technology and media arts.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.