Associate Professor of Practice and Director of HackBerryLab
Department:
Physics and Technology
Phone: 706.368.6943
Location: HackBerry Lab
Email: zcochran@berry.edu
As an Associate Professor of Practice and Director of HackBerry Lab, Zane teaches prototyping, human-centered computing, and interactive product design in Berry College’s Creative Technologies program. His research and practice explore maker-based learning, embedded electronics, and wearable technology. Through professional partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, and manufacturing industries, he collaborates on projects that range from developing new products and technologies to exploring the creative possibilities of art and fashion. His interactive creations explore the intersection of technology, art, and fashion and are frequently featured in museums, galleries, and fashion shows.
Education
- B.S. University of Texas at Austin
- Ph.D. Georgia Institute of Technology
Teaching Interests
- Prototyping & Product Design
- UX/UI & App Development
- Electric and Autonomous Vehicles
- Educational Technology
Research Interests
- Maker-Oriented Learning
- Wearable Technology
- Interactive Lighting Design