Sam C. Shin is a southern California-based audiovisual composer and researcher whose work explores the impact of technology through the lens of Korean studies and experimental electronic music. His work has been presented at festivals and conferences such as the International Computer Music Conference, the International Conference on New Music Concepts, and the SEAMUS National Conference. Sam is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Digital Composition at UC Riverside where he studies with Ian Dicke, Dana Kaufman, and Paulo Chagas. Sam has an M.M. from Bowling Green State University and a B.A. in music and East Asian studies from Brandeis University. When not composing, Sam can be found exploring southern California with his wife and taking pictures of his cat.