Lance is a Phoenix-based experimental artist and scholar. His work focuses on points of intersection between performance, technology, science, and religion. An early pioneer in the integration of digital media and theatre, Gharavi specializes in collaborating with transdisciplinary teams of artists, scientists, designers, and engineers to create original and innovative works of media-rich, live performance. He is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University, Associate Director of the Interplanetary Initiative, Director of the art + science collective, St. Bird, and Executive Director of the Centre for Applied Eschatology.