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Doctoral Studies

Students who are interested in doctoral-level research in music technology and computation can apply to the School of Engineering’s Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) PhD program and indicate that they want to do research with Music-affiliated faculty members: Professors Anna Huang, Mark Rau, and Paris Smaragdis. Questions regarding the PhD program can be answered on the EECS Admissions FAQs page.

Anna Huang

Professor Huang’s research focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and human-computer interaction as related to generative music systems and Human-AI creative partnerships.

Huang Lab

Mark Rau

Professor Rau’s research areas include instrument acoustics and measurement; physical modeling synthesis, audio signal processing, and real-time digital audio effects.

Rau Lab

Paris Smaragdis

Professor Smaragdis’ research focuses on fundamental audio technologies using signal processing and machine learning for music, acoustics, and hearing perception.

Smaragdis Lab