Hi! I’m Alex, an incoming PhD student in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) at Carnegie Mellon University. I work with Professors David Lindlbauer (Augmented Perception Lab) and Chris Donahue (Generative Creativity Lab).

My work lies at the intersection of technical human-computer interaction and music computing, where I aim to revolutionize how we engage with sound and music through adaptive experiences. To achieve this, my current research focuses on two key areas: (1) developing context-aware systems that intelligently adapt and generate audio to enhance user experiences, and (2) creating AI-driven tools that support content creators in authoring such experiences. My work in adaptive audio has been published in premier HCI conferences including ACM CHI and UIST, with a best paper honorable mention award at CHI 2024.

Previously, I worked with Professor Dhruv Jain as a visiting researcher at the Soundability Lab, University of Michigan. I hold an MS in Music and Technology from Carnegie Mellon University, and a BS in Interactive Media Arts🎨 from NYU Shanghai, where I also minored in Computer Science💻, Game Design🎮, and Music🎼.

News

February 2025 I will join CMU HCII as a PhD student starting Fall 2025!

June 2024 Excited to join the Soundability Lab!

April 2024 MARingBA received a Best Paper Honorable Mention (top 5%) at CHI 2024!