Hi! I am

Zhiyu (Alex) Zhang 张智瑜

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My Biography

About Me

Hi! I am Alex.
 An undergraduate student at the University of Michigan pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Music, I aspire to be great at the mellifluous confluence where digital logic intertwines with humans and sounds.

Research Interests Computer Music | AI/ML | Accessiblity | Organology
I am ecstatic about exploring the musical aspect of human expression, particularly through the engineering of novel paradigms in music creation and appreciation, augmented by machine learning methods.
My research also aims to promote inclusive and accessible music education by designing interactive and immersive experiences in the classroom.
Additionally, my passion extends to organology, examined through a cross-cultural ethnomusicological lens, with a special emphasis on Chinese musical instruments from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
My Journey

Experience and Education

Work Experience

Software Engineer Intern

SoundBug May 2023 - Aug 2023

R&D Intern

MicroPort NaviBot May 2022 - Aug 2022

Freelance Translator

Shanghai Education Press House Apr 2023 - Present
Shanghai Conservatory of Music Press Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

Education

BS in Computer Science (Dual Degree)
BA in Music (Dual Degree)

University of Michigan Jan 2022 - Present

Transferred to the University of Michigan

Wake Forest University Sep 2020 - Dec 2021
My Pursuit

Research Projects

Deep Drawing

We train an AI co-performer that generates aesthetically appealing visual representations, reflecting the process of handwriting on paper, based solely on the audio input captured from the act of drawing itself.

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Visualizing Telematic Music Performance (VTMP)

We experiment with novel forms of telematic music performance, employing sensing techniques and mechatronic displays to transcend geographical boundaries without relying on traditional video transmission.

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Ethnomusicology Research with Dr. Stewart Carter

We focus on analyzing historical materials concerning Chinese musical instruments in a cross-cultural context, aiming to articulate the development of their social and cultural roles of in ancient China.

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Let's Connect!

A collaborative idea, a shared interest, or a simple hello, I'm all ears.

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My Showcase

Selected Works

All Computer Science Music Projects
May 2024. The 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Musical Instrument Society (AMIS). "Music, Instruments, and Dance in Tenth-Century Shu: Echoes of the Great Tang".

Poster Presentation at AMIS

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An AU/VST Monophonic Synthesizer implemented with JUCE 7, Faust, and Plugin GUI Magic.

FaustSynth

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June 2023. The 52nd Annual Meeting of the American Musical Instrument Society (AMIS). "Kangxi, Father Amiot, and 'Improvements' to Ritual Instruments in 18th-Century China".

Presentation at AMIS

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A comprehensive set of AU/VST real-time audio analysis tools in one window implemented with JUCE 6.

MultiMeter

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Zhang, Z. 2019. Alex’s Musical Picture Book. East China Normal University Press. (ISBN: 978-7-5675-9374-9)

Alex’s Musical Picture Book

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Ljunggren, C. 2018. The Choral World: A Chronological, Historical, and Geographical Approach. Translated from English by Wang, Y. and Z. Zhang Shanghai Conservatory of Music Press (ISBN: 978-7-5566-0171-4).

The Choral World

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"Grandpa Cao and His Angels". 2018. Produced by Yu, D. and Z. Zhang for the Music Education in China (MEiC) series at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music Press.

Grandpa Cao and His Angels

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My Music

Portfolio

So High

Deep House

Coming Soon!

Slap House

Mosaic

20th/21st-Century Classical

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Contact Me

Location

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Gmail

alexzinquiries@gmail.com

WeChat

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