Freida Abtan

Abtan’s research focuses on the intersection of technology design and artistic practice, emphasizing real-time systems and inclusive audiovisual mappings. She teaches Electronic Music Composition and contributes to programs in Music & Technology at CMU. Her creative output includes solo projects and collaborative works that challenge traditional boundaries between media and performance.

Her articles and installations reflect interests in inter-sensory gestures, instrument design, and gender dynamics in electronic music culture. Abtan’s work bridges experimental music traditions with cutting-edge digital innovation, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to artistic creation.