Jemily Rime

Jemily Rime is a Research Fellow in Creative Technologies and Immersive Storytelling at Anglia Ruskin University's StoryLab within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, and concurrently serves as Professor of Electronic and Produced Music at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Her interdisciplinary work bridges audio innovation, immersive media, and creative coding through participatory design methodologies.

Her academic foundation includes a BSc in Physics from King's College London (2018) where she simultaneously developed her debut album 'Otters Mate For Life', and a 2024 PhD from the University of York focused on AI-driven tools for personalised podcasting developed in partnership with XR Stories and BBC R&D.

Rime's research explores audio production, immersive technologies, and storytelling through human-centered approaches. She investigates how digital tools can enhance creative processes, particularly in podcasting and music production, with strong emphasis on user agency and co-creation. Her work consistently integrates technical innovation with artistic expression, examining both practical applications and ethical implications of emerging technologies.

Analysis of her publications reveals a cohesive trajectory in redefining audio media through computational methods. Early work established frameworks for podcast production workflows, while recent research expands into VR narratives and AI voice cloning, demonstrating increasing sophistication in human-AI collaboration for creative output. This evolution highlights her commitment to developing tools that empower creators rather than replace human agency.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• Best Paper Award at CHIRA 2024 for 'Interviewing ChatGPT-Generated Personas to Inform Design Decisions'

Rime mentors students in creative coding projects showcased through The_Coding_Choir, with notable collaborations including BBC R&D and XR Stories. Current initiatives encompass The Navigator oral history archive for Cambridge's Kite neighborhood and Resonance Kernow's spatial audio exploration in Cornwall, reflecting her dedication to community-engaged research.

She leads The_Coding_Choir research group which develops tools like pod-CLIPR for podcast chapterisation while maintaining an active performance career. Her artistic practice as a jazz-pop singer-songwriter directly informs her academic work, creating a virtuous cycle between theoretical research and practical musical innovation.