Alex Harker

Alex Harker is a Senior Lecturer in Music and Music Technology at the University of Huddersfield, affiliated with the Department of Media, Humanities and the Arts and the School of Arts and Humanities. He serves as Director of the Creative Coding Lab and is part of the Centre for Research in New Music and Centre for Experimental Practices (CXP). His work bridges music composition, creative programming, and audio technology, with international recognition for software tools like the HISSTools Library and the Fluid Corpus Manipulation Toolbox.

• University: University of Huddersfield
• Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer
• Projects: FluCoMa (2017-2023), TAAT (2025)

Harker’s research focuses on the intersection of computational methods and musical expression, including spectral processing, convolution techniques, and real-time audiovisual systems. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to innovation and cross-domain collaboration. He supervises PhD students and has contributed to conferences like the International Computer Music Conference and Sound and Music Computing Conference.

Recent publications include software tools (HISSTools Library, Fluid Corpus Manipulation Toolbox), compositions (e.g., drift shadow), and interactive installations (e.g., Tell It To The Trees). His software solutions are used globally in academia and industry for applications ranging from psychoacoustics to audio DJing.