Christopher Tonkin

Christopher Tonkin is a Senior Lecturer at the Conservatorium of Music, The University of Western Australia, specializing in music composition, electronic music, and sound design. He holds a BMus from the University of Western Australia, a MusA from Hous (likely a typo, likely Houston), and a PhD from UCSD. Since 2008, he has taught composition, electronic music, and screen/video game sound design. Key roles include Chair of Composition Studies (2008–2018), Chair of Electronic Music and Sound Design (2016–present), and Graduate Research Coordinator (2016).

Research interests focus on algorithmic computer music, live electronics, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Notable projects include the 2016 launch of the Electronic Music and Sound Design major and collaborations with institutions like the Nouvel Ensemble Moderne and IRCAM. Recent works include the 2025 critical edition of Roger Smalley's *Transformation* and multimedia installations like *Get Pasted* (2022) and *Colour Warp* (2021).

Current projects involve generative ambient video game music (2023–present) and a score edition of Smalley's *Transformation* (anticipated 2024–2025). Teaching responsibilities include coordinating the EMSD major and supervising postgraduate students.