Eric Hing-Tao Hung

Eric Hing-Tao Hung serves as the Executive Director of the Music of Asian America Research Center (MAARC) and an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Maryland. He holds a Ph.D. in Musicology from Stanford University and an MLIS in Archives and Digital Curation from the University of Maryland. His research focuses on Asian American music, music and archives, trauma, community engagement, and public musicology, alongside contributions to digital humanities and information ethics. A skilled pianist and conductor, he has performed internationally and led ensembles like the Westminster Chinese Music Ensemble and Gamelan Dharma Swara.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Musicology, Stanford University
• MLIS in Archives and Digital Curation, University of Maryland

His work bridges academia and practice, emphasizing accessibility and inclusive design. He co-directs the Westminster Chinese Music Ensemble and is affiliated with the Center for Archival Futures (CAFe) and the Immigration and International Information Research Alliance (i3r@UMD). His career spans tenure at Westminster Choir College and nonprofit leadership.