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Mario Diaz de Leon is an Assistant Professor of Music and Technology at Stevens Institute of Technology's School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. He holds a DMA (2013) and MA (2008) from Columbia University and a BM (2004) from Oberlin College Conservatory of Music. His research bridges sound, spirituality, and technology, with works blending electronic, classical, and metal genres. He chairs Stevens' SEMIA Lab and oversees Music and Technology programs.
Education:
- Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Music Composition, Columbia University (2013)
- Master of Arts (MA) in Music Composition, Columbia University (2008)
- Bachelor of Music (BM) in Technology in Music and Related Arts (TIMARA), Oberlin College Conservatory of Music (2004)
Research Interests:
His creative work spans live electronic performances, chamber music, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Notable works include River of Life (2025), Heart Thread (2022), and collaborations with ensembles like ICE and TAK. His music is praised for its hallucinatory intensity
and remarkable textures
.
Grants & Awards:
- 2024 Anzu Quartet Commission
- 2023 HASS Seed Grant
- Jerome Foundation Award (2013)
- Multiple Alice M. Ditson Fund Grants
Advising & Labs:
Chair of SEMIA Lab, overseeing Music and Technology senior thesis coordination. Advisor to Pinnacle Scholars Program. Collaborations include Bloodmist (electroacoustic trio) and Luminous Vault (electronic metal duo).
