Martin Parker

Martin Parker is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Director of the MSc in Sound Design at the University of Edinburgh's Reid School of Music. A composer, improviser, and laptop soloist, his work explores intersections of computer music, sonic art, and live electronics, with international collaborations across theatre, symphony orchestras, and visual artists.

• PhD in Composition (2003), University of Edinburgh
• MA and BA in Music (University of Manchester)

His research focuses on sound design for interactive environments, twenty-first century music technology, and improvisation. Recent projects include the BRAID Research Fellowship on AI and creativity, alongside 81 total research outputs spanning compositions, performances, and technical datasets.

Current research trends include:

• Transdisciplinary approaches to sound
• Immersive audio systems
• Human-computer interaction in performance
• Real-time sound processing

Supervision includes advising on PhD topics in acoustics, electroacoustic composition, and music for screen. Notable contributions include:

• Co-founding the Lapslap free improvisation trio
• Artistic Directorship of the Dialogues Festival since 2014
• Development of the Sound Lab Edinburgh research infrastructure

Scientific awards:

• BRAID Research Fellowship (2024–2025)