Miguel Ortiz

Miguel Ortiz is a Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast's School of Arts, English and Languages. His research focuses on digital instrument design, technology-mediated composition, and the intersection of music technology with physiological sensors and communities of practice. He actively supervises PhD students in these areas.

Ortiz's work explores iterative instrument design processes, ecological frameworks for instrument evaluation, and the impact of timbre on musical learning. His publications span acoustic modeling, biosignal-driven art, and Latin American perspectives in new musical interfaces (NIME).

Recent research highlights include studies on spring reverb tank mechanics, real-time bowing parameter sensing, and the establishment of Latin American NIME networks. He collaborates internationally and organizes workshops like the International Synth Design Hackathon.

Ortiz has contributed datasets for expressive musical gesture analysis and participated in peer review for cultural funding initiatives. His research bridges technical innovation with human-centered design principles.