Philippe Pasquier

Dr. Philippe Pasquier is a Professor at Simon Fraser University's School of Interactive Arts and Technology, where he directs the Metacreation Lab for Creative AI. His research-creation program integrates scientific research on generative AI and machine learning with artistic practice in computer music and interactive art.

Research focuses on creative AI systems for artistic tasks, including multi-track music composition (Calliope), timbre synthesis, visual synthesis (Autolume), and cross-modal generation. Applications span creative software tools, interactive installations, and audiovisual performances studied through HCI methodologies.

Publications demonstrate consistent innovation in generative systems, with recent work exploring controllable music generation (MIDI-GPT), GAN-based visual synthesis, and evaluation frameworks for creative AI.

Artistic works have been exhibited globally at venues including Ars Electronica, Centre Pompidou, and ZKM. Secured research funding from NSERC, SSHRC, CFI, and international agencies.

Founded key academic initiatives including the International Workshop on Musical Metacreation (MUME), Movement and Computation conference (MOCO), and chaired ISEA2015. Teaches creative AI, sound design, and interdisciplinary computing approaches.