Thomas Grill

Thomas Grill is a **Professor of Electroacoustic and Experimental Music** at the University for Music and Performing Arts, Graz (mdw). He leads the University Course for Electroacoustic and Experimental Music (ELAK) and oversees artistic research projects such as „Rotting Sounds“ (2018–2022) and „Spirits in Complexity“ (2024–2026). His work bridges composition, technology, and interdisciplinary sound art.

**Education**:

• Studies in Technical Physics (Linz)
• Computer Music & Electronic Media
• Master's in Interactive Electronic Instruments (Vienna)
• Doctorate in Composition and Music Theory (Graz)

**Research Focus**: Electroacoustic improvisation, machine listening, neural networks in audio processing, and the intersection of decay processes with digital sound. His projects often explore trans-media installations and the philosophical implications of sound deterioration.

**Awards**: Multiple accolades including the Prix Ars Electronica Honorary Mention and interdisciplinary artist awards from Austrian federal institutions.

**Grants & Collaborations**: Active in the Applied/Experimental Sound Research Lab (2023–2026) and collaborates across academic and artistic domains.