Tom Mays

Tom Mays is a Professor of Music Technology at the Conservatoire et Académie Supérieure de Musique de Strasbourg (Haute Ecole des Arts du Rhin) and a doctoral student in Musicology at the University of Paris 8 Vincennes-Saint-Denis. His career spans 30 years of composition, teaching, and research in real-time music systems. He specializes in electronic instrument design, interactive installations, and the integration of digital tools into acoustic performance. Current affiliations include the LabEx GREAM research group and teaching roles in composition and sound design.

Education: B.A. in Composition (1990, San José State University), Master's in Arts (2010, Paris 8), ongoing PhD in Musicology (Paris 8). Professional milestones include 10 years at IRCAM (1994–2004), founding the Césaré music center (1992), and developing the CRT real-time composition environment. Awards include a 2002 CNC-DICREAM grant for multimedia research.

Research focuses on real-time sound processing, gestural control systems, and hybrid instrument design. Notable projects include 'Acousmeaucorps' (2005–2011), 'Le Patch Bien Tempéré' series (2010s), and collaborations with ensembles like Les Percussions de Strasbourg. His work bridges academic research and artistic practice, emphasizing interdisciplinary creation.