معرفی
Youngmoo Kim is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Drexel University, where he directs the Expressive and Creative Interactive Technologies (ExCITe) Center. His leadership extends to the Music & Entertainment Technology Laboratory (MET-lab), focusing on machine listening, robotics for expressive interaction, and STEM education through music technology.
Education:
- PhD, Media Arts & Sciences, MIT (2003)
- MS, Electrical Engineering, Stanford University
- MA, Music, Stanford University
- BS, Engineering, Swarthmore College
- BA, Music, Swarthmore College
Research Focus: Kim's interdisciplinary work bridges audio signal processing, machine learning for music information retrieval, human-robot interaction, and acoustic synthesis. His lab develops novel interfaces including brain-controlled robotics, augmented instruments, and AI-driven music systems, while championing K-12 STEAM education through technological innovation.
Publication Trends: Recent articles demonstrate strong convergence of deep learning with music technology, particularly in neural audio synthesis, instrument recognition, and robotic control systems. Emerging themes include differentiable physical modeling of instruments, neuroadaptive interfaces using fNIRS/tDCS, and computational approaches to creative collaboration.
Awards & Honors:
- 2021 College of Engineering Inclusive Excellence Award
- 2013 Apple Distinguished Educator
- 2012 Lindback Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award
- 2012 Philadelphia Geek Awards Scientist of the Year
- 2007 NSF CAREER Award
Leadership & Funding: Kim has secured research support from the National Science Foundation and Knight Foundation. His ExCITe Center serves as an interdisciplinary hub for creative technology development, while MET-lab advances audio-machine intelligence through collaborations across engineering, computer science, and performing arts.
