Dr. Bobby Sturm Jr

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bobby Lee Townsend Sturm JR is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in the fields of Music Technology and Digital Media. He obtained his PhD in Electrical Computer Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2009. Sturm has a diverse academic background, including positions as a Lecturer in Digital Media at Queen Mary University of London, and as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Aalborg University Copenhagen. His research interests focus on machine listening, music modeling and generation, ethics in artificial intelligence, and digital signal processing as it relates to sound and music. He has led various projects, including the MUSAiC project, which has received ERC funding. Sturm's teaching portfolio includes courses on Machine Learning in Media Technology, Multimedia Systems Signals, Music Acoustics, Music Informatics, and Musical Communication. He is dedicated to the advancement of music technology through both research and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Specializes in areas of Music Technology and Digital Media.

Lecturer

— Present

Queen Mary University of London • London, UK

Instructed in Digital Media and related fields.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Aalborg University Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducted research in architecture and design media technology.

Courses

Machine Learning in Media Technology Multimedia Systems Signals Music Acoustics Music Informatics Musical Communication Music Technology

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).