Dr. Carmine Emanuele Cella

Associate Professor

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Biography

Carmine-Emanuele Cella is an internationally acclaimed composer and serves as the Co-Director of the Center for New Music and Audio Technologies at the University of California, Berkeley. He has advanced studies in mathematics and a PhD in composition from Accademia S. Cecilia in Rome and in applied mathematics from Università di Bologna. His artistic work examines the poetical relationships between structured mathematical worlds and chaotic artistic expression through music. He began his collaboration with IRCAM in Paris as a researcher and composer in 2007 and won the prestigious Petrassi Prize in 2008, awarded by the President of the Italian Republic. Cella has been recognized for his contributions to music creation and artificial intelligence, receiving the Traiettorie music prize in 2022. His innovative works involve using augmented reality and deep learning techniques to redefine how we understand sound representation and orchestration in music creation.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Carmine-Emanuele Cella teaches composition and co-directs the Center for New Music and Audio Technologies.

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Conservatorio G. Rossini Pesaro • Pesaro, Italy

Teaching computer music courses.

Awards

#1

Petrassi Prize

2008-01-01
#1

Traiettorie Music Prize

2022-01-01

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.