Dr. Chris Kyriakakis

Biography

Prof. Kyriakakis received BS degree from the California Institute of Technology, MS, and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California. His research interests lie at the intersection of acoustics, psychoacoustics, and audio signal processing. His research focuses on acoustical measurement methods for loudspeakers, rooms, and device enclosures. Alongside his students, he has developed novel signal processing algorithms that optimize performance. Key topics of his research include multichannel audio acquisition and rendering, virtual microphones and speakers, and hybrid headphone-loudspeaker rendering methods. He employs advanced signal processing techniques to enhance sound quality in small portable devices. His recent research field, Archaeoacoustics, captures and characterizes the acoustics of medieval Byzantine churches. A unique interdisciplinary project bridges engineering and art history under the title 'Hearing Lost Sounds of Antiquity'. Prof. Kyriakakis has published nearly 100 technical papers and authored the book 'Immersive Audio Signal Processing'. He holds patents in acoustic measurement, loudspeakers, and signal processing. In 2006, he received the World Technology Network Award, which honors innovators in technology and fosters paradigm changes. Recent award recipients include Vice President Al Gore and companies like Google and Space-X.

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