Dr. Tom Sullivan

Biography

Tom Sullivan is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Carnegie Mellon University, where he also holds a courtesy appointment as a Lecturer in the School of Music for the Music Technology BS and MS programs. He completed his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering in 1996 and holds a Master’s degree in Computer Music from the MIT Media Lab, awarded in 1988. His Ph.D. thesis focused on microphone array processing and signal processing for automatic speech recognition systems. Professor Sullivan's research interests include audio signal processing and its applications in music, which have evolved alongside the professional recording industry, emphasizing the need for high-quality sound recording technologies. He teaches several courses, including an introductory ECE course and the ECE Senior Capstone Design Experience, and has a strong commitment to STEM outreach for K-12 students, particularly in under-represented communities, encouraging them to engage with ECE applications in music and media. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar, bass, ice hockey, and distance running.

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