S. Wang and A. Lerch, “FoleySet: A Multi-Level Human-Annotated Foley Sound Dataset,” accepted to the 29th International Conference on Digital Audio Effects (DAFx26), 2026.
2026PORTFOLIO
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01 / ABOUT
General Information
Sunshiyu Wang is a master’s student at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he conducts research with the Music Informatics Group under the supervision of Prof. Alexander Lerch. His research interests include music information retrieval, with a focus on beat tracking, music classification, data augmentation, and generative audio for sound effects. He is also interested in audio and music related human computer interaction, spatial audio, and virtual reality. In addition, he is a music producer and audio engineer with formal training in classical music, popular music production, and recording studio practice.
02 / RESEARCH
Selected Research
Georgia Institute of Technology — Music Informatics Group ↗
Graduate Researcher, Advisor: Alexander Lerch
S. Wang, C. Ma, C. Zhu, G. Mobarak, and H. von Coler, “Immersive Open Studio: Shared Space, Shared Sound,” in Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME 2026), 2026. Equal contribution. Oral presentation.
2026C. Ma, S. Wang, C. Zhu, and A. Smith, “Extending Xenakis: From Architectural Geometry to Sonification of the Philips Pavilion,” in Proceedings of the International Computer Music Conference (ICMC 2026), 2026. Virtual Oral presentation.
2026Machine learning for music and audio, with an emphasis on music data augmentation, beat and rhythm analysis, voice conversion, and immersive interactive audio systems.
03 / PROJECTS
Lead Projects
PARTICIPATED PROJECTS
- Sound CloudsContributed to surround sound system development and infrastructure setup.
- Pocket GranulesAssisted with the testing and design of a multi-head granular audio effect.
- Scare-CrewServed as the game sound designer, creating and implementing sound effects and interactive audio elements.
- Extending XenakisContributed to the architectural sonification system through Python development, audio mapping design, and paper writing.
04 / MUSIC
Music Work
05 / GALLERY
Gallery
A separate collection of selected photography and visual work.
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