Summary
Lamtharn Hantrakul is a Research Scientist and cultural technologist with nine years blending ML, DSP and music composition to build production-ready audio synthesis and creative tools. He co-invented Google’s open-source DDSP library and led real-time neural audio effects used in TikTok (including the MAWF plugin and on-device voice change FX), demonstrating a rare track record of shipping research into large-scale consumer products. Trained in applied physics and music composition at Yale and holding an MSc in Music Technology from Georgia Tech, he applies rigorous signal-processing foundations to preserve and scale diverse musical tunings across projects like Tone Transfer and Sounds of India. His work spans research, C++ systems architecture and artistic practice—winning the AI Song Contest 2022 and international design awards for his modular fiddle—showing a consistent focus on technology that amplifies marginalized sonic cultures. Based in Singapore, he operates at the intersection of technical depth, artistic practice and cross-cultural design.
9 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bilingual International Baccalaureate, HL Physics, HL Chemistry, HL Mathematics, SL Further Math., SL French A2, SL Economics, SL English, Bilingual International Baccalaureate, HL Physics, HL Chemistry, HL Mathematics, SL Further Math., SL French A2, SL Economics, SL English at Bangkok Patana School
Master of Science (MSc), Music Technology (DSP, ML & AI), Master of Science (MSc), Music Technology (DSP, ML & AI) at Georgia Institute of Technology
B.A, Music (with Distinction), Cum Laude, B.A, Music (with Distinction), Cum Laude at Yale University
Intensive Summer Language Program, Mandarin, Intensive Summer Language Program, Mandarin at Beijing Language and Culture University
English, Thai, French, Chinese