Yiheng (Ian) Zhu
Bridging Music Technology & Computer Science
BS in Computer Science • BA in Electronic Music Production & Sound Design • MM in Music Technology
Crafting the future of Music Technology at the intersection of technology, AI, and digital audio. I create expressive digital instruments, spatial audio software, and intelligent tools designed to make technology feel more human and intuitive.
Interactive Sound Lab
Analog-modeling synthesiser module
Note Pads (A Minor Pentatonic)
X-Y Sound Filter & Delay Pad
Featured Projects
RealityLib
An open-source VR/AR framework built on OpenXR and RayLib, enabling developers to create VR games for Meta Quest using a simple, familiar C API.
InstantLoop
An instant Loop Station for real-time recording, layering, trimming, and exporting of music loops with a modern DAW-inspired interface.
GeoGuessr DL Model
A deep learning project predicting geographic location from a single street-view image using continent classifiers and regional regressors.
Latest Writing
UX AuditMarch 10, 2025
Airline Hotel Booking UX Audit: Why These Hidden Features Deserve Better Design
A UX research study comparing Delta, American, and United Airlines hotel-booking systems, revealing usability gaps in navigation, language support, and currency handling.
Web EngineeringFebruary 20, 2025
Building My First Full-Stack Website: A Journey of Growth and Grit
A personal journey through building a full-stack website with database integration, highlighting the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned.