RPI Degree Program: Critical Game Design, Ph.D.
Area of Research / Interest: Audio Visual, Spatial Audio, Game Sound Design
Undergraduate Studies: Recording Engineering, Communication University of China
Graduate Studies: MSc Universith of Edinburgh
Biography: I am a first-year PhD student and technical audio designer dedicated to advancing the field of game audio. My primary goal is to use the interactive medium of games as a dynamic canvas to express sound art and create compelling auditory experiences. I bring hands-on expertise from the industry, including my time as a Technical Audio Designer at Papergames, where I focused on implementing and designing spatial audio solutions and Procedural Content Generation tools for ambient sound in Infinity Nikki. With a Master of Science in Sound Design from the University of Edinburgh, I combine technical proficiency in Wwise and Unreal Engine with a deep understanding of audio aesthetics.
Outside of my research and development work, I enjoy exploring the world through music, food, and traveling, activities that continuously inform and enrich my creative approach to sound design.
Hometown: China
Email: suna4@rpi.edu