About Me
Hi! My name is Elena. I am an audio researcher specializing in music information retrieval (MIR), listener studies, and large-scale audio analysis. I recently completed my PhD in Music Technology at New York University's Music and Audio Research Lab (MARL), where I was advised by Dr. Brian McFee and Dr. Pablo Ripollés. I am currently on the Adjunct Faculty at NYU, teaching Concert Recording I. Before coming to NYU, I taught sound recording at Stanford's Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA), where I received my Masters degree in 2019.
As a musician, I am a singer and perform with several vocal groups in New York City; currently in Gotham Chorus and Yasna Voices Bulgarian Choir. I also work on computer music, most notably contributing to "The Furies," with the Stanford Laptop Orchestra (SLOrk). Finally, I am an award-nominated audio engineer/ producer, most known for my work on vocal music. In 2020, I was featured in the Stanford Daily for my contribution to the singing community at Stanford.
As of March 2026, I am currently looking for full-time roles, applying to academic and industry positions. Please check out my CV, and reach out if you know of any opportunities that may be a fit for me– thank you!
Dr. Elena Georgieva: Dissertation Defense
Dissertation Defense: June 27, 2025 (NYU)
Dissertation Document: "The Recorded Voice: Trends and Expressions in Speech and Popular Song."
Loops: Beatboxing, Vocals, and Visuals
Loops - CCRMA Stage, January 2020
A live looping beatboxing and vocal performance, accompanied by visuals. Performed at Stanford CCRMA for ArtX Stanford's New Dimensionality Showcase, January 2020. Check out the visualizer I built! 4 Seasons: A Music Visualizer.
"The Furies: A Laptopera"
The Furies: A Laptopera - Bing Concert Hall, June 2019
"The Furies: A Laptopera" is a new original opera for performance with a laptop orchestra, all written by Dr. Anne Hege. I built the instruments for this work and performed vocals along with Camille Noufi. The full work premiered in 2022.
