Daniel Turner Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

• Developed and evaluated new audio DSP and spatial audio algorithms using Python for products like loudspeakers and headphones.
• Ported and maintained existing audio algorithms from C production code to Python, ensuring a robust research pipeline.
• Contributed to coding standards and algorithm development through code reviews and feedback.
• Developed a dynamic volume control algorithm to reduce compression artefacts while maintaining spatial quality.
• Improved existing algorithms through optimisation and bug fixes.
• Led R&D meetings presenting on a range of topics including, summaries of relevant conferences, internal research, and introductions to topics such as Machine Learning for audio applications.

• Thesis Title: The Application of Machine Learning to Spatial Audio for Immersive Media ExperiencesFunding: EPSRC iCASE studentship in partnership with BBC Research and Development. PhD in collaboration with BBC R&D.
• Designed and conducted qualitative study to inform technical research, leading to the design and implementation of audio and visual machine learning solutions.
• Developed ML pipelines incl. model selection, implementation, optimisation/fine tuning, training, and evaluation using packages such as PyTorch, NumPy, SciPy etc.
• Applied ML and signal processing in the development of a novel stereo to surround audio upmixing system.
• Developed a prototype system for suggesting candidate sound effects files from the BBC's Sound Effects Archive and deriving audio metadata from 2D video using computer vision algorithms.
• Authored a novel dataset of stereo and Ambisonic IR's along with both Python and MATLAB tools to enable the synthesis and processing of scenes in stereo and up to 4th order Ambisonics.

• A collaboration between L'boro London's Creative Research and Innovation Centre (CRAIC) and XR Stories investigating how advanced technologies such as, AI, XR, 5G, cloud computing, and real-time games engines are being.
• Led an 8 month project to investigate how organisations within the creative industries are utilising advanced technologies.
• Developed and delivered a programme of work designed to answer research questions to inform key areas such as policy making and organisational approaches to R&D and technology adoption.
• Contributed to a written evidence submission as part of the House of Lords Select Committee on Communication and Digital's "A creative future" inquiry.
• Built relationships with local and national with stakeholders to facilitate research activities
• Presented research at both academic and industry events incl. Beyond Conference 2022.

• Responsible for the management of the level 2 creative media production programme.
• Lectures across levels 2 & 3 UAL Creative Media Production and Level 3 BTEC Creative Media Production.

Gillingham, Kent

• Providing a wide range of technical and administrative support to all Performing Arts, Music, and Music Technology courses. Some general tasks are outlined below.
• Managing the departments computer booking system for room and equipment rental.
• Setting up and operating a range sound and lighting equipment for both college wide and department events e.g. fixed installations and portable systems both on and off site.
• Making recommendations on equipment updates and liaising with the relevant suppliers.
• Providing support to all curriculum activities such as lessons and assessments involving the use of Recording/Music/Sound technologies.
• Ensure all equipment is functioning and when required arrange for equipment to be repaired.

Gillingham

• Responsible for the audio related units on the BTEC Level 2 and Level 3 Creative Media Production courses.
• Delivering live sound reinforcement and studio related modules on the RSL level 3 Music Technology pathway.

• PGCE teaching placement. Responsible for the planning and delivery of the following modules
• Music Production Techniques
• Music Industry Contributed to the following modules
• Music in Society
• Audio Engineering Principles
• Acoustics

Derby, United Kingdom

Assisted in engineering and producing the recording/mixing/mastering sessions.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Pass

Activities and Societies: AES York Student Section Vice-Chair 2018-2020; UoY Barbell club Worked in collaboration with BBC R&D to.

Msc, Audio Engineering, Distinction

Advanced Surround Sound Systems Audio Software Engineering Live Sound System Design & Optimisation Audio Electronics Research Methods.

Pgce, Post Compulsory

Ba (Hons), Popular Music And Music Technology, First Class

Activities and Societies: DRS: Derby Radio Station, Musicians Society, Freelance Composer, Freelance Writer Independent Project: A.

Btec Nd, Music Technology, Triple Distinction (Ddd)