Jean-Julien Aucouturier

Jean-Julien Aucouturier, known as JJ Aucouturier, is a senior CNRS researcher (Directeur de recherche CNRS) at the FEMTO-ST institute in Besançon, France. With a background in Computer Science, he has held various research positions in prestigious institutions globally.

Aucouturier's academic journey includes a PhD in Computer Science from Pierre and Marie Curie University, a DIU in Clinical Neurophysiology from the University of Lille 1 Sciences and Technology, and a Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches in Engineering from Sorbonne University.

Moreover, JJ Aucouturier pursued further studies with an MSc in Audio and Music Processing from King's College London and a BSc.+MSc. in Electronic Engineering from CentraleSupélec.

Aucouturier's professional experience encompasses roles such as being the Principal Investigator of the CREAM neuroscience lab in IRCAM where his team utilizes audio signal processing technologies to explore the nexus between voice, music, and emotions. He has also co-founded Alta Voce, a voice-technology startup focusing on real-time voice transformation solutions for the call-center industry.

Throughout his career, Jean-Julien Aucouturier has been associated with several esteemed organizations including Alta Voce, the European Research Council, and the Centre national de la recherche scientifique. He has also worked at institutions like Temple University Japan, RIKEN Brain Science Institute, and the University of Tokyo.

Aucouturier's research interests lie in the intersection of audio signal processing, cognitive neuroscience, and emotional responses to voice and music. This diverse expertise and experience have shaped him into a prominent figure in the field of neuroscience and technology.