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Dr. Kenji Takahashi
Dr. Kenji Takahashi2-BETA
Electroacoustic Luthier & Acoustic Material Researcher
Specialization: Resonant Wood Physics, Mineral Lithophones & Contact Transducers
FACILITY ASSIGNMENT
Studio B (Physical Computing & Speculative Hardware)
ACTIVE PROTOTYPES
8 Projects
JOINED INSTITUTE
2023
CURRICULUM & BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Kenji Takahashi combines traditional Japanese instrument-building traditions with modern sensor electronics. He develops custom contact microphones, internal bracing patterns, and physical resonators that blend acoustic and digital sound.
SELECTED SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
- Takahashi, K., 'Resonance Profiling of Rare Tonewoods under Electromagnetic Excitation,' Journal of Musical Acoustics, 2024.
- Takahashi, K., 'Building the Modern Lithophone: Mineral Resonators for Contemporary Percussion,' NIME, 2025.
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