François Germain

François Germain is a distinguished researcher and engineer in the field of audio technology, currently serving as a Visiting Research Scientist at Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories since August 2022. Previous experience includes a significant role as a Research Engineer at iZotope, Inc., where François developed advanced audio algorithms utilizing digital signal processing and machine learning for professional applications, notably contributing to major features such as the Master Rebalance plugin and upgrades for the Music Rebalance and Dialogue Isolate modules. François's background encompasses research internships at Intel Labs, Dolby Laboratories, and Adobe, as well as teaching assistantships and research assistant positions at Stanford University, culminating in a PhD in Computer-Based Music Theory and Acoustics from Stanford University. Additional academic qualifications include a Master's in Electrical Engineering from Stanford and a Master's in Music Technology from McGill University.