Liang-Yuan “Leo” Wu 吳兩原

I am an incoming CS PhD student at New York University's Music and Audio Research Lab (MARL) working with Prof. Magdalena Fuentes. I also work closely with Prof. Hua Shen at New York University Shanghai. I study how to make AI a better listener—one that comprehends the nuances behind sounds, including speech, environmental noises, and tones, and interprets them in ways that are meaningful to humans.

My research draws on methodologies from machine learning, speech and language processing, and human-computer interaction. To achieve my goals, I train and evaluate AI models, build systems, and collaborate directly with stakeholders, such as deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.

I hold an MS in CSE from University of Michigan, and a BS in EE from National Taiwan University. Originally from the beautiful island of Taiwan, I lived in the dramatic highlands of Edinburgh, the college town of Ann Arbor, and among the magnificent skyscrapers of Chicago before moving to New York. I used to play basketball competitively, but have focused on bouldering over the last two years.

I always welcome meaningful conversations about research, potential collaborations, or shared interests. Feel free to drop me a message on LinkedIn or send me an email! I am especially happy to chat with prospective CS PhD applicants and would love to offer support in any way I can—from the perspective of someone who is terrible at it.