I'm a dynamic researcher bridging academia and industry through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the University of Salford, where I led the design and delivery of a personalized sound masking system for open-plan offices, enhancing well-being and productivity. I apply project management principles and have filed patents for the Personalized Sound Masking Environments. I earned my PhD at the University of York on personalized immersive soundscapes for children with ADHD and now develop methods for composing individualized soundscapes and evaluating their perceptual, emotional, and cognitive impacts. My work aims to an intelligent automated system that recommends soundscape parameters to reach target emotional and cognitive states, blending sound design, neuroscience, and machine learning. I have 20+ years of hands-on experience in audio engineering and post-production, and I hold patents translating research into practical, impactful solutions.

Panos Tsagkarakis

I'm a dynamic researcher bridging academia and industry through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the University of Salford, where I led the design and delivery of a personalized sound masking system for open-plan offices, enhancing well-being and productivity. I apply project management principles and have filed patents for the Personalized Sound Masking Environments. I earned my PhD at the University of York on personalized immersive soundscapes for children with ADHD and now develop methods for composing individualized soundscapes and evaluating their perceptual, emotional, and cognitive impacts. My work aims to an intelligent automated system that recommends soundscape parameters to reach target emotional and cognitive states, blending sound design, neuroscience, and machine learning. I have 20+ years of hands-on experience in audio engineering and post-production, and I hold patents translating research into practical, impactful solutions.

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I’m a dynamic researcher bridging academia and industry through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the University of Salford, where I led the design and delivery of a personalized sound masking system for open-plan offices, enhancing well-being and productivity. I apply project management principles and have filed patents for the Personalized Sound Masking Environments.

I earned my PhD at the University of York on personalized immersive soundscapes for children with ADHD and now develop methods for composing individualized soundscapes and evaluating their perceptual, emotional, and cognitive impacts. My work aims to an intelligent automated system that recommends soundscape parameters to reach target emotional and cognitive states, blending sound design, neuroscience, and machine learning. I have 20+ years of hands-on experience in audio engineering and post-production, and I hold patents translating research into practical, impactful solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Systems Engineer – Audio Researcher, KTP Associate at University of Salford, UK
February 1, 2024 - November 22, 2025
Led cross-functional team to design a Personalized Sound Masking System for open-plan offices, enhancing well-being and productivity. Applied project management principles to deliver milestones on time; resulted in patent filing for Personalized Sound Masking Environments.
Interactive Audio Programmer & Immersive Soundscape Designer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Created immersive soundscapes for installations and performances, including London Design Biennale (2021) Japanese Pavilion and projects for charity and recovery centers.
Interactive Performances at Independent / Multiple venues
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Designed bio-sensor systems and audiovisual platforms for dance and theatre productions such as Bacchae, Life Beneath, and Coca Cola: Lights on You.
Foley Artist and Post-Production at Film projects
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Foley and post-production for award-winning films including 'The Interrogation' and 'Cloudy Sunday'.
Educator / Lecturer at Ionian University (Department of Audiovisual Arts)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Taught 'Sound Synthesis & Audio Processing' (two semesters).
Acoustic Engineer at Nokia Mobile Phones
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Designed and tested acoustic systems for mobile devices, collaborating cross-departmentally to meet R&D deadlines.

Education

PhD in Audio & Music Technology at University of York
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
MEng, Arts & Technology of Sound (Audio Engineering) at Ionian University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
BSc, Audio Technology (Audio Engineering Pathway) at University of Salford
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

Methods of Producing Soundscapes
January 1, 2024 - November 22, 2025
Personalized Sound Masking Environments
January 1, 2025 - November 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Software & Internet