Milap Rane
@milaprane
Doctoral Student at University of Surrey
Guildford, England, United Kingdom
Milap Rane is a PhD candidate in Psychoacoustic Engineering at the University of Surrey, specializing in sound analysis, synthesis, and transformation using digital signal processing and machine learning. He holds a Master's degree in Music Technology from Georgia Institute of Technology. His professional experience includes roles as an Embedded Digital Signal Processing and Machine Learning Engineer, where he developed and implemented products for companies like Popsical and Respira.io.
Experience
Doctoral Student
University of Surrey
Sponsored by Bang & Olufsen, the PhD project develops new algorithms to maximize the headphone listener’s experience in various kinds of noisy environments. Experience includes quantitative and qualitative research using Nvivo 12, SPSS, and R. Developed listening environments using both Binaural and Loudspeaker based technologies, gaining experience in AR/VR.
C++ Applications Development Engineer (Part-time)
Audio Inventions Ltd
Developed QT Applications for real-time sound processing on both application and firmware level. Worked on developing front-end apps on QT for various platforms including Windows, Android, and Apple.
Trust and Grants Researcher
Challengers
Interacted with fundraising organizations to understand documentary and funding goals. Compiled a repository of fundraising organizations for the Surrey/Sussex area and contributed to successful grants for Challengers projects.
Embedded Digital Signal Processing and Machine Learning Engineer
Respira.io
Made a prototype for Syllable Recognition and Speech Processing using Javascript for stammering patients. Developed Speech Processing algorithms for an Embedded System based on STMicroelcetronic’s chipset.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Popsical
Added DSP-based improvements to Popsical's karaoke system. Built cross-platform APIs for various DAFXs. Worked on Deep Learning based solutions for Audio Source Separation and Vocals removal. Developed C++ prototypes on JUCE and QT for Vocals analysis across Android, iPhone, and Embedded systems.
Faculty artist in Hindustani Vocal Music
muziclub Live music
Taught Hindustani Classical and Light Vocal Music to around 20 students. Managed bands and music composition processes, gaining skills in DAWs like Reaper, Pro Tools, and Logic Pro.
Music Therapist and Development(Software and content) lead
Mobinet Innovations Pvt.Ltd
Worked on the development and content creation for the mobile application named Raga Music Therapy, including application flowcharting.
Education
University of Surrey
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Sound
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Science (M.S.)
Music Technology
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
Licenses & Certifications
Grade B Certification in Hindustani Vocal Music
All India Radio