Masters Student (alumni)

Biography:

Patrick Ignoto is a student at McGill University and researcher in the Input Devices for Music Interaction Laboratory (IDMIL) and the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology (CIRMMT). He has a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and is working on a Master’s degree in Music Technology. His academic interests lie in human-computer interaction and the applications of haptic technologies in music and beyond.  His research focuses on haptic alternatives for the click track for live performers using the Vibropixels.

Research Areas:

• Haptics: Tactile and Force-Feedback
• Interface Design

Publications:

• Ignoto, P., Hattwick, I., Wanderley, M. M. (2017). Development of a Vibrotactile Metronome to Assist in Conducting Contemporary Classical Music. In 8th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics. Los Angeles, USA.
• Ignoto, P. (2018). Development and implementation of a vibrotactile click track to assist contemporary music conducting. In M.A. Thesis, McGill University (pp. 73). Montreal, Canada.

Contacts:

• Email: patrick.ignoto@mail.mcgill.ca
• Website: http://patrickignoto.com/