Sabina Covarrubias, PhD

Sabina Covarrubias is a composer, multimedia artist, and software developer pushing the boundaries of computer music and audiovisual performance. A recipient of the SNCA grant (Sistema Nacional de Creadores de Arte), she is recognized for her contributions to audiovisual and electronic music. 

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Her work spans visual music, electroacoustic music, musique mixte, experimental electronic music, and symphonic composition. She performs live visual music with modular synthesizers, voice processors, and real-time generative video engines, using software she develops herself. Her performances have been showcased at major international venues and festivals, including Vision'R Festival (Paris), Sonica Festival (Glasgow), Tate Modern Museum (London), Saturnalia Festival (Milan), Keroxen Festival (Tenerife), Mercat de Música Viva (Vic), Improtech (Uzeste), Performing Media Festival (Indiana), and Festival de l'Imaginaire (Paris).

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She has worked as a Visiting Assistant Professor at INSPE, University Sorbonne (2021–2022), and University of Paris 8 (since 2023), teaching digital tools, interactive audiovisual projects, and music informatics. From 2023 to 2024, she was a postdoctoral researcher and software developer at IRCAM, where she developed AI-driven music visualization tools within the Music Representations team.

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She holds a PhD in Aesthetics, Science, and Technology of the Arts from University of Paris 8, a Master’s in Musicology (Paris 8), and a Bachelor’s in Music Composition (UNAM, Mexico). She is MAX-certified by IRCAM and has received advanced training in computer music, synthesis, and programming (Java, C++, Max MSP, and more).