Born in Quito, Ecuador (2000), Matias is a music technologist, composer, and researcher whose work explores the intersection of sound, technology, and inclusive design. Early experiences with piano and digital production tools sparked a fascination with how emotion and computation can converge to create meaningful artistic expression.

Currently pursuing a Master’s in Music Technology at Georgia Tech, Matias focuses on accessible and multisensory instrument design, developing haptic and auditory systems that expand musical expression for blind, low-vision, and neurodivergent musicians. This research integrates AI driven analysis, digital signal processing, and human centered design, emphasizing co creation and ethical personalization. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant for Fundamentals of Musicianship, Matias supports classroom instruction and the development of creative learning environments.

As a member of M.E.A.T. (Music Experiments in Emerging Arts and Technology) a collective of artists and scientists exploring sound through computation Matias has co-developed installations that blur the line between perception and technology. Projects include SURVEIL, an audiovisual environment that uses computer vision to translate human gestures into sound, presented at the Guthman Musical Instrument Competition Science Fair and the Georgia Tech Arts Festival. Another work, NUMINA, combines speech recognition and AI to generate personalized fortunes, commissioned by An Emerald Vision for the MERAKI Fashion Show at FUGUE Gallery, NYC, and later featured at Underground Atlanta’s RESIDENCE exhibit.

Matias combines music and storytelling to create projects that promote social change, health awareness, and education, often working with underrepresented communities. A strong advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and equity, Matias uses creative practice to amplify marginalized voices and build spaces of visibility, belonging, and cultural understanding through sound and art.

Collaborations include working with psychologist and dancer Emilia Garrido on the award-winning performance piece I Used to Live in the Mountains (The Descent Towards the Sea) and A Place in Between, a multidisciplinary work highlighting neurodivergence in the arts. These projects underscore a continued dedication to exploring identity, inclusion, and representation through creative expression.

Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Music Composition for Contemporary Media from Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Matias has also collaborated with UNICEF, WHO, USAID, and Ecuador’s Ministry of Health, using sound and narrative as tools for social engagement and empathy.

Across installations, compositions, and research, Matias’s work seeks to reveal how music, memory, and technology can intertwine to create inclusive, emotionally resonant, and transformative experiences.