Curriculum vitae
Adrien Lefevre
Research engineer in machine learning.
Download CV in English · PDF ↓The downloadable PDF covers my background through 2024. This page also lists my current research and subsequent publications.
Current appointment
Research engineer · EPFL, VITA Laboratory
Machine learning for audio restoration, including generative modelling and evaluation. Work on OpenRestor, a reproducible benchmark for musical audio restoration.
Education
2021–2023
Master’s degree and Master of Science · ESILV
Specialisation in Creative Technology at the De Vinci Innovation Center / Institute for Future Technologies.
Selected coursework: artificial intelligence, computer graphics, digital fabrication, media and digital technologies, and data visualisation.
Master’s thesis: gamified interfaces for learning and performance ↗2020–2021
First year of engineering school · ESILV
Exchange program at Hanyang University, South Korea. Key courses: Computer Graphics, System Software, Programming Language, OOP & Java.
2018–2020
Integrated preparatory classes · ESILV
Algorithms, object-oriented programming, Mechatronics, Mathematics, Mechanics, Machine Design, C#, Arduino, Python and Soft Skills.
2017–2018
Scientific Baccalaureate · Lycée Gerson
Graduated with “Very Good” honours.
Experience
2023–2024
Research
Visiting Research Assistant · MIT Media Lab, Boston, Massachusetts.
Research Assistant in Haptics · Human Computer Interaction Lab, Universität des Saarlandes, Saarbrücken, Germany.
2021–2023
Research and engineering projects
Development of augmented-reality interfaces, computer-vision applications, musical interfaces and electronic prototypes.
- Accenture · AI / creative developer internship (6 months).
- Bouygues Telecom · Augmented-reality project and voice-server testing internship (4 months).
2019–2020
Robotics and design
Mitsubishi RH6SDH robot programming and soft prehension system.
Oracom · Marketing Manager and Graphic Designer internship.
Selected publications
CHI 2025
ReMirrorFugue: Examining the Emotional Experience of Presence and (Illusory) Communications Across Time
Xiao Xiao, Hayoun Noh, Adrien Lefevre, Lucy Li, Holly McKee, Alaa Algargoosh and Hiroshi Ishii.
Study and publication ↗NIME 2022 · Demo
The Interactive Musical Score: An Electronic Score To Hear The Notes From A Paper Score
Adrien Lefevre, Xiao Xiao and Clément Duhart.
Project and publication ↗Technical skills
- Machine learning: PyTorch, TensorFlow.
- Programming: Python, JavaScript, Java, C#, R; React and Git.
- Modelling, electronics and prototyping: SolidWorks, Altium, Prusa, Cables.gl, Figma.
- Scientific writing and documentation: LaTeX, Markdown.
- Media production: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign, Photoshop.
Languages & international experience
English: fluent. German: B1, following eight years of study.
International study and work experience includes Houston (2015), Seoul (2021), Saarbrücken (2023–2024) and Boston (2024).
Interests
- Photo editing, video creation and editing, VFX, music.
- Generative AI, programming, design, video games.
- Kayak, karate, taekwondo, table tennis, bouldering.
- Piano, music theory and singing at the Conservatory and Music School of Boulogne-Billancourt.
Contact
adrien.lefevre@epfl.ch
lefevre.adrien8@gmail.com
Full driving licence.