About Ge Wang
Born 1977. Ge Wang is an American engineer and computer scientist, known for ChucK, Smule and Stanford Laptop Orchestra.
Ge Wang (born November 2, 1977) is a Chinese-American professor, musician, computer scientist, designer, and author. He is best known for inventing the ChucK audio programming language and for being the co-founder, chief technology officer (CTO), and chief creative officer (CCO) of Smule, a company making iPhone and iPad music apps.
Career Wang is also known for creating the Princeton Laptop Orchestra and later founded Stanford Laptop Orchestra,
He is the designer of the Ocarina and Magic Piano iPhone apps. He is currently an associate professor at Stanford University’s Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA). a book on design and technology, art and life, created entirely in the format of a photo comic book, published by Stanford University Press in 2018.
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Who is Ge Wang?
computer programmer, musician, and businessman
When was Ge Wang born?
Ge Wang was born on 2 November 1977 in Beijing.
What is Ge Wang's occupation?
Ge Wang is an engineer and computer scientist.
What is Ge Wang known for?
Ge Wang is known for ChucK, Smule and Stanford Laptop Orchestra.
What nationality is Ge Wang?
Ge Wang is American.
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