Jiajing Zhao

Biography

ZHAO Jiajing (b. China) is an electroacoustic composer and sound artist based in London.

Zhao’s practice spans acousmatic music, sound installation, performance, and new media. Since 2019, he has focused on spatial sound, creating multichannel compositions and installations. His work explores questions of time, technological mediation, and our evolving relationship with both the digital and natural worlds. He frequently collaborates across disciplines, working with practitioners and researchers in visual art, theatre, science, and technology.

His work has been presented internationally at venues and events including Ars Electronica (AT), IRCAM (FR), ZKM Karlsruhe (DE), Soundcinema Düsseldorf (DE), Barbican Centre (UK), Sound/Image Festival (UK), Espacios Sonoros (AR), ICMC (Int’l/US), NYCEMF (US), ISCM New Music Miami (US), SICMF (KR), Musicacoustica (CN), among others. He has received awards and recognitions from The Engine Room (2025), Musicacoustica (2024), and Luminous by LG Display and RCA (2022).

Zhao holds an MA in Information Experience Design from the Royal College of Art and is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of the Arts London (CRiSAP), supervised by Adam Stanović (DoS) and Rachael Finney. He is also a mentor and visiting lecturer for the MA in Designing Audio Experiences at University College London.