Photo above: AES Dr. Christian Heil Future of Sound Scholarship recipient Jessica Luo pictured at University of Rochester’s Gavett Audio Studio
In 2019, L-Acoustics established the Audio Engineering Society Dr. Christian Heil Future of Sound Scholarship, an annual stipend awarded to an AES member pursuing a graduate degree in audio engineering. The scholarship, honoring Christian Heil’s industry-shaping innovations, seeks students with creative approaches that challenge conventions or draw from scientific knowledge beyond traditional audio realms. This year, coinciding with L-Acoustics’ 40th anniversary, the company announces that for the first time in the scholarship’s history, a recipient has won for a second consecutive year. New York University student Jessica Luo has once again been named the recipient of the award, showcasing her continued excellence and innovative thinking in the field of audio engineering.
“The first time I heard about this scholarship was from my...
