Delphine Chadefaux

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

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Delphine Chadefaux is a leading researcher in musical acoustics and biomechanics, whose work bridges the gap between human performance and physical modeling of string instruments. Her primary research areas include the mechanics of harp plucking, robotic simulation of instrumental techniques, and the tactile interaction between musicians and their instruments. Chadefaux’s major contributions center on developing a quantitative understanding of how fingers interact with harp strings, most notably through her 2013 paper “A model of harp plucking” (12 citations), which breaks down the plucking action into distinct sticking and slipping phases, informed by precise measurements of finger-string displacement. Complementing this, her 2012 work on a “Harp plucking robotic finger” (11 citations) introduced a repeatable, configurable robotic device with two degrees of freedom and silicone fingertips, designed to replicate human plucking for controlled experimental study. Though her citation counts are modest, these foundational studies have been instrumental in advancing the field of musical robotics and instrument acoustics, offering new tools for investigating sound production under realistic playing conditions. Chadefaux’s innovative integration of robotics and biomechanics continues to inspire researchers exploring the physical nuances of musical expression.