Heery Francis

Heery Francis (b. 1980) is an Irish composer, researcher, and sound artist affiliated with the Department of Music at University College Cork (UCC). He holds a Ph.D. in Composition from UCC and an M.Phil. in Music and Media Technologies from Trinity College Dublin. His compositional studies included work with mentors Donnacha Dennehy, John Godfrey, and Jesse Ronneau. Francis specializes in both electronic and instrumental music forms.

His research focuses on 20th/21st century compositional aesthetics, spectral music, and the interplay between music and language. Notable influences include Morton Feldman and Horatiu Radulescu. His instrumental works have been performed globally by ensembles like the JACK Quartet, Talujon Percussion Ensemble, and Crash Ensemble. Electronic works appear on labels Lamour Records, farpoint Recordings, and Fort Evil Fruit.

No academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Francis maintains active creative output without listed supervisory roles or formal publications in academic journals.