Luke Dollman

Associate Professor Luke Dollman holds roles as Associate Dean International for the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics and Deputy Director of the Elder Conservatorium of Music at the University of Adelaide. He specializes in music and health research, collaborating with the School of Psychology and the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM). His teaching includes conducting training and orchestral direction, leading the Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra and experimental ensemble Elder Music Lab.

Education:

• Bachelor of Music (Honours), University of Adelaide
• Masters of Music, Sibelius Academy (Finland)
• PhD, University of Adelaide (focused on conductor training methodologies)

Research & Collaborations: Explores intersections of music psychology and health, with projects funded by grants totaling ~$1.2M. Notable collaborations include the Hong Kong Sinfonietta (promoting Indigenous Australian culture in China) and Singapore's Yong Siew Toh Conservatory. He has performed globally with major orchestras and opera companies.

Grants & Funding:

• Fine Tuning: ARC Discovery Indigenous Grant ($1,032,900)
• Arts in Health Alliance Grant ($30,000)
• DFAT National Foundation for Australia-China Relations Grant ($96,000)

Supervises 9 HDR students and teaches conducting at undergraduate/postgraduate levels, maintaining active international engagement through masterclasses and guest lectureships.