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Elaine FrancisView profile

Professor

• Syntax
• Psycholinguistics
• Relative Clauses
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Elaine Francis is a Professor of English and Linguistics at Purdue University's College of Liberal Arts, where she serves as Associate Head of the Department of English and directs the Experimental Linguistics Lab. She holds additional affiliations as an Affiliate Faculty Member in the Department of Linguistics and a Courtesy Faculty Member in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Ph.D. in Linguistics, University of Chicago (1999) B.A. in Linguistics, College of William and Mary (1993) MA in Linguistics, University of Chicago (1995) Former Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong (1999-2002) Professor Francis's research focuses on syntax and its interfaces with semantics, discourse information structure, and language processing in production and comprehension. She employs experimental methods to investigate syntactic, semantic, discourse-pragmatic, and cognitive factors underlying complex sentence structures. Her primary research areas include word order alternations, filler-gap dependencies, resumptive pronouns, and grammatical acceptability. She examines how various factors contribute to grammatical alternations in language use and explores how processing pressures in production and comprehension contribute to grammatical conventions. Her recent publication record shows consistent output across multiple linguistic subfields, with a strong emphasis on experimental syntax and psycholinguistics. Her 2022 book, Gradient Acceptability and Linguistic Theory , represents a significant contribution to understanding acceptability judgment tasks in relation to syntactic theory. Her work spans theoretical syntax, experimental linguistics, second language acquisition, and cross-linguistic comparison, often bridging the gap between theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence. Regularly teaches short courses at Linguistic Society of America Linguistic Institutes Member of Linguistic Society of America Ethics Committee Editorial board member of Glossa Psycholinguistics Co-editor of Polymorphous Linguistics: Jim McCawley's Legacy (2005) Co-editor of Mismatch: Form-Function Incongruity and the Architecture of Grammar (2003) Professor Francis actively supervises graduate students in linguistics, though she has indicated she will be unable to take on new graduate students for the 2025-2026 academic year. She has received research support for her experimental work, particularly for investigating syntactic phenomena through controlled experiments and corpus analysis. Her collaborative work extends across multiple institutions and disciplines, including collaborations with researchers in computational linguistics, cognitive science, and clinical linguistics. She directs the Experimental Linguistics Lab at Purdue University, which conducts research on syntactic processing using various experimental methodologies. The lab investigates how speakers produce and comprehend complex sentence structures, with particular attention to how grammatical knowledge interacts with processing constraints. Current projects include research on relative clauses, syntactic islands, and acceptability gradient phenomena across multiple languages.

Rebecca HerissoneView profile

Professor

• Early Modern Music
• Creativity
• Material Culture
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Rebecca Herissone is Professor of Musicology at the University of Manchester and a leading scholar in early modern English music. She co-edits the peer-reviewed journal Music & Letters and serves on editorial boards for the Purcell Society, Musica Britannica, and the Complete Works of John Eccles. Her research focuses on seventeenth-century creativity, material culture, and the ontological dimensions of music notation. Key research areas: Early Modern Music, Creativity, Source Study, Notation, Reception Major awards: Diana McVeagh Prize (2015), Westrup Prize (2007) Her recent work includes digital humanities projects on music preservation and critical editions of Purcell's operas. She has pioneered interdisciplinary approaches connecting musicology with drama, art, and literature, and currently leads research on Purcell's posthumous reception in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Her teaching spans music historiography, performance practices, and advanced source analysis.

José Angel AraguzView profile

Assistant Professor

• Latinx Poetics & Literature
• Poetic Forms
• Blackout/Erasure Poetry
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José Angel Araguz is an Assistant Professor of English at Suffolk University, specializing in creative writing and literary studies. His research focuses on Latinx poetics, poetic forms, and experimental literary genres. He holds a PhD from the University of Cincinnati, an MFA from New York University, and a BA from the College of Santa Fe. Dr. Araguz is deeply involved in literary publishing, serving as Editor-in-Chief of Salamander , a member of The Cincinnati Review’s Strategic Board, and an advisory board member for SWING literary journal. He also leads editorial roles at Airlie Press and Right Hand Pointing. His creative work spans poetry, nonfiction, and hybrid genres, with a focus on Latino/a identity, speculative elements, and formal innovation. Major publications include Ruin and Want (2023), La esperanza espera (2023), and Rotura (2022). His research explores blackout poetry, microcuentos, and the intersection of creative writing with cultural critique. He teaches courses like Latinx Literature, Creative Writing, and Poetry Workshops. Office hours are Fridays 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or by Zoom appointment.

Beth WilliamsonView profile

Professor

• Medieval Culture
• Visual Culture
• Material Culture
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Professor Beth Williamson is a leading scholar of medieval culture, holding dual roles as Professor of Medieval Culture and Chair in the History of Art at the University of Bristol's Department of History of Art (Historical Studies), and as Academic Director (Research Impact & Translation Partnerships) within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law. She earned her B.A. from Oxford University (Oxon), an M.A., and a Ph.D. from the University of London (Lond.). Her research focuses on visual, material, and aural dimensions of medieval religious practice, exploring how sensory experiences shaped devotional life. Key themes include sacred imagery (e.g., the Virgin Lactans and Madonna of Humility), liturgical spaces, and the intersection of art with music, time, and political power. Recent projects include studies of Westminster Abbey’s royal patronage and collaborations in interdisciplinary historical research. Her publications span over three decades, addressing topics from Italian Renaissance altarpieces to Irish medieval sculpture, with a strong emphasis on material culture and devotional practices. Despite her prolific output, no formal awards are listed, though her academic leadership roles reflect her scholarly impact. As a mentor, her supervisory activities are noted in her profile but lack specific student names. Her work bridges academic and public spheres, particularly through her role in translating research into societal impact initiatives. She is affiliated with the University of Bristol’s Senate House and contributes to institutional leadership.

Reyhan DurmazView profile

Associate Professor

• Syriac Christianity
• Medieval Studies
• Byzantine Studies
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Reyhan Durmaz is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, affiliated with the School of Arts & Sciences and multiple interdisciplinary programs. Her research focuses on Syriac Christianity, medieval religious dynamics, and the intersection of Christianity and Islam in late antiquity. She holds a Ph.D. from Brown University (2019) and has received prestigious fellowships such as the Dumbarton Oaks Junior Fellowship and the Charlotte Newcombe Dissertation Fellowship. Her seminal book Stories between Christianity and Islam (2022) examines the transmission of saints' stories between religious traditions, earning Honorable Mention from the Middle East Medievalists. Current projects include a study of rural Christianity in the medieval Middle East through soldier-monk narratives and an analysis of the 19th-century Arabic newspaper Kawkab America . She co-leads the Digital Photograph Archive project Visualizing Countryside , documenting medieval religious sites. Dr. Durmaz teaches courses on global Christianity, material culture, and late antiquity, and serves as co-chair of the Philadelphia Seminar on Christian Origins. Her work bridges historical analysis, textual scholarship, and digital humanities, addressing themes of religious identity, cultural exchange, and marginalized communities.

Matthew SantaView profile

Professor

• Music Theory
• Post-Tonal Analysis
• Diatonic Set Theory
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Matthew Santa serves as Professor of Music Theory and Chair of the Music Theory and Composition Area at Texas Tech University School of Music, with prior teaching appointments at Queens College and Hunter College. His leadership shapes curriculum development and academic initiatives within the department. Academic credentials include advanced degrees from Louisiana State University and The City University of New York, establishing foundational expertise in theoretical frameworks and analytical methodologies. Research focuses on post-tonal analysis , diatonic set theory , and parsimonious voice leading , bridging complex theoretical concepts with practical pedagogy. His work integrates popular music analysis and metrical studies, emphasizing accessibility for diverse learners through innovative teaching resources. Publications demonstrate evolving scholarly trends from late-20th century set theory toward contemporary applications in musical form and rhythm. Recent textbooks synthesize Rothstein, Krebs, and Mirka's theories into unified analytical approaches for undergraduate and graduate education. Scientific recognition includes: MTSNYS Young Scholar Award (1998) Mentorship encompasses graduate and undergraduate students across composition and theory disciplines, though specific advisees aren't documented in source materials. No grant funding details appear in available records. Collaborative projects include the Flute/Theory Workout series with Lisa Garner Santa and Thomas Hughes, blending performance technique with theoretical concepts through MIDI accompaniment systems.

Reba WissnerView profile

Associate Professor

• Musicology
• Film Music
• Television Music
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Dr. Reba Wissner is an Associate Professor of Musicology at the Schwob School of Music, Columbus State University, where she also serves as Interim Associate Dean in the Honors College. She specializes in film, television, and video game music, with a strong commitment to pedagogy and accessibility in higher education. Education: PhD, Musicology, Brandeis University, 2012 MFA, Musicology, Brandeis University, 2008 BA, Music and Italian, Hunter College, CUNY, 2005 Graduate Certificate, Higher Education Administration, Northeastern University, 2019 Graduate Certificate, Instructional Design, University of Wisconsin - Stout, 2020 Levels 1, 2, and 3 UDL Credentials, UDL-IRN Quality Matters Certified Peer Reviewer and Master Reviewer Dr. Wissner’s research centers on music in screen media, particularly Cold War-era television, and the intersection of music with cultural narratives. She is a leading voice in public musicology and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), advocating for inclusive and accessible music education. Her work spans historical analysis, pedagogical innovation, and interdisciplinary media studies. Her recent publications reflect a consistent focus on sonic storytelling, with books on The Twilight Zone , The Outer Limits , David Lynch, and Twin Peaks . She explores themes of nuclear anxiety, identity, and adaptation across media. Her editorial projects include the Oxford Handbook of Public Musicology and a guide on UDL in music history classrooms. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award, Columbus State University, 2022 Governor’s Teaching Fellow, Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education, 2022 Quality Matters Certified Peer Reviewer and Master Reviewer UDL Levels 1–3 Credentials Dr. Wissner has secured editorial contracts with Routledge and Oxford University Press, reflecting her leadership in the field. She mentors emerging scholars through collaborative editing and public scholarship initiatives. Her work in online learning and accessibility has shaped curriculum development and peer review standards. She leads the Public Musicology Certificate program and contributes to interdisciplinary studies and honors education. She is actively involved in research teams focused on media music and pedagogical innovation, integrating digital tools and inclusive design into music history education.

Carys BrownView profile

Lecturer

• Social History
• Cultural History
• Religious History
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Dr. Carys Brown is Head of Academic, Personal, and Professional Development at Trinity College and an Affiliated Lecturer in the Faculty of History at the University of Cambridge. She holds a BA, PGCE, MPhil, and PhD from the University of Cambridge and is a Fellow of both the Higher Education Academy and the Royal Historical Society. Her research centers on the social, cultural, and religious history of late seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Britain, with a focus on religious tolerance, inter-confessional relations, and the history of childhood. She is currently developing a project on children and play in England (c.1660–1780), examining how play intersected with social exclusion based on status, gender, and religion. Her recent publications span monographs, articles, and edited volumes, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with themes such as auditory religious experience, anti-Catholicism, politeness culture, and religious freedom. Her work often analyzes how religious difference shaped social identity and cultural norms in early modern England. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Fellow of the Royal Historical Society She teaches Part 1A papers in Early Modern Britain and the Global Eighteenth Century and convenes a Sources paper on Children and Childhood in Early Modern England. She welcomes dissertation supervision on British social, cultural, and religious history (c.1660–1800). She is also a member of the AHRC-funded research network 'Anti-Catholicism in British history, 1520-1900' at Newcastle University. Dr. Brown has held previous roles as a Research Fellow at Trinity College, Research Associate on the AHRC-funded 'Faith in the Town' project at the University of Manchester, Bye-Fellow in Study Skills at Girton College, and History teacher at Saffron Walden County High School. She has co-edited volumes and contributed to significant scholarly collections on religious coexistence and freedom.

Syamala RobertsView profile

Lecturer

• Comparative Literature
• German Literature
• Modernism
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Dr Syamala Roberts serves as an Affiliated Lecturer in the German Section of the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge and holds a Fellowship with Director of Studies responsibilities at Emmanuel College. Her academic profile spans teaching German and Comparative Literatures from the 18th century to contemporary periods, alongside specialized supervision in undergraduate papers Ge1, Ge5, Ge6, and Ge12. Her educational foundation encompasses German, French, and Comparative Literatures studied across the University of Cambridge, University of Paris, and Humboldt University of Berlin. This multilingual background informs her interdisciplinary scholarship. Roberts' research investigates Modernism through intersecting lenses of Sound Studies, Media Theory, and Art History, with particular emphasis on auditory representation in early 20th-century German texts. Her doctoral work identified emerging 'aural imaginaries' in Rilke, Kafka, and Thomas Mann, while current postdoctoral research examines Indo-German cultural cross-fertilization during the interwar period. This includes analyzing reciprocal intellectual exchanges between German-speaking intellectuals and pre-independence Indian thinkers through literary and artistic production. Recent publications demonstrate consistent thematic focus across German literary studies and cross-cultural analysis, particularly in journals like the Publications of the English Goethe Society and Austrian Studies. Key contributions address Kafka's auditory poetics, comparative studies of Mann's Death in Venice with Rilke's elegies, and critical assessments of German-Indian cultural intersections. No major scientific awards are documented in available sources. As Director of Studies, Roberts provides undergraduate supervision and encourages Year Abroad Project proposals aligned with her research interests. Her postdoctoral work receives institutional support through an Emmanuel College research fellowship.

Si Nae ParkView profile

Associate Professor

• Premodern Korean Literature
• Sinographic Cosmopolis
• Literary Sinitic
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Si Nae Park is an Associate Professor at Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences and Director of Graduate Studies for Regional Studies East Asia. Her research focuses on the interplay between cosmopolitan Literary Sinitic and vernacular Korean in premodern East Asia, examining genres like yadam (vernacular stories) and sosŏl ŏrokhae (fiction glossaries). Affiliation: Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University Role: Director of Graduate Studies for Regional Studies East Asia Her work explores inscriptional ecologies, vernacular reading practices, and the materiality of texts in Chosŏn Korea. She has written on the Tongp’ae Naksong and the evolution of vocal reading practices. Publications include her monograph The Korean Vernacular Story (2020) and peer-reviewed articles on Confucian classics (2019), yadam heritage narratives (2021), and Chosŏn manuscript culture (2022). She co-organized a 2022 Harvard conference on Korean book history. Her current project, Within Earshot , investigates oral-aural dimensions of reading in Chosŏn Korea, analyzing how auditory practices shaped textual authority and literary production. She has contributed to translations of premodern Korean prose and Japanese studies on the Sinographic Cosmopolis.

• Digital Music
• Human-Machine Interaction
• Electroacoustic Composition
• +3 more

Dominic Thibault is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Music, Université de Montréal . His research-creation explores human-machine interaction in musical contexts, focusing on embodied cognition through electroacoustic compositions, audiovisual performances, and musical software development. Co-director, Laboratoire Formes·Ondes Active member, CIRMMT (Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology) Research axis leader, Expanded Musical Practice (CIRMMT) Member, Québecor Millénium entrepreneurship committee Scientific committee member, ACFAS

Alejandro L. MadridView profile

Professor

• Musicology
• Ethnomusicology
• Latin American Studies
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Alejandro L. Madrid is the Walter W. Naumburg Professor of Music at Harvard University. A distinguished cultural theorist of sound and music, he specializes in Latin American and Latinx studies, blending musicology and ethnomusicology through multi-methodological approaches. His work spans popular, folk, and art musics, with nine books and acclaimed articles establishing him as a leading scholar in Ibero-American music studies. Currently researching sound archives and the aural turn in The Archive and the Aural City: Sound, Knowledge, and the Politics of Listening Authoring a book on Silvio Rodríguez’s Nueva Trova album Días y flores Collaborating with Momenta Quartet on a 5-CD project of Julián Carrillo’s microtonal string quartets for Naxos Scientific Awards : Humboldt Research Award Guggenheim Fellowship Dent Medal Premio de Musicología Casa de las Américas (Cuba) Premio de Musicología Samuel Claro Valdés (Chile) Top honors from AMS, LASA, IASPM, SEM, and ASCAP Foundation As editor of Oxford University Press’s Currents in Latin American and Iberian Music series, he shapes scholarly discourse. Recently served as music advisor to filmmaker Peter Greenaway for Eisenstein in Guanajuato (2015), set in early 1930s Mexico.

Jennifer C. HsiehView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sensory Studies
• Anthropology of the State
• Science and Technology Studies
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Jennifer C. Hsieh is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies. Her research investigates sensory practices in institutional and technological settings, focusing on urban East Asia. She holds a PhD from Stanford University (2017), MA from Columbia University (2009), and BA from Harvard College (2007, magna cum laude). Her interdisciplinary work combines ethnography, history, and experimental methods (e.g., audio recordings, GIS) to explore multisensory social configurations. Her current book project, From Festival to Decibel: Making Noise in Urban Taiwan , examines how noise becomes a regulatory object entangled with citizenship and geopolitical belonging. She has held fellowships at institutions including the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science and Harvard’s Fairbank Center. Research interests include sensory studies, science/technology studies, urban environments, and East Asian cultural politics. She founded the Sensory & Technology Lab to explore creative anthropological methods, hosting events like the Voices of the Rainforest cinema concert with Steven Feld. Awards: SSRC International Dissertation Fellowship, Wenner-Gren Fieldwork Award Teaching: Courses on sound, music, and noise; emphasizes experimental methods and sensory ethnography. Lab: Sensory & Technology Lab fosters collaborative research in film, music, and media.

• Audio Signal Processing
• Psychoacoustics
• Cochlear Implants
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Prof. Bernhard U. Seeber is an Extraordinary Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), leading the Chair of Audio Signal Processing within the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology. His work bridges auditory neuroscience and engineering, focusing on improving hearing aids, cochlear implants, and virtual acoustic systems. He holds affiliations with the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience, Munich Institute of Biomedical Engineering, and others. Education: Studied and earned his PhD (2003) in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at TUM. Postdoctoral research included time at UC Berkeley and the MRC Institute of Hearing Research (UK), where he pioneered studies on binaural hearing and cochlear implant optimization. Research Interests: Combines experimental and theoretical approaches to explore auditory scene analysis, binaural unmasking, and spatial hearing. Key areas include signal coding for cochlear implants, virtual acoustics, and non-destructive acoustic monitoring. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration with industry and academia. Awards: Lothar Cremer Award (2010), Emmy Noether Fellowship (2007), and recognition from the German Acoustical Society. Teaching: Offers courses on audio communication, computational neuroscience, and technical acoustics. Projects: Leads initiatives like HAPPAA and Auralization, advancing sound field synthesis and hearing aid algorithms. Current Roles: Head of Chair of Audio Signal Processing, Board Member of DEGA, and spokesperson for the ITG Technical Committee on Hearing Acoustics.

Jennifer BeaversView profile

Associate Professor

• Early Twentieth-Century Music Analysis
• Music Theory Pedagogy
• Timbre Analysis
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Jennifer Beavers, Ph.D. , is an Associate Professor of Music Theory at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts. Her research intersects early twentieth-century music analysis, timbre/orchestration studies, and music theory pedagogy, with a focus on Maurice Ravel’s compositions and curriculum innovation. Awarded Faculty Mentor Award for Undergraduate Research (2019) Co-founder of UTSA Music Theory Club initiatives Active presenter at Society for Music Theory , American Musicological Society , and College Music Society conferences Research Themes : Analytical approaches to Ravel’s neurological decline, timbre as structural marker, flipped pedagogy, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Her publications span journals like Music Theory Online and Indiana Theory Review , emphasizing timbral transformations and pedagogical innovation. Scientific Awards : Faculty Mentor Award for Undergraduate Research (2019) Teaching Contributions : Courses include Aural Skills , Basic Skills , 20th-Century Analysis , and graduate Research Methods . Her pedagogical research addresses improvisation, pitch-matching, and AP curriculum alignment.