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• Musicology
• Ethnomusicology
• 19th Century Music
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Eftychia Papanikolaou is an Associate Professor of Musicology and Musicology Coordinator at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) within the College of Musical Arts. She holds a B.A. in English Philology from the University of Athens, Music Theory degrees from the National Conservatory of Athens, and M.A. and Ph.D. in Historical Musicology from Boston University. Her research focuses on the interplay between music, religion, politics, and choreomusical analysis in 19th-century music, as well as contemporary ballet and film/TV soundtracks. Dr. Papanikolaou has authored/co-edited books including Sacred and Secular Intersections in Music of the Long Nineteenth Century (Lexington, 2022) and a forthcoming monograph on choreomusical perspectives in contemporary ballet. She has presented at international conferences, contributed hundreds of program/liner notes, and delivered pre-concert talks for institutions like the Toledo Opera and Toledo Symphony Orchestra. Her academic service includes roles such as AMS Council Member, Program Committee Chair for the American Musicological Society (AMS), and Executive Secretary of the Society for Christian Scholarship in Music. Teaching roles include courses on Western Art Music, Opera Literature, and Graduate Seminars on Beethoven and Exoticism. Education: B.A. English Philology (University of Athens) Music Theory (National Conservatory of Athens) M.A./Ph.D. Historical Musicology (Boston University) Awards: NEH Summer Seminar Fellowship (Opera Studies) BGSU’s Distinguished Thesis Award (2023) Technology Innovations Course Grant (Ohio Learning Network) Advising/Grants: Supervised graduate theses recognized at BGSU, secured teaching innovation grants focusing on digital humanities. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary collaborations with dance scholars and film institutions.

Elainie LilliosView profile

Professor

• Electroacoustic Music
• Sound Art
• Acousmatic Composition
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Elainie Lillios is a Professor of Composition in the Department of Theory/Composition at Bowling Green State University's College of Musical Arts. Her work focuses on electroacoustic music, spatial sound design, and interactive electronics, blending acoustic instruments with digital media. She holds a D.M.A. in composition with emphasis on computer music from the University of North Texas, alongside degrees from Northern Illinois University and the University of Birmingham. Education: D.M.A. (University of North Texas), M.Phil. (University of Birmingham), multiple degrees from Northern Illinois University Awards: Fulbright Scholar, Concours Internationale de Bourges First Prize, and recognition from global electroacoustic competitions Her research explores listening, sound immersion, and spatial storytelling through fixed-media works, live electronics, and installations. Notable projects include multi-channel Ambisonic compositions and collaborations with visual artists. Her music appears on labels like Empreintes DIGITALes, Centaur, and MSR Classics. Grants/Commissions: INA/GRM, Rèseaux, International Computer Music Association, Ohio Arts Council Exhibitions: Performances at Groupe de Recherche Musicales, June in Buffalo, and festivals in Europe/USA Lillios has created works for installations, experimental audio-visual projects, and instrument-electronics hybrids. Her compositional style emphasizes immersive sonic environments and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Oliver TürkView profile

Professor

• Renewable Resources
• Biofuels
• Industrial Biotechnology
• +3 more

Prof. Oliver Türk is a Professor for Renewable Resources, Biofuels, and Industrial Biotechnology at Bingen University of Applied Sciences since 2010. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from TU Kaiserslautern (1998) and has extensive industry experience in polymer and composite development. His roles include Scientific Director of the Transfer Office Bingen (since 2015) and Managing Director of the Institute for Innovation, Transfer and Consulting (ITB) since 2019. Research focuses on sustainable materials, bio-based composites, and renewable resource utilization. Key projects include HIPSTER (high-performance bio-composites), HIKE (bio-based intermediates), and Abutilon (biofibers). Awards include the 1994 Steinhofer Prize and 2006 AVK Innovation Award. Teaching covers courses like Biogenic Materials, Sustainable Mobility, and Thermodynamics. He actively engages in public lectures and policy discussions on renewable energy, electromobility, and environmental protection. His work bridges academia and industry through projects like the Biogenic Workshop and Ecoliance network.

Teresa GrantView profile

Professor

• Renaissance Theatre
• Early Modern Drama
• Classical Reception
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Professor Teresa Grant is a full-time academic at the University of Warwick, where she serves as Professor of Renaissance Theatre and Director of the Centre for the Study of the Renaissance. She is affiliated with the Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies within the School of Arts. She teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in English, Theatre, and Renaissance Studies, including the MA in English and Drama and the MA in the Culture of the European Renaissance. BA, University of Cambridge (1994) MA, University of London (1997) PhD, University of Cambridge (2001) PGCHE, University of Liverpool (2003) SFHEA (2023) Her research centers on early modern drama, particularly the works of James Shirley and the performance of classical traditions on the English stage. She has significant interests in early modern animals, staging practices, and ecocritical approaches to Renaissance literature. Her scholarship bridges textual editing, performance theory, and cultural history. The most recent publications show a strong trend in animal studies within early modern theatre, genre analysis, and editorial scholarship. Her work on James Shirley, Ben Jonson, and Mary Tudor reflects deep engagement with both canonical and marginal figures in Renaissance drama. The keywords across her articles emphasize literature, theatre, Renaissance studies, cultural history, and animal representation, with sub-fields revealing expertise in staging, genre, classical reception, and editorial practice. She has not received any listed scientific awards or fellowships, but her editorial roles—such as General Editor of The Complete Works of James Shirley —indicate high scholarly recognition. Professor Grant actively supervises both MA and PhD students, with past and current advisees working on James Shirley, Restoration drama, Caroline pageantry, pirate printers, and the afterlife of Queen Elizabeth. She has also secured collaborative research opportunities, such as co-running the Warwick/QMUL Classical Reception Research Network. While specific grants are not listed, her editorial projects and leadership roles suggest involvement in funded academic initiatives. She is a key member of the Centre for the Study of the Renaissance and contributes to interdisciplinary research teams focused on classical reception and early modern performance. Her teaching includes specialized modules such as The Development of English Drama 1558–1659 and Early Modern Ecologies , and she convenes MA programs, demonstrating leadership in curriculum development and academic mentorship.

Chi-Fang Sophia LiView profile

Professor

• English Renaissance Drama
• Shakespeare Studies
• Thomas Dekker
• +7 more

Chi-Fang Sophia Li is Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature at National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU), Taiwan. She earned her BA and MA from the University of Oxford and her MA and PhD in Renaissance Studies from the University of Warwick. Her academic career at NSYSU progressed from Assistant Professor (2009), to Associate Professor (2015), Distinguished Associate Professor (2017), and full Professor (2022). She has held visiting positions at the Centre for the Study of the Renaissance at Warwick and is an Honorary Research Fellow there. Her educational background includes: BA and MA, University of Oxford MA and PhD in Renaissance Studies, University of Warwick (2009) Her research centers on English Renaissance drama, particularly the works of Thomas Dekker and his engagement with Chaucer and classical traditions. She explores the influence of Italian novelle, Machiavelli, and the Italian Wars on English literary geography. Her interdisciplinary approach extends to the intersection of Shakespeare and music, examining how composers interpret Shakespearean texts. She has led multiple long-term research projects, including 'Italy under the English Quill' and 'Machiavelli under the English Quill', funded by Taiwan’s Ministry of Science and Technology. Her recent publications reflect a consistent focus on Dekker’s dramaturgy, collaborative practices in Jacobean theatre, and the reception of classical and Italian sources. The articles demonstrate a trend toward performance studies, intertextuality, and cultural history, with recurring themes of urban representation, political ideology, and literary legacy. Her scientific honors include: Junior Investigators Research Award from Academia Sinica (2016) NSYSU Distinguished Associate Professorship (2017–2020) Multiple NSYSU Research and Teaching Excellence Awards She has supervised research projects and mentored students, though specific advisees are not listed. She has been Principal Investigator on numerous grants from the Ministry of Science and Technology and the College of Liberal Arts at NSYSU. Her public engagement includes organizing lecture-concerts on Shakespeare and music and delivering public lectures on Shakespearean themes for medical humanities and cultural institutions. She is active in professional associations such as the Renaissance Society of America and the Taiwan Association of Classical, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, where she has served as treasurer and board member. She leads the 'Composers' Shakespeare' research project and has organized international conferences, demonstrating leadership in both scholarly and public academic spheres.

Carlos GuedesView profile

Associate Professor

• Music Composition
• Sound Design
• Computational Music
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Carlos Guedes is Associate Professor of Music at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) , affiliated with the Arts and Humanities division and the Music department. He also holds affiliated positions as Associate Professor in Computer Engineering at NYUAD and in Music Technology at NYU Steinhardt, reflecting his interdisciplinary profile. University: New York University Abu Dhabi School: Arts and Humanities Department: Music Rank: Associate Professor Emails: cag204@nyu.edu, menosmuitomais@gmail.com He holds a BM from the Polytechnic of Porto, School of Music and Performing Arts, and an MA and PhD from New York University. His research and artistic work span music composition, sound design, computational music, and cultural preservation, with a focus on the Gulf, East Africa, and South India. His primary research interests include: Analysis and preservation of music Automatic music generation Interactive music systems Generative computational technologies Audiovisual ethnography Immersive experiences and VR in music He is a founding member of the Music and Sound Cultures (MaSC) research group at NYUAD, which develops hybrid computational-humanistic methodologies and tools such as VR environments and games for cultural enculturation. His recent projects include a faculty research grant from the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation to document the musical traditions of the Shihuh tribe in Ras Al Khaimah. As a composer, Guedes has over 80 international premieres, with work presented at major venues and festivals including Expo ’98, Expo 2020, Ars Electronica, ICMC, SIGGRAPH, and the Beijing Modern Music Festival. His compositions often blend industrial, carnatic, and Western erudite traditions with computational technologies. Notable recent works include the Time Poetries cycle for percussion and electronics, composed during his 2021–2022 residency with Drumming GP . His recent artistic output shows a strong trend toward electronic and computational music, with themes exploring space, time, cultural identity, and human-machine interaction. Albums such as Shadows & Reflections (2021) and Becoming Space (2021) reflect collaborative, improvisatory, and ambient tendencies, while pieces like Phobia robotica (2020) and Far Out (ISS Edition) (2024) explore robotic and cosmic themes. He has been actively involved in teaching a wide range of courses across disciplines, including: Music: Music Theory, Individual Instruction, Capstone Seminars, Computational Approaches to Music Computer Science: Capstone Project in CS Interdisciplinary: Immersive Experiences, Multidisciplinary Artistic Collaborations, Audiovisual Ethnography He mentors students in music capstone projects and computational media, and co-advises research in hybrid artistic-technical domains. He leads and participates in research labs and teams such as: Music and Sound Cultures (MaSC) Research Group – focused on computational ethnomusicology and cultural preservation Immersive Experiences Lab – exploring VR, AR, and sensory technologies in artistic contexts Interactive Media and Sound Computing – developing new instruments and performance systems

Mark DresserView profile

Professor

• Contemporary Music
• Jazz
• Free Improvisation
• +7 more

Mark Dresser is Professor of Music at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where he has been a faculty member since 2004. He earned both his B.A. and M.A. from UCSD, studying under Professor Bertram Turetzky. He has also taught at Princeton University, the New School University, and Hampshire College. Education: B.A., University of California, San Diego M.A., University of California, San Diego Fulbright Fellow, Italy (1983), studying with Maestro Franco Petracchi Mark Dresser is a Grammy-nominated bassist, composer, and innovator in contemporary music. His research focuses on expanding the sonic possibilities of the double bass through extended techniques, unconventional amplification, and interdisciplinary collaboration. He has authored a chapter in ARCANA and articles in The Strad on multiphonics and harmonics. His artistic work spans solo performance, ensemble leadership (e.g., Trio M, Arcado String Trio), and telematic music projects like Deep Tones for Peace . He is deeply engaged in improvisation, silent film scoring, and collaborative composition across media. His recent articles and recordings reflect a sustained exploration in avant-garde jazz, experimental composition, and telematic performance. Themes include extended instrumental techniques, interdisciplinary art, and innovative ensemble dynamics. His works blend jazz, classical, and free improvisation traditions into a unique sonic language. Scientific and Artistic Awards: Doris Duke Impact Award (2015) Shifting Foundation Award (2015) Fulbright Fellowship (1983) Two New York Foundation for the Arts Grants Meet the Composer Commissions Fellowships: MacDowell Colony, Civitella Ranieri, Bellagio, Akrai Mark Dresser has advised numerous emerging musicians and has been involved in significant research grants supporting telematic performance and interdisciplinary projects. He curates performance series and educational initiatives, including the Virtual Tour: A Reduced-Carbon Footprint Concert Series. He serves on the boards of the International Society of Bassists, the International Society of Improvised Music, and the Deep Listening Institute, contributing to the advancement of experimental music and improvisational practices. He leads and collaborates with several ensembles, including Trio M (with Myra Melford and Matt Wilson), Mauger (with Rudresh Mahanthappa and Gerry Hemingway), and a septet performing his original compositions. His UCSD-based research lab and performance groups focus on telematic music, real-time networked performance, and sonic experimentation with the double bass.

Regine MayView profile

Associate Professor

• Latin Literature
• Ancient Drama
• Roman Comedy
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Dr. Regine May is Associate Professor in Latin Language and Literature at the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. She is actively engaged in research and teaching in Latin literature, ancient drama, and the Latin novel, particularly Apuleius and Petronius, with a strong focus on intertextuality and classical reception. Her educational background includes a degree in Latin and English from the University of Trier, a year at Jesus College, Oxford, and a DPhil from Corpus Christi College, Oxford. She previously held academic positions at the Universities of Manchester, Durham, and Merton College, Oxford, before joining Leeds in 2006. Her research interests span ancient drama , Latin novel , Apuleius , Petronius , Plautus , reception of classics , women in ancient literature , and ancient medicine . She has published extensively, including major works such as Apuleius and Drama: The Ass on Stage (2006), a lemmatised concordance on Cornelius Nepos (2006), and a commentary on Apuleius Metamorphoses Book 1 (2013). She is currently completing an edited volume on the reception of Cupid and Psyche and co-authoring another on Apuleius’ reception, alongside a new translation of Cupid and Psyche . The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on classical reception, intertextuality, and narrative structure in Latin prose, particularly Apuleius. Her scholarly output bridges philology, literary theory, and gender studies, with increasing attention to the modern legacy of ancient myths. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned. Dr. May has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students on topics including Latin epic, ancient magic, Apuleius, Thyestes in drama, and witchcraft. She teaches advanced Latin language, Latin poetry, Roman comedy, and reception of Classics. She is affiliated with research groups in Classics , Gender , Theatre, Music and Performance , and Centre for World Literatures . She welcomes PhD enquiries and is involved in postgraduate research supervision and curriculum development. She is also active in scholarly communication with profiles on ORCID and Twitter .

Pauline Larrouy-MaestriView profile

Researcher

• Auditory Processing
• Music Perception
• Speech Prosody
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Pauline Larrouy-Maestri is a Senior Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, where she has been working since 2019 after serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Neuroscience Department from 2014-2019. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on how humans categorize acoustic information that unfolds over time to make sense of sounds, working at the intersection of music, speech, and neuroscience. Dr. Larrouy-Maestri holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Liège (2009-2013) and has an unusually diverse educational background including a Bachelor in Music (Piano) from the Royal Conservatory of Mons, a Master in Speech Therapy from the University of Brussels, additional studies in Psychology, Pedagogy, and Music Therapy, and research stays at McGill University and SUNY Buffalo. This multidisciplinary foundation informs her unique approach to studying sound perception. Her research examines how we process ambiguous auditory material that sits at the boundaries between music and speech categories, such as sprechgesang and West-African talking drums. She investigates auditory sequence processing in music, particularly how continuous streams of sound are parsed into meaningful units, and has made significant contributions to understanding the perception of correctness in singing. Her work on vocal communication explores how pitch, timing, and other acoustic features contribute to our interpretation of emotional content and meaning in both music and speech. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a sophisticated integration of behavioral, electrophysiological, and computational approaches to study music-speech interactions, with growing emphasis on cross-cultural perspectives, individual differences, and neural mechanisms. Her work increasingly examines how subtle acoustic variations influence aesthetic judgments and emotional responses to vocalizations. 2023: €20,000 research scholarship for "Humanity of Speech" project 2017: Selected for "Sign Up! Careerbuilding for outstanding female post docs in the MPG" 2016: Young Investigator Award from SEMPRE and ICMPC14 2015: PBEEE Merit scholarship from Fonds de recherche du Québec 2013: Patrimoine de l'Université de Liège and FNRS fundings 2011: Grant from French Community of Belgium Dr. Larrouy-Maestri currently supervises multiple researchers including Camila Bruder, Madita Hoerster, and Zofia Hobubowska. Her research is supported by competitive grants including the recent Imminent scholarship and previous funding from Belgian and Canadian sources. She maintains extensive international collaborations with researchers including David Poeppel, Melanie Wald-Fuhrmann, Marc Pell, and others across neuroscience, psychology, and musicology disciplines. Her work is conducted within the Neuroscience Department at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics, where she contributes to the institute's interdisciplinary mission of studying aesthetic experiences through multiple methodological approaches. She participates in research groups focusing on auditory perception, music cognition, and the neural mechanisms underlying language and music processing, helping bridge traditionally separate fields through innovative experimental designs.

René BlochView profile

Professor

• Hellenistic Judaism
• Philo of Alexandria studies
• Flavius Josephus studies
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René Bloch serves as Professor of Jewish Studies at the University of Bern, where he has established himself as a leading scholar in Hellenistic Judaism. His academic foundation was built through specialized training in classics and Semitic languages at the University of Basel and the Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV), providing him with the linguistic expertise necessary for his research in ancient Jewish texts. Professor Bloch's scholarly work centers on Hellenistic Judaism , with particular expertise in the writings of Philo of Alexandria and Flavius Josephus . His research explores how Jewish authors in the Greco-Roman period synthesized Jewish tradition with Greek philosophical concepts, examining areas including Greco-Roman ethnography , the history of anti-Semitism , and myth in Jewish thought . His recent lecture series at the Collège de France demonstrates his active engagement with contemporary scholarship in the field. His major publications reveal a consistent focus on how ancient Jewish thinkers engaged with Hellenistic culture. Collectively, these works demonstrate his expertise in ancient Jewish thought, particularly in how Jewish authors during the Hellenistic period developed philosophical interpretations of the Torah, created syntheses between Jewish tradition and Greek philosophy, and formulated early expressions of Jewish cosmopolitanism. His scholarship reveals the sophisticated intellectual frameworks developed by ancient Jewish thinkers navigating the cultural landscape of the Mediterranean world. Professor Bloch's recent academic activities include a guest lecture series at the Collège de France in early 2025 titled 'The Beginnings of Jewish Philosophy in Antiquity,' invited by Professor Thomas Römer. This series explored topics including 'The Torah and Cosmopolitanism,' 'Jewish mythology, Greek mythology,' 'Mysticism and Dreams,' and 'The idea of geographical determinism and the Jewish diaspora,' reflecting the comprehensive nature of his research interests across multiple dimensions of ancient Jewish thought.

Steven BrownView profile

Professor

• posthumanism
• horror cinema
• Surrealist film and animation
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Steven Brown is a Professor of Comparative Literature at the University of Oregon , affiliated with the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages. His research spans posthumanism , horror cinema , Surrealist film , sound design , Japanese popular culture , and critical theory . He has authored and edited influential books on Japanese visual culture, including Japanese Horror and the Transnational Cinema of Sensations and Cinema Anime . B.A., 1987, Summa Cum Laude, East Asian Studies and Classics, University of Illinois M.A., 1988, East Asian Studies, Stanford University Ph.D., 1994, Comparative Literature, Stanford University Prof. Brown's scholarship focuses on transnational intersections in Japanese cinema and visual culture. His work analyzes the posthuman implications of anime, manga, and cyberpunk narratives, while interrogating gender identity , biopolitics , and technological uncanny in media. He has pioneered studies on sound design in J-horror and the global influence of Japanese cultural production. His publications chart trends in transnational cinema , posthumanism , and critical theory , with articles in journals like Mechademia , Horror Studies , and Harvard Journal of Asiatic Studies . He has also contributed to interdisciplinary dialogues on Nietzsche , digital humanities , and Japanese performance history . Contact: stb@uoregon.edu . Office hours: 3:30-5:30 Tuesday via Zoom.

Aris ArgirisView profile

Professor

• Opera Performance
• Vocal Training
• Classical Music
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Aris Argiris is a Professor at the University of the Arts in Berlin, Faculty of Performing Arts, where he has been teaching since 2016. Born in Athens, he is a distinguished baritone opera singer with an international career spanning major opera houses across Europe, North America, and Asia. His educational background includes studies in marketing and languages, saxophone and music theory, as well as singing with Kostas Paskalis, Frangiscos Voutsinos, and Despoina Kalafati in Athens. In 1999, he received the Maria Callas scholarship and continued his vocal studies in the master class of Prof. Daphne Evangelatos at the University of Music and Theater in Munich. As a performer, Argiris has appeared at prestigious venues including the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Arena di Verona, Semperoper Dresden, and Theatre de la Monnaie. His repertoire spans dramatic Italian and German works including roles such as Wotan in Wagner's Ring cycle, Scarpia in Tosca, Rigoletto, Amonasro in Aida, and Escamillo in Carmen (which he performed in the first 3D opera film). His notable awards include: Maria Callas scholarship in Athens (1999) International Singing Competition of the Chamber Opera Schloss Rheinsberg winner (2002) Best Young Artist of Greece by the Greek Association of Music and Theatre Critics (2007) Professor Argiris maintains an active performance schedule alongside his teaching responsibilities, with engagements planned through 2026 at major opera houses including Staatstheater Darmstadt, Landestheater Linz, and Tiroler Landestheater Innsbruck. He has worked with renowned conductors such as Zubin Mehta, Christian Thielemann, and Kurt Masur and continues to be a significant figure in both the performance and educational aspects of opera.

• English Literature
• Audiobook Narration
• Sound Studies
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Cecilia Björken-Nyberg is an Associate Professor in English Literature at Halmstad University's School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences . She teaches courses in English literature and didactics and supervises degree projects within the teacher programme. Her research focuses on the intersection of English fiction, sound, and technology. Key works include The Player Piano and the Edwardian Novel (Ashgate, 2015) and studies on audiobook narration of literary classics. Her current projects examine how vocal performance transforms textual material into affective and immersive experiences. Recent publications address speculative storytelling for sustainability, vocal configurations in postcolonial narratives, and dialect use in audiobooks. She also explores affect theory, empathy in auditory engagement, and the historical mechanisation of music. Notable research themes include: Sound technology in literary contexts Gender and musical pedagogy Medical humanities and voice pathology Edwardian cultural history Future mobility and narrative interventions

Joi CarrView profile

Professor

• African American Literature and Film
• Black Women's Studies
• Religion and the Arts
• +3 more

Joi Carr is a Professor of English & Film and the Blanche E. Seaver Professor of Humanities and Teacher Education at Pepperdine University's Seaver College, where she serves as Director of Film and Academic Director of the Institute for Entertainment, Media, and Sports. Her interdisciplinary work bridges film, literature, and cultural studies with a focus on African American experiences and artistic expression. Her academic credentials include: PhD in English, Literature and Film Studies, Claremont Graduate University MA in Interdisciplinary Studies (English, Theater, History), Texas Tech University MA in Religion Interdisciplinary History, Pepperdine University MLS and MDR in Law (Legal Studies and Dispute Resolution), Pepperdine University BS in Bible and Ministry and BA in Liberal Arts, Lubbock Christian University (Summa and Magna Cum Laude) Post-Doctoral Certificates in Women's and Gender Studies and African Studies, Claremont Graduate University Carr's research explores intersections of African American literature, film, and cultural identity, with particular emphasis on Black women's voice, vocation, and representation. She investigates how religion, music, and the arts shape narratives of identity and social justice, developing innovative models for arts-based critical pedagogy that engage diverse student populations through creative practice. Her scholarly publications analyze representations of Blackness across Hollywood and independent cinema, examining historical realism in films like Django Unchained , agency in works by Kasi Lemmons, and cultural significance of figures like Reginald Hudlin. Concentrated in the last decade, her work frequently appears in Black Camera International Journal , contributing to critical discourse on race, gender, and cinematic representation. Carr founded and directs Pepperdine's Multicultural Theatre Project, producing over 15 original plays since 2001 that explore social justice themes through music and narrative. These productions, often featuring nationally recognized artists like Tony Award winner L. Scott Caldwell, connect academic inquiry with creative practice while leading the Institute for Entertainment, Media, and Sports to bridge classroom learning with industry opportunities.

David RileyView profile

Professor

• Collaborative Piano
• Chamber Music Performance
• Classical Music Interpretation
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David Riley is a Professor and Director of Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music at the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance since 2004. He specializes in Keyboard Performance , Piano Accompanying , and Chamber Music collaboration. Education: Doctorate (DMA) from Eastman School of Music Master's from Cleveland Institute of Music Bachelor's from Ithaca College His research and performance focus includes: Contemporary Collaborative Techniques Historical Chamber Repertoire Keyboard-Pedagogy Innovation Performance highlights: Merkin Hall with New York Philharmonic Chamber Players Carnegie Hall recitals Oregon Bach Festival collaborations International tours in Germany, Canada, and France Award recognitions: 2008 Canadian Independent Music Awards 'Favorite Classical CD' 2007 Silver Wave Film Festival 'Best Music' 2004 East Coast Music Award 'Best Classical Recording' He actively mentors graduate students in Collaborative Piano and provides graduate assistantships in studio accompanying and opera. The Eugene location offers unique access to coastal environments, hiking, and skiing alongside academic pursuits.