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Kunihiko Kaneko is a Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, with a distinguished career in theoretical biophysics and complex systems. He received his PhD and MSc in Physics from the University of Tokyo, and has held leadership roles at the Universal Biology Institute and Center for Complex Systems Biology. PhD Physics, 1984 - University of Tokyo MSc Physics, 1981 - University of Tokyo His research spans five primary areas: Universal Biology, Evolutionary Constraints, Ecosystem Dynamics, Neural Cognition, and Universal Anthropology. He has published extensively on multi-level consistency principles, dimensional reduction in biological systems, and reciprocity between robustness and plasticity across scales. Recent publications show strong focus on microbial ecosystems (2025), evolutionary game theory (2025), neural modular architectures (2024), and dimensional reduction in cellular systems (2024). His work bridges physics and biology through dynamical systems theory applied to diverse phenomena from protocells to human societies.

• Theoretical Biophysics
• Complex Systems
• Chaos
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Anna Mathia Klawonn is an Associate Professor affiliated with three units at Aarhus University: the Danish Research Institute of Translational Neuroscience (DANDRITE), the Department of Biomedicine, and the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics - Neurobiology. As a group leader at DANDRITE, she explores neural circuits and immune-to-brain signaling mechanisms regulating affective states through transgenic strategies and neurocircuitry techniques. Neuroscience Neuroimmunology Immune-to-Brain Signaling Affective Disorders Her research focuses on understanding how brain circuits and glial cells (microglia and astrocytes) contribute to affective states in both health and disease. Current projects investigate mechanisms in major depressive disorder and Parkinson's disease, emphasizing prostaglandin signaling, nicotinic receptor function, and striatal neuron modulation. Recent publications highlight her work in molecular neuroscience, neuropharmacology, and behavioral neuroscience. Key themes include cholinergic transmission in motivation, neuroimmune interactions in aversion, and reward/aversion circuitry. Her studies employ advanced neurocircuitry methods and transgenic models. In teaching, Klawonn is course responsible for the 3rd-semester Neuroscience course (10 ECTS) in the medical bachelor program. She actively engages in didactic development, frequently speaking about student motivation, flipped learning, and challenge-based learning. Klawonn leads the Klawonn Group at DANDRITE, with lab and office spaces in the Skou Building (Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 10, Aarhus C). Her work involves collaborations across neuroscience, neuroimmunology, and affective disease research.

• Neuroscience
• Neuroimmunology
• Affective Disorders
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Luis Emilio Bruni is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University’s Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology, within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. He leads the Media Cognition and Interactive Systems (MeCIS) research group and coordinates the Master of Science in Medialogy. Bruni is also the founder and director of the Augmented Cognition Lab, focusing on perception, cognition, and immersive technologies. His academic roles include PI on multiple interdisciplinary projects and board memberships in international associations like the Nordic Association for Semiotic Studies (2011–2017) and the International Society for Biosemiotic Studies (founding member, 2005). Academically, Bruni holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Theory of Science (University of Copenhagen), M.Sc. in International and Global Relations (Universidad Central de Venezuela), and B.Sc. in Environmental Engineering (Pennsylvania State University). His research spans narrative cognition, extended reality, biosemiotics, and the interplay between technology, cognition, and culture. He has conducted projects on neurocinematic analysis, interactive storytelling, and the psychological impact of digital media. Key research contributions include studies on EEG responses to branded advertising, functional connectivity in psychiatric disorders, and the role of narrative in immersive technologies. Bruni’s work bridges cognitive science, computer science, and semiotics, with applications in healthcare (e.g., pediatric counseling tools) and cultural engagement (e.g., citizen curation systems). Over 80+ publications and active participation in conferences and media discussions highlight his interdisciplinary impact.

• Narrative Cognition
• Extended Reality
• Cognitive Processes
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Asger Dag Törnquist is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Copenhagen . His research focuses on Descriptive Set Theory , Infinite Combinatorics , and Forcing , with applications to Operator Algebra and Ergodic Theory . He received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of California at Los Angeles in 2005. Research Highlights: His work explores the Borel complexity of orbit equivalence and von Neumann equivalence, with recent contributions to the interplay between set theory and cognitive psychology models. Key topics include projective witnesses , maximal almost disjoint families , and unitarizability in Polish groups. Publications: Törnquist has published extensively in top-tier journals such as the Annals of Pure and Applied Logic , Journal of Mathematical Logic , and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , often addressing foundational questions in set theory and its applications.

• Descriptive Set Theory
• Infinite Combinatorics
• Forcing
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Anders Nykjær is a Professor at the Department of Biomedicine , Aarhus University , and Director of the DANDRITE - Nykjær Group . His research focuses on the role of VPS10p-domain receptors, particularly sortilin and SorCS2 , in neuronal viability, neurotrophic signaling, and neurodegenerative diseases. University: Aarhus University Department: Department of Biomedicine Lab: DANDRITE - Nykjær Group Nykjær's work spans neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer's, Huntington's), neurotrophic factors (BDNF, NGF), and receptor biology . His studies investigate how receptors like sortilin modulate amyloid-beta catabolism, dopaminergic neuron development, and neurovascular coupling. Recent articles highlight SorCS2 in motor neuron development and progranulin interactions. Article trends include neurovascular signaling (SorCS2 in astrocytic function), neurotrophic receptor dynamics (TrkB/GluN2B/SorCS2 complexes), and cardiovascular-neurological cross-talk (sortilin in atherosclerosis and diabetic retinal degeneration). His methods involve in vivo models, proteomics, and receptor-ligand interaction studies. Scientific contributions emphasize receptor biology in Neurodegenerative disease mechanisms Lipoprotein and neurotrophin receptor trafficking Neurovascular and synaptic signaling pathways

• Neuroscience
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Molecular Biology
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Henrik Jeldtoft Jensen is a Professor of Mathematical Physics and leads the Centre for Complexity Science at Imperial College London. His work spans multiple disciplines, focusing on the statistical mechanics of complex systems, with applications in physics, biology, neuroscience, and finance. Professor, Mathematical Physics Leader, Centre for Complexity Science Institution: Imperial College London His research interests lie at the intersection of theoretical physics and complex systems. He is best known for developing the Tangled Nature Model of evolving ecosystems, which has been extended into financial modeling through the Tangled Finance approach. His work in brain dynamics involves analyzing fMRI and EEG data using tools from statistical physics. He has made significant contributions to self-organized criticality and stochastic dynamics of complex systems, particularly in condensed matter and evolutionary contexts. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary complexity science, integrating concepts from physics, biology, economics, and neuroscience. Keywords across these works include complexity, statistical mechanics, dynamical systems, and network theory, with subfields ranging from neural avalanches to financial instability and biodiversity modeling. Henrik Jensen is the author of two influential books: Self-Organized Criticality and Stochastic Dynamics of Complex Systems (with Paolo Sibani), which have been widely cited across disciplines. He has supervised numerous PhD and postdoctoral researchers through the Centre for Complexity Science, though specific names are not listed. His research has been supported by grants from UK research councils and international collaborations, particularly in interdisciplinary complexity projects. He is affiliated with the Centre for Complexity Science, a multidisciplinary research hub at Imperial College London that brings together physicists, mathematicians, biologists, and social scientists to study complex adaptive systems.

• Complexity Science
• Statistical Mechanics
• Mathematical Physics
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Manfred Laubichler is President’s Professor of Theoretical Biology and History of Biology at Arizona State University (ASU), where he serves as Director of the School of Complex Adaptive Systems and the Global Biosocial Complexity Initiative. He is also an External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute (SFI) and co-director of the ASU-SFI Center for Biosocial Complex Systems. His academic affiliations include the Center for Social Dynamics and Complexity, the Center for Biology and Society, the Center for Evolution and Medicine, and the Water Institute at ASU. His educational background spans zoology, philosophy, and mathematics from the University of Vienna; biology from Yale University; and history/history of science from Princeton University. Laubichler's research centers on evolutionary novelties across scales—from genomes to knowledge systems—alongside the structure of evolutionary theory and the evolution of scientific knowledge. His work bridges theoretical biology, philosophy of science, and complex systems, with a strong emphasis on biosocial complexity and sustainability. He has contributed extensively to understanding the conceptual foundations of evolutionary developmental biology (Evo-Devo) and the historical and philosophical dimensions of biological theory. His recent publications reflect an interdisciplinary trend, integrating epidemiology, public health, and social behavior during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, while maintaining a core focus on theoretical biology, history of science, and complex systems. Themes include trust, scientific responsibility, epistemology of science, and modeling biosocial dynamics. Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow at the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin Vice Chair of the Global Climate Forum Laubichler has led multiple NSF-funded research initiatives in digital humanities, history and philosophy of science, and complex adaptive systems. He has advised numerous doctoral projects and co-led training programs such as the Embryo Project. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary labs and centers, including the Information and Competition Lab, Complexity Economics Lab, and the Social Insect Research Group. His leadership extends to editorial roles in journals like Biological Theory , Journal of Experimental Zoology Part B , and the Archimedes series.

• Theoretical Biology
• Evolutionary Developmental Biology
• History of Biology
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Rasmus Waagepetersen is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Aalborg University, affiliated with The Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on spatial statistics, quantitative genetics, and statistical methodology for spatial point processes. He leads and participates in interdisciplinary projects such as urbanLab (spatial data analysis for urban planning) and studies on microbiome interactions in agricultural systems. Key research areas include spatial point processes, Markov chain Monte Carlo methods, and statistical inference for complex ecological and biomedical data. His work frequently involves collaborations with environmental and biological scientists, as seen in projects analyzing root microbiota assemblies in legumes and climate data for building simulations. Waagepetersen has contributed to methodological advancements in spatial statistics, including goodness-of-fit tests, likelihood-based inference for log Gaussian Cox processes, and quasi-likelihood approaches for case-control point pattern data. His research has been supported by grants from institutions like the Villum Foundation. Key Projects: urbanLab, Klimadata til fugtsimuleringer, Nod factor signaling in plant microbiota. Grants: Multiple projects funded by the Villum Foundation and Danish research councils. His recent publications address topics such as space-time point processes, microbiome data analysis, and statistical modeling in education. Waagepetersen maintains an active research group and collaborates internationally on both theoretical and applied statistical problems.

• Spatial Statistics
• Quantitative Genetics
• Markov Chain Monte Carlo Methods
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Henrik Boye Jensen is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Regional Health Research, IRS - Sygehus Lillebælt, Forskningsenhed for Neurologi (Kolding), affiliated with the University of Southern Denmark. His work bridges clinical neurology and research, with a strong focus on multiple sclerosis, stroke, and neurorehabilitation. Institution: University of Southern Denmark Department: Department of Regional Health Research Research Unit: Research Unit for Neurology, Kolding Academic Rank: Clinical Associate Professor His research interests center on multiple sclerosis , particularly disease progression, pharmacological treatments, and the role of exercise in neuroprotection. He also investigates stroke rehabilitation and diagnostic challenges in neurological conditions such as Lyme neuroborreliosis. His work frequently employs advanced methodologies including randomized controlled trials , cohort studies , and neuroimaging (MRI) . The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong trend in clinical neuroscience , with emphasis on MS phenotypes , pharmacological interventions , exercise as therapy , and diagnostic accuracy . His publications span high-impact journals in neurology and rehabilitation, demonstrating consistent scholarly output. Scientific Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text. Henrik Boye Jensen has been actively involved in advising and research projects. He has contributed to at least three supervised works, including a Ph.D. thesis, and is a working partner in the RoboRehab project on stroke rehabilitation. He has participated in multiple collaborative research initiatives and has delivered presentations in both academic and public settings. He is also involved in public discourse through media contributions on neurological health issues. Labs and Teams: He is associated with the Research Unit for Neurology in Kolding and collaborates extensively within the Region of Southern Denmark and with national and international research groups, particularly in MS and stroke research.

• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neurology
• Neuropathic Pain
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Mojtaba Zarei is a researcher at the Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, with additional affiliations at Odense University Hospital (OUH) and Karolinska Institutet (KI). His primary research unit is the Neurology Research Unit in Odense, focusing on advanced neuroimaging techniques and their applications in neurological and sleep disorders. Dr. Zarei's research spans multiple domains within neuroscience, with particular expertise in Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), and cognitive function assessment. His work frequently addresses Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, and insomnia disorders, utilizing both clinical and computational approaches. His fingerprint analysis shows strong activity in neuroscience (100% for PET), diffusion tensor imaging (66%), cognitive function (45%), and Alzheimer's Disease (40%). His recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward integrating multimodal imaging techniques with machine learning approaches for improved diagnosis and understanding of neurological conditions. The work on OPETIA (Odense-Oxford PET Image Analysis) demonstrates his contribution to developing standardized tools for neuroimaging analysis. His research increasingly bridges computational methods with clinical neuroscience, as evidenced by his work on image stitching algorithms and machine learning applications for insomnia classification. Dr. Zarei actively collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions, with notable external collaborations visible on the international network map. His work has been mentioned by peer review sites, picked up by news outlets, and shared across social media platforms, indicating growing impact in his field. Within his research unit of Neurology in Odense, Dr. Zarei appears to be part of a multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of clinical neurology, advanced imaging, and computational analysis, contributing to both methodological development and clinical applications of neuroimaging techniques.

• Neuroscience
• Positron Emission Tomography
• Diffusion Tensor Imaging
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Peter Vuust is a Professor at the Center for Music in the Brain, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University. With over 397 publications and 22 ongoing or completed research projects, his work bridges neuroscience, music cognition, and clinical applications. His research spans multiple decades with significant publication output from 2000-2025, showing increasing productivity in recent years with 27 publications in 2024 and 19 in 2025. His research interests focus on music cognition and neuroscience, particularly examining how the brain processes musical elements like rhythm, harmony, and beauty. Vuust employs advanced neuroimaging techniques including fMRI, MEG, and EEG to investigate auditory processing, neural entrainment, and the relationship between music training and cognitive abilities. Key areas include mismatch negativity, auditory cortex function, brain networks, and functional connectivity during music perception. His work spans fundamental research on rhythm perception and musical beauty to clinical applications involving cochlear implants and music therapy. Vuust's recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on the neural correlates of musical experience, with particular attention to rhythm perception, musical beauty, and the relationship between music training and sensory processing. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaborations and combines behavioral measures with neuroimaging to provide comprehensive insights into music cognition. Current research directions include studying rhythmic complexity, neural entrainment, music's therapeutic applications for sleep, and the development of music processing skills in cochlear implant users. Professor Vuust actively engages with the public through numerous presentations and media appearances, including recent talks at Roskilde Oplysningsforbund, Lægeforeningen, Folkekirkens Uddannelses- og Videnscenter, Djursland Jazzfestival, and HerningErMusik in 2024. His research is supported by various funding sources including Helsefonden (Danish Health Foundation), with multiple ongoing projects exploring musical rhythm, neural entrainment, developmental aspects of music processing, and music's therapeutic applications. At the Center for Music in the Brain, Vuust collaborates with researchers including Elvira Brattico, Simone Dalla Bella, Morten Kringelbach, and Bjorn Petersen. His interdisciplinary team spans neuroscience, musicology, and clinical medicine, working together to unravel the complex relationship between music and the brain through both basic and applied research.

• Music Cognition
• Neuroscience
• Brain Imaging
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Lars Kai Hansen is a Professor and Head of the Cognitive Systems Section at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). He holds MSc and PhD degrees in Physics from the University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on machine learning, signal processing, AI, and neuroimaging, with notable contributions to ensemble methods, brain state decoding using PET and fMRI, and uncertainty quantification in machine learning models. He has published over 400 papers and secured funding from the Danish Research Councils, EU, and NIH. Research Interests: Machine Learning, Cognitive Systems, Signal Processing, Neuroimaging, AI Explainability, and Medical Applications of AI. His work addresses challenges in model interpretability, neural network architecture optimization, and healthcare applications. Key Achievements: Developed methods for visualizing machine learning models, introduced ensemble techniques in the 1990s, and was awarded the “Catedra de Excelencia” in 2011. His recent projects include HPC/AI ecosystem frameworks and EEG-based schizophrenia patient clustering. Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students in AI explainability, self-supervised learning, and neuroimaging. Projects funded by EU, Danish agencies, and NIH. Current projects include Next Generation AI Explainability and Transformer Modelling for Neurological Signal Decoding. Labs/Teams: Leads the Cognitive Systems Section at DTU, fostering interdisciplinary research in AI and neuroscience. Collaborates globally on HPC/AI infrastructure and medical AI applications.

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cognitive Systems
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Michal Fereczkowski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Research at the University of Southern Denmark's Faculty of Health Sciences, affiliated with the Research unit of Oto Rhino Laryngology at Odense University Hospital (OUH) and Kolding Institute (KI). His work bridges clinical audiology and hearing science with engineering principles to address hearing impairment through advanced diagnostic tools and hearing aid technologies. His research centers on rollover phenomena (speech intelligibility decline at high volumes), cochlear synaptopathy assessment , and auditory profiling for precision rehabilitation. Key focus areas include: Development of the BEAR (Better hEAring Rehabilitation) test battery for individualized hearing deficit characterization Effects of semantic context and cognitive factors on speech perception in noise Optimization of hearing aid fitting strategies for above-conversational speech levels Validation of clinical devices for otoacoustic emissions measurement Analysis of his 32 research outputs reveals a cohesive trajectory toward personalized audiology. His recent publications (2021-2024) consistently address rollover mechanisms and auditory profiling , demonstrating how clinical fitting rationales and semantic context can mitigate intelligibility declines at high speech levels. The BEAR project forms the cornerstone of his work, enabling data-driven hearing aid fittings that account for individual auditory deficits beyond standard audiograms. Dr. Fereczkowski actively supervises PhD candidates including L. Jürgensen (project: "Rollover Effects at Above-Conversational Speech Levels") and M. Wu (project: "Investigating Speech-in-Noise Outcome in older Hearing-Aid Users"). His research is funded through the BEAR initiative, which investigates auditory profile-based hearing aid benefit prediction across diverse noise scenarios and listener characteristics. As a core member of the BEAR project team within OUH's Oto Rhino Laryngology unit, he collaborates with interdisciplinary researchers to translate auditory profiling research into clinical practice, developing tools that integrate physiological, perceptual, and cognitive assessments for comprehensive hearing rehabilitation.

• Audiology
• Hearing Science
• Speech and Language Pathology
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Celia Kjærby is an Associate Professor at the Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, where she also leads the Division of Sleep-Arousal State Transitions at the Center for Translational Neuromedicine. Her research focuses on understanding sleep micro-structures and their role in cognitive performance and brain health. Education: PhD, Graduate School of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen (2012) M.Sc. (human biology), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen (2007) Bachelor of Science (biology), Faculty of Sciences, University of Copenhagen (2004) Kjærby's research investigates how sleep-arousal transitions impact restorative sleep processes related to memory consolidation and waste clearance. Her work is particularly relevant for understanding neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders where sleep disturbances play a significant role. She examines the complex micro-structures of sleep and how frequent short arousals contribute to normal sleep function. Her recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strong focus on the glymphatic system, cerebral blood flow regulation during sleep, and the relationship between sleep disturbances and neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's disease. Her research integrates advanced techniques including CRISPR/Cas9, fluorescent imaging, and machine learning approaches to analyze sleep patterns. Scientific Recognition: Member of Lundbeck Foundation Investigator Network (LFIN) (2022) Cover feature in Nature Neuroscience (August 2022) Kjærby has secured significant research funding including the Lundbeck Foundation Fellow award (2023), Lundbeck Foundation Seed Grant (2023), and an Inge Lehmann independent grant from the Independent Research Fund Denmark (2022). She serves on the editorial board of Frontiers in Neural Circuits and reviews for prestigious journals including Nature and Neuron. She is also active in scientific outreach, regularly participating in public lectures and media interviews about sleep science. She leads the research group focused on Sleep-Arousal State Transitions and has been instrumental in organizing neuroscience events including the monthly 'DIM the Brain' forum for students and postdocs at the University of Copenhagen since 2016.

• Sleep Neuroscience
• Glymphatic System
• Sleep-Arousal Transitions
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Nicolai Jørgensgaard Graakjær is a Professor in Music and Sound in Marketing Communication at the Department of Communication and Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Aalborg University, Denmark. He leads the Mediated Communication section and was previously head of the MÆRKK research group (2010–2022). His work spans musicology, sound studies, social psychology, and media/communication science, focusing on how sound shapes human thought, emotion, and behavior in commercial and social contexts. His research interests include: Music and sound in advertising and retail Sonic branding of products and services (e.g., cars, food) Sound in sports environments (football stadiums, athletic events) Multimodal emergence and audience perception Environmental sound design and sustainability perception Collective identity formation through sonic experiences The most recent publications (2023–2026) reflect a strong trend in the psychological and cultural impact of sound in marketing and media. Themes include electric vehicle sound design, sonic logos, urban soundmarking, and the role of music in televised sports. These works span disciplines such as environmental psychology, branding, media studies, and sociolinguistics, demonstrating a consistent interdisciplinary approach. The sub-fields emphasize sensory marketing, auditory perception, emotional resonance, and multimodal integration. Nicolai Graakjær has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. He has supervised at least one PhD student and is actively involved in research grants and projects, including: Sound Branding – A literature review (2012–2019) Lydbranding (2011–2019) Innovationsnetværket for Market, Communication and Consumption (2011–2013) Æstetik i markedskommunikation (2010–2019) Undersøgelse af multimodal emergens (2010–2019) These projects were supported by research councils and industry collaborations, focusing on aesthetic meaning-making, sensory branding, and audience experimentation. He is associated with the MÆRKK research group and the Mediated Communication section at Aalborg University, where he contributes to interdisciplinary research on sound, media, and human behavior. His activities include organizing and participating in conferences, peer reviewing manuscripts, serving on editorial boards, and engaging in public discourse through press and media appearances.

• Music and Sound in Marketing Communication
• Sound Studies
• Musicology
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