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Skyler G. JenningsView profile

Adjunct Professor

University of UtahUnited States

Skyler G. Jennings, Au.D., Ph.D., serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah. His academic work focuses on auditory neuroscience and audiology, specifically investigating speech perception mechanisms in noisy environments and the role of the medial olivocochlear reflex in auditory adaptation. Dr. Jennings completed his undergraduate education at the University of Utah and Utah State University, followed by graduate studies at Purdue University where he earned his master's degree, clinical doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.), and Ph.D. His research program centers on understanding how the auditory system calibrates to changing acoustic soundscapes, with particular emphasis on why individuals with cochlear hearing impairment struggle to adapt due to compromised outer hair cell function affecting efferent feedback mechanisms. Analysis of his 14 publications (2009-2019) reveals consistent investigation into auditory processing in noise, cochlear mechanics, and hearing loss effects. Key research themes include amplitude modulation detection, overshoot phenomena, auditory filter tuning, and computational modeling of individual differences. His work demonstrates how notched-noise precursors improve low-frequency modulation detection and reveals sharper cochlear tuning in musicians, with significant implications for hearing assistive technologies. Dr. Jennings has contributed to methodological advancements in auditory research through the development of the PsyAcoustX MATLAB toolbox for psychoacoustic experimentation. His collaborative research with investigators including Bidelman, Strickland, and Dubno spans auditory neuroscience, computational modeling, and clinical audiology applications.

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Cilia SawadogoView profile

Associate Professor

Concordia UniversityCanada

Cilia Sawadogo is an Associate Professor at Concordia University specializing in Film Animation and Cinema. Her research focuses on animation techniques, digital media, community-based storytelling, and African animation narratives. She holds a BA in Communication Studies with a Film Animation Minor from Concordia University (1989). Notable creative works include films like L'Arbre aux esprits (2005) and La ruse du lievre (2001), which explore cultural narratives and visual storytelling. Her films have garnered numerous awards from the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and independent platforms. She has directed over 15 short films since 1993, blending traditional and digital animation methods. Her academic contributions emphasize cross-cultural media production, children's animation, and the intersection of technology with storytelling traditions. She maintains an active creative practice while mentoring emerging animators through workshops and collaborative projects.

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Seth PendergastView profile

Assistant Professor

Colorado State UniversityUnited States

Seth Pendergast is an Assistant Professor of Music in the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Colorado State University, part of the College of Liberal Arts. His research focuses on adolescent music participation, technology integration in music education, and choral pedagogy. He holds a Ph.D. in Music Education from the University of Utah, an M.M. from Florida State University, and a B.S. from Southeastern University. Dr. Pendergast's scholarship explores how formal and informal music education contexts influence student engagement. He has published book chapters on technology-based music courses and presented at national conferences like the Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference. Active in professional development, he leads clinics, festivals, and honor choirs, and serves as an adjudicator. He is affiliated with organizations such as the American Choral Directors Association and the Society for Music Teacher Education. His recent articles address curricular change in modern band programs, motivation frameworks for choral participation, and creative music-making with digital tools. While no formal awards are listed, his work emphasizes innovative approaches to music education accessibility and youth engagement.

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Lee BlalockView profile

Associate Professor

School of the Art Institute of ChicagoUnited States

Lee Blalock is an Associate Professor in the Art & Technology / Sound Practices Department at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Their work explores posthumanism, embodied cognition, and hybrid identities through technology-mediated processes. Blalock holds an MFA from SAIC (2011), an AA from Bauder College (1999), and a BS from Spelman College (1994). Education : BS, 1994, Spelman College, Atlanta AA, 1999, Bauder College, Atlanta MFA, 2011, School of the Art Institute of Chicago Research Interests : Blalock's practice focuses on reconfiguring the body through technology, emphasizing anatomical modification, computational systems, and non-human entanglement. Projects often blend wearable electronics, generative algorithms, and performative rituals. Key themes include agency, hybrid identities, and the intersection of biology with mechanical systems. Exhibitions/Performances : Work has been shown at Ars Electronica, NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and Elastic Arts. Notable projects include Ev3ryd4y Cyb0rg TV (2025), 0(zero)body drawings (2024), and Sy5z3n_3 (2018). Labs/Teams : Blalock maintains a DIY studio practice focused on experimental material exploration and interdisciplinary collaboration. Their work often involves custom hardware/software systems and live performance frameworks.

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Tim BlackwellView profile

Senior Lecturer

Goldsmiths , University of LondonUnited Kingdom

Tim Blackwell is a Senior Lecturer in the Computing Department at Goldsmiths, University of London. He holds a BSc in Physics (1980), a DPhil in Theoretical Physics (1984), and an MSc in Computer Science (2001). His research focuses on swarm intelligence, computational music, and optimization algorithms, with notable contributions to particle swarm optimization and tomographic reconstruction. Education: BSc Physics, 1980 DPhil Theoretical Physics, 1984 MSc Computer Science, 2001 His work bridges computational methods with artistic and scientific applications, including projects like 'A Sound You Can Touch' and 'Swarm Techtiles.' Recent research explores optimization benchmarks, environmental applications (e.g., illegal fishing detection), and evolutionary algorithms. Key publications span journals like IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation and conferences such as GECCO. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating computational techniques with fields like music, image processing, and environmental science.

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James ElkinsView profile

Professor

School of the Art Institute of ChicagoUnited States

James Elkins is the E. C. Chadbourne Professor of Art History, Theory, and Criticism at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), where he has held this position since 1989. He earned his BA from Cornell University (1977), and MFA, MA, and PhD (with honors) from the University of Chicago (1983 and 1989). His research spans interdisciplinary studies in visual culture, art criticism, and the intersections of art history with science, technology, and pedagogy. Affiliations: SAIC Faculty, Art History Department Education: BA (Cornell), MFA/MA/PhD (University of Chicago) Elkins' scholarly work explores the boundaries of representation, the role of images in academic writing, and experimental approaches to art history. Notable books include Our Beautiful, Dry, and Distant Texts , What Painting Is , and Visual Studies: A Skeptical Introduction . He also engages in unconventional research, such as microscopy and piano music analysis, reflecting his interest in bridging art and science. His articles address diverse topics from subsea engineering to microbial ecology, showcasing interdisciplinary collaboration. Elkins actively contributes to pedagogical debates in art education and has advised numerous students in critical theory and visual studies.

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Loutfouz ZamanView profile

Associate Professor

Ontario Tech UniversityCanada

Dr. Loutfouz Zaman is an Associate Professor in the Game Development and Interactive Media department at Ontario Tech University , part of the Faculty of Business and Information Technology . He holds a PhD in Computer Science with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction from York University. His research explores visual programming interfaces, game analytics, and extended reality technologies, with a focus on practical applications such as automated bug detection and user experience optimization. Dr. Zaman has collaborated on projects funded by MITACS, NSERC, and industry partners, addressing challenges in healthcare incident management, language learning gamification, and air traffic control simulation training. He teaches courses ranging from introductory game math to graduate-level topics in human-computer interaction and machine learning for game analytics. Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Software Systems) – Concordia University Master of Science in Computer Science (Human-Computer Interaction) – York University PhD in Computer Science (Human-Computer Interaction) – York University Research Interests: Dr. Zaman’s work spans user research in gaming, game evaluation methodologies, and emerging technologies like AR/VR. His team focuses on developing tools for visual game analytics and automated testing, with recent projects including mixed reality fitness gaming interfaces and deep learning-based bug detection systems. Grants & Collaborations: His industry partnerships include projects on healthcare incident management during pandemics, CRM gamification, and pet identification systems using computer vision. He actively seeks doctoral candidates to expand research in visual analytics, XR technologies, and automated bug detection. Labs & Affiliations: Dr. Zaman is affiliated with the Software and Informatics Research Centre (SIRC) and contributes to the university’s efforts in bridging academic research with real-world applications.

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Julie E. CummingView profile

Professor

McGill UniversityCanada

Julie E. Cumming serves as Professor in the Department of Music at McGill University's Schulich School of Music, currently on sabbatical for the 2024-2025 academic year. Her distinguished career at McGill began in 1992 following seven years at Wellesley College, with significant leadership roles including Interim Dean (2016-2017) and Associate Dean of Research and Administration (2011-2016). BA in Music and Medieval Studies, Barnard College, Columbia University (1980) MA in Musicology, University of California, Berkeley (1982) PhD in Musicology and Medieval Studies, University of California, Berkeley (1987) A leading scholar in Medieval and Renaissance musicology, Professor Cumming's research encompasses polyphonic analysis, historical improvisation, music notation (1100-1600), and digital humanities applications. Her groundbreaking work includes re-examining madrigal origins through empirical evidence and mapping 16th-century musical transmission across cultures. She pioneered computational musicology through the ELVIS project, creating the first large-scale data-driven analysis of musical style. Her recent publications demonstrate an innovative fusion of traditional musicological methods with cognitive science and big data approaches, particularly in analyzing compositional processes and musical cognition in Renaissance contexts. Current projects focus on distributed cognition in early modern performance practices and developing international metadata standards for musical sources through the LinkedMusic initiative. Professor Cumming has received multiple prestigious teaching awards: Schulich School of Music Full-Time Teaching Award (2007) McGill’s David Thomson Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching and Supervision (2015) Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools Teaching Award, doctoral level (2017) She has supervised over 20 PhD dissertations on diverse topics including Renaissance counterpoint treatises, music and plague, and espionage in Elizabethan England, with former students now holding faculty positions at University of Toronto, University of Aberdeen, and Brandeis University. Her research funding includes: Principal Investigator: Digging into Data Challenge Grant "ELVIS" (2012-2014) Co-investigator: SSHRC Major Collaborative Research Initiative "Making Publics" (2005-2010) Co-leader: SSHRC Partnership Grant "SIMSSA" (2014-2023) Co-investigator: SSHRC Partnership Grant "LinkedMusic" Professor Cumming co-founded and leads the SIMSSA research team, an international consortium developing open-source tools for music score analysis and source linking, while directing the ELVIS project's continued development of vertical interval succession databases for Renaissance music analysis.

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Caroline PalmerView profile

Professor

McGill UniversityCanada

Caroline Palmer is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at McGill University and holds the Distinguished James McGill Professorship in Cognitive Neuroscience of Performance. She directs the NSERC-CREATE training grant in Complex Dynamics and is an Associate Member of the Schulich School of Music. Her research focuses on understanding how music influences human behavior, particularly through auditory-motor synchronization, nonlinear dynamics, and temporal coordination in ensemble performance. She explores how rhythmic patterns in music and speech engage attention, memory, and emotion, with applications to social interaction and health. Key research themes include the role of endogenous rhythms in interpersonal synchronization, the physiological effects of musical engagement, and the dynamics of human-machine collaboration. Awards include Fellowship in the Royal Society of Canada. Her work integrates neuroscience, psychology, and computational modeling to explain how music shapes human movement and social connection. Grants and collaborations include leadership in interdisciplinary training programs and partnerships with the Schulich School of Music. She maintains the Sequence Production Lab, investigating neural and behavioral mechanisms underlying skilled performance. Recent studies highlight music's impact on cardiac dynamics, respiratory synchrony, and dyadic coordination in social contexts.

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Clare CooperView profile

Lecturer

University of SydneyAustralia

Dr Clare Cooper is a Lecturer in Design Computing at the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning, specializing in design futuring, visual communication, and electronic arts. She holds a PhD from Macquarie University and has over two decades of professional experience in design practice, workshop facilitation, and performing arts. Her research integrates interdisciplinary design approaches with activism, focusing on community-driven futuring initiatives and speculative urbanism. Key affiliations include Frontyard Projects (a community research and futuring initiative), the Design Activism Workshop (collaborating with Indigenous Elders and grassroots organizers), and leadership roles in experimental music ensembles like Splitter Orchester and Hammeriver. She has received grants including the 2023 European Research Council grant for Sonic Street Technologies and the 2021 Equity Prize from the University of Sydney. Her publications span design theory, speculative urbanism, and climate resilience, with recent works emphasizing grassroots activism and future-oriented design pedagogy. Cooper’s artistic practice includes electro-acoustic performances, graphic scores, and collaborative sound installations, showcased globally at venues like Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival and Liquid Architecture.

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RC (Remco) VeltkampView profile

Professor

Utrecht UniversityNetherlands

Remco Veltkamp Professor of Game and Media Technology at the Faculty of Science, Utrecht University. His research focuses on game technology, 3D analysis, video/image recognition, AR/VR interaction, and applications of serious games in health and education. He coordinates the Utrecht Center for Game Research and leads the Dynamics of Youth Hub's 'Play = Healthy Growing Up' initiative, exploring gaming's role in supporting chronically ill children. Additionally, he teaches Game Programming and co-founded the Serious Game Society. He serves as editor for International Journal of Serious Games and Graphical Models . Affiliations: AI Labs, Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, Integrative Bioinformatics, Life Sciences (LS) Research Themes: Game design for education/training, virtual worlds, biofeedback through heart/brain measurements, narrative design in games Active in both academic research and applied data science initiatives, including the Utrecht Platform for Applied Data Science. Office: Minnaert Building, Room 4.03, Utrecht.

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Doug GingrichView profile

Professor

University of AlbertaCanada

Douglas M. Gingrich is a Professor of Physics at the University of Alberta, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on experimental high energy physics, quantum gravity phenomenology, and string theory, particularly through collaborations with the ATLAS experiment at CERN. He holds a PhD (1988) from the University of Toronto, an MSc (1983), and a BSc (1982) from the University of Waterloo. In his role with ATLAS, Gingrich manages Monte Carlo simulation production, advises on TeV-scale gravity analyses, and coordinates computing resources for the collaboration. His work includes studies on black hole physics, Higgs boson self-coupling, and grid computing infrastructure. He has held leadership roles such as ATLAS-Canada Computing Coordinator (2017–2021) and currently serves on the LHC Computing Grid's Resource Scrutiny Group. Gingrich's research interests combine theoretical models with experimental validation, emphasizing the intersection of quantum gravity and particle physics. His recent publications explore quantum black holes, non-commutative geometry effects, and ATLAS data analysis techniques. He actively mentors graduate students and postdocs in experimental particle physics and computing. Outside academia, Gingrich is an avid canoeist and enjoys progressive rock music. His personal interests reflect a balance between rigorous scientific inquiry and outdoor adventure.

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Philip JacksonView profile

Professor

University of SurreyUnited Kingdom

Philip Jackson is a Professor in Machine Audition at the University of Surrey's Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP) within the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering. His research focuses on audio-visual machine learning, spatial audio technologies, object-based media production, and responsible AI applications. He has over 200 publications and an h-index of 30, contributing to projects like Nephthys, BALTHASAR, and SAVEE. He served as an associate editor for Computer Speech and Language and reviewer for major journals like IEEE/ACM Transactions on Audio, Speech and Language Processing. Key research interests include sound localization, audio-visual tracking, reverberation modeling, and ethical implications of AI in media. His work spans datasets such as Tragic Talkers, SurrRoom, and ForecasterFlexOBM, advancing immersive audio-visual systems and personalized media experiences. Notable projects include spatial audio reproduction for VR, parametric room acoustics, and citizen council research on algorithmic transparency. He has advised over 20 PhD/Master’s students and collaborates with industry on applications like the Catalan Pavilion's Venice Biennale installation. His grants include UK postdoctoral fellowships and leadership in EU-funded initiatives like UDRC2 and QESTRAL.

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Wong Kok SheikView profile

Associate Professor

Monash UniversityAustralia

Associate Professor Wong Kok Sheik is the Deputy Head (Research) at the School of Information Technology, Monash University Malaysia. He holds a Doctor of Engineering from Shinshu University (Japan) and advanced degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics from Utah State University (USA). His research focuses on multimedia signal processing, cybersecurity, and digital health, with contributions to data hiding, encryption, and smart grid security. He leads a EU-funded WAge project on post-pandemic workplace health interventions. Education: PhD in Engineering, Shinshu University, Japan (2009) Masters in Computer Science & Mathematics, Utah State University, USA (2005-2004) Bachelor of Science, Utah State University, USA (2002) Professional Roles: Associate Editor, IEEE Signal Processing Letters Member, IEEE Signal Processing Society’s IFS Technical Committee Board Member, APSIPA Multimedia Security and Forensics (MSF) Committee His research interests span multimedia forensics, encrypted domain processing, and cybersecurity frameworks. Notable projects include recovery of missing coefficients in compression standards and HDR imaging enhancement. Recent work integrates digital health, addressing workplace mental/physical health in post-pandemic environments. Publications reflect expertise in watermarking, encryption, and biometric security. Key contributions include encryption-resistant data embedding and secure smart grid analytics. Awards include IEEE CES Service Awards (2015, 2016) and Best Paper recognitions. He supervises over 20 PhD/MSc students, focusing on topics like biometric recognition, data hiding, and anomaly detection. Grants include a €2M EU Horizon 2020 project (IDENTITY) and a RM146k smart grid initiative. His teaching emphasizes foundational IT research methods and theoretical computer science.

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Ali AdjorluView profile

Assistant Professor

Aalborg UniversityDenmark

Ali Adjorlu is an Assistant Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology. His research focuses on innovative applications of Virtual Reality (VR) to support marginalized populations, particularly children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), hearing impairments, and social anxiety. He leads the Multisensory Experience Laboratory and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects such as the GAMESS initiative, which develops game-based learning tools for social skills training in ASD education. His work bridges technology, education, and healthcare, emphasizing accessibility and user-centric design. Key collaborations include: Co-supervision of the Haptic Feedback for Hearing Impaired PhD project (2022–2025) Leadership in the GAMESS project (2022–2024), addressing ASD social skills through gamified VR Partnerships with Cirkus Summarum and Danish National Children’s Choir for inclusive VR applications Research interests include: VR interventions for ASD life skill training (e.g., public transportation, communication) Music therapy in immersive environments Hearing conservation and auditory training for cochlear implant users Accessibility frameworks for neurodiverse and disabled populations His publications highlight VR's potential in education, healthcare, and social inclusion, with notable contributions to conferences like IEEE VR and SMC. He actively engages with public media to disseminate research outcomes, appearing in articles about VR therapy for autism and hearing impairment interventions. Adjorlu’s work also explores: VR-based empathy training for parents of hearing-impaired children Collaborative music interfaces for ALS patients Remote UX evaluation methodologies for assistive technologies His research has led to practical tools like Earnormous (a hearing health VR game) and DecibelDefender (concert safety training), demonstrating real-world impact. He emphasizes iterative design processes involving end-users to ensure interventions are both effective and accessible.

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