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Lauren Sarah HayesView profile

Associate Professor

• Sound Studies
• Embodied Cognition
• Haptic Technology
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Lauren Sarah Hayes is an Associate Professor of Sound Studies within the School of Arts, Media and Engineering at Arizona State University. She founded the research group Practice and Research in Enactive Sonic Arts (PARIESA) and holds degrees in Mathematics and Philosophy (MA), Digital Composition and Performance (MSc, dist.), and Creative Music Practice (PhD), all from the University of Edinburgh, UK. Dr. Hayes' research centers around embodied and enactive music cognition, enactive approaches to digital instrument design, and haptic technologies. Her scholarly work has been published in major journals including Contemporary Music Review, Organised Sound, and Computer Music Journal. As a performer and improviser, she explores new strategies for live electronic performance by investigating the performer's physical relationship with the digital realm, with music lying between free improv, experimental pop, techno, and noise. Her research on embodied music education won Best Paper Award at the International Computer Music Conference in 2016, and her work addressing political and epistemological themes won Best Paper Award at New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME) in 2020. Dr. Hayes composes haptic music experienced as vibration throughout the body and has developed bespoke haptic technologies for people with sensory impairment, learning difficulties, and autism. She has performed internationally at major festivals including Moogfest (USA), Tectonics (Scotland), and Norberg (Sweden), and represented the USA at the ISCM World New Music Days festival in the Faroe Islands in 2024. Best Paper Award, International Computer Music Conference (2016) Best Paper Award, New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME) (2020) Dr. Hayes serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Music, Technology & Education and has held leadership roles including Paper Chair for Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction (TEI) in 2019, associate of the New BBC Radiophonic Workshop, and Director-At-Large of the International Computer Music Association (ICMA). She founded the AME Listening Group at ASU, which hosts listening, workshop, and performance opportunities for students.

William LuceyView profile

Associate Professor

• Music Production
• Songwriting
• Audio Engineering
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William Lucey is an Associate Professor in the Music Production and Engineering (MP&E) and Songwriting departments at Berklee College of Music, a leading institution in contemporary music education. His academic role is deeply informed by his extensive professional career as a performer, songwriter, and producer. His research and creative interests center on music production, songwriting craft, audio engineering, and the integration of analog and digital technologies in music. He emphasizes practical, real-world applications in his teaching, drawing from decades of experience in the music industry. The body of his recent work—including songs like Home , Haunt Me Again , and All I Want for Christmas is a Christmas No. 1 —demonstrates a broad range across genres such as Americana, pop, rock, electronic, and folk. His production style is hands-on, spanning songwriting, arrangement, performance, engineering, and mixing. He frequently collaborates with emerging and established artists, often playing multiple instruments and overseeing full production. Meteor Award Ireland for Best Hope for the Future Boston Music Awards for Best New Act and Best Vocalist World Peace Award for Best International Act As an educator and mentor, Lucey has taught songwriting and production at Berklee for over 25 years, guiding countless students in developing their artistic voices. He also engages in professional projects that serve as living case studies for his pedagogy. His studio practice blends analog warmth with digital precision, reflecting his philosophy of marrying the best of both worlds. While no formal lab or research team is mentioned, his production house functions as a creative hub for collaboration with session musicians and artists worldwide.

Ajay KapurView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Artificial Intelligence in Music
• Mechatronic Musical Instruments
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Ajay Kapur serves as Associate Provost for Creative Technologies and Director of the Music Technology program (MTIID) at California Institute of the Arts. With an interdisciplinary background spanning computer science, electrical engineering, and music, he bridges technological innovation with artistic expression through leadership in academic programs and entrepreneurial ventures. His research centers on symbiotic human-machine interaction for artistic creation, particularly exploring computer improvisation with humans through Indian Classical music frameworks. This manifests in developing programmable mechatronic instruments, sensor-based interfaces, and AI-driven systems for musical expression. His work extends traditional techniques while creating new performance paradigms like the globally touring Machine Orchestra and KarmetiK Orchestra. Kapur's recent publications reveal evolving expertise from music robotics to blockchain applications, with significant focus on NFT systems, tokenization, and immersive environments. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent innovation at the intersection of artistic practice and emerging technologies. As an educator and entrepreneur, he has co-founded companies in edtech and AI while authoring foundational texts like Digitizing North Indian Music and Introduction to Programming for Musicians and Digital Artists . His performances at venues including LACMA, Singapore Arts Festival, and the 2010 Winter Olympics showcase practical applications of his research.

David MilsomView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Music Performance
• Violin
• Historical Violin Performing Practices
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Dr David Milsom is a Senior Lecturer in Music at the University of Huddersfield , specializing in performance practice and historical violin techniques. He coordinates classical performance studies and teaches both performance and musicology. University of Sheffield: BMus (1st Class), MMus, PhD His research focuses on 19th-century violin performing practices , including acoustic recordings analysis and annotated score studies. Recent projects explore Brahms and Franck violin sonatas through historically informed approaches. David leads the Historical Performance Research Group and collaborates on digital performance projects via the MMT YouTube channel. He co-founded the professional Brigantes Orchestra and period instrument group Four's Company . Scientific Awards Edison Fellowship (British Library, 2003) AHRC Fellowship (2006) He serves as external examiner for Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Leeds Conservatoire, and actively supervises PhD students while integrating research into undergraduate teaching.

Isabel GabbeView profile

Professor

• Piano Performance
• Music Education
• Chamber Music
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Isabel Gabbe , University Professor of Piano & Piano Didactics at Mozarteum University Salzburg's Innsbruck Department since 2016, is a German-French pianist and music educator with extensive international experience. She heads the Music Education Department and contributes to artistic higher education through her work with the European Piano Teachers Association (EPTA) and the Austrian Society for Music and Medicine (ÖGFMM). Studied with Hans Leygraf and Rainer Becker Certified music physiologist Founder of "Moments Musicaux" festival in France Active in teacher training across Europe and South America Her research focuses on music education , physiological piano teaching methods , and musicians' health . Isabel integrates creative approaches to piano instruction for children, emphasizing cross-cultural communication through music. Her recent work explores alternative keyboard techniques and inclusive pedagogy. Professor Gabbe's publications analyze piano didactics, including " Alles ist erlaubt, nur nicht Alles spielen! " on practical repertoire use and " Musizieren lernen? Ein Kinderspiel! " on playful learning approaches. She contributes to Schott Verlag's "Üben&Musizieren" series and Waxmann Verlag's music education publications. Scientific recognitions include: German Music Council Artist List (2000) EPTA Austria Vice Chair (2018–present) Deutsche Tonkünstlerverband Deputy Chair (2015–2023) Richard Wagner Association Stipend (2002) Aspen Music Festival Stipend (1995,1996) Isabel Gabbe actively mentors educators through workshops and masterclasses across Europe and South America, focusing on sustainable teaching practices and physiological approaches to piano instruction. She has participated in numerous festivals and serves on academic committees for music education curricula.

• Musicology
• South Asian Studies
• Hindustani Classical Music
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Dr. Richard David Williams is a Reader in Music and South Asian Studies at SOAS University of London , where he works in the School of Arts and Department of Music . His research bridges musicology, cultural history, and religious studies, focusing on South Asian music's evolution during colonialism and early modernity. BA and MPhil in Theology and Modern South Asian Studies from the University of Oxford PhD in Music from King’s College London Williams' research investigates how music and sound interact with literature, religion, and multilingual environments across South Asia. His first book, The Scattered Court: Hindustani Music in Colonial Bengal (2023), reconstructs interregional musical dialogues between north India and Bengal, centering on the exiled Nawab Wajid ‘Ali Shah's influence. His second book explores Ragamala, an early-modern fusion of musical imagery with poetry, while collaborating with Professor Makoto Kitada on translating the Gulshan-e-‘Ishq epic. His recent publications trace global music historiography, courtesan performance, and sonic dimensions in Shi'ah and Vaishnava traditions. Williams supervises PhD candidates on diasporic music, film song poetics, and Sri Lankan Tamil musical dislocations. He has held a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Scientific Awards: Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Eleonora OreggiaView profile

Lecturer

• Electronic Music
• Media Art
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Eleonora Oreggia is a Lecturer in Electronic Music, Computing and Technology at Goldsmiths, University of London. She holds a PhD in Media & Arts Technology from Queen Mary University of London (2020), an MPhil in Cultural Studies from Goldsmiths (2013), and a Laurea (Summa Cum Laude) in Semiotics of Art, Drama, Art and Music Studies (DAMS) from the University of Bologna (2003). Her interdisciplinary work bridges science, humanities, and creative arts, focusing on electromagnetic sensing systems, expressive interaction in electronic music, and the intersection of identity with technology. Teaching roles include convening the BMus/BSc in Electronic Music, Computing and Technology, and courses like Music Computing 1, 2, and Advanced Audiovisual Processing. Her research explores invisible interfaces and electromagnetic fields as artistic tools, blending performance, installation, and live electronic music. She has exhibited globally in museums, festivals, and digital platforms, with notable projects like REBUS - Electromagnetic Interactions and Bamboo Ring Live . Key themes in her work include human-machine relations, perception of reality, and technomagical interfaces. She has collaborated with institutions such as BBC R&D, Jan van Eyck Academie, and founded Nebularosa Records to support experimental music. Her articles and books address topics like instrument design, digital creativity, and the philosophical implications of technology.

• Additive Manufacturing
• Engineering Design
• Manufacturing Process Optimization
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Professor Allan Rennie serves as Professor in Manufacturing Engineering at Lancaster University's School of Engineering and holds the administrative position of Associate Dean for Engagement within the Faculty of Science and Technology. With a career spanning over 30 years since initiating work in additive manufacturing during the mid-1990s, he has established himself as a leading figure in industrial applications of advanced manufacturing technologies across diverse sectors. His research expertise centers on Additive Manufacturing , Engineering Design , and Manufacturing Process Optimization , with current specializations including design for additive manufacturing (as co-leader of the UK's EPSRC DfAM Network), industrial digitalisation of manufacturing processes, and innovative tooling development using metallic and hybrid approaches. Rennie has significantly contributed to Engineering Education , particularly examining the integration of business and management principles into engineering curricula and analyzing the impacts of online/hybrid delivery modes on student engagement and graduate employability following the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent publication trends reveal Rennie's dual focus on practical manufacturing applications and scholarly analysis of technological evolution. His 2025 bibliometric study maps a decade of Design for Additive Manufacturing research, while his structural analysis of musical instruments demonstrates cross-disciplinary applications of manufacturing techniques. These works reflect his commitment to both advancing manufacturing technology and documenting its academic trajectory through rigorous analysis. Professor Rennie actively supervises PhD candidates including Jenny Roberts, Eunike Sembiring, and Joe Taylor while leading substantial research projects such as the EPSRC DfAM Network (2020-2023), Automating Design for Additive Manufacture with AI (2023-2024), and multiple Engineers in Business Competitions. His extensive grant portfolio spans industrial digitalization, sustainable manufacturing, and educational innovation, with notable projects including RENDER (powder recycling), TecHnology and EntrepreneUrship Education, and Production Capable Additive Manufacturing of Polymers. Rennie contributes to Lancaster's research ecosystem through affiliations with the Centre for Global Eco-innovation, Energy Lancaster initiative, and the Lancaster Product Development Unit. These platforms enable him to bridge academic research with industrial applications across multiple sectors, particularly supporting his work on sustainable manufacturing practices, technology commercialization, and industry engagement strategies that translate research into real-world impact.

• Partnership Pedagogy and Inclusive Practices
• Interdisciplinary Approaches to Exploring Sound
• Children’s Musical Worlds

Dr. Mary Stakelum is the Area Leader in Music Education and Doctoral Supervisor at the Royal College of Music (RCM). She previously held roles such as Director of Research at Bath Spa University, Associate Director of the Graduate School at the University of Reading, and Lecturer in Music at the University of Limerick. Her research focuses on partnership pedagogy, interdisciplinary sound exploration, and children’s musical worlds. She actively contributes to global music education through leadership roles in organizations like the European Association for Music in Schools and the Society for Education and Music Psychology Research. Dr. Stakelum is Editor-in-Chief of Music Education Research and directs the International Conference on Research in Music Education. Her research includes pioneering work on 'rewilding music education' in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in Turkey, emphasizing cultural sustainability. She has examined doctoral students and reviewed programs internationally. Professional memberships include MusicHE and the Steering Advisory Board of the Teacher Education Academy for Music. Advising and grants: Supervises doctoral candidates including Florence Brady and Nurezlin Mohd Azib. Engaged in funded projects exploring music education’s role in cultural contexts. Collaborates with Magic Acorns and other organizations to advance music education initiatives. Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary projects in Hatay Province, Turkey, integrating arts and cultural studies to rewild music education practices.

Ludo AusielloView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Audio Engineering
• Signal Processing
• Electro-Acoustics
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Dr. Ludo Ausiello is a Senior Lecturer in Electronics at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and the Faculty of Technology. His roles include membership in the Portsmouth AI and Data Science Centre and the Portsmouth Centre for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing. He holds a Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and is a member of the Institute of Acoustics. Education: Integrated Master’s in Electronic Engineering (University of Bologna), European PhD in Audio Engineering, and PGCert in Higher Education (2019). Professional training includes Fonoprint Studios (Bologna) and industry experience at Maserati, Magneti Marelli, and Harman. Research interests focus on audio engineering, signal processing, electro-acoustics, and innovative manufacturing. Recent work includes developing affordable measurement ecosystems for musical acoustics, optimizing soundboard designs via least-squares analysis, and applying AI to room acoustics prediction. His studies span topics like wood elasticity, loudspeaker design, and vocal fatigue in educational spaces. Awards: Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (2019). Teaching and advising: Taught analog and digital oscillator design at the University of Bologna and contributed to curriculum development at Solent University. Active in mentoring students through collaborative industry projects. Labs/Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary teams at Portsmouth, focusing on advanced materials and AI-driven acoustic solutions.

• Ethnomusicology
• Liminality
• Cultural Anthropology
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Sean Williams is a Professor of Ethnomusicology at The Evergreen State College, specializing in interdisciplinary cultural studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Music from the University of Washington (1990), an M.A. (1985), and a B.A. from UC Berkeley (1981). His research focuses on liminality, cultural identity, and the intersection of music with language, religion, and food, particularly in Irish and Sundanese contexts. Teaching with a collaborative approach, Williams emphasizes experiential learning through music performance, critical analysis, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. He has taught programs in Irish Studies, including a study abroad in Ireland, and integrates insights from physics, philosophy, and other disciplines into his curriculum. His award-winning book and edited volumes explore topics like Irish traditional music, Sundanese vocal practices, and music's role in cultural revival. Research Interests: Liminality, ethnomusicology, cultural anthropology, Irish Studies, Sundanese music, music education, and interdisciplinary pedagogy. Recent Offerings: Programs on Ireland's history, liminal spaces in media, and expressive culture in America. Upcoming: Ireland in History and Memory (2025-2026). His publications span ethnomusicological research, music and religion, and culinary anthropology, reflecting a commitment to linking cultural practices across borders. Despite no listed awards, his work is noted for its interdisciplinary rigor and impact on pedagogical innovation. Williams currently advises no listed students but collaborates extensively with colleagues across departments. No grants or labs are explicitly mentioned, though his work suggests involvement in cultural preservation projects and international fieldwork.

Bryn HarrisonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Composition
• Experimental Music
• Musical Temporality
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Bryn Harrison is a British composer and Senior Lecturer in Composition at the University of Huddersfield. He explores musical temporality through cyclical structures, memory representation, and extended durations. His work has been performed by ensembles including Plus Minus, Elision, and London Symphony Orchestra, with notable premieres at international festivals. Key Works: Receiving the Approaching Memory (2014), Piano Quintet (2017), and Vessels (2013). Research: Focuses on immersive listening, memory, and temporal perception in music. Awards: Recipient of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Award for Composers. Publications include co-edited books Overcoming Form (2013) and Being Time (2018). Collaborations: Works with ensembles like Wet Ink and Contrechamps, and performers such as Philip Thomas and Aisha Orazbayeva. Supervision: Actively supervises PhD students and contributes to external examinerships at institutions like the Royal College of Music.

Vincent HiribarrenView profile

Senior Lecturer

• African History
• World History
• Digital Humanities
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Dr. Vincent Hiribarren is a Reader in Modern History at the Department of History , King's College London , with expertise in African history, archival studies, and digital humanities. He has held visiting positions at UCLA and served as director of IFRA-Nigeria (University of Ibadan). Education : PhD in History (University of Leeds, 2012) Research Interests : African History, Archives, Cartography, Digital Humanities, Borno, Nigeria His research focuses on the history of Borno , colonial archiving , and historical cartography , often informed by fieldwork and interviews. He has published extensively on topics ranging from precolonial Nigerian kingdoms to postcolonial governance and colonial intelligence operations . Recent work includes the 2025 book La France au Cameroun (1945-1971) , analyzing colonial archival policies. His 15 most recent publications span African history, digital humanities, and the intersections of colonialism and cultural identity. Scientific Awards : Leverhulme Teaching Fellowship (2013) Grants and Public Engagement : He has received funding from the British Library Endangered Archives Programme for digitization projects in Madagascar and Benin. He co-edited the Africa4 blog for Libération and developed an online archive catalog for Madagascar.

Tom MitchellView profile

Professor

• Human Computer Interaction
• Music Technology
• Sonification
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Tom Mitchell is a Professor of Audio and Music Interaction at the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol . As leader of the Creative Technologies Laboratory , his research focuses on interactive technologies for creative expression, blending computer science, music, and artificial intelligence. He is the principal investigator for the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship project "Sensing Music Interactions from the Outside-In" and co-investigator for the Bridge , a £3M creative technology facility. His research spans digital musical instrument design , GPU-accelerated audio processing , and sonification of scientific data . Recent work includes accessibility improvements in virtual environments, AI-driven DMI development, and interdisciplinary collaborations like the MiMU Gloves with Imogen Heap. He also contributes to robotics teleoperation through auditory feedback systems. Selected publications highlight trends in GPU acceleration for audio , generative AI in musical contexts , and human-robot collaboration via sonification. As a software developer , he specializes in C++ and the Juce library , with applications in live performance systems and scientific visualization projects like Soma and danceroom Spectroscopy . UKRI Future Leaders Fellow Active in AHRC and WECA-funded projects Best paper nominations at EvoMUSART and International Faust Conference Mitchell collaborates with institutions including the Bristol Robotics Laboratory , Computer Science Research Centre , and Pervasive Media Studio . His work bridges academic research with commercial applications through ventures like May Productions and x-io Technologies.

Christine BauerView profile

Professor

• Recommender Systems
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Algorithmic Fairness
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Christine Bauer is a University Professor at the University of Salzburg specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Human Interfaces. She serves as Head of the program area 'InterMediation. Music—Effect—Analysis' (2024-2028) and is actively involved in the EXDIGIT project (Excellence in Digital Sciences and Interdisciplinary Technologies) running from 2022 to 2028. Her work spans computer science, social sciences, and economics, contributing to Sustainable Development Goals related to education and responsible innovation. Her research focuses on recommender systems, particularly examining fairness, gender bias, and ethical considerations in music recommendation algorithms. She investigates how choice models and ranking strategies impact gender imbalance in music recommendations, explores value alignment in news recommenders, and develops frameworks for evaluating conversational agents. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges technical algorithm development with social science perspectives to create more equitable and transparent recommendation systems. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary evaluation frameworks for recommender systems, with particular emphasis on fairness metrics, gender bias mitigation, and stakeholder-centered perspectives. Her work increasingly addresses the social implications of algorithmic decision-making, especially in music streaming contexts where artist diversity and representation are critical concerns. She has been instrumental in establishing evaluation standards that consider multiple stakeholder perspectives beyond just end-users. Women in RecSys Journal Paper of the Year Award 2024, Senior category Women in RecSys Journal Paper of the Year Award 2023, Senior category Best Reviewer Award @ UMAP 2022 Best Reviewer Award @ RecSys 2019 CPDP 2013 Multidisciplinary Privacy Research Award Professor Bauer actively mentors through conference workshops and serves as an Independent Ethics Advisor (2023-2025). She has secured significant research funding through projects like EXDIGIT and has contributed to numerous grant-funded initiatives focused on digital sciences and interdisciplinary technologies. Her organizational activities include chairing major conferences such as the European Conference on Information Retrieval (2026) and the Human-Computer Interaction Conference of the Alpine region (2026). She leads research teams focused on recommender systems evaluation, particularly through the Perspectives on Evaluation of Recommender Systems (PERSPECTIVES) workshop series and the Music Recommender Systems (MuRS) workshops. Her current work with the EXDIGIT project involves collaboration with researchers across multiple disciplines to advance digital sciences and interdisciplinary technologies.