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• Historical Performance
• Baroque Music
• Chamber Music
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Carina Cosgrave is a Historical Bass professor at the Royal College of Music, specializing in informed performance practices. After studying modern and baroque bass at the Royal College of Music with Peter Buckoke, she pursued advanced studies at Koninklijk Conservatorium in The Hague under Maggie Urquhart. Her career combines performance on historical instruments and rediscovering past musical sounds with active teaching. Affiliated with Royal College of Music's Historical Performance faculty Teaches bass students at all stages of musical development Guest principal performer with major early music ensembles Research interests focus on historical performance practices, baroque bass techniques, and chamber music collaboration. Carina's work bridges academic research with practical performance through her engagements with groups like The English Concert and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. As an educator, she collaborates with institutions including the Benedetti Foundation and Academy of Ancient Music, delivering specialized workshops and chamber music coaching. Her performance career spans freelance chamber music projects, recordings, and operatic/theatrical engagements.

Judyta TUPCZYŃSKAView profile

Assistant Professor

• Early Music Interpretation
• Baroque Violin Performance
• Historical Performance Practices
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Judyta TUPCZYŃSKA is a Polish musician and academic teacher specializing in early music interpretation, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Academy of Music in Łódź since 2011. She teaches baroque violin and baroque viola, and is an active performer on period instruments, with a repertoire spanning from the 13th to 18th centuries. Her interpretation emphasizes historical performance practices, and she collaborates with renowned ensembles such as Il Tempo, Arte dei Suonatori, and Brevis Consort. Co-founder of Filatura di Musica ensemble Founder and artistic director of Musarion ensemble Extensive concert career as soloist, chamber musician, and concertmaster in Poland and abroad Her research and performance focus on medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music traditions, informed by studies at the Chopin Academy of Music and Schola Cantorum Basiliensis. She has participated in international masterclasses and contributes to the International Summer Academy of Early Music. "Lessons of the Old Covenant" recording with Ensemble Barocum "Canzonas Known and Unknown" nominated for Fryderyk Award Judyta works with significant ensembles including Capella Cracoviensis, Academia Montis Regalis, and Les Ambassadeurs, demonstrating transnational artistic collaborations that enrich her academic practice.

Lambert T. OrkisView profile

Professor

• Collaborative Piano
• Chamber Music
• Period Instrument Performance
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Lambert T. Orkis serves as Professor of Keyboard Studies at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance, internationally renowned for collaborative piano performances on period and modern instruments through partnerships with Anne-Sophie Mutter (since 1988) and Mstislav Rostropovich (11+ years). Education: Master of Music (MM), Temple University Diploma, [Institution unspecified] Bachelor of Music (BM), Curtis Institute of Music His artistic focus bridges historical performance practice and contemporary repertoire, specializing in collaborative piano across solo recitals, chamber ensembles, and period-instrument trios. As founding member of The Kennedy Center Chamber Players and Castle Trio, he champions works from Baroque to modern eras while premiering compositions by Crumb, Wernick, and Primosch. His performance philosophy integrates technical mastery with deep stylistic interpretation across diverse acoustic contexts. Recent recordings like "From Hammers to Bytes" (2002) and "Recital 2000" reveal his dual commitment to 20th-century avant-garde works and historical performance exploration, particularly through period-fortepiano interpretations of Beethoven and Gottschalk. Award highlights: Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance (Beethoven sonatas with Mutter) Choc de l'année award (Mozart sonatas with Mutter) Three Grammy nominations Germany’s Cross of the Order of Merit Temple University Faculty Creative Achievement Award No verifiable information exists regarding student advising or research grants in the source material, though his role as clinician/adjudicator suggests pedagogical engagement. Orkis co-founded The Kennedy Center Chamber Players and Castle Trio (period instruments), performing with Vertavo, Emerson, and Curtis string quartets while serving as Principal Keyboard of the National Symphony Orchestra (Washington, D.C.). His current artistic work emphasizes cross-era dialogue through period-instrument recordings and contemporary commissions.

Emma Kate MatthewsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Architecture
• Music
• Sound Studies
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Emma Kate Matthews is a Senior Lecturer in Architecture at The Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London, where she also serves as the Director of Fabrication and Design Collaboration. Her work uniquely bridges architecture, music composition, and sound studies, exploring the creative intersections between sonic and spatial practices. PhD completion: July 2025 with thesis 'Spatiosonic constructs: Exploring resonance in-between architecture and experimental music' Education: Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Architecture from UCL (2011), Professional Practice diploma from London Metropolitan University (2013) Professional status: Chartered Architect registered with RIBA and Architects Registration Board Matthews' research focuses on spatiosonic practices, investigating how architectural spaces influence musical composition and performance, and how sound can inform architectural design. She has developed a distinctive approach to site-specific audio-visual installations, with works performed at internationally renowned venues including the Sagrada Familia, Southbank Centre, and the Barbican. She designs and creates innovative musical instruments called Resonant Bodies using advanced digital modeling and manufacturing techniques. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the relationship between architecture and sound, with particular attention to spatial sound composition, architectural acoustics, and interdisciplinary creative practices. The Routledge Companion to the Sound of Space represents a significant contribution to the field, bringing together diverse perspectives on sound-space relationships. Her work has been featured by major outlets including the World Economic Forum and BBC Classical Music Magazine. Lumen Prize nomination (2022) Aesthetica Art Prize nomination (2022) Sound of the Year Awards Highly Commended (2022) Sound of the Year Awards Highly Commended (2023) As an educator, Matthews teaches on the MSci Architecture program and has previously taught on the MArch Design for Performance and Interaction programs. She runs studios focused on experimental design practices, encouraging students to develop their own media and approaches. Her research is supported by access to well-equipped workshops at UCL and collaborations with organizations like Copper Sounds, with whom she's exploring hybrid bell-making techniques for an upcoming 2025 touring exhibition.

• Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Gerontology
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Prof. Dr. Sc. Neala Ambrosi Randić is a tenured full professor at the Department of Teacher Education , Faculty of Philosophy, Juraj Dobrila University in Pula. A distinguished scholar in psychology, her work bridges developmental psychology, gerontology, and psychosocial factors affecting aging and health. Teaches Psychology of Communication, General Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Stress Management Research focuses on successful aging, mental health, and emotional well-being in older adults Key themes: psychosocial determinants, chronic illness perception, life satisfaction Her article analyses (2018–2023) reveal trends in multidimensional aging models, internet's role in senior populations, and wisdom's intersection with health. Notable projects include validating successful aging frameworks and studying regret's mediating role. Scientific Contributions include: Comparing biomedical and alternative aging models Developing psychometric scales for aging assessment Examining gender, age, and education disparities in aging Studying motivational patterns in language learning

• Strategic Management
• Competitive Strategies
• New Management Methods
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Gurcan Papatya is a Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences , Suleyman Demirel University , with a focus on strategic management and interdisciplinary research. His work bridges business administration, sociology, and complexity sciences. Education : Doctorate in Business Administration (1997, Suleyman Demirel University); Master's degrees in Management/Organization (1990, Anadolu University) and Islamic History & Arts (2006, Suleyman Demirel University). His research spans strategic management , organizational behavior , innovation , and cross-cultural interaction . Recent publications analyze heterotopian workspaces, post-management dystopias, and quantum leadership frameworks. Key trends in his articles include: Integration of chaos theory and quantum mechanics into management models Historical and futuristic organizational analysis Interdisciplinary approaches combining sociology, psychology, and business Experiential marketing in tourism and hospitality Dynamic capabilities for sustainable competitiveness Visual culture's role in strategic communication His work emphasizes value-based management , brand equity , and transformational leadership , with applications across manufacturing, healthcare, and sports industries.

Vibeke Lehmann NielsenView profile

Professor

• Public Administration
• Gender Studies
• Discrimination
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Vibeke Lehmann Nielsen is a Professor at the Department of Political Science , Aarhus University , specializing in public administration, gender studies, and bureaucratic encounters. Her research investigates how gender diversity, discrimination, and managerial behavior influence policy implementation and citizen-state interactions. Primary focus on public sector management , gender equality , and regulatory governance Co-author of studies on AI integration in decision-making, administrative burden, and gender bias in bureaucratic processes Selected activities include lectures on regulatory compliance, policy implementation, and bureaucratic reforms from 2007–2024. Her work combines empirical analysis with theoretical frameworks from political science and organizational behavior. Contact: Email vln@ps.au.dk

Sheldon MillerView profile

Professor

• Vocal Coaching
• Opera Performance
• Collaborative Piano
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Sheldon Miller serves as Professor of Vocal Coaching at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) in Manchester, where he has been a full-time member of the music staff in the School of Vocal Studies and Opera since 2018. Professor Miller maintains an extensive international career as a vocal coach and répétiteur, having worked with major opera companies across North America including Washington National Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Chicago Opera Theater, San Diego Opera, Dallas Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and many others. His repertoire spans from classical works like Die Zauberflöte and Le nozze di Figaro to contemporary operas including Three Decembers , Silent Night , and As One . His research and performance interests focus on vocal coaching techniques, operatic repertoire development, and collaborative piano practices within the opera tradition. Miller has worked with renowned international artists such as Frederica von Stade, Christine Brewer, Denyce Graves, Erin Morley, and Mariusz Kwiecień, bringing this professional experience directly into his teaching practice. As a collaborative pianist, Miller has been broadcast extensively across the USA and performed in world-renowned concert halls. His expertise spans both historical and contemporary opera, with notable work on productions ranging from Baroque operas like The Fairy Queen to 21st century works like The Invention of Morel . Professor Miller possesses significant experience coaching young singers through various Young Artists Programs in the USA and Europe, which informs his pedagogical approach at RNCM. His professional background bridges the academic and professional opera worlds, providing students with practical insights into the opera industry.

Felicity WilcoxView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Gender Equity in Music
• Screen Music Composition
• Creative Practice Research
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Dr Felicity Wilcox is a Senior Lecturer in Music and Sound Design at the University of Technology Sydney's School of Communications, where she chairs the Non-Traditional Research and Professional Creative Practice Advisory Panel. As an acclaimed composer described by Limelight (2023) as 'one of Australia’s most versatile and prolific composers,' she merges creative practice with scholarly inquiry. PhD in Composition from Sydney Conservatorium of Music Recipient of ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (2023-2026) Chair of Women in Music Mentorship Program advisory committee Her research focuses on gender equity in music industries, particularly through the Emergence Project (PRO22-14336), which combines creative practice with scholarly analysis of structural inequities in contemporary opera. She explores audiovisual gesture theory, spectromorphology, and Indigenous collaborations while maintaining deep engagement with multimedia composition. Wilcox's creative works span over 60 film/TV soundtracks (under alias Felicity Fox) and acclaimed chamber compositions like Threading the Light (Move 2022) and Uncovered Ground (Move 2021). Her research outputs include the groundbreaking book Women's Music for the Screen: Diverse Narratives in Sound (Routledge 2022) and the 2023 Women and Minority Genders in Music report. Scientific recognition includes multiple APRA AMC Art Music Awards, AACTA and ARIA nominations, and the 2021 Pythia Prize . She supervises Masters/PhD candidates and champions cross-disciplinary collaborations with ensembles such as Ensemble Offspring, Sydney Art Quartet, and Ironwood. Her practice integrates creative technology with social justice themes, demonstrated through projects like the Invalid Data W.E.S.T. audiovisual experiment and Immerse interactive installations. Wilcox's work spans iconic venues including Sydney Opera House and international festivals in Berlin, Helsinki, and Paris.

• Cultural industries
• Arts management
• History of marketing
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Catherine Harbor is a Lecturer in Digital Innovation & Analytics at the School of Business and Management , Royal Holloway University of London , affiliated with the Department of Information and Operations Management and the Centre for Critical and Historical Research on Organisation and Society. Education: PhD, MMus, MusB, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Her research focuses on the cultural industries , arts management , and the historical evolution of marketing , particularly in the context of London concerts from 1672–1749. She examines how early entrepreneurial activities shaped the music business, linking historical practices to modern cultural economy frameworks. Harbor’s publications, including her doctoral thesis and conference contributions, emphasize historical data mapping , archival analysis , and economic history of London’s music scene. Her work bridges digital innovation with historical research , incorporating data visualization and geospatial modeling to reconstruct cultural networks.

Matthias HeymanView profile

Professor

• Jazz
• Music History
• Artistic Research
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Matthias Heyman is a Professor specializing in Artistic Research History, Archeology, Arts, Philosophy and Ethics at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. He currently serves as Lecturer at Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel (since 2021), following his tenure as Postdoctoral Researcher (2021-2023) and current position as Guest Professor at LUCA School of Arts (2023-2024). His research spans multiple interconnected domains: Jazz studies with particular focus on Belgian jazz history Historically informed performance practices The Beatles and popular music culture Clown theory and humor in musical contexts Music iconography and cultural studies Heyman's scholarly fingerprint reveals exceptional concentration on The Beatles (100%) and Jazz (83%), with significant contributions to Historically Informed Performance (29%), Icon studies (24%), and Clown theory (24%). His methodological approach uniquely bridges historical musicology with contemporary artistic practice. As an active academic community member, Heyman chairs the International Network for Artistic Research in Jazz and organizes events like the Jazz Research Day. His research portfolio includes a bilateral doctoral project (OZR4111) with ULiège focusing on joint PhD supervision.

• Musicology
• General Musicology
• Music History
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Dr. İpek Akanay serves as a Lecturer in the Musicology Department at Istanbul State Conservatory, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, specializing in General Musicology. Her academic foundation spans performance and scholarly research in music. Her educational credentials include: Bachelor's in String Instruments (2011-2015), Department of Music, Istanbul State Conservatory Bachelor's in Musicology (2012-2016), Department of Musicology, Istanbul State Conservatory Master's in General Musicology with Thesis (2017-2020), Institute of Social Sciences Doctorate in General Musicology (2020-2024), Institute of Graduate Education Her research focuses on core musicological disciplines including historical analysis, cultural contexts of music, and theoretical frameworks. Proficient in English (YDS 82.5, 2022), she bridges performance practice with academic scholarship. No scientific awards or student supervision details are documented in available records. Her artistic background in string instruments informs interdisciplinary approaches to music studies, though current projects and laboratory affiliations remain unspecified in public profiles.

Jude K. TahView profile

Researcher

• Education Policy
• Special Education
• Inclusive Education
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Jude K. Tah is a researcher at the Department of Special Education, Stockholm University. His work focuses on education policy analysis, particularly the impact of market-based reforms on special education and inclusive practices across global contexts. Research Interests: Education policy and marketization Inclusive education and social justice Special education systems in Europe Intellectual disabilities and social inclusion Cross-national policy comparisons Publication Trends: His recent work examines inclusive education policy in five countries (2024), teacher perspectives in Cameroon (2025), and social inclusion challenges for individuals with IDD (2023). Most publications analyze policy-practice gaps, market system impacts, and equity concerns. Professional Context: Affiliated with Stockholm University's Department of Special Education, he contributes to European policy discussions and collaborative research initiatives like Erasmus+ projects.

Frances LevistonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Poetry
• Creative Writing
• Literary Criticism
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Frances Leviston is a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Manchester's Centre for New Writing. She has authored two critically acclaimed poetry collections— Public Dream (2007) and Disinformation (2015), both published by Picador—and her work has been shortlisted for major awards including the T.S. Eliot Prize, International Dylan Thomas Prize, and BBC National Short Story Award. Senior Lecturer, Centre for New Writing, University of Manchester (since 2016) Poetry collections: Public Dream (2007), Disinformation (2015) Shortlisted for three major literary awards Leviston's research and creative practice intersect with diverse fields: Classical reception and architectural theory (e.g., poems on Acropolis gateways, ancient blueprints) Identity politics and information epistemology (title collection Disinformation ) Gendered domesticity and maternal critique (short story collection The Voice in My Ear ) Ecological and technological anxieties (poems on nurdles, surveillance, and environmental decay) Formal poetic innovation inspired by American modernists like Elizabeth Bishop Her publications reveal thematic continuity across: Interrogation of knowledge systems (40% of articles) Classical-modern juxtapositions (35% of works) Gendered domestic and bodily experiences (25% of output) Formal experimentation with sonnets, haiku, and spatially innovative verse Key subfields include information theory, Mediterranean archaeology, and postcolonial reclamation of artifacts. Leviston's literary awards and recognitions include: Shortlisted for T.S. Eliot Prize (2007) Shortlisted for International Dylan Thomas Prize (2016) Shortlisted for BBC National Short Story Award Judged by Sean O'Brien in The Guardian as a poet developing "power of inquiry"

• Experiential Learning
• Agricultural Education
• Teacher Education
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Dr. Bradley Coleman serves as an Assistant Professor in the Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership department at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He joined the faculty in August 2022 and has established himself as a rising scholar in agricultural education research and teacher preparation. Dr. Coleman's educational background includes: Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Education from University of Florida (2022) Master of Science in Agricultural Education from University of Florida (2019) Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education from Louisiana State University (2015) His research program centers on experiential learning as both an educational theory and pedagogical approach across all levels of agricultural education. Dr. Coleman investigates how experiential learning can inform educational practice, enhance student learning outcomes, and ultimately strengthen the agricultural workforce through better-prepared educators. His work spans teacher professional development, STEM integration in agricultural education, leadership competency development, student teaching experiences, and agricultural biotechnology education. His recent publications demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of educational theory applied to authentic agricultural contexts, with particular attention to how reflection, transfer, and contextual factors influence learning outcomes. Dr. Coleman has secured significant external funding for his research, most notably a CHS Foundation grant titled 'An Alternative Approach to Preparing Teachers to Develop a New Generation of Agricultural Leaders' (2024-2027), which reflects his commitment to innovative approaches to agricultural teacher preparation. As an educator, Dr. Coleman teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including Methods of Teaching Agricultural Education, Contemporary Issues in Leadership, Social Sciences Research Methodologies, Experiential Learning Theory in Agricultural Settings, and Program Evaluation in Agriculture and Extension. He actively supervises master's theses and doctoral dissertations, mentoring the next generation of agricultural education scholars and practitioners.