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Stephen O'NeillView profile

Associate Professor

• Shakespeare Studies
• Early Modern Literature
• Digital Cultures
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Stephen O'Neill is an Associate Professor in English and Shakespeare Studies at Maynooth University, previously serving as Head of Department. He holds a PhD from University College Dublin and has held academic roles in both UCD and Maynooth. His research focuses on Shakespeare’s afterlives, digital adaptations, early modern literature, and arboreal humanities. Notable works include Shakespeare and YouTube (2014) and Staging Ireland (2007). He co-edited the Arden Research Handbook of Shakespeare and Adaptation (2022) and led the LIT: Literature and Ireland's Trees project, exploring arboreal representation and climate engagement. Teaching interests include climate-engaged learning through literature (EN342 module), early modern drama, and digital media adaptation. He received the 2023 Maynooth University Teaching Award and a 2022 CTL Teaching Fellowship for eco-journaling initiatives. His research spans Shakespearean intertexts in HBO’s Westworld , maternal narratives in Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet , and critical arboreal studies. He is a member of the Shakespeare Association of America and Irish Renaissance Seminar. O'Neill supervises PhD students in Shakespeare studies, digital cultures, and arboreal humanities. His funded projects include Research Ireland’s LIT initiative, establishing an arboreal network and digital exhibitions. He contributes to conferences globally, blending scholarly rigor with public engagement through radio, webinars, and guest lectures.

• Music Philosophy
• Aesthetics
• Theories of Knowledge
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Peter Edwards is Professor at the Department of Musicology, University of Oslo, where he has served as Head of Research (since 2022) and Head of Department (2017-2020). With affiliations in the Faculty of Humanities, he leads significant academic projects including the Democracy of Silence and holds leadership roles in the National Council of Music. His academic journey includes a PhD and MA from University of Oslo and a BMus from London College of Music. Edwards' research explores music philosophy, aesthetics, and analysis of twentieth/twenty-first century music. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to understanding musical expression, cultural contexts, and theoretical frameworks that shape contemporary musicology. His recent publications focus on music analysis and aesthetics, particularly exploring themes of mortality, cultural identity, and artistic innovation. Trends include interdisciplinary studies combining music theory with cultural anthropology and philosophy. Awards: Erasmus+ staff mobility stipend (2024) Edwards has supervised 16 graduate students (13 Master's and 3 PhD candidates) focusing on diverse musicological topics. His leadership includes the Oslo Death Network research group.

Erkki HuovinenView profile

Professor

• Music Education
• Psychology of Music
• Philosophy of Music
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Erkki Huovinen is a Professor of Music Education at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden, since 2016. Previously, he held professorships in Musicology at multiple Finnish universities and was a Visiting Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Music. He earned his PhD in Musicology at the University of Turku in 2002, focusing on tonality perception in melodies. His research spans the psychology of music , philosophy of music , and music education , with a focus on creativity, improvisation pedagogy, and mixed-methods approaches. Key Research Areas: Music and imagination, empirical studies on musical creativity, eye-tracking in music reading, theoretical understanding of musical aesthetics. Major Projects: Led the Academy of Finland’s Reading Music: Eye-Movements and the Development of Expertise (2014–2018), exploring visual processes in music reading. Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book contributions, including works on music perception, improvisation psychology, and interdisciplinary methodologies. His research integrates qualitative and quantitative methods, such as microphenomenological interviews and eye-tracking studies. He has also contributed to textbooks like Musiikkipsykologia and edited volumes on musical improvisation. His work frequently bridges empirical research with philosophical inquiry, emphasizing the interplay between theory and practice. Grant History: Academy of Finland consortium leader (2014–2018). Teaching: Focuses on music education innovation and interdisciplinary pedagogy. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary groups in cognitive science and music technology.

• Music Theory
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Queer Musicology
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Fred Maus is a Professor in Critical & Comparative Studies at the University of Virginia, specializing in interdisciplinary research that bridges music theory, gender and sexuality studies, and narrative theory. His work explores the intersection of identity, trauma, and musical expression. Ph.D. in Music Theory, Princeton University M.Litt. in Philosophy, Oxford University His research spans queer popular music, embodiment in musical performance, and the narrative dimensions of instrumental music. Recent projects examine LGBTQ+ identities in professional music theory, queer listening practices, and trauma-informed approaches to music analysis. Dr. Maus co-edited The Oxford Handbook of Music and Queerness (2022) and has published influential essays on topics such as queer sexuality in classical concert music, AIDS-related narratives in songwriting, and the somatic experience of musical performance. His work often engages with feminist and critical frameworks. Scientific awards and roles include: Founding member and first Book Review Editor of Women and Music First Chair of the Queer Resource Group of the Society for Music Theory First Chair of SMT’s Standing Committee on LGBTQ+ Issues Co-editor of foundational texts in queer music studies His teaching emphasizes slow, reflective approaches to music analysis and the philosophical underpinnings of musical experience.

Maria FuchsView profile

Researcher

• Film Music
• Sound Studies
• Postcolonial Studies
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Maria Fuchs is a musicologist affiliated with the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, where she currently directs the research project Sonic Imaginaries of Africa (2024–2028). Previously, she held lecturing positions at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (2015–2023), Berlin University of the Arts, and University of Salzburg. Her academic journey includes a doctorate from the University of Vienna (2015), focused on silent film music in the Weimar Republic, and a master's degree in musicology, comparative literature, and gender studies from the University of Vienna and Freie Universität Berlin. Education : University of Vienna (MA, 2009), Freie Universität Berlin (MA), University of Vienna (PhD, 2015) Research Grants : DAAD/University of Vienna doctoral scholarships, Erwin Schrödinger Fellow (FWF, 2020–2022), FWF Elise Richter grant (2024–2028) Fuchs' research spans three core areas: silent film music (analyzing intermedial relationships and early scoring practices), soundscapes of Heimat (exploring musical signifiers in German/Austrian regional cinema), and sonic imaginaries of Africa (critiquing colonial legacies in film soundtracks). Her work bridges media studies, postcolonial theory, and audiovisual cultural analysis. Current projects include Sonic Imaginaries of Africa (FWF RIC 4006324), examining sound archives and colonial power in African film scoring, and Soundscapes of 'Heimat' (completed, 2020–2023), which mapped musical signatures in Heimatfilm and Bergfilm. Her publications include monographs on silent film music theory and co-edited volumes on postcolonial global music approaches. Key Collaborations : Lautarchiv Berlin, Royal Anthropological Institute, ifk Graz Methodological Focus : Archival research, transcultural analysis, critical theory of colonialism

Alexander S. DentView profile

Professor

• Linguistic Anthropology
• Sociocultural Anthropology
• Digital Media
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Professor Alexander S. Dent is a linguistic and sociocultural anthropologist at George Washington University , with dual appointments in Anthropology and International Affairs. His research spans digital culture, intellectual property, music, and authoritarianism in Brazil, Latin America, and the United States. He combines ethnographic fieldwork with theoretical frameworks from linguistic anthropology, media studies, and performance studies. Current projects include a National Science Foundation-funded study on teenage cell phone use in Washington DC Research explores digital piracy, media legitimacy, and Brazilian punk-rock's role in social change Key research areas include: Digital media and policing Music as political expression Authoritarian speech patterns Intellectual property regimes Performance in post-authoritarian contexts Scientific Distinctions: 2015 - Oscar and Shoshana Trachtenberg Prize for Teaching Excellence 2008 - Morton Bender Award for Undergraduate Teaching As Associate Editor of Anthropological Quarterly and Research Associate at the Smithsonian’s Museum of Natural History, he bridges academic roles with public engagement. He also actively participates in DC's music scene with bands Weird Babies and Cash on the Nail .

Ciarán Mac MurchaidhView profile

Professor

• Irish language in the 18th century
• Preaching literature in Irish
• Hiberno-English
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Prof. Ciarán Mac Murchaidh is a Professor in Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge at Dublin City University (DCU). He holds degrees from Maynooth University and the Pontifical University, Maynooth, including a PhD in Irish Studies. His research focuses on the Irish language in the 18th century, preaching literature, Hiberno-English, and translation. He leads the Ainm project and serves as Joint Editor of Studia Hibernica and Irish-language Editor of Eighteenth-Century Ireland/Iris an dá Chultúr . Education B.A., M.A., PhD, HDipEd from Maynooth University BD, DLT from Pontifical University, Maynooth Research Interests His work explores the Irish language’s role in the 18th century, devotional literature, Hiberno-English dialects, and translation theory. He emphasizes the cultural and linguistic dynamics of Ireland’s historical and contemporary contexts. Publications Recent works include studies on Irish sermons, cultural history, and translation strategies. Notable articles analyze topics like LGBTQ+ terminology in Celtic languages and the role of bagpipes in protest movements. Awards Recipient of the Gradam Uí Shúilleabháin (2009) for contributions to Irish language and culture. Advising & Grants Supervises PhD students like Mohamed Yazjeen and Craig Moran. Active in research grants through DCU’s research offices. Labs & Teams Leads the Ainm project and collaborates with academic societies like the Eighteenth-Century Ireland Society and Studia Hibernica editorial boards.

Stef SlembrouckView profile

Professor

• Discourse Analysis
• Sociolinguistics
• Multilingualism
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Prof. Dr. Stef Slembrouck is a faculty member at the Department of Linguistics , Ghent University. His research spans discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and multilingualism, with a focus on institutional contexts such as education, healthcare, and social work. Key Research Areas: Institutional discourse, multilingualism, language policy, globalization, linguistic ethnography Recent Publications (2025–2024) examine English-medium instruction in Vietnam, multilingual assessment in education, and discourse dynamics in pandemic contact tracing. His work emphasizes the interplay between language, policy, and interactional practices. Projects: Supervised studies on EMI in bio-science engineering, linguistic citizenship, and language policy in education. PhD Students Promoted: Alexander De Soete (2025), Fauve De Backer (2020), Uranela Demaj (2019), Azadeh Elmianvari (2017), Abraham van Dam (2016), Kirsten Rosiers (2016), Mieke Vandenbroucke (2013), Demi Krystallidou. Teaching includes courses on discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and spoken interaction. His collaborations with UGent colleagues like Piet Van Avermaet and Romeo De Timmerman highlight interdisciplinary approaches to language and society.

Tony H. LinView profile

Academic

• Russian Literature
• Slavic Music Studies
• Intermediality Studies
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Tony H. Lin is an Assistant Professor of the Practice and Coordinator of Russian/Slavic Studies at Boston College's Eastern, Slavic, and German Studies department. Born in Taiwan, he holds dual degrees from Northwestern University (B.M. in piano performance, B.A. in Slavic Studies) and advanced degrees from UC Berkeley (M.A. and Ph.D. in Slavic Languages & Literatures). His research focuses on Russian and Polish cultural intersections, particularly the interplay between literature and music across centuries. Education: B.M./B.A. Northwestern, M.A./Ph.D. UC Berkeley Research explores 19th/20th-century Russian literature & music, absurdist themes in Slavic arts, and Chopin's cultural legacy. Current projects include a book manuscript on Chopin's reception in Russian/Pole culture and articles on Anna Karenina adaptations and Pasternak's musicality. Awards include Fulbright-Hays, DAAD, NEH, and State Department grants. Teaching portfolio spans Russian literature, Slavic cultures, and language courses in Polish/Russian. Maintains dual career as pianist with performances across Europe/US.

Sijie SunView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cross-cultural consumer psychology
• Creativity
• Social media consumption
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Dr. Sijie Sun is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba. Previously, he taught at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. His research focuses on cross-cultural consumer psychology, creativity, social media consumption, and prosocial behavior. He holds a PhD in Marketing from the University of Texas at Arlington and serves on the editorial review board of the Journal of Business Research . Education: PhD in Marketing, College of Business, University of Texas at Arlington Research interests span cultural influences on consumer behavior, including creativity, social media engagement, and how identity salience impacts purchasing decisions. His work bridges cultural psychology with marketing strategy, particularly in service recovery, crisis management, and brand equity. Articles often explore cross-cultural dynamics in price-quality judgments, impulse consumption, and the moderating role of cultural dimensions like tightness-looseness. His publications appear in top-tier journals such as Journal of Marketing and Journal of Hospitality Marketing & Management . Recent work investigates service robots' impact on consumer evaluations and the interplay between managerial trust and employee performance. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his editorial role and prolific publication record highlight scholarly influence. No advising or grant details are provided, but his editorial contributions and conference engagements (ACR, SCP, AMA) suggest active involvement in academic discourse. His research often intersects with practical applications in hospitality, retail environments, and digital marketing strategies.

Eduardo Benitez SandovalView profile

Researcher

• Social Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)
• Robot Ethics
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Dr. Eduardo Benitez Sandoval is a social robotics researcher at UNSW Sydney, affiliated with the School of Arts, Design & Architecture. His work focuses on reciprocity in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), robots in education and healthcare, and ethical implications of social robotics. He holds a PhD in Human Interface Technology from the University of Canterbury (2016) and a Master's in Industrial Design from UNAM (2012). He has received notable awards including the 1st Place Video HRI Award (2016) and recognition as one of Mexico's 30 Promising Young Mexicans (2015). His research explores decision-making in HRI, robot design principles, and the societal impact of AI. He emphasizes 'robot ergonomics' and 'human-centric design' in creating socially meaningful machines. Current supervision includes two master’s students at UNSW's School of Computer Science and availability to mentor PhD candidates in HRI, social robotics, and interaction design. Teaching includes 'Research Foundations' and 'Human Centred Design' courses. Key research themes include addiction to robots, conflict mediation via robots, and cultural preservation through robotic agents (e.g., Robot Maori Haka project). He advocates for robots 'in the wild' testing, combining quantitative and qualitative HRI evaluation. Collaboration opportunities exist in multidisciplinary projects blending robotics, psychology, and design. His work has led to over 50 publications including designs/architecture works like the 3D-printed social robot prototype (2020). Awards reflect both academic excellence (e.g., Alfonso Caso Medal) and innovation (e.g., Startup Weekend recognition). He actively engages in public discourse via media appearances and maintains professional profiles on LinkedIn, ResearchGate, and Google Scholar.

Richard JankowskyView profile

Professor

• Music, ritual, and trance
• Music and minoritized populations
• Musics of North Africa
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Richard Jankowsky is a Professor in the Department of Music at Tufts University, part of the School of Arts and Sciences. He previously served as a faculty member at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. His research focuses on the intersection of music, ritual, and power in North Africa, particularly exploring music’s role in healing, preserving marginalized histories, and fostering transcendent experiences. He holds a BA in Anthropology and Music from Tufts University (1995) and a PhD in Ethnomusicology from the University of Chicago (2004). His work includes seminal publications like Ambient Sufism (2021), which received the Alan Merriam Book Prize, and Stambeli (2010), recognized with multiple honors. He has been a two-time National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow and has received grants from the American Institute for Maghreb Studies and the Fulbright Program. His research integrates fieldwork-based methods, examining cyclicity, density, and transformation in trance rituals. Professional activities include organizing events like the Noor Ensemble Mawlid Concerts and serving on academic committees such as the Analytical Approaches to World Music Conference Program Committee. He teaches courses like Music, Trance, & Consciousness and Soundworlds of North Africa , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to music studies. His awards also include the L. Carl Brown Book Prize Honorable Mention and a Finalist placement in the American Academy of Religion Book Prize on Religion and the Arts. He has contributed to encyclopedic volumes and peer-reviewed journals, advancing global understanding of North African and Middle Eastern musical traditions.

Clemens WöllnerView profile

Professor

• Music Psychology
• Musical Expressiveness
• Timing and Time Perception
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Clemens Wöllner is a Professor of Systematic Musicology at the University of Music Freiburg (since 2022) and previously held the same position at the University of Hamburg (2013–2022). He also served as a Visiting Researcher at UC San Diego (2018–2019), Acting Professor at the University of Bremen (2010–2013), Research Fellow at the Royal Northern College of Music (2008–2010), and Research Associate at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (2007–2008). Education : Doctorate (2007) and Master of Arts in Psychology of Music (2003) from the University of Sheffield. Scholarships from the Evangelisches Studienwerk , German National Academic Foundation , and Royal College of Music London . His research focuses on music psychology , timing and time perception , musical expressiveness , multimodal perception , movement analysis , and the sociocultural foundations of musical conducting . He led the 5.5-year EU-funded project 'Slow Motion' (ERC Consolidator Grant 725319), which investigated transformations of musical time in perception and performance. Selected recent publications explore topics such as interoceptive systems in musical emotions , social situation evaluations through music , and sensorimotor synchronization in time perception . His work bridges musicology, cognitive science, and movement analysis. Honours and Awards European Research Council Consolidator Grant (2016) Associate Junior Fellowship (2011) ESCOM Young Researcher Award (2006) He currently chairs the Doctoral Committee and Ethics Committee at the University of Music Freiburg, and previously served on the State Graduate Funding Committee . He is President of the German Society for Music Psychology (since 2022) and a board member of ESCOM , GfM , and SEMPRE .

Miguel OrtizView profile

Lecturer

• Digital Instrument Design
• Technology Mediated Composition
• Music Technology
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Miguel Ortiz is a Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast's School of Arts, English and Languages. His research focuses on digital instrument design, technology-mediated composition, and the intersection of music technology with physiological sensors and communities of practice. He actively supervises PhD students in these areas. Ortiz's work explores iterative instrument design processes, ecological frameworks for instrument evaluation, and the impact of timbre on musical learning. His publications span acoustic modeling, biosignal-driven art, and Latin American perspectives in new musical interfaces (NIME). Recent research highlights include studies on spring reverb tank mechanics, real-time bowing parameter sensing, and the establishment of Latin American NIME networks. He collaborates internationally and organizes workshops like the International Synth Design Hackathon. Ortiz has contributed datasets for expressive musical gesture analysis and participated in peer review for cultural funding initiatives. His research bridges technical innovation with human-centered design principles.

• Cultural Management
• Music Education
• Cultural Animation
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Prof. Anna Janosz is a distinguished academic at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk, specializing in rhythmics and music education. She holds a PhD (1998) and postdoctoral degrees (2003, 2013), and was appointed Professor in 2011. Her roles include teaching Promotion of Cultural Goods, Event Organization, and Pedagogy, while leading the Department of Rhythmics & Piano Improvisation since 2020. She is internationally recognized for her research in movement interpretations of 20th/21st century music, publishing a monograph Sound in Movement Interpretations... (2012) and over a dozen academic articles. Her work bridges music, movement, and education through the Dalcroze method, with engagements in Austria, Spain, China, and Serbia. Awards include the Rector’s Award and Poland’s 'Meritorious for Polish Culture' honor badge. Research focuses on rhythmic expression, sonorist timbres, and music’s impact on movement. She leads workshops globally and organizes community music initiatives. Professional activities span university teaching, international conferences, and cultural management projects under Erasmus programs.