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• Composition
• Music Theory
• Counterpoint
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Professor Dr. Hab. Alicja Gronau-Osińska is a distinguished composer, music theorist, and educator at the Faculty of Composition and Music Theory, Department of Music Theory at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw. With a postdoctoral degree in composition, she has been teaching counterpoint since 1985 and has established herself as a leading figure in contemporary Polish music. Her research interests span composition, music theory, counterpoint, musical analysis, and the interdisciplinary connections between music and visual arts. She has published extensively on topics including form integration in symphonic works, the pedagogy of creativity, silence in music, and the relationship between national identity and universal values in musical composition. Her scholarly output demonstrates a deep engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical compositional techniques. Professor Gronau-Osińska's compositional work reveals consistent thematic concerns across her publications and creative output, particularly in exploring the boundaries between structure and freedom, silence and sound, and the integration of visual and musical elements. Her scholarly interests often mirror her compositional preoccupations, creating a cohesive intellectual and artistic profile that bridges theory and practice. Multiple composition awards from 1987-2023 Recipient of the 'Fryderyk' Phonographic Industry Award (2012) Medal 'Zasłużony Kulturze Gloria Artis' (2011) Multiple Rector's Awards from UMFC Grand Prix from UMFC Rector for artistic and pedagogical achievements (2018) As an educator, Professor Gronau-Osińska has significantly contributed to music pedagogy through her extensive publications and teaching. Her work on Marian Borkowski's pedagogical activity and her analysis of the Experimental Rhythmics Workshop demonstrate her commitment to advancing music education methodologies. She has also served as a juror for numerous national and international composition competitions, including chairing the Tadeusz Baird Composers Competition (2020) and the Warsaw Wind Ensemble Composition Contest (2020). Her creative output includes 14 orchestral works, 29 chamber works, 17 solo works, 8 vocal works, 8 vocal-instrumental works, 12 multimedia works, and 1 opera. Her compositions have been performed internationally, with notable recognition for her chamber opera 'I co wy na to?' which represented Poland at the Eighth International Music Theater Workshop in Munich (2004).

Aina Maimó FlorView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

• Music Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Vocal Education
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Aina Maimó Flor serves as a Part-Time Lecturer specializing in musical education at the University of the Balearic Islands. She is affiliated with the Department of Pedagogy and Specific Didactics within the Faculty of Education. Her teaching expertise focuses on: Didactics of Musical Expression Vocal Education methodologies Auditory perception development Rhythmic education techniques Early childhood music curriculum design For the 2025-26 academic year, she teaches 'Fundamentals of Musical Education: Vocal, Auditory and Rhythmic' (course code 22004) for both the Degree in Early Childhood Education and the Double Degree program combining Early Childhood and Primary Education, all delivered in Mallorca. As a substitute teaching faculty member, she follows the university's tutorial system requiring students to schedule appointments in advance for consultations.

Leonardo Contreras RoaView profile

Associate Professor

• Phonetics and phonology of English learners' interlanguage
• Didactics of oral English
• Acoustic phonetics and corpus linguistics
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Leonardo Contreras Roa is an Associate Professor in English Phonology at the University of Picardy Jules Verne, where he is affiliated with the CORPUS research unit (UR UPJV 4295) and the LIDILE research group (Linguistics, Engineering, Language Teaching). His academic career spans multiple French institutions including University of Rennes 2, University of Lille, Sorbonne Nouvelle Paris 3, and research positions at IRIT and CNRS. Originally trained in translation in Chile, his academic journey evolved toward linguistics, phonetics, and language teaching, reflecting his interest in how ideas move between languages and what is gained or lost in the process. Dr. Contreras Roa's research interests center on the phonetics and phonology of second language acquisition, particularly examining interlanguage prosody of English learners with Spanish or French as their first language. His work spans acoustic phonetics, corpus linguistics, and the didactics of oral English. He investigates how rhythmic priming affects speech production in both typical speakers and those with Parkinson's disease, and explores the role of gesture in pronunciation learning. His research also extends to linguistic typology, reported speech strategies across diverse languages including West African and Turkic languages, and pathological discourse analysis. His publication record demonstrates consistent productivity with multiple articles per year across diverse venues. His work shows a clear trajectory from foundational research on interlanguage prosody toward increasingly sophisticated investigations of rhythmic priming, gesture-speech interface, and clinical applications. The research employs both corpus-based and experimental methodologies, with growing emphasis on multimodal approaches to speech production and perception. Dr. Contreras Roa teaches courses in oral English, phonetics, and English phonology at the undergraduate level, integrating his research expertise into his pedagogy. He has developed interactive scripts and tools for phonology instruction and explores innovative approaches to pronunciation teaching that incorporate rhythmic elements and gesture. His teaching philosophy appears informed by his research on affective factors in language learning, as evidenced by his work on promoting pleasure in language classrooms. His current research involves multiple collaborative projects examining speech production mechanisms, cross-linguistic influences in pronunciation, and applications of rhythmic priming in both typical and pathological speech contexts. He maintains active collaborations across multiple institutions and disciplines, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work at the intersection of linguistics, cognitive science, and language pedagogy.

• Performance Studies
• Critical Theory
• Feminist Theory
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Professor Sara Jane Bailes is a leading scholar in critical and creative practice at the University of Sussex's School of Media, Arts and Humanities. Her transdisciplinary work bridges theatre, visual art, literature, and critical theory, with a focus on dismantling systemic inequities through experimental performance. Educated at Lancaster University (BA) and NYU (MA/PhD as a Fulbright Scholar), she has taught internationally at institutions including Columbia University and the University of Bristol. Her research examines: Feminist, Marxist, and queer critiques of performance Samuel Beckett's influence on contemporary aesthetics Urban environments as performance spaces The political implications of artistic failure Interdisciplinary dialogues between text, sound, and movement Recent publications (2021–2025) cluster around: Beckettian soundscapes and textual rhythm Decolonial poetics and Black diasporic performance Experimental writing methodologies Acoustic ecology in participatory art Awards include the competitive Fulbright Scholarship . She co-created modules like Professional Work Experience, building industry partnerships, and advises students across degrees. She collaborates with global artists and contributes to equity initiatives at Sussex.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Computational Modeling
• Predictive Coding
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Ryszard Auksztulewicz serves as Visiting Professor and Group Leader of the Prediction and Memory unit within the Department of Education and Psychology at Freie Universität Berlin. Based at Habelschwerdter Allee 45, Room JK 25/220 in Berlin, he leads research at the intersection of cognitive and systems neuroscience. His research focuses on neural mechanisms of prediction, attention, and memory , employing multimodal approaches including EEG, fMRI, MEG, ECoG, TMS, electrophysiology, and calcium imaging. He integrates these with computational modeling (Bayesian models of neural/behavioral data) and multivariate decoding techniques. Key research themes include: Predictive coding frameworks for understanding sensory processing Neural gain modulation in temporal expectation Auditory cortex representations of memory and prediction Task-dependent modulation of sensory predictions Recurrent processing in perceptual awareness Analysis of his 34 publications (h-index: 18) reveals consistent focus on computational neuroscience approaches to memory systems , with recent work emphasizing cross-species auditory processing and neural representation dynamics. His 2022-2018 publications particularly highlight mechanistic distinctions between "what" and "when" predictions in sensory cortex. Teaching responsibilities include: Probabilistic and Statistical Modeling (Lecture) Introduction to Programming (Seminar) Research Colloquium for Qualification Theses

Daniele BarbieriView profile

Professor

• Semiotics
• Visual Communication
• Comics Studies
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Daniele Barbieri is a Professor at Ababo, where he teaches courses across multiple programs including Graphic Art, Art Education and Communication, Comics and Illustration, and Film and Audiovisual Languages. His instructional responsibilities encompass Semiotics of Art, Visual Communication Design Methodology, Phenomenology of the Media, and History of Comics. Office hours are available by appointment via email. His research focuses on semiotics with specialization in visual communication, comics theory, and media phenomenology. Key areas include: Visual semiotics and text-image relationships Historical evolution of comics as literary form Rhythm and tension in audiovisual media Process-based semiotic analysis Phenomenology of visual perception Barbieri's publications demonstrate consistent exploration of semiotic frameworks applied to diverse media forms. Recent works emphasize process-oriented analysis, comics as literature, and theoretical developments in visual semiotics, while earlier publications established foundations in television text analysis and comics linguistics.

• Sleep Science
• Circadian Rhythm
• Rural Nursing
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Melissa Deacon-Crouch serves as Associate Professor of Rural Nursing at La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, where she also holds multiple leadership positions including Nursing Discipline Lead, Course Advisor for Bachelor of Nursing, and Coordinator for several rural nursing programs including the Graduate Certificate and Diploma of Rural Nursing Practice, plus the Re-entry to Practice program. With extensive experience bridging clinical practice and academic research, she has made significant contributions to rural healthcare education and research. Her educational background includes a PhD from La Trobe University, Bachelor of Nursing from La Trobe University (Abbottsford), Bachelor of Biological Sciences (Hons) from La Trobe University (Bundoora), Post Graduate Diploma in Midwifery from Ballarat University, and Post Graduate Diploma of Education from University of Melbourne. Her academic journey began with clinical research at The Royal Melbourne Hospital followed by progressive academic appointments at La Trobe University from Graduate Research Assistant through to her current Associate Professor role. Deacon-Crouch's research focuses on sleep science, circadian biology, and their applications in rural healthcare settings. She leads the Rural Health Sleep Team which has secured nearly $500,000 in research funding. Her work spans three interconnected domains: 1) the impact of shift work on healthcare professionals, particularly rural nurses, midwives and paramedics; 2) chrononutrition and breast milk composition, especially regarding melatonin levels; and 3) sleep as a modifiable risk factor for chronic disease among Indigenous Australians. Her recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate a clear progression from foundational sleep research to practical applications addressing occupational health and infant nutrition. Her scientific recognition includes substantial grant funding from WorkSafe Victoria and the Norman Beischer Medical Research Foundation for projects investigating shift work impacts and breast milk composition. These awards highlight the translational potential of her research for improving healthcare worker safety and infant nutrition practices. As an educator, Deacon-Crouch has significantly shaped rural nursing curriculum development, with expertise in preparing programs for professional accreditation. She has served as Course Coordinator for multiple graduate programs focused on rural nursing practice. Her teaching experience includes NSG2 Health Priorities A, demonstrating her commitment to foundational nursing education. Through the Re-entry to Practice program, she addresses workforce development challenges in rural healthcare settings. She actively contributes to community health through committee membership with Weenthunga Health Network Inc and collaborates with the Rural Health Sleep Team at La Trobe. Her research bridges academic inquiry with practical healthcare solutions, particularly for underserved rural and Indigenous populations across Victoria.

Jessica EkomaneView profile

Lecturer

• Sound Studies
• Sonic Arts
• Computer Music
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Jessica Ekomane is a French-born and Berlin-based electronic musician and sound artist serving as Lecturer in Sound Studies and Sonic Arts at Berlin University of the Arts. Her work explores the transformative potential of sound through quadraphonic performances that examine the relationship between individual perception and collective dynamics. Her research interests focus on: The societal roots of listening expectations Psychoacoustic phenomena and cathartic effects The interplay of rhythmic structures, noise and melody Sound as a social practice and transformative element Non-Western sound synthesis and traditional practices Ekomane's artistic output reveals consistent exploration of spatial audio and perception, with recent works like 'Manifolds' (2024) demonstrating her evolving approach to immersive sonic landscapes. Her compositions often unfold as 'static situations in which change happens not in sequences, but in the slowly shifting relationship between elements,' creating psychoacoustic experiments that carry 'the possibility of catharsis and emancipation.' Her notable achievements include: Villa Romana Prize 2023 ZKM Giga-Hertz production prize 2023 Berlin Artistic Research Programme fellowship (2024-25) Selection for German Pavilion at 2019 Venice Biennale Ekomane has presented her work internationally at prestigious venues including CTM Festival (Berlin), Ars Electronica (Linz), Dommune (Tokyo), Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts (Omaha), Berghain, Cafe OTO, Hamburger Bahnhof, Reina Sofia, Art Basel, KW, and Villa Massimo. Her practice combines technical expertise with social inquiry, particularly examining how sound can challenge listening conventions and create new collective experiences.

• Classical Music
• Church Music
• Popular Music
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Piotr Fidelus serves as a Lecturer at the Institute for Classical and Church Music within the School of Music at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), based in Kriens, Switzerland at Arsenalstrasse 28a. His research spans: Classical and Church Music pedagogy Popular Music groove mechanics, particularly bass/drums interaction Music Education applications for secondary/high schools Current projects include "The Groovy Drum Beat: A Groove Research Workshop for Secondary and High Schools" and "The influence of bass and drums on the sense of groove in popular music", examining rhythmic foundations of musical perception. No scientific awards or student advisement details are documented. His research operates through project-based teams investigating groove theory in educational and performance contexts, with artistic research initiatives at HSLU M forming a core component of his scholarly activities.

• Animation
• Visual Arts
• Graphic Design
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Dariusz Ludwisiak serves as an Assistant Professor at the Władysław Strzemiński Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź, leading the Animated Visual Structures Workshop within the Institute of Animation and Games. His role focuses on full-time first-cycle studies in room 102 at Franciszkańska Street 76/78. His research centers on foundational visual principles for animation, emphasizing classical composition, plane-element relationships, color theory, and rhythmic structures. The workshop curriculum progresses from basic compositional exercises to complex multi-stage projects where students translate static visual concepts into motion. Key methodologies include analyzing color perception, temporal sequencing in kinetic systems, and graphic design fundamentals as extensions of plastic composition. Teaching methodology integrates historical/theoretical lectures with practical skill development in preliminary research, concept development, and visual message creation. Final projects require students to produce both flat compositions and short animations demonstrating applied movement principles. The workshop operates alongside specialized studios including Puppet Animation, Visual Effects, and Conceptual Drawing within the Institute structure.

Mauro BotelhoView profile

Associate Professor

• Baroque Music
• Classical Period Music
• Rhythm in Music
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Mauro Botelho is an Associate Professor of Music at Davidson College with a joint appointment in Latin American Studies. Based in Sloan Music Center 106, he can be contacted at mabotelho@davidson.edu or 704-894-2355. His educational background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and both Master of Music (M.M.) and Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degrees from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. Early musical training began at age five in Brazil, where he served as principal bassoonist for the São Paulo Municipal Youth Orchestra and São Paulo State Youth Orchestra during middle and high school. Dr. Botelho's research centers on late baroque and classical period music with specialized focus on rhythmic structures. His interdisciplinary work includes a recent collaboration with Psychology Professor Greta Munger on bitonality perception. He actively presents research internationally across the United States, Brazil, and Europe, while incorporating Latin American and specifically Brazilian musical traditions into his scholarly framework. His teaching portfolio spans core music theory courses (MUS 201, MUS 202, MUS 302), foundational studies (MUS 101, MUS 110), and specialized offerings including MUS 241 (Music of Latin America), MUS 246 (Music of Brazil), and MUS 401 (Senior Seminar). He has also developed special-topic courses such as Nationalism and Music (2008) and Allusion, Borrowing, and Collage: Appropriation Techniques in Twentieth-Century Music (2002).

• Choreomusicology
• Dance Science
• Social Dance
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Inger Vinther Damsholt serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Arts and Cultural Studies at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Humanities. Her academic profile includes active research output, teaching responsibilities, and public engagement through media contributions. Contact details list phone +4535333093 and email idams@hum.ku.dk, with institutional affiliation at Karen Blixens Vej 1, 2300 Copenhagen S. Her research centers on choreomusicology —examining dance-music relationships—with seminal publications including "Identifying 'choreomusical research'" (2018) and "The Dance" (2020). She has pioneered studies in Nordic social dance communities post-1950, culminating in the 2020 Dance Research Journal special issue "In and Out of Norden." Her 2018 book Viden om Dans: En grundbog establishes foundational dance science frameworks, while her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary performance practices across Denmark and Scandinavia. Recent publications (2018-2020) reveal three dominant scholarly trajectories: (1) Nordic cultural identity through dance (e.g., "Brudevals', 'Danishness' and Lived Reality"), (2) migratory dance phenomena (special issue co-editorship), and (3) somatic-creative movement interfaces. These intersect with anthropology, sound studies, and cultural heritage preservation, demonstrating methodological diversity from ethnographic analysis to theoretical framework development. Damsholt actively supervises and teaches musicology with dance specialization, covering dance theory, analysis, and history. Her public scholarship extends through 28 media engagements including Politiken commentary (e.g., 2013 "Harlem Shake cultural appropriation" analysis) and P1 radio features on dance anthropology. She has delivered invited lectures on Danish dance history from medieval times to contemporary practice, highlighting applied research impact beyond academia.

Meike Britt HübnerView profile

Professor

• Rhythm Studies
• Sound and Movement
• Embodied Music
• +2 more

Meike Britt Hübner is a Professor at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, actively engaged in the university's Children's University outreach program where she delivers lectures on rhythm and music. Her academic work bridges artistic practice and educational innovation through bodily expression. Her research investigates the transformation between sound and movement, treating the human body as a fundamental musical instrument. She explores how rhythmic patterns emerge from physical gestures and how auditory perception shapes kinesthetic response, with applications in music pedagogy and inclusive performance practices. This work emphasizes accessibility—demonstrating that musical creation requires no external tools beyond one's own physiology. Prof. Hübner contributes significantly to public scholarship through the Children's University, designing interactive lectures that inspire children to discover music-making through bodily play. Her approach draws from childhood experiences of sonic exploration via radio, framing music as a universal collaborative game where children's innate playfulness becomes central to artistic discovery.